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Image zoom You can have nice things (fur real!). With a little ingenuity, your home will hold up—and look stylish—no matter what your pet or kids throw at it. Here are simple ways to make it work. Pet-Proof Your Furniture Invest in the right fabrics To survive the antics of a terrier, a tabby, or a toddler, durability is key. Choose pillow covers, couches, and upholstered chairs with care. "My living-room sofa is made with Sunbrella's outdoor fabric. It's super-stain-resistant and still looks beautiful," says Sabrina Soto, HGTV host and mom of a 5-...

There are dozens of classes to check out, online and in-person throughout the month. Throughout the Lancaster County region, there are hands-on classes that teach things like how to make a resurrection garden and a succulent planter. There’s also a seed swap in Elizabethtown. There also are virtual classes on topics like flower arranging plus virtual talks about growing native plants and more. The in-person events are limited to small groups and some virtual classes ship materials so don’t wait to sign up. Some of the virtual events are selling out quickly as well. If you have any a...

You created your wish list, ordered some or all of the seeds you will need, and they are beginning to arrive. Make the most of your investment with a bit of pl

Whether planning your first, second or tenth vegetable garden it can be overwhelming. There are so many tasty vegetables and never enough space and time to g

Let's Reminisce: The tiny house movement By Jerry Lincecum Special to the Herald Democrat The pandemic has sent many homebound Americans desiring more space to live in and scurrying to find it. Sales of large homes are booming. So too are tiny ones. These dwellings often are not much bigger than a standard hotel room. They are built mostly in suburban backyards or converted garages on the West Coast, where new laws designed to ease the region’s housing shortage have encouraged their construction. The tiny-house movement is an architectural and social movement that advocates living simply in...