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Jump-start your spring cleaning by building a simple shed to help reduce household clutter. This small, do-it-yourself project is an inexpensive option for your storage needs
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This may be the right time to not only tidy up, but makeover your home too with some spring style. Color changes and unique accessories can make a facelift easy and inexpensive
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'Live with what you use and love,' says Kittie Lonsdale, small-space organization expert. Use that motto, along with a few design tricks and organizational tips, to have your small space working for you in no time
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Installing outdoor motion lights is one of those win-win projects. We'll explain the benefits that an outdoor lighting system brings to your home, and help you choose the right products for your situation
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Undoubtedly, most of our driveways are made from the ubiquitous asphalt, but there are more options out there. Here are a few cool, DIY-able alternatives to boring blacktop
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To help bring calm back to your bedroom, we sought pointers from a place that always makes people feel blissfully at ease: a luxurious and well-appointed hotel. Here, how to create that retreat-like, romantic environment within your own bedroom
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The next time you're choosing paint finishes, use this user-friendly paint-finish guide -- with some expert input courtesy of international color expert and designer Maria Killam -- to help you find your perfect paint
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Saving water outdoors is pretty simple. And there are many ways in which you can cut back and have an impact. Try these 10 simple outdoor water conservation tips to cut back on your summer water usage and save money in the process
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When fall arrives, you might be tempted to put away your garden tools. But if you do, you'll miss out on the wonders of the fall garden. Extend your outdoor pleasure longer with these simple tips on fall lawn and garden maintenance
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Patches of grass die or thin out for a variety of reasons, but all is not lost. With a little work, some grass seed and water, your lawn will be looking lovely in no time! Here's how
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If you admire beautifully designed gardens but don't have the budget to hire an expert, there are plenty of ways to get a professional-looking garden on your own. Just follow these simple gardening tips
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If there's one piece of furniture with endless style potential, it's bookshelves. These spaces are often used for function only, but you can style bookshelves so they display your personality through meaningful objects and knick-knacks. Here's how
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If you can't afford to replace windows, there are things you can do to help save money on your heating and cooling bill. Follow the steps below to eliminate drafts from the most common areas of a typical single- or double-hung window
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Americans use approximately 1 billion plastic bags a year, but recycle less than 1 percent, sending 300,000 tons to landfills. Try these creative uses to get the most out of plastic bags and create a more eco-friendly home and world
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One of the best ways to go green and save money at the same time is to make your own household cleaning products. With just a handful of ingredients, you can whip up all the cleaners you need to keep your house clean without toxic chemicals
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Tangerine Tango marries the vivaciousness of red with the friendliness and warmth of yellow. Want to put this spirited reddish orange to use in your home? Try these tips to create a space full of warmth and personality
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Choosing window treatments is a complex process. It's not just about color or pattern; to find a window treatment that's just right, you'll need to take into consideration a number of factors -- as well as know some basic terminology
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Several green-living experts take on different rooms in the average home and offer their best ideas for quick, no-cost or low-cost fixes, plus larger energy-saving investments that pay off big in the long run
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Take the grunt work out of your prep with these must-have kitchen tools for eating healthfully
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Spruce up your home and garden with cheery springtime decor
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Is your home's indoor air dry and unhealthy? Check out these five ways to create healthy indoor air and prevent the ill effects of pollutants and allergens
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Spruce up on your Christmas tree knowledge before doing your holiday home decorating this year
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Go beyond a store-bought bouquet and get creative with your holiday centerpieces this year. These five ideas are sure to impress
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These simple ideas will warm your landscape -- and your holiday spirit
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Create a trail of light using these holiday luminaries. Make dozens in an afternoon and reuse them year after year
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Want to mix up your holiday decor this year? Here's how to use what you already have in new, creative ways
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Who has time for all-day cooking marathons anymore? These new kitchen gadgets speed up your meal prep so you can spend more time with those you love
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Here are the top neglected spots in your home, the most powerful cleaning tools (that you're probably not using) and how often you need to scrub up
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The implosion of the housing market has made selling an arduous process. But there are steps sellers can take to improve their chances
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Simplify your search for the perfect bathroom vanity by first considering these options
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Looking for ways to rein in your grocery budget? Here's tips from three savings experts
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Color experts have been busily working on new palettes, so shy not follow their lead?
