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There is a legend that King George III (of American Revolutionary War infamy) sought shelter from a rainstorm in a cottage located in the town of Windsor. Inside, the drenched king discovered "stick" chairs he found so comfortable that he ordered some to be made for his use.

The legend ends with the notion that because of where they were found, these types of chairs with their turned rods or "sticks" fitted into plank seats were ...

Advice about saving money on home heating costs abounds this time of year, but some of it is oversimplified, marketing hype or just plain wrong, while some long-standing myths persist about keeping warm on the cheap.

For example, programmable thermostats are not the holy grail of home heating, cranking up the furnace does nothing to heat a chilly house faster and fireplaces used as heating sources literally suck - suck paid-for warm air up the chimney. ...

Helping the environment is something we should all strive for. Over time, humans have harmed the planet with pollution, deforestation and more, and so we must endeavor to reverse the damage and prevent more from taking place. This can be done at high levels such as politicians introducing new legislation to stop dangerous acts or the construction of alternative power plants. Being green can be done by anyone though, with tasks such as turning palaces off when not in use, recycling items, not using ...

Walk through any forest and you'll discover the ground is soft, even spongy to walk on. This is the result of years of fallen leaves that can accumulate to a surprising depth. It's called the duff layer, and the bottom is perpetually decomposing into a soft, dark crumbly material called leaf mold. It's rich in organic matter and microbes, and it has long been used by gardeners.

Leaf mold is favored for opening dense clay. It's ideal for helping porous ...

Bathrooms still rank high on the list of home owner renovation projects. But there are ways to give a bathroom a quick uplift without spending a bundle.

Here are seven ways to refresh and renew your bathroom at an affordable price.

1. Replace the toilet

Replacing a toilet is an inexpensive upgrade. This is a purchase that is typically under $300.

2. Replace the bathroom countertop

From laminates to ...

The beauty of investing in rattan furniture is that you can use it both indoors or outdoors and create a very stylish look to an area without having to spend a fortune. There are many advantages to choosing rattan furniture to decorate a home one of which is that although it is lightweight and therefore very easy to move around, it is also extremely durable. The other advantage is that if well cared for, your furniture will last a lifetime and then some. If you ...