Eliza Anderson, Deseret News I’m a Republican from a blue state. For 12 years, I represented the people of Oregon in the United States Senate. Winning an election required reaching across the aisle. It required finding common ground with voters who held different views — Democrats and independents, moderates and liberals, as well as conservative Republicans.But it was also the right thing to do. Our nation’s founders designed a government that requires broad buy-in to achieve lasting change. Power is divided between the federal and state governments, and then divided again among the three branches of government. Within each branch of the federal government there is then further division of power: House and Senate, president and cabinet agencies, Supreme Court...
Creative design leads to clever kitchen storage and functionality for these homeowners Shannon and Ernesto from Portland, Oregon asked us to redesign their small kitchen. It turned out to be the perfect project for showcasing some of our innovative IKEA kitchen hacks. Your kitchen should complement the way your household functions. Don’t settle for lack of counter space or storage; chances are we can devise a solution to work within your budget and DIY skill set. Hacking IKEA SEKTION cabinets isn’t a new concept, but you might be surprised by how creative our certified designers can be. IKD Hack #1: A microwave staging shelf-drawer in a high cabinet In the 1970s, microwaves offered a great way to heat leftovers and...
By Johanna Keene I am a beachcomber, mudlark, and found object artist, originally from the U.K., now living in Ireland. I collect anything that piques my interest, so my collection is quite diverse and eclectic. I mainly focus on searching for objects of man-made origin, such as sea glass, sea pottery, plastics, and metals. I also keep a small number of natural items that I find including shells, pebbles, driftwood, feathers, teeth, and bones. I have a particular fondness for and interest in salvaging vintage glass bottles and jars. At last count, my family and I have removed close to 2,000 lbs (nearly 1000kg) of glass bottles and jars from the beach. I collect mainly in the Victorian seaside town...
Essential Oils For Everyday Ailments When it comes to everyday ailments like headaches, joint pain, indigestion, and insomnia, I find that a multifaceted approach is often the most effective way to find relief. I just want to find an effective solution, and if it works quickly and without any unpleasant side effects, even better! If an over-the-counter medicine is the best tool for the job, I have no problem with that. But where do you turn when traditional OTC drugs don’t seem to work for you, or when the side effects negate the benefits? Personally, that’s usually when I turn to essential oils! Skeptical? I don’t blame you one bit! I once scoffed at the idea of oils taking the...
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure! And when it comes to unique furniture pieces, clothing items that don’t fit quite right and literal trash that would otherwise be in the recycling bin, some creative individuals out there are great at seeing the potential these items hold. If you’re not already familiar, allow us to introduce you to the Upcycling subreddit. Below, you'll find some of our favorite photos from the group featuring incredible transformations that items have undergone, thanks to the innovative minds of the world’s best recyclers, as well as a conversations with Kristen Hubert of Upcycle My Stuff and Judy Rom of Upcycle That. Enjoy getting some inspiration for what that dusty, old chair in your attic...
