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St. Patrick’s on the Patio: Donning of the green and other party ideas
When St. Patrick’s Day falls on a weekend, you know it will be a blast. Here are some fun facts and traditions to add to your party. There will be parades and pub crawls, but your patio can be the neighborhood spot for the post-party party. The key is comfort and contentment. And green. Lots
https://ephenry.com/st-patricks-patio-donning-green-party-ideas/Herb appeal: Add an indoor herb garden to your window sill
Fresh herbs are the flourish of flavor for any meal. Start with a few easier-to-grow herbs. Indoor herb gardens aren’t just for the gardeners or foodies among us. Anyone can add a few pots of herbs to a lonely windowsill to instantly add form and function to the home. Some herbs are kinder to
https://ephenry.com/herb-appeal-add-indoor-herb-garden-window-sill/Get outdoors during Daylight Savings Time
Here are some ideas on adjusting to the change. A little look back This weekend, we jump the clocks forward for Spring. Daylight Savings time (DST). The tradition of turning clocks ahead for the spring and summer months is often thought to be an agricultural push, but the roots of the practice took hold for
https://ephenry.com/get-outdoors-daylight-savings-time/New snow removal tools and tricks
Whether its manual labor or with a machine of some sort, snow removal is a winter necessity for many of us. The “why” is pretty obvious: Life and work must go on. The “how” tends to get highly personal. It’s the age-old problem with a severe-weather twist: how to clear the walkway, the cars, and
https://ephenry.com/blog-2018-january-new-snow-removal-tools-and-tricks/3 hot bourbon recipes to warm your winter
The recent subzero temperatures have kept us all inside. Why not make the best of it? Here are some warm, spiked drinks you may have yet to try. There’s an old tale that a shot of whiskey will warm you up. Indeed, a sip of straight bourbon or whiskey can feel like swallowing embers from
https://ephenry.com/blog-2018-january-3-hot-bourbon-recipes-to-warm-your-winter/Winter grilling: roasted tomato soup and crispy cheese sandwiches
We often think of grilling out on the patio as a summertime activity, but cold weather grilling brings its own unique benefits. Try roasting some ingredients on the grill while a big sourdough loaf or a maple pecan pie warms in the oven inside. Roasted tomato soup paired with crunchy, warm sandwiches warms up the
https://ephenry.com/blog-2018-january-winter-grilling-roasted-tomato-soup-and-crispy-cheese-sandwiches/Wonderful wood storage: Dress up your stack
The warmth and crackling goodness of a cozy fire doesn’t have to come with an eyesore of a log pile. Storing wood has never before been so fashionable. One amazing thing about having an outdoor room are the impromptu gatherings around the fire. A night spent out in the cold air is good for our
https://ephenry.com/blog-2017-december-wonderful-wood-storage-dress-up-your-stack/Holiday traditions: Roasted Chestnuts
We’ve all heard the lyrics but few of us have tried actually roasting chestnuts on an open fire. It’s easier than you may think. Each family has their own traditions with strong roots, some perhaps going back generations. Introducing new rituals into the holidays can seem a bit odd at first, but when friends and
https://ephenry.com/blog-2017-december-holiday-traditions-roasted-chestnuts/Rumble under the patio: outside earthquake damage to look for
On November 30, 2017, an earthquake shook the area of Dover, Delaware. Rumblings of the quake, which measured 4.1 on the Richter scale, were felt in a very large radius from the epicenter. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), even a “light” earthquake warrants a check of your home, landscape and patio for
https://ephenry.com/blog-2017-december-rumble-under-the-patio-outside-earthquake-damage-to-look-for/Bonfire leaf-burning things to know
One of the best aromas of the fall season is an outdoor fire. The smell of burning leaves is so distinct and memorable, some people report sensing it in the crisp fall air even when no leaves or fires are burning nearby. As November comes to a close, now is the time for bonfires. Here
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