James I. Heartfield

Since my daughter's wedding is right around th e corner (T-minus 10 days!) I've been on the lookout for ideas for those little touches that make a reception special. When I saw this idea for folding a napkin from the Church Ladies , I knew it would be perfect for our elegant barbecue theme. So I grabbed one of my DIY cloth napkins and gave it a try. I actually love the way it turned out even though I neglected to take into account that MY napkins have a wrong side that ended up showing in the final folded product. (I don't mind the look, but it's just something to take into consideration.) Let's see if I can manage to describe how this is done. Luckily the pictures really do tell the story of how to do this. Step One: Fold the cloth napkin in half and then in half again. (If your napkins has a wrong side like mine, you want the wrong side facing up at this point.) Step Two: Fold back the top layer until that corner is touching the opposite corner. Step Three: ...

Autumn this is the time of year you can find everything flavored in pumpkin spice. Meanwhile, apples are being picked, foliage is peeped and weird bugs are sneaking into your house. That's right, it is also the time when many pests start seeking shelter for the winter. You may have noticed infestations of ladybugs or even cluster flies entering your home, doing just that. But what about invasions of Western Conifer Seed Bug ? RELATED: Asian Lady Beetle (Ladybug) Invasion! and Cluster Flies: Why Managing Them NOW Is Critical What is the Western Conifer Seed Bug? The Western Conifer Seed Bug also seeks the warmth of your home to bunker down in for the winter. It's often misidentified as a Stink Bug , Cockroach or as the biting Kissing Bug due to its vaguely similar appearance. However, you will not find Kissing Bugs in New England and Stink Bugs are not as common to the region either. So in most cases, if you are finding this impressive insect infesting your home, it is the...

The Metropolitan Council says the bids will likely be rejected, adding another delay to a project that has already faced ample resistance.

Handyman tips Handyman tips - DIY solutions for all your problems! Having a well-constructed granny flat does have its fair share of advantages. Not only does it increase the overall value of your home, it can also serve as an extra room to accommodate your guests and loved ones. So, what is a granny flat exactly? Well, in a nutshell, it can simply be referred to as a secondary separate dwelling that features its own entrance, kitchen, bedroom, and living space. If you are looking for tips to build a granny flat, you have come to the right place. Without further ado, here are a few essential tips to building a granny flat. Obtaining license First and foremost, before starting your project, it is of paramount importance for you to contact the local council and identify what you can and can't do. It is important for you to identify how many square feet you require, what frontage is needed, the zoning, and whether it is legally possible for you to set up a granny flat in your prem...