"Pain, anxiety, plumbing - this is renovation the way I remember it." (Editorial)

Article Abstract:

Renovating a house is similar to falling in love. It is painful and very time consuming, causing great anxiety. A homeowner will start out deciding to make one minor change and will soon begin thinking of other projects that could be done at the same time.

Dwellings, Remodeling and renovation, Home remodeling

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"I do not literally paint that table but the emotion it produces in me." (painter Henri Matisse) (Editorial)

Article Abstract:

The vivid paintings of Matisse were often disparaged by his contemporaries as being the work of a decorator. His work is much more than that, evoking emotions in the viewer. Color in interior decoration is making a comeback.

Appreciation, Biography, Criticism and interpretation, Painters, Painters (Artists), Color in interior decoration, Interior design color, Matisse, Henri

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The octagon and how it grew

Article Abstract:

An octagonal backyard garden containing herbs, vegetables and flowers was created with bricks and wood, with families of plants grouped together in manageable units. The results are described and illustrated.

Methods, Personal narratives, Design and construction, Vegetable gardening, Gardens, Gardeners, Flower gardening, Herb gardening

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