A visit to the hardware aisle in any home improvement store can be a lesson in frustration if y...

J. A. Young has a Master's Degree in English, and a background working in general research and special libraries. On DoItYourself.com, she specializes in gardening, and indoor/outdoor decor projects.
J.A.'s work published in the 2008 Winter/Spring edition of Spoon River Quarterly Review was nominated for a Pushcart Prize.
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How to Choose the Right Nails for Your Project
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His House Too! Decorating with Men in Mind
While men and women have been setting up housekeeping for centuries, the battle between the mas...
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Exotic Transformations: Ideas for Decorating Makeovers
An influx of exotic items into western markets and the ease of shopping online make incorporati...
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Creating a Single Color Garden Using Pink
Single color gardens are not only fashionable - they're startlingly beautiful....
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Stone Garden: Concepts of Oriental and Western Design
East or West, anchor your garden with stone....
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Tips to Oust Mosquitoes From Your Garden
Keep pesky mosquitoes out of your garden with these natural remedies....
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Low-Maintenance Trees and Shrubs for the Landscape
Spruce up your landscape with trees and shrubs that are easy to maintain....
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Choosing Sprinklers Over Drip Alternatives
For decades, underground sprinkler systems have cornered the market in the water delivery depar...
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Decorating for Baby
Provided that Mom doesn’t do any of the painting, decorating for the expected arrival of...
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Household Cleaning Hints and Tips
The following article provides sage (and easy-to-follow) household wisdom to keep your abode...