Category: Home Improvement

As August approaches the garden is over its initial June frenzy and we settle in for the warm weather until September arrives. Today I was feeling the need to be creative, and I grabbed a basketball and scissors to see

Getting good quality sleep at night is pivotal for a person’s mental and physical health. Falling short of that takes a serious toll on a person’s energy, productivity, weight and emotional state. It invites a whole host

Tech and Apollo High Schools have implemented an e-hall pass system for bathroom use during the school day this school year. Apollo High School Principal Justin Skaalerud and St. Cloud School Superintendent Laurie Putnam joined me on WJON. Skaalerud explained

Do you live in a condominium without a balcony? Maybe you do have a balcony, but you do not have much floor space. You have always wanted to garden, but have never wanted to give up that precious space where

Looking for a unique and stylish way to recycle those old denim jeans? Look no further than this unique denim cuff wristband idea! This easy-to-follow DIY tutorial will show you how to upcycle your denim into a trendy and eye-catching

One of the most-asked questions we receive at H&G is: ‘how can I make my living room look stylish?’ Our living rooms are likely to be the most used of the rooms in our homes, a place to relax and

What is a Whirligig Toy?

The word whirligig derives from two Middle English words: whirlen (to whirl) and gigg (top), or literally “to whirl a top”. So the gist of the whirligig toy then is basically to use a scientific

A decorator recently came around to quote for some painting work on our house. He was pretty flexible about when he could do the job. “I’m coming to the end of two and a half years of boom time,” he

I am a huge believer in the importance of getting creative. Carving out some time in the day to make some pretty is the best therapy I can thing of.

Creativity comes in so many different forms: I found raising

A key part of maintaining good dental hygiene is teeth flossing. However, as many as 36% of Americans don’t bother with flossing at all. While there have been claims made that flossing is not necessary, there is