There's No Place Like Honesdale
The centerpiece of your backyard? Your pergola, which supports lights, shades your guests from the sun and adds visual appeal to your seating area. And now that outdoor heaters are easy to obtain and use, your backyard can be a great spot to entertain all year-round.
Do you long for a yard with a pergola? Or maybe you're not sure exactly what a pergola is. Design gurus define them as stately structures with vertical pillars to support a series of open crossbeams, frameworks or canopy coverings...
If you’re nearing retirement and haven’t saved much for it, you’re not alone.
Social Security will replace 39 percent of pre-retirement income for the average worker retiring at 65, according to the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College.
If you’re nearing retirement in 10 years or so, there are still some moves you can make to help ensure you’ll have enough money. Here are four ideas:
1. Save moreThis isn’t as easy as it sounds, but it’s the best way to lessen the gap. Federal law al...
Getting your gingerbread house to look just right can be a challenge. Cracking roofs, candy that just won’t stick, and dripping icing are just some of the problems that can creep up.
Follow these tips to make sure your gingerbread house comes out looking spectacular:
Roll your dough out directly onto the baking sheet. This can help you easily trace your shapes and pull away extra dough. Trim the edges of the dough while it is still warm from the oven. The lines will be more even, and the piece...
In this fall-inspired main dish, turkey is brushed and basted with a maple-garlic butter throughout the roasting process, creating both sweet and savory flavors that harmonize into the perfect bite.
Serves 6–8
Ingredients: For the maple-garlic butter
1 cup maple syrup 1 stick butter, softened 8 garlic cloves, peeled and minced ½ cup parsley, chopped 1 tablespoon rosemary, chopped 1 tablespoon sage, chopped ½ tablespoon thyme, chopped 1 tablespoon salt ½ tsp. black pepp...
When it comes to running your household, there’s no doubt that nearly everyone could benefit from a helping hand at times. With all of the work involved to ensure that your day (and your family’s) runs smoothly, there’s no shortage of chores and planning involved. Make your tasks a little easier by using one of these types of subscription boxes that your family needs.
Meal Delivery Kit
There are numerous options available for these boxes, meaning that you’ll find options for many food restrict...
Your local farmers market can be a great place to visit for fresh veggies, a sense of community and even some handcrafted finds. You won’t regret making a farmers market visit part of your weekly routine as long as you avoid these mistakes.
Haggling PricesLocal farmers and artisans work hard to bring you the—literal—fruits of their labor. While you can sometimes score a deal if you’re buying in bulk or you are a returning customer, avoid trying to haggle. Support your local economy and pay the...
“Give the flowers a nice, long drink,” my grandmother used to say as she handed me the hose. Her front yard would burst with a rainbow of flowers every spring and summer. I loved to cut flowers from her garden and arrange them in small jam jars my grandfather had rinsed out and hoarded … ahem, saved. It’s best not to pick wildflowers growing out in nature, as this can be quite bad for the environment and even illegal in some instances. But if you don’t have a green thumb to grow your own, make f...
