Home And Garden
More homeowners looking to stoves for heat
For 23 years, Julie Gore has heated her Ada, Ohio, home with a wood-burning stove. When the old one wore out, she didn't hesitate to buy another for her family room.
Oct 17, 2009 | 10:20 pm | (0) Comments
The Great Cover-Up
If the economy is keeping you from buying new furniture for your home, maybe it's time to give your old furniture a new identity - or even a new purpose. From South Dakota to South Carolina, designers, inventors and upholstery experts are employing creative tactics to revitalize old furni…
Sep 14, 2009 | 12:00 am | (0) Comments
Green 3.0
Cadee Wilder was a fashion designer who specialized in print textiles. She wanted to spruce up her office, and, thanks to her profession, had high standards. "I was looking for cool wallpaper that was eco-friendly. I couldn't find it. So, I started making designs for myself and from that …
Sep 14, 2009 | 12:00 am | (0) Comments
Flat and Sassy
With more than 20 percent of American households owning one, flat-screen televisions can be found in nearly every type of room - from living rooms and kitchens to garages and man caves.
Sep 14, 2009 | 12:00 am | (0) Comments
Rest Easy
Which piece of furniture or household appliance do you use most? The television? The perfectly broken-in sofa you sit on to watch it? Another good guess: The kitchen island? The kids eat and do homework there, and guests crowd around it when you entertain. And let's not forget your computer.
Sep 14, 2009 | 12:00 am | (0) Comments
Make your mark
A new stove can make a kitchen look cleaner. But a glance at the checkbook can make updating your kitchen seem like a bad idea.
Sep 14, 2009 | 12:00 am | (0) Comments
More bathroom for your buck
Aaah, the bathroom. Not an exciting place to talk about, perhaps, but a room we spend about 45 minutes a day in, according to a recent survey conducted by Charmin. It makes sense to make it look, and feel, warm and comfortable.
Sep 14, 2009 | 12:00 am | (0) Comments
Organic gardener goes for drought-tolerant look
DALLAS - The very day that Barbara Young's grown daughter remonstrated her for the informal look of her mother's wildflower plot in the front yard - "Mother, your yard looks terrible. What are you thinking?" - Young won yard of the month.
Aug 09, 2009 | 12:00 am | (0) Comments
What's Cookin'?
The good news from the National Kitchen & Bath Association's annual show held recently in Atlanta was that homeowners still want to build snazzy new kitchens and baths and remodel existing ones, despite the downturn in the economy. But in many cases, they want to do so less expensivel…
Jul 15, 2009 | 12:00 am | (0) Comments
…And Everything in its Place
The bedroom is meant to be a sanctuary, a place to retreat for relaxation and escape. "[But] it often isn't a sanctuary;it's a dumping ground," says Vicki Norris, a Sherwood, Ore.-based professional organizing expert, speaker and author.
Jul 15, 2009 | 12:00 am | (0) Comments
You Oughta Know
When someone mentions "greening" the bathroom, most people think of changing the wallpaper color or adding a fern.
Jul 15, 2009 | 12:00 am | (0) Comments
Here a bloom, there a bloom …
The bathroom might not be the best place to stop and smell the roses, but that doesn't mean flowers don't belong in the john. "Flowers add life to a room," says Ardith Beveridge, the director of the Institute of Floristry in Minneapolis. "Any time there are fresh flowers, there is movemen…
Jul 15, 2009 | 12:00 am | (0) Comments
Easy, Breezy, Beautiful
Forget the days of the solitary porch swing - today's front porches are hubs of full-fledged outdoor living. With five simple ideas, you can make yours the hottest spot on the block.
Jul 15, 2009 | 12:00 am | (0) Comments
Room to Grow
An all-adult brainstorming session is what the parents of a 3-year-old expected to take place when they hired Judson Beaumont to help them create a whimsical, one-of-a-kind bedroom for their daughter. Brimming with ideas of their own, they were bewildered when Beaumont got down on his kne…
Jul 15, 2009 | 12:00 am | (0) Comments
Everyone Out!
Every parent dreads the words, "I'm bored." But next time you hear that unsettling phrase, remember that pricey entertainment isn't the only solution.
Jun 05, 2009 | 12:00 am | (0) Comments
Fresh Fruit = Fresh Color
1. Vary your tastes: Blueberries come in many varieties that can be grown across the nation - do a little research on the best blueberries and other berries for your area at your local garden center.
Jun 04, 2009 | 12:00 am | (0) Comments
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