Articles by Laura Gaskill

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The Artful Garden: Sculptural Stone (10 photos)

September 6, 2017 Laura Gaskill 0
Calling to mind Japanese gardens and ancient riverbeds, the artful use of stone brings rich texture and natural beauty to the landscape. Whatever the scope of your project, there’s sure to be a stone element just right for your space. Small touches — a stone rain chain, for example, or a “bubble rock”…

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5 Ways to Make the Most of This Weekend (5 photos)

September 5, 2017 Laura Gaskill 0

With National Grandparents Day falling this weekend (not to mention the first noticeable downshift in daylight), there is a good reason to put quality family time on the schedule. Here are five ideas for weekend could-dos, including a couple of tidyin…

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Back-to-School Action Plan: A Tidy Room (10 photos)

September 2, 2017 Laura Gaskill 0
With kids having new schedules to learn and teachers to get to know, the back-to-school rush can feel chaotic after so many weeks of summer break. Having a clean, well-organized room can help your child enter the new school year feeling well-rested, centered and ready for whatever’s in store. Read…

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To-Dos: Your September Home Checklist (10 photos)

September 1, 2017 Laura Gaskill 0
From the first days, which probably still feel like summer, to the last, when you may notice that first chill in the air, September is a time of transition. Get your home ready for the season ahead by ticking off these to-dos, from adding cozy layers to scheduling necessary maintenance —…

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The Artful Garden: Enchanting Lighting (9 photos)

August 22, 2017 Laura Gaskill 0
When you’ve put a lot of work into your garden, it’s a shame to let the beauty vanish as the sun goes down — especially since adding the right touch of lighting to your landscape can have a positively magical effect. The twinkle and glow of lights beckon us into the garden, making outdoor gatherings…

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The Artful Garden: Enchanting Lighting (9 photos)

August 22, 2017 Laura Gaskill 0
When you’ve put a lot of work into your garden, it’s a shame to let the beauty vanish as the sun goes down — especially since adding the right touch of lighting to your landscape can have a positively magical effect. The twinkle and glow of lights beckon us into the garden, making outdoor gatherings…

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Back-to-School Action Plan: Homework Zone (11 photos)

August 17, 2017 Laura Gaskill 0
What with the new teachers, shifting schedules and sudden onslaught of paper, the back-to-school transition can be challenging for parents and kids alike. Manage the chaos by putting an action plan in place to handle some of your home’s hot spots — including a spot to study — and you (and…

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7 Ways to Make the Most of the Weekend (7 photos)

August 15, 2017 Laura Gaskill 0
With back-to-school time suddenly on the radar, it may feel like summer is winding down. But several weeks of long August days stretch out ahead of us, so there’s still time to enjoy the season. Make the most of your precious days off by planning a healthy mix of to-dos and reminders…