7 Tips for Cleaning White
Country Living - Tue, 10 Jan, 2012 11:41 AM ESTFrom walls to towels to grout, here's how to keep the whites in your home looking their best. More »7 Tips for Cleaning White
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VIEW:German Grandmother Lives Money-free and Has Never Been Happier
Shine from Yahoo! Canada - Tue, 10 Jan, 2012 9:16 AM ESTMost of us could go a day without spending any cash. But a week? How about sixteen years? That's how long 69-year-old Heidemarie Schwermer, grandmother of three, has lived without money. Schwermer's odyssey is the subject of a documentary film, Living Without Money, by director Line Halvorsen, which is screening internationally and is also available on DVD. More »German Grandmother Lives Money-free and Has Never Been Happier
10 Cleaning Tips to Jumpstart the New Year
Country Living - Mon, 9 Jan, 2012 11:26 AM ESTFrom the best straighten-up strategies to the right way to vacuum your sofa, here's how to keep your house in tip-top shape in the New Year. More »10 Cleaning Tips to Jumpstart the New Year
Meet the world’s longest cat
Shine from Yahoo! Canada - Mon, 9 Jan, 2012 11:21 AM ESTMymains Stewart Gillligan, or Stewie for short, is as long as his name, coming in at a whopping 123 cm or 48.5 in long. Thanks to his whopping size, the 5-year-old Maine Coone has snagged the title of World’s Longest Cat in the Guinness World Records for 2012. More »Meet the world’s longest cat
5 Tricks an Interior Designer Uses to Save Money
House Beautiful - Fri, 6 Jan, 2012 2:26 PM ESTYou'd never know designer Meg Braff was working with a tight budget when she decorated this Palm Beach house for a snappy, 'with it' mom of three. The decorator shares the affordable design ideas she used to stretch her budget. More »5 Tricks an Interior Designer Uses to Save Money
Organize Your Cleaning Supplies
Real Simple - Wed, 4 Jan, 2012 3:37 PM ESTHow to tackle the biggest challenges of your broom closet. More »Organize Your Cleaning Supplies
New Year, New Predictions: 2012 Horoscopes
Shine from Yahoo! Canada - Wed, 4 Jan, 2012 3:19 PM ESTCurious about what to expect this year? Astrologers have their predictions ready. More »New Year, New Predictions: 2012 Horoscopes
How to Let Go of Sentimental Clutter
Real Simple - Mon, 2 Jan, 2012 11:47 AM ESTWhen my dad died, several years ago, he left behind a legacy of love and a terrifying number of frogs. Part of me wanted to keep every last one. These things were a connection to my dad, a connection to my childhood. But I live in a New York City apartment. Had I kept all those frogs, my life would be an all-amphibian episode of Hoarders. More »How to Let Go of Sentimental Clutter
Tackle Common Stains
Woman's Day - Mon, 2 Jan, 2012 10:18 AM ESTRED WINE As soon as you see it: Pour club soda onto the stain to dilute it. Blot with a paper towel. Coat the stain with table salt to absorb it and prevent it from setting. More »Tackle Common Stains
Your Step-by-Step Guide to Simplifying Gift Returns
Kaboodle - Mon, 2 Jan, 2012 10:18 AM ESTIf you didn't make a wish list and let your loved ones know just what you wanted this holiday season, you may find yourself on the receiving end of a gift you'd rather not keep. No one wants to hurt anyone's feelings or get into a heated conversation with a sales associate at the store, so here are a few tips to make the process as smooth as possible. More »Your Step-by-Step Guide to Simplifying Gift Returns
The Most-Returned Holiday Gifts
Shine from Yahoo! Canada - Wed, 28 Dec, 2011 11:03 AM ESTThink that your aunt will adore the taupe twin-set you picked out for her? Think again. Clothes and shoes are the gifts that are returned to stores most often after the holiday season. More »The Most-Returned Holiday Gifts
Living small: Lulu’s shipping container home
Shine from Yahoo! Canada - Wed, 28 Dec, 2011 10:41 AM ESTDownsizing was “big” in 2011, but few took the drastic measures Argentinean-born Californian single mom Lulu did. More »Living small: Lulu’s shipping container home
5 Ways to Get the Most from Your Gift Cards
