Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Table settings/big chill ahead/closet check

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Place setting personality
Place setting personality

We asked three designers to pull together tabletop looks that are chockful of personality, and can be changed up to fit your mood or the occasion.

Sealing air leaks saves on utility bills Seal leaks and save

Don't spend good money to heat the outdoors. Here's where to find leaks and how to seal them.
Keep your home safe as temperatures drop Ready for cabin fever?

Keep your home safe as temperatures drop.
Hang a plank ceiling Hang a plank ceiling

A laminate wood plank ceiling creates a striking look in any room.
Five ways to be safe with backup heat Be safe with backup heat

A simple checklist helps manage the risks of a space heater or wood stove.
What your new home will look like in 2015 Your new home in 2015

Members of the National Association of Home Builders speculate on the popular house features of the future.
Time for a storage checkup Time for a storage checkup

Our checklist will help you re-evaluate how best to use your home's closets and cabinets.
Staying in (and out of) hot water Staying in hot water

Avoid the long, water-wasting wait for hot water.
Bricks turning to dust? Moisture's the culprit Bricks turned to dust

Tracking down the cause of crumbling masonry and other home ailments.

Protecting plants from winter storm damage Take a load off

Statuesque trees clad in sparkly ice may not bear the added weight. Here are ways to ease their burden.
Using a de-icer? Some tips to protect plants Cool on de-icers

Ice-melting products can cause serious landscape problems. Here's how to use them safely.

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