Sayward Rebhal

Sayward Rebhal

Sayward Rebhal is a scientist, writer, mover, and maker who lives on an urban micro-homestead in southern California. As a busy mom, Sayward spends her days keeping haüs and raising her pint-sized plant-eater, cooking up kitchen witchery and digging in her garden, and somehow finding time to write amidst the madness. Sayward blogs at www.bonzaiaphrodite.com and recently released Vegan Pregnancy Survival Guide, through Herbivore CC.
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7 Clever Uses For Old Colanders

Posted by Sayward Rebhal | Jun 17, 2013

I love the look that’s achieved by repurposing old kitchen gadgets into knew, beautiful-yet-functional furnishings. Old and tattered antique items always convey such whimsy, while...

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How To Repair Drywall Holes So They REALLY Don’t Show

Posted by Sayward Rebhal | Jun 14, 2013

There’s nothing quite so unsightly – and embarrassing – as a gaping hole marring the otherwise-perfect walls of your home. Drywall damage is unattractive and obvious;...

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How To Make Household Disinfectants With No Bleach

Posted by Sayward Rebhal | Jun 06, 2013

I’m torn. I am a hippie at heart. I was raised by hippies. I grew up weaving yarn on a loom and dancing to drum circles. Some people are born with a silver spoon? I was born with...

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Why Are My Houseplants Turning Brown?

Posted by Sayward Rebhal | Jun 06, 2013

I adore houseplants, and my general decorating aesthetic is somewhere between “greenhouse” and “rainforest.” In other words, my attitude towards living green...

I Hate My Wood Paneling

Posted by Sayward Rebhal | Jun 04, 2013

I’m lucky enough to live in one of the most beautiful cities in the country, with the beach and the mountains in just the right configuration to pretty much guarantee a stable...

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My Garage Door Stops When Closing

Posted by Sayward Rebhal | Jun 02, 2013

Electric garage doors are just like so many of these modern appliances we acquire and then depend on: they’re designed to make our lives faster-smoother-oh-so-convenient, but...

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Carpet Smells Like Dog

Posted by Sayward Rebhal | May 29, 2013

I love my dog. I love him with all of my heart, even though he hogs the bed and his untamable dragon talons tear holes in my stuff and he drools in the car and I had to put him on...

How to Fix a Partial Power Power Outage

Posted by Sayward Rebhal | May 29, 2013

We’ve all experienced power outages. Maybe during a storm, or maybe that time you had eighteen cords running off that one socket (oops), or maybe totally randomly and for seemingly...

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Roof Sealant Application

Posted by Sayward Rebhal | May 29, 2013

In the world of home construction, repair, and remodeling, the roof seems like a pretty straightforward part of the equation. There aren’t any electrical wires to work around,...

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Creative ReUse: Baby Clothes

Posted by Sayward Rebhal | Feb 27, 2013

It can be so hard to part with your children’s baby clothes. They’re just so cute and tiny, so totally precious, and full of memories. How could you bear to give them up?...