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Like a burst of vitamin C for your walls, it's hard not to notice orange. Like its equally intense cousin, red, orange can easily overwhelm a room, but the fall beckons for this color
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A few tweaks and changes can turn your dining room into a chic and elegant spot that will feel indulgently opulent for far less than a nice meal out
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With the arrival of fall and dropping temperatures, we naturally turn toward more sumptuous surroundings that beckon us to snuggle up. Making a few quick changes can transition your bedroom from summer to fall with the focus on opulence and sensuous comfort
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While beautiful, the openness can morph into overexposure and a discomforting lack of privacy. This fishbowl effect can make living in an open concept home uncomfortable. The key is to balance the open concept with our need for privacy and security
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Whether in a farmhouse, contemporary, or traditional style, the white kitchen has an elegance and appeal that defies time
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If you have a yen for a new look in your living room, you'll be glad that know that if you've got $50 and a little time you can refresh your look
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Without a doubt, the kitchen is the most popular room in my house. From meal prep to mealtime, homework to crafts, it's the center of our family life -- and the ultimate candidate for an eco-makeover
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If you're planning on going green, you had better get moving. Tax incentives expire at the end of 2011. To assist consumers who are considering making these upgrades, a number of experts have compiled this list of 10 great 'green' home improvements for 2011
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Everyone makes mistakes, and that old saw is never truer than when it comes to decorating our homes. Because trends come and go, each brings with it a new set of decorating mistakes. Here are some of the trends that need to be revised or done away with altogether
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Here's the dirty little secret about home renovations: Most of them don't pay off. For anyone trying to decide whether to take on a home renovation, these five tips can help
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To help consumers better understand the advantages of new home buying, a handful of experts compiled the following list of nine reasons to choose a new home over a resale
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Too often a glamour bath, while great to look at, is often woefully short on storage space. Here are some storage tips to help corral the clutter and make your bathroom smashing again
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There's no doubt that cooking has been elevated from drudgery to art form. We've finally outgrown the boxed spaghetti kits and graduated to imported pasta and truffle oils. Now, is it time for your kitchen range to make the step up, too? Many cooks face this dilemma today.
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Your house's air quality and the products you use can all have an effect on your health. Here's how to make your home a safer and healthier place to live
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Here's how you can keep your enthusiastic dog from destroying all your hard work in the garden
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Everyone wants a clean house and that light, bright, sanitized feeling you get from commercials for household cleaners. But is all that cleaning realistic - or necessary? Sometimes it is and sometimes it's actually harmful
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With more energy-conscious consumers and changing building codes in mind, an increasing number of builders are integrating more energy-efficient designs into new constructions.
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You don't need to spend thousands to make your home more marketable and attractive. Experts say some of the best ways to boost your home's appeal are practically free. Here are inexpensive ways to increase your home's value and appeal
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In just 48 hours, you can give your house an updated look and refresh its energy and vitality - along with your own.
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Odor is a sensitive issue -- a home's equivalent of bad breath. But there's something more worrisome than the social implications of a smelly house. If you have frequent headaches or breathing problems, the odor could be the cause. Pervasive odors, especially from mold, can quickly morph from merely bothersome to dangerous
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There are days -- or even months, depending on where you live -- when the whole house seems to bake. And while it's fun to talk about ways to make your home look beachy and bright during the summer months, sometimes bringing down the temperature indoors will do the most to make the house more inviting
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Model home decorators and furniture store owners know this fact: Accessories make the room. It's the finishing touch that finalizes the look, much like that sprinkling of parsley on a plate at a restaurant. Here are some rules and secrets to help you accessorize with style
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For those who prefer not to exercise outdoors or in a public fitness center where they must share equipment, a home gym makes a lot of sense. Whether you work out in a corner or devote an entire room to exercise, you can create the perfect setting to keep you motivated to succeed
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Buying a sofa can be a big investment, so before you head out, consider these tips so you not only get a bargain, but a good buy, too
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Want to make a few bucks and get rid of your household clutter at the same time? It may be time for a garage sale. Here's what you need to do to get the most cash from your clutter
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Trends rise and fall, and among those who love a particular style, there are equally as many people who hate it. Open shelves are making their way back into decorating magazines but are they right for your home?
