It was a turkey of a week. Thanksgiving couldn’t be better timed! (Photo courtesy of techvt) Ever have one of...
Using a diagram: Making curtains+
Curtains are the ultimate nesting project. Not only do they finish off a room, but they keep out drafts and...
Fabric Math: How does width affect the bottom line?+
So you’re buying fabric for a project. Whether you’re doing the sewing yourself or sending it out to a professional...
Math at Work Monday: Harmony the fabric designer+
Harmony Susalla You may not know this about me yet, but I’m a fabric junkie. In fact, when I finished...
Energy Efficient? You do the math+
Photo courtesy of Betsssssy You’ve heard the spiel: spending money to make your house more energy efficient can help you...
Radiator Math: It’s all about the variables+
Photo courtesy of GeS Like most home-improvement projects, figuring out the size radiators that you’ll need for a room hinges...
Watch Your Language (And Your T-Shirts)+
Earlier this year, Forever 21 and J.C. Penny had problems with moms and teen girls, when they retailed their own...
Math at Work Monday: Frank the radiator guy+
Photo courtesy of roland Let’s face it. We take our heat for granted. Unless you’ve been without heat for long...
Math at Work Special Edition: Alison the shop owner+
It’s November, which means it’s time for me to start thinking about the upcoming holidays. I love to buy gifts,...
Nesting in November+
Photo courtesy of jack_spellingbacon I don’t know about everyone else, but by the time November rolls around, I’m ready to...
