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[TAG0] I find myself engaging in conversation in various social circles, I often bring up the topic of foraging and eating wild plants and how this survival skill is being forgotten. Oftentimes, the topic of harvesting and eating wild mushrooms is the one that captures the attention of the room.  Those that never experienced more than the store-bought mushrooms show signs of skepticism, and their attitude toward foraging suddenly changes. I often wondered why this general fear of wild mushrooms, and after doing a little bit of research, I found out why. It turns out that in the United States,...

I was just coming back down a long, winding trail hike west of town, when it began to rain. Thankfully, I only had a half mile to go. I checked the clouds overhead and sped up my pace. We, my pup and I, made it back to the van before the heavy rain set in. I knew we were dirtier (and wetter) than when we had begun. I clicked the key fob, rolled open the side van door, unfolded our towel “doormat,” and we hopped in. This van is spacious. Like, there’s enough room to fully stand up, no problem,...

Are you thinking about turning your garage into a laundry room?  If so, this article will take you through the benefits, costs, and practical steps of installing your washer and dryer in the garage.  It’s packed with tips and design ideas to help you make the most of your new laundry setup.  Let’s get started. Requirements for Installing a Washer Dryer in the Garage Installing a washer and dryer in your garage gets you some immediate benefits.  First, you free up valuable indoor space, which you can repurpose for other uses like expanding your kitchen or adding a guest bathroom. ...

If you’re like me, your garage is the primary way you come in and out of your home. As a result, we always have keys, wallets, hats, and sunglasses on shelves spread throughout our kitchen.  Even worse, since the closest closet is near the front door, we also have shoes stashed all over our downstairs.  If this sounds familiar, the answer may be to create a garage mudroom with a designated place for all your stuff.  In this article, I’ve gathered several practical, creative ideas to help you get your entryway organized.  But first, let’s talk about how important it...

10 Ways to Incorporate Italian Design into Your Home Whether you’ve ever been to Italy or not, you don’t have to have visited the beautiful country in order to be delighted with the look of the the famous decor theme. The mixture of natural, earthy tones, ornamental details and luxurious textures are all a part of the Italian look that makes it such a popular home decor theme. Whether you prefer old world-style Italian decor, or the sleek, clean-lined minimalist modern Italian look, you can achieve either style in your home by following a few tips and ideas. For a...