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If Dad likes to come home and stir, pour, or uncork a cold drink, a customized bar would make a terrific Father's Day gift
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It's time to give your home a warm-weather makeover too. Doing this is easier and less expensive than you may think
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Would a rose by any other name smell as sweet? Well, if the rose has been named after you, you might not think so. I have a friend who is an accomplished rose grower in Santa Barbara, Calif. She grows roses better than anyone I know, and is very discerning about which plants she includes in her collection
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Watering the lawn, running in the sprinkler, lazy days by the pool -- each of these summer activities proves that water is a central part of warm-weather fun. So how do you cut back on water use -- without cutting back on the fun? Fortunately, hope is not lost! Here's easy tips to conserve water -- and save some cash -- this summer
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Plants grown for their foliage don't require nearly the amount of maintenance that plants grown for their flowers do. They don't require staking, dead heading and cutting back; and, best of all, they don't get overlooked when their flowers fade. As with blooming plants, there are multitudes of choices for interesting foliage
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Over the years I have gained some insights that have helped to lighten my gardening workload. They can be summed up as follows: Timing matters, and so does the order in which you do tasks
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Good gardening is very much like getting dressed in the morning -- doing it right is a largely a matter of choosing what to pair together. Plant combinations can be just as compelling as clothing combinations
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Strolling through my woodland garden recently, in all its mid-spring glory, a guest asked how I managed to get so many different kinds of plants to grow in the shade. When I explained that these plants all preferred the shade -- and that in fact they needed shade to thrive -- she looked at me in amazement
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The secret to good gardening is timing. My advice to those who feel overwhelmed by the work that needs to be done in their gardens is to start by making a list.
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Having made an indelible mark on the world of interior design, Barclay Butera, a Los Angeles-based celebrity interior designer, shares a few expert design tips on modernizing interior walls and sprucing up your home
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There's a saying that for every minute spent organizing an hour is gained. Here are 10 sly storage areas that can help you sneak in more organization
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With the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton behind us, there will undoubtedly be a surge in little girls dreaming of castles, crowns and golden carriages. And while most families don't live in palaces and the likelihood of romancing a genuine prince is low, it is possible to indulge the would-be princess in your life with a bedroom fit for royalty
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Can moving the objects in your room improve your life? Practitioners of feng shui, the ancient Chinese art of arranging items and elements in the most favorable way, believe so. Here are seven strategies for cultivating more favorable feng shui in your own home and office
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Whether you're crazy for cilantro or mad for mint, fresh herbs are a must-have. Follow these six simple steps to cultivate your own herb garden, and you'll be happier and healthier in no time
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The one person who's usually responsible for decorating, organizing and designing in the home is Mom. Why not surprise her with some of your own decorating magic? These projects were all chosen with Mom in mind
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Are you interested in a lifestyle that's as easy on Planet Earth as it is on your pocketbook? If the answer is yes, just take a stroll into your kitchen and look around. Everyday kitchen items, from appliances and the water faucet to food supplies and cleaning chemicals, have an impact on the environment you live in. Here are 15 eco-conscious kitchen habits
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In the 1980s, painting transformed from simply coloring a wall into a design technique. In the 1990s, the trend moved toward faux painting. Murals, faux marble and Venetian plaster became trendy. It was no longer fashionable to just roll a coat of paint on the wall. But is it time to ask if we're over faux?
