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Avant Yard: 20 basil harvesting & storage tips

DIY Life - Jul 4, 2008

Filed under: food, in the kitchen, gardening and plants, Avant Yard Mmm-mmm. Fresh basil. It's so very fragrant -- the indispensable ingredient in a host of mid-summer recipes. My basil is lush, green and ready for …

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Ceiling fans run counter-clockwise for maximum chill power

DIY Life - Jun 27, 2008

Filed under: household hacks, miscellaneous, money, ventilation Aaahh. The cool breeze of the ceiling fan is absolute heaven here in Tallahassee, Florida, where the summers are swelteringly hot and humid. In fact …

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Spice up your home with a dried apple wreath

DIY Life - Dec 3, 2007

Filed under: in the kitchen, seasonal, crafts Dried apples and cinnamon give that cider smell that is so closely associated with the Christmas season. I wanted to add a little spice to the house and try a new craft so …

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Build your own humidor

DIY Life - Nov 8, 2007

Filed under: entertaining The humidor is an elegant accessory for regular cigar smokers. The humidor is a box with constant humidity and temperature control designed to keep cigars at their best. They range in size …

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Keep a quiet house

DIY Life - Oct 12, 2007

Filed under: fix-it, household hacks We've all been there startled awake by a strange sound, sitting up in bed eliminating the possibilities: Burglar? No. Teenager sneaking out? No. Earthquake? No. Raccoons outside? …

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