I spent this past weekend on Salt Spring Island, celebrating my birthday with some old military buds. But it was also a weekend of reflection, spent wondering where my health and my career are about to take me.

under-fire

Living

I finally have furniture, clothing, and a home, but I can't help but feel like something is missing.

Keep the mosquitoes at bay with this simple DIY repair

home

How to accent any room with inexpensive moulding

decorating

Hibernating isn't just for bears. Spend a weekend tucking your house in before the big freeze, and face spring singing

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Happy birthday to me...

How I'm coping with feeling lonely in my new city

Fix a screen in five steps

Three ways to use trim

How to prepare your house for winter