By the time August rolls around, it may seem like you’re able to switch to gardening autopilot, doing all the necessary watering, weeding, and picking without much thought. But really, there’s plenty you can (and probably should) do this month to make sure your garden is able to coast through the end of the summer […]

Movie posters: They don’t make ’em like they used to. Sure, smaller independent films can get away with something interesting (usually with a yellow background), but posters for major blockbusters tend to be pretty formulaic. The first few decades of cinema were, however, a different story. Read more…

Along with strawberries, watermelon, and peaches, blueberries are one of the signature fruit flavors of the summer. And if you find yourself going through container after container of them each year, you may have wondered about the possibility of growing your own. (That is, if you don’t currently live on a farm or… Read more…

The heat and humidity of August doesn’t only make the outdoors unpleasant—it can make the insides of our homes sticky and uncomfortable, too. If you deal with dampness either year-round or seasonally, you may use a dehumidifier to help control the indoor climate. That’s a smart move, but it’s also important to keep… Read more…