To many people, the idea of taking on a do-it-yourself (or DIY) design project is extremely daunting given the amount of time and energy that is often involved. If you watch any HGTV or TLC, you’ve seen the nightmares that are often associated with major DIY projects: missed deadlines, extended budgets, and extreme hassle. As a result, the DIY acronym changes from "do-it-yourself" to a "don't-involve-yourself" type of attitude when it comes to designing one's home. But DIY projects are not always something to steer away from – you just have to choose projects that fit in best with your lifestyle. Deciding to redo your entire kitchen on your own when you work full time might be a little ambitious, but including small DIY projects in your home can increase your love of a room because you have complete control over the outcome and aren't limited by what you can find at your local design stores.

When you're preparing to move homes, fitting your life into a limited number of cardboard boxes can seem daunting and exhausting. As a result, environmental considerations are often put on the backburner as you strive to change homes with ease and efficiency. Read on to see how being environmentally conscious while packing up your belongings can be synonymous with a less stressful move.

This Saturday May 14th, your shopping excursion in Old Town's Boutique District will benefit countless area organizations in need.

Washingtonians have a new way to enjoy sustainably produced local groceries via Field to City, a DC-based retailer and delivery company. Centrally located at Rhode Island Avenue and 2nd Street NW, the brick-and-mortar location is just steps from Shaw-Howard Metro station. For the busy professional, delivery is available for a small fee and your groceries will arrive same day with an order placed by 5 p.m.

Thanks to City Shop Girl for a heads up on this: Enjoy Black Friday Discounts and extended hours in Old Town Alexandria! With over 40 participating retailers - there's something for everyone.