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The trials, errors, and successes of homesteading in northern California

Homesteading - the act of repairing your own home, growing your ownfood, living using sustainable methods - is growing in popularity as more and...

Easy Handprint Valentine's Day Cards

Valentine's Day is right around the corner. Bakeries from San Francisco to Santa Rosa are preparing heart-shaped cookies, florists from Carmel...

3 new how-to books for the upcycling diva arriving at bookstores soon

Each time a new book is released that shows how to perfect a new technique or comes up with a new way to use an everyday household item,...

How to make a Faux Filigree Valentine's Heart with cardboard tubes

Love is in the air all over northern California. Newlyweds in the Bay Area are planning a special night out in San Francisco in honor of Valentine&...

3 ideas for using doilies in a new way

Doilies were once a mainstay of every home. They were used on end tables, the backs of easy chairs, and under that vase of spring flowers....

How to make a Valentine's Heart Wreath with wire hanger, fleece, ribbon

Valentine's Day is less than a month away, and stores have had their February candy and decor items for sale since after Christmas. Couples and...

Redecorating 101

One of the most effective tools when planning on redecorating a room or house is to have a good solid plan before beginning. Follow these steps to...

DIY wall art, inspiration courtesy of Pinterest

Since discovering Pinterest some time last year, this Examiner has found countless sources of inspiration. Other northern California residents have...