Everyone wants a cozy place to curl up. Learn how to find it and where to put it.
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Q:We're remodeling a bathroom and I've fallen in love with the idea of putting an elegant soaking bathtub smack-dab in the center of the room not next to a wall or in a corner. What will it take? A: Money, patience and a heap of extra pipes,   Full Story

Do green lawns equate to status? Many people seem to think so. That's why weekend warriors will do whatever's necessary to make sure their lawns are cut, manicured and without a weed in sight.   Full Story

Put out the fire! The latest magnetic induction cooktops offer all the heat without the burn.
If you can't take the heat, they say, get out of the kitchen. But this kind of heat will definitely be bringing more people into the kitchen, thanks to its innovative technology, energy efficiency and ease of use. It's magnetic induction, and it just may revolutionize the way we cook.   Full Story

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From relaxing to working to eating, islands are a culinary getaway for the homeowner who wants to bake her cake and spend time scrapbooking, too.
Imagine the perfect island. If you're thinking sun, sand, tropical breezes and a sweet rum drink served in a pineapple, you probably did not participate in IKEA's worldwide kitchen use survey.

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One of the most noticeable and annoying flaws a home can have is squeaky floors. Whether you're sprucing up to sell your home or just trying to make it as enjoyable as possible, you'll want to rid yourself of the nuisance of squeaky floors.   Full Story

To unclutter your small home efficiently and effectively, you must first eliminate your emotional baggage.
It's even easy for homeowners with vast amounts of space to get buried alive in clutter. All the more so for those in dorm rooms, studios or small apartments and condos.

Such places often lack an attic, basement, garage or backyard storage shed   Full Story

A peculiar new design philosophy brings chaos to your by-the-numbers abode: just don't forget to bring a chainsaw.
If your idea of home design revolves around consistent patterns and well-placed furniture, Josh Amatore Hughes will tell you you're wrong. Then he'll take an electric saw to your wellplaced sofa.

Plain Jane, meet Punk Shui “I consider   Full Story

Environmentally friendly, or “green,” products and practices can make your home healthier and more comfortable. But how do you incorporate green materials into your home? Here are some suggestions.

Local building materials.   Full Story

Egotistical? Try trendy. What was once a sign of the ostentatious is now a chic fashion with a breezy, updated style that knows no bounds.
You may recall those itchy nametags on your shirt or your goods from lunchbox to pencil sharpener with your name or initials inscribed when you were a child.   Full Story

One of the hottest surfaces for home decorating may be just outside your front (or back) door: concrete!   Full Story

Modern life and dated dwellings are clashing, but design expert Lyn Peterson says it's nothing a few throw pillows and a plasma TV can't fix.
The homes we live in today weren't designed for the world in which we live. Electrical outlets were placed to facilitate a lamp, not a home theater. Kitchens were designed with enough space for a refrigerator and a stove, not warming drawers and   Full Story

Emerging as America's next domestic diva, lifestyle expert Katie Brown is a self-proclaimed bottom-feeder who likes her home rough, and her Aunt Ruth's cinnamon bread warm and toasty.   Full Story

BREAD:

• 4 C flour
• 2 tsp. baking soda
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 C shortening
• 2 C sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• 2 C buttermilk

CINNAMON SWIRL:

• 2 Tbs. sugar
• 1 Tbs.   Full Story