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License to Grill

Hot days and long nights. Morning dew and lingering sunsets. All are signs of the new season, but nothing says summer more than the smell of the almighty barbecue. From fish to fillet, we asked “Barbecue University” and “Primal Grill&...


Let’s be real. The trend of couples sleeping in separate bedrooms didn’t arise overnight. For as long as man was created, he snored. And who hasn’t longed for moments of solitude after a long workday? But within the last five ye...


Most people selling their homes know that it is important to de-clutter and simplify their house before opening it to potential buyers. A messy, over-crowded home is unappealing, makes the house look small and gives the impression that it doesn’t...


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Hotel-inspired Dreams
No room in the house is more important to feel comfortable in than the bedroom. And now more than ever, the comforts of a luxury hotel bedroom can be bought – and brought – into your home, says Trisha Wilson, president and CEO of Wilson Ass...

Untapped resources
Giving your home a makeover used to require a chunk of cash, trips to the furniture store and maybe even hiring a designer. But with the help of an interior redesigner or rearranger, you can get a whole new look with the stuff already sitting around yo...

   
   

Bathroom Break!
Convincing children to hit the tub or brush their teeth are important things on a parent’s to-do list, but getting them to break away from a favorite cartoon can be a challenge. How can you make this daily routine a bit easier on yourself and the...

The Light Life
Balance. It’s hard in any area of life, and living room lighting is no exception. “I have this truism,” says Barbara Bain, interior redesigner at Redesign Today, Jacksonville, Fla. “People under the age of 40 don’t have...

 
   

Tool Time
Nuts and bolts are just the beginning for a home handywoman. While plumbing and electrical work are often assumed to be work reserved for men, DIY maven Bridget Bodoano, author of “The Little Book of Quick Fixes for the Home Handywoman” (Qu...

Starting from seed
Growing annuals from seed takes equal parts patience and optimism as you wait for seeds to germinate and hope you get a high yield from mysterious specks. "In some ways [starting from seed] is for the fearless beginner or the experienced gardener," ...

   
   
 
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