For most of us, our landscaping and our vegetable garden (if we have one) are two separate entities. Landscaping — trees, bushes, perennial and annual plantings typically adorn the front of our homes, while the vegetable patch is relegated to the backyard. But who says is has to be that way? Edible landscaping is the...

The clocks moved forward a few weeks ago. That means it is time for you to move forward with your spring cleaning of closets. Bring efficiency and joy to your closets, spaces and belongings and de-clutter the chaos with the help of home organization expert Marty Basher, of Modular Closets. Before you begin, have a...

If there’s one trendy thing your parents (and sometimes grandparents) are way ahead of you on it’s recycling. Think about it. You’ve been in dad’s garage/basement/shed/workshop/weight room/cave of classic rock/World War II book depository, and you’ve seen all those glass jars filled with assorted screws/washers/bolts/nails/anchors/bits/bobs. If you’ve been in mom’s craft room, you’ve inevitably seen...

Similar to picking a good house, you need to have a good foundation, otherwise you can unknowingly put the rest of your assets at risk. Here are five tips: 1. Build an emergency fund What would happen if you were stuck with an unexpected bill? If you aren’t sure what you would do or your...

The fashion industry is abuzz this month discussing the 2019 fall-winter fashion lines making their way down the runways worldwide. Staple items of yesteryear, including fringed-out clothes, distressed leather and denim pieces and the once-scorned supersized shoulder shapes of the 1980s, are making a comeback, and fashion-savvy shoppers in the Dubuque area are turning to...