About Home: Tips for Harvesting Your Summer Crops

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Home From Diane Schmidt, your About Home Editor While the leaves turn brilliant colors and start to fall and the threat of frost hovers in the air, it's time to turn to your garden to harvest the bounty that the summer suns have grown. To get you started, this week we're providing tips on how to pick store and enjoy the harvest while it's at its peak. Storing the Harvest for Winter Just because your crops are at their peak now doesn't mean you can't enjoy them throughout the long, cold winter. Find out the many ways to store your veggies and fruits so you can savor their flavors for a long time to come. See More About:  self-sufficiency  diy  food preservation Canning Tips & Resources Canning is in vogue again. All my friends are talking about it - organizing canning parties where everyone gets together to share resources, idle chit chat and recipes. Find out how to get started with this easy-to-use guide to canning. See More About:  dehydrating  recycling  pressure cooking How to Ripen Green Tomatoes I don't know about you, but where I live my tomatoes are still waiting to ripen. I'm not sure if it's the cooler summer weather that's at fault or that I planted my crop too late, but whatever the reason, I need my green tomatoes to turn red before the cold weather hits. See More About:  container vegetables  container pictures  Sew Your Own Fabric Canning Jar Covers At a recent housewarming party, I noticed several gifts of canned preserves, all adorned with pretty, lacy covers. With all the vegetables and berries that I've canned and more still to come, I realized that I have an abundance of gifts just waiting to be given. All they need is a pretty little cover that is quite easy to make thanks to this sewing guide. See More About:  kitchen sewing projects  home decorating sewing patterns and projects  sewing elastic Home Ads Garden Summer House Canning Tomatoes House Plants Easy Summer Recipes Home Canning Featured Articles The Anatomy of Pet Food Recalls Birthday Card Idea for Scrapbookers Vintage Halloween Postcards College Laundry Tips Under Sink Water Filter Before You Buy Green Cleaning Supplies   More from About.com Plan a Caribbean Vacation Whether you're planning a romantic escape, a girlfriend getaway, or an active family vacation we've got the resources you need. Read more...> How to Eat Locally Eating locally has many benefits, the food is fresher, tastes better, and has less environmental impact. But how can you get started? Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Home newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement

About Home: Fall Decorating Made Easy

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Home From Diane Schmidt, your About Home Editor With the leaves changing colors, the evenings cooling down, and the equinox just around the corner, its time to welcome in fall in all its autumnal glory. With these great ideas for fall decorating, you can create a warm and welcoming space that everyone will be happy to come home to. Fall Decorating Ideas Fall is a great time to take advantage of the rich, warm colors that comprise outdoor plantings. Combine these colors with fall textures and you can create a unique outdoor space that will be the pride of the neighborhood. See More About:  fall porches  fall decorating  halloween decorating DIY Fall Door (& More) Decorations Wreaths aren't just for Christmas. Fall leaves, acorns and dried berries are the perfect way to add a splash of color and texture to any front door. See More About:  halloween decor  fall decor  decorating outdoors Pumpkin Themed Soaps and Candles Fall decorating wouldn't be complete without the inclusion of pumpkins. But in this article, pumpkins are being taken to a whole new level with the addition of pumpkin candles, soaps and holders - which also make great gift ideas. See More About:  holiday crafts  soap making  candle making Fall Flowers to Brighten Up Your Home When most of us think about flowers, we think about spring and summer colors. But fall flowers are just as magnificent with their rich hues and fragrant blossoms. Check out this list of fall flowers that will add a splash of color to your front yard. See More About:  perennial flowers  flower gardening  container gardening Home Ads Decorating Ideas Decorating Home Decorating Fall Foliage Tour House Decorating Featured Articles Stylish File Solutions for Your Home Office Start a Flea Market Business Knit a Scarf Watering Trees in Autumn How To Harvest Wild Herbs Types of Closet Hangers   More from About.com Plan a Caribbean Vacation Whether you're planning a romantic escape, a girlfriend getaway, or an active family vacation we've got the resources you need. Read more...> How to Eat Locally Eating locally has many benefits, the food is fresher, tastes better, and has less environmental impact. But how can you get started? Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Home newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement

About Home: Fall DIY Projects for Your Home

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Home From Diane Schmidt, your About Home Editor Now that the kids are back in school, and the days are a little cooler, it's time to do some work around the house. These do-it-yourself weekend projects are simple and easy, yet they'll add a little pizazz to your home without needing a whole lot of time or money. How to Paint a Room I know I've said this before, but it's true: paint can transform a room from drab to fab in just an afternoon with a little elbow grease and gorgeous colors that will inspire you to tackle all the walls in your home. See More About:  room painting tips  sequence for painting a room like a pro  Green Up Your Home Room by Room This is an excellent series of articles designed to help you update your home with green features that will not only make you feel better about helping the environment but can also save you money on home utilities this winter. And the best part? The steps are simple and easy. How To Install Marble Floor Tiles If you've been thinking of getting rid of that ugly carpet in the entrance way or you want a taste of Italy to grace your bedroom, then check out this step-by-step guide to installing your own marble tiles. Just a warning, the project isn't easy but the results are absolutely stunning. See More About:  installing marble  marble floors  install marble floors How to Install Track Lighting Track lighting is a great idea for areas of your home where you'd like a little accent lighting - perfect for dens, kitchens and home offices. The great thing is, you can add as much or as little lighting as you need, providing a look and feel that is as individual as your personal space. See More About:  task lighting  lighting fixtures  lights Home Ads DIY Kitchens DIY DIY Sweepstakes DIY Kitchen Cabinets DIY Tiles Featured Articles Grow an Indoor Herb Garden Is Your Horse Barn Fire Safe? Prepare Your Car for Cold Weather Learn the Partial Seams Technique Houseplants You Can't Kill What to Stockpile Due to the Drought   More from About.com Free Children's Books How would you like to have access to a free online public library of books from around the world for kids 3 to 13? Read more...> Best Water Parks Better pack your bathing suit -- here are our recommendations for the funnest, wettest, splashiest water parks around. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Home newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement