Things are Getting Steamy
Author: Marilyn Kennedy Melia Date: 08-26-2010
The latest trend in appliances is as old as the earth: steam.
Tiny droplets pack a lot of power. Not only can steam kill germs, eliminate the need for chemical cleaners and remove odors and wrinkles, it can also cook food more thoroughly.
"Peopl... |
Slip Into Style
Author: Dawn Klingensmith Date: 08-19-2010
It used to be that slipcovers were to furniture what muumuus are to the female form - though they concealed flaws, they also created an overall impression of frumpiness.
Slipcovers have come a long way. "Some are almost as good as re-upholsterin... |
Box Seats
Author: Bev Bennett Date: 08-06-2010
Plant a window box and get up close and personal with nature's beauty.
A miniature garden plot can add highlights to your home, allow you to cultivate flowers that won't thrive elsewhere and perhaps improve your view.
You'll have so many opti... |
Come Clean
Author: Marilyn Kennedy Melia Date: 07-29-2010
Let's be honest: On laundry day, are you in a rush?
Do you fill the detergent bottle cap without bothering to measure? Or just pour in the powder, gauging the correct amount the way an experienced chef might toss in ingredients? Except you forget: ... |
Take a Seat
Author: Taniesha Robinson Date: 07-16-2010
A white picket fence, 2.5 children and ... a recliner?
Yes, home ownership and family are staples of the American Dream, but the recliner chair is an unsung symbol of luxury that's more revered than some housewives like to admit.
Five out of ... |
Cocktail Culture
Author: Dawn Klingensmith Date: 07-09-2010
The cocktail hour - once a widely observed pre-dinner ritual - is making a comeback, bringing along with it a resurgence in what home-decorating consultant Colleen Mullaney calls "bar couture," or fashionable glassware and gadgets that beg to be out o... |
Maintenance Man
Author: Jeff Schnaufer Date: 07-02-2010
"Do you really want tonight's chicken to taste like last week's salmon?"
Leave it to PBS "Primal Grill" television host Steven Raichlen to put all things 'grill' in perspective. Not only can the gunk that's stuck on a grill change the taste of the ... |
Celebrate Good Times
Author: Jeff Schnaufer Date: 06-25-2010
Backyard barbecues and family gatherings define each summer. Make sure you're at the top of your party-throwing game with a quick look at a few themed ideas.
If you're throwing a July 4th bash, think tea, as in a Boston tea party.
"Having a Bost... |
Home Sweet-Smelling Home
Author: Marilyn Kennedy Melia Date: 06-18-2010
Ever walk into a picture-perfect home, only to be disturbed by an invisible annoyance?
The scents that waif through a home either compliment - or detract from - its appeal.
Proud homeowners aren't leaving it to chance that their kitchens smell sp... |
Chill Out
Author: Jeff Schnaufer Date: 06-11-2010
The days of just floating on an inner tube during a swimming pool party are over. From sensational pool slides to splash pads to innovative water toys, there are more ways than ever to turn the backyard into a watery oasis of entertainment.
The ... |
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