Tracy Anderson

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Tracy K. Anderson has worked as a freelance copywriter and marketing consultant for 20 years, contributing work to Stewart Painting, Snow's Home and Garden, and Edible Cape Cod. Today, she serves as Director of Communications at Cape and Islands United Way. The recipient of a B.S. in Journalism from Syracuse University, Ms. Anderson lives with her son in Yarmouthport, MA. Tracy K. Anderson on LinkedIn

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OCTOBER 14, 2014 | TUESDAY
7 Things You Can Make with Copper Pipes—Easily!

Copper just may be the new black. This bright-toned metal is a fast-growing design trend, found in big statement pieces as well as small details. No doubt, copper makes an impact—but it c...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014 | MONDAY
8 Smart Shoe Racks You Can Make Today

Shoes are a bit like weeds—they tend to get out of control before you know it. But fortunately, shoes are a lot easier to tame. And as the saying goes (sort of), shoes make the man. Or th...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014 | WEDNESDAY
8 New Ways to Use Old Wooden Crates

Old wooden crates tend to evoke feelings of nostalgia—of the simple, good life. They also happen to be an amazingly versatile (and often free) source of inspiration for creative furniture...

AUGUST 22, 2014 | FRIDAY
8 Decorating Rules Meant to Be Broken—and 1 to Live By

So many of us hesitate over decorating decisions, fearing that we might break an unwritten design rule. And it's true that, though largely unwritten, there are a host of best practices es...

JUNE 27, 2014 | FRIDAY
10 Scene-Stealing Country Bathrooms

French Country. English Country. Vintage. Rustic. Farmhouse. Country Western. When it comes to decorating, these all define a particular country style. But even though characterizing coun...

JUNE 13, 2014 | FRIDAY
12 Clever Ways to Make Your Own DIY Hammock

A DIY hammock is a game-changer for your outdoor space. What else says summer like a homemade hammock gently swaying in the afternoon breeze? If you do not love the styles—or the prices—o...

MAY 23, 2014 | FRIDAY
Couch Surfing: Top 10 Tips for Choosing the Perfect Sofa

A new sofa is an investment—not just of your hard-earned dollars, but of your time. You hope to spend many years with your sofa, so it's worth your while to seek out the perfect match. Ta...

APRIL 23, 2014 | WEDNESDAY
17 Creative Ways to Reuse Cardboard Boxes

While technology is constantly giving us new ways of doing things, there are some things that stubbornly stay the same. Take the good old cardboard box, for example: 90 percent of all pro...

APRIL 11, 2014 | FRIDAY
10 Ideas to Steal from Picture-Perfect Patios

The <i>patio</i>, from the Spanish for "courtyard," is an open-air living space that creates a transition between your home and the great outdoors. Patios are wonderful places to relax, t...

APRIL 11, 2014 | FRIDAY
Weekend Projects: 5 Easy and Elegant DIY Canopy Beds

We tend to think of canopy beds as being romantic, glamorous, and perhaps a bit showy. Yet their origins are humble. Back in the Middle Ages, people cordoned off their sleeping areas behi...