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Frustrated with your kitchen? Know the space could be better? We asked a design expert for her advice on what you can do today to improve your kitchen, how to work around the most common kitchen design mistakes, her favorite small space ideas and more
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Besides being good for the pocketbook, dining in offers better nutrition and all-important together time for busy families. With this in mind, maybe it's time to take a look at where you dine to make the space more comfortable and encourage your family to linger longer at the table. Banquette dining might be the answer
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The sight of a stuffed-to-the-gills garage might cause you to abandon hope. However, organization is easier than you might think. Here's how in one weekend and a little creative thought, your car might once again fit in the garage
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Fortunately, when it comes to breaking out your springtime supplies, there are ways to make this dismal chore a more pleasant process. Follow these tips to make your transition a highly organized and efficient routine
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Mowers, blowers and trimmers tend to be out of sorts when awoken from their winter slumber. A bit of TLC and maintenance will soon put them in fine form. A couple hours dedicated to tune-ups also saves time, money and aggravation
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Now that spring is upon us, it's time to shed the winter blahs and perk up your home and your outlook on life. Fortunately, there are easy ways to brighten your environment and your state of mind simultaneously
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You spend about a third of your life sleeping, so it stands to reason that you want to be as comfortable as possible while you do it. Follow this advice for pillow care that will help you get the best rest possible
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Autumn brings spectacular colors to your landscape, whether it's from trees turning color, plants blooming in familiar fall colors, or ornamental grasses. You can make the most of your fall garden with these inspirational ideas and tips
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Replacing an old wood floor can be time-consuming and expensive. If you don't have the bandwidth or budget to refinish old wood floors, try updating them with paint. All you need are the right tools and a favorite paint color
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Today's home appliances are light years better. Their superb energy-efficiency helps create an eco-friendly home and they also save you money. But you'll pay more upfront for most eco-friendly appliances -- so is it worth it to go green? Here's a comparison
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Layered rugs are a growing trend in the world of interior design. This trend creates a collected, textural feel for a room that satisfies and surprises. But trying to achieve such a look makes for tricky work
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Potted flowers add interest and life both indoors and out, but you make them pop even more with this easy DIY paint idea. Here's how to paint outdoor pots and add some extra charm to your flower displays
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Why struggle with houseplants that drop leaves, need constant care or look sickly? Choose houseplants that will thrive in the low-light and low-humidity conditions in most homes. Try one (or more!) of these nearly foolproof plants that anyone can grow
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Poor, innocent indoor houseplants. Death by brown thumb is never a pretty sight. Here are the top five most common way to commit planticide -- and how to to keep your plants healthy in the future
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Perennials are an easy way to keep your garden looking lovely year after year. Here's what you need to know before you choose the right perennials for your home
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Use lighting to make the most of your outdoor landscape, no matter the time of day. Here's what you need to consider when planning your landscape lighting
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As spring approaches, avid gardeners begin to get that familiar urge to get their green thumbs outside. But if this is your first foray, garden tasks can feel daunting. Ease into it by following these simple spring garden preparation tips
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The last thing you want is for your air conditioner to conk out on you. Whether you rely on a window unit or central air, easy A/C maintenance tips will keep the cool air flowing when you need it. Here's the pros easy ways to ensure your system keeps running
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Cutting energy and water use is the best way to save money and make the planet more green in the process. These simple green living tips could save you hundreds of dollars a year on your utility bills -- and they only require a few simple changes to your daily life
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When the fall and winter seasons hit, green thumbs tend to go into hibernation. But if you feel that horticultural itch year round, you have options beyond the basic perennials' upkeep: You can grow vegetables
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Can't afford a complete bathroom remodel? Try these small, inexpensive updates to give your bathroom a new feel in no time
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Love to decorate but short on cash? Make your home festive, without breaking the bank! Here's how
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Houseplants add interest and an element of the outdoors to any room. Here's how to add these green beauties to your interior decor
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These expert finds will trick out your man cave with amenities so genius you'll never want to leave
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An A to Z explanations of the most common lighting terms
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When magazines, kids' projects and other random papers take over my house, here's how I take charge
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You can enhance your living space and your inner space. All you need is a little innovation and clarity of vision. Here's what I suggest
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This summer, thousands of people will get sick because they didn't follow food safety rules. Here's what you need to know so you won't be one of them
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Whether you have $5 to spend on cleaning products or $50, these simple tips will help you clean house on a very limited budget
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Get your home ready for spring with an all-over cleaning that's efficient and eco-aware
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Instead of continuing to guiltily toss my carrot peels and apple cores in with the rest of the garbage, I asked composting expert Deb Martin for some tips on using waste wisely
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Here are five sneaky coupon strategies, as well as tips on using this knowledge to make smarter purchasing decisions
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As fall marches on, and mild conditions give way to cooler temperatures, more ample rain and gusty winds, now is the time to get going on your garden to-do list before it becomes less comfortable to work outdoors
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The colors of autumn are more often associated with falling leaves than they are with colorful blooms. Many fall-blooming plants are triggered into flower when days shorten and temperatures begin to cool
