Deirdre Sullivan

1 month ago | houselogic.com | Deirdre Sullivan

Thanks to game-changing technologies and spanking new energy standards, the latest clothes dryers are loaded with settings that boost performance and features that add functionality. Although all of this good stuff can lower energy use and expand the lifespan of the fabrics we dry, it can make selecting the right machine a daunting process. We’ll point out what you need -- and what you don’t -- so you can pick the best clothes dryer for your home and budget.

Dec 14, 2024 | thespruce.com | Deirdre Sullivan

Sleeping With Just a Duvet The Spruce / Letícia Almeida   If you only use a fitted sheet and a duvet, you won't have many options to adjust the temperature of your bedding throughout the night. You might either be too hot under the duvet or too cold just on the fitted sheet. Consider layering instead. First, add a top sheet to the mix, so it's in between you and the duvet. Just remember to tuck the sheet in, so it doesn't slip around while you sleep.

Oct 23, 2024 | tandfonline.com | Deirdre Sullivan

AbstractCatholic Subject Headings, a list of subject headings focused on describing and representing Catholic belief, ritual, and culture, was first published in 1942 by the Catholic Library Association for use in Catholic libraries. The creation of a cataloging tool solely to represent and serve a distinct religious population allows for an imposition of religious worldview by those utilizing Catholic Subject Headings onto the materials they interacted with.

Feb 2, 2024 | thespruce.com | Deirdre Sullivan

Small, cozy cabins are the essence of escape fantasies and retirement dreams for those who long to get away from it all. Once a symbol of humble, backcountry origins, today building your own DIY small cabin is an aspirational goal for those looking to downsize and reconnect with the great outdoors. There are various styles of cozy cabins including A-frame, rectangular, mobile, prefab kits, and custom blueprints.

Jan 8, 2024 | booksirelandmagazine.com | Kalynn Bayron |Deirdre Sullivan |Karen Vaughan |Axie Oh

As January unfolds, we talk about reinventing ourselves and starting afresh. This got me thinking about what role retellings have in our lives. Retellings of folk stories, fairytales, myths, and legends encourage us to take a known story and reinvent new ways to make them engaging to a contemporary audience. They can be renewed through a feminist lens, an alternative protagonist, a change in circumstance—all to motivate readers to consider new perspectives.