Kaboodle - Wed, 21 Dec, 2011 4:03 PM ESTAccording to a study conducted by the Tower Group, every year over $5 billion in gift cards goes unused! While that may surprise you, think about how often you've tossed a card because there was only a dollar or two left on it-or maybe you've forgotten about a couple of those valuable pieces of plastic altogether. Every unused card adds up, meaning big-and free-bucks for retailers. But, with these five tips, you'll be sure to get the most out of your gifted dollars this holiday season! More »5 Ways to Get the Most from Your Gift Cards
Amazing Before & After: Horse Stable Turned Kitchen
House Beautiful - Wed, 21 Dec, 2011 3:56 PM ESTTurning a former stable into a real working kitchen, designer Mick De Giulio added modern touches and farmhouse style for an unbelievable renovation. More »Amazing Before & After: Horse Stable Turned Kitchen
What to Do with Unwanted Gifts
Kaboodle - Wed, 21 Dec, 2011 3:55 PM ESTIn a recent Consumer Reports poll, 20 percent of adults admit they received a gift they didn't want last year. That's about 49 million unhappy gift recipients. Given this startling number, chances are you'll get an underwhelming present (or two) this holiday season. But that doesn't mean you're stuck with the duds. Following are your best options for parlaying your bummer gifts into bonuses. More »What to Do with Unwanted Gifts
New Uses for Old Things: Holiday Edition
Real Simple - Wed, 21 Dec, 2011 3:54 PM ESTSurprising new uses for ribbon, cookie cutters, wrapping paper, and more. More »New Uses for Old Things: Holiday Edition
Hotel builds hut entirely out of gingerbread
Shine from Yahoo! Canada - Mon, 19 Dec, 2011 3:15 PM ESTIn the front lobby of the five-star Four Points hotel in Lianyungang, China, an entirely edible gingerbread hut welcomes guests. More than 30 staff spent almost a month creating the large structure, using 250kg of flour, 300 bottles of honey and 50kg of sugar in the process. Even the stockings and decorative items are edible. More »Hotel builds hut entirely out of gingerbread
8 Best Decorating Trends of 2011
Good Housekeeping - Mon, 19 Dec, 2011 2:25 PM EST2011 has flown right by, and with it's passing came a number of decorating trends (good and bad). Here are some our favorites. More »8 Best Decorating Trends of 2011
10 Unusual Gifts Nobody Wants
Kaboodle - Fri, 16 Dec, 2011 3:47 PM ESTIt's definitely the thought that counts when it comes to holiday gift giving. However, even the smallest amount of consideration will suggest that the following 10 very unique gifts will not be appreciated by anyone on your list this year. More »10 Unusual Gifts Nobody Wants
7 Gift Wrapping Ideas You'll Want to Steal
Country Living - Fri, 16 Dec, 2011 3:39 PM ESTYour gift-wrapping will be as sweet as the package inside with these brilliant wrapping ideas from some of Country Living's favorite crafters. More »7 Gift Wrapping Ideas You'll Want to Steal
Giving the gift of travel: Tips and advice
Shine from Yahoo! Canada - Fri, 16 Dec, 2011 11:58 AM ESTIf you’re looking for the perfect present for someone who you have no idea what to get or the person who has everything – a trip might be just the gift to wow them this holiday season. More »Giving the gift of travel: Tips and advice
18 Clever Organizing Tricks
Real Simple - Wed, 14 Dec, 2011 3:49 PM ESTCombat clutter with ordinary household items used in unexpected ways. More »18 Clever Organizing Tricks
10 Ways to Decorate with Ornaments
Country Living - Wed, 14 Dec, 2011 3:45 PM ESTWhether they're placed in a vase or hanging from a tree, glittering ornaments add the perfect finishing touch to your holiday home decor. Here are 10 new ways to decorate with your ornament collections. More »10 Ways to Decorate with Ornaments
WD’s 12-Week Decluttering Plan
Woman's Day - Wed, 14 Dec, 2011 3:28 PM ESTThe more mountainous those piles of mail become and the more crowded your countertops get, the more exhausting decluttering your home can seem. But if you divide it into pieces, it won't be nearly as daunting. Here, your week-by-week plan for a clutter-free home-minus all the hassle. More »WD’s 12-Week Decluttering Plan
12 Things Not to Buy During the Holidays
Kiplinger - Tue, 13 Dec, 2011 2:31 PM ESTHold on there. While you can find many great deals during November and December, you're better off making some purchases at other times of the year. Here are 12 items that are even cheaper before or after the holidays. More »12 Things Not to Buy During the Holidays
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