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On a blazing October day, gardening may be the last thing on your mind. The spring blooming bulbs I ordered have arrived in the mail, and planting them on a nice day makes the job a lot more pleasurable
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Walls, hedges, arbors, walkways, patios and other conspicuous elements can help structure a garden and transform the spaces within it
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There was a time in my early gardening career when the fall season made me melancholy. Over the years, I have learned to include a few plants in my garden that provide something to look at as the rest of the garden fades from sight until spring
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Fall is upon us, and for most of us this means the gardening season is beginning to wind down. But by no means write off the possibility of beautiful blooms. Fortunately, there are a few plants that wait until fall to look their best -- and without them my garden would look tired at this time of year
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Several years ago the nursery industry came up with a slogan, 'Fall is for planting.' The objectives were to help educate gardeners and to extend the selling season. The advice is sound and for several reasons
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For many gardeners, August is a tough time. Temperatures usually hit an annual high, rain is infrequent, and daylight begins to shorten. While some may throw in the towel (or trowel, as it were), those of us who have been at it for a while know that this is the time to start sowing seeds for cool-weather crops
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Nothing beats the taste of berries harvested right from bushes in your own back yard. The bushes are easy to grow and require very little work for the amount of fruit they produce
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I look for flowering plants that give a lot of bang for the buck but don't require all the deadheading. One of my favorites is agapanthus. These South African natives produce large umbels of beautiful funnel-shaped flowers atop tall sturdy stems
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Gardening during the heat of summer can be grueling, but it needn't be. With a little common sense and some planning, midsummer gardening can be easy on you while giving your garden the attention it continues to need.
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Gardening in small spaces is a trend that has taken hold with apartment dwellers, condo owners, and those who either don't have enough space for a large garden or the need for one. Here are several options for small space gardens, and some don't even require ground to plant in
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Here are four herbs that I constantly use in my dishes for health and therapeutic benefits, and why you should use them too
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These habits take minimal time while benefiting the environment -- and your wallet
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Keep your air-conditioning costs down with these strategies
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Physical places endure while memories and people fade, so homes and neighborhoods become 'memory machines' that help us keep alive some of the strongest sources of what has given our lives meaning, well-being, and happiness
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The eat-in kitchen, once a standard fixture in many homes, is back in vogue. The comfort and nostalgia of the eat-in kitchen is showing up in new homes and renovations. The eat-in kitchen harkens back to family meals on the table by 6 p.m. and all things warm and homey. But beyond the eat-in kitchen's sentimental appeal is its practicality
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The vibrancy of spring is not limited simply to plant life in the garden; bird life too is abundant. It seems each day this week I have noticed new birds that have not been here since last fall. Every morning my garden sounds like a symphony warming up! To encourage birds into my garden I have set up a variety of different birdhouses around the property
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Cultivating a garden with your family can offer a bounty of benefits to you and your kids. Along with fostering your kids' fondness for fresh fruits and veggies, gardening with your children can enhance their eco-consciousness. Even if you've never picked up a trowel, starting a garden can be a snap! Here, four easy ways to build a kid-friendly plot that thrives
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Yesterday I potted up one of my favorite spring container plantings: violas in a strawberry jar. I have been collecting strawberry planters (often referred to as strawberry jars) for years. These odd shaped, often cylindrical planters have numerous openings in their sides and one large opening at the top
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Outdoor living spaces are increasingly more popular places to enjoy as summer approaches. Current trends in outdoor living areas feature dining options, fireplaces, water features, lavish gardens, even such high-tech accents as televisions. However you plan to use your outdoor space, to create a setting you can enjoy all year long, try to incorporate these 5 elements
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April is when I start my annual plant relocation process, and my trusty shovel is frequently pressed into service. Inevitably, there are small trees, shrubs or perennials that have either outgrown their allocated space, crowding their neighbors, or that would look better somewhere else in the garden. Relocating plants in your garden is a relatively simple task
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The best way to keep a good garden is to anticipate seasonal work and stay ahead of it. It is all about timing, really, and starting early keeps me from playing catch-up later in the season. Staying ahead of garden chores means making lists and prioritizing. It also means paying close attention to the weather
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A quick trip to your local garden center is the perfect way to get a case of spring fever. A quick tour spring planting stock will get you excited about the warm days ahead
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With energy costs on the rise, this summer could be sweaty and expensive. But there are some easy ways to trim your cooling costs without suffering through 90-degree evenings, sans air conditioning. In fact, if you start preparing for the coming heat wave now, you can probably save a few hundred dollars. Here's how
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Moving isn't the end of the world but it can certainly feel like it. It's stressful, frustrating and downright exhausting. In fact, moving is among the top 20 life stressors that include the death of a spouse, getting married, or being fired. But armed with some simple tips, you can make it through unscathed
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As a busy, penny-wise, green-minded mama, I'm on an ever-present mission to find new uses for things that may otherwise end up as trash. Here's what I discovered
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If you own a home, you might want to start thinking about the IRS. According to Julian Block's Home Sellers' Guide to Tax Savings, there are ways to lighten your tax load whether you're living in your home or selling it
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You're not alone in the war against dust. It affects just about everyone, except those who work in laboratories and factories where dust can seriously affect the outcome of tests or the manufacturing of certain items.
