Roseann Foley Henry
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Roseann Foley Henry is a writer, editor, and home improvement buff. She and her partner and their two children live in Bayside, where they are ever-so-slowly renovating a classic 1920 Dutch Colonial. Among her writing credits are The Life of a House, the story of a tiny gatekeeper’s lodge that was once home to her great-grandparents in County Clare, Ireland. Check her out on Google +!
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Wood paneling certainly has a place in the home. It can make a space feel traditional and warm, but it can also look dark and dated. If your paneling is getting you down, you could tear i...
Now that spring is here, many people’s thoughts turn to gardening, and to the joys of leafy salads and delicate spring vegetables. Depending on where you live, it’s probably too early to ...
Hanging wallpaper can be tricky, but it’s worth the effort for the beautiful effect it can have on a room. As with so many do-it-yourself jobs, the secret to great results is in the prepa...
Choosing the best lighting can be a bit of a challenge. Some rooms need cozy, subdued lighting to create ambience; others need high-wattage task lights to allow you to get the job done....
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Today is March 20, the vernal equinox, better known as the first day of spring. For most of us around the country, this is a day that couldn’t come soon enough. After this tough winter, g...
One tool that should definitely be in any do-it-yourselfer’s toolbox is a good carpenter's square. A square helps you keep your corners sharp and your angles accurate. Here’s what you nee...
When you look around your house, are you overwhelmed at the number of things that need to be repaired, replaced, or reorganized? If so, it’s time to make a whole-house to-do list—a laundr...
It’s easy to think green on Saint Patrick’s Day—in fact, it would be hard NOT to think green today! But with each passing year, it becomes more important to think green every day. Listen ...
Your garage may be your workshop, your storeroom, your potting shed or the place where you showcase your automotive pride and joy. Although you may have spent lots of time sprucing up you...