Deck your house out with this spooky stairway vampire. Or try your hand at creating a witch or goblin. We think they’re all frightfully fun! Materials to Make a Stairway Vampire Ruler 6 sheets black Canson card stock paper Tape White gel pen Scissors Double-stick tape Pumpkins, candles, squash Instructions to Make a Stairway Vampire […]
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Craft projects by Matthew Mead Halloween decorations are becoming as prevalent as Christmas lights. Let’s say you want to add a spook-tacular look inside your home. Below are five simple, crafty ideas that will do the trick. Start now for a happy, haunting Halloween. Also, see SLIDESHOW: Outdoor Halloween Decorations Share your ideas for inside […]
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We practically live on our outdoor deck from spring through fall. By this time of the season, it’s showing wear. How best to care for our deck? — A.G., Fitchburg, MA Decks are constantly exposed to the elements and therefore will quickly show signs of weathering. If the wood is dirty (bird droppings, pollen, mud), […]
When I sit on the couch in the evening, it feels as if gale-force winds are blowing through my drafty windows. What can I do to take the chill off ? — J.F., Bridgton, ME It’s all about drafty windows — they’re responsible for up to one-third of total heat loss in a home. And […]