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Fireplace restoration can be an enormous job. I always say that anything is possible if you have enough resources, which sometimes includes lots of money. This job, however, needs abundant skill, time and a deep knowledge of the building code.
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Colors can generate strong reactions. Some love red rooms, while others couldn't function if their rooms weren't bathed in white. But gray is the one shade that's a color chameleon, blending in wherever you use it
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Freshening up your house from top to bottom can seem daunting, but if you tackle one room at a time and get the whole family involved, you'll be finished before you hear the first round of 'Are we done yet?' Add a hint of green to your annual spring-cleaning fest with these tips for sprucing up every room in the house
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Few things are as satisfying as a thorough spring cleaning of your home -- inside and out -- including areas that don't need regular sprucing. Here are some tips to get the job done right
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If you live in a loft or large, open-concept home, defining your space can be a challenge. Or maybe your apartment and your furniture seem at odds with one another. Fortunately, there's one decorating accent that can unify all these situations -- the humble area rug. But far from being simply something to walk on, area rugs can solve a number of problems. Here's how
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Although there's nothing we can do about Mother Nature's stubborn grip on winter, we can freshen up our homes for the spring that will eventually arrive -- and help us feel better while we wait
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When it comes to furniture, there's a distinct difference between cheap and inexpensive. Inexpensive furniture tends to fall apart and not look as good as more costly furniture. But buying quality furniture can take a big bite out of your budget. So how can you get a good value on both price and quality? Savvy shopping is the key
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In many youngsters' bedrooms, the emphasis is clearly on succeeding in sports, technology or fashion. However, a room designed around making education and learning cool could help make your teen more school-focused -- and a stronger student to boot.
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Without a doubt, Americans have discovered the joys of wine. The enjoyment of the fruit of the vine has turned many simple sippers into true oenophiles. And if you're short on cellar space to store and enjoy your favorite vintages, a wine closet might just satisfy your needs
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It's never been easier to go green at home. Simple adjustments to your everyday chores will have your entire family integrating conservation into daily life with nearly no effort. Your crash course in greener living starts here
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Want to spruce up your home but think it's bound to cost a fortune? Not so, says syndicated home columnist Marni Jameson. 'There are many inexpensive ways to give a room a whole new look with just a bit of effort,' says Jameson. Here are five of her favorites
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Allergy season is fast approaching. You can't control the outdoors, but there's plenty you can do to purify the indoors. To keep your home and family healthy, focus on these five major trouble areas during your spring-cleaning and beyond
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On the sustainable-savvy scale, I'd rank myself fairly high. I recycle my empty bottles, love shopping vintage, and eat a plant-based diet -- locally whenever possible, of course. But, even the greenest of us flub up occasionally. In efforts to rectify my most major eco blunders, I turned to conservation expert Sara Snow for advice. Try these easy eco-changes to solve your green problems
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Decorating a home with an unlimited budget is easy. But the reality is most people have to pick and choose where to invest their money -- and where to save. It helps to have some guidelines on what's worth the investment and what's not
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From restaurants to vacations, we're all seeking ultimate experiences. The same could be said for contemporary bathrooms. Formerly a strictly utilitarian room, the bathroom of today has been transformed. It's now the preferred retreat for luxury and pampering. And the recipe for a home spa requires only a few essential ingredients
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