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  1. Living rooms

    Decorate a contemporary living room

    By Heather Lambie on Jan 20, 2010
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    A living room is not a workspace, but it can be a hard working room, balancing the dual purpose of welcoming outsiders and providing...
  2. Color and paint

    7 Painting tips to pretty up your home

    By Sommer Caraway on Jan 20, 2010
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    A fresh coat of paint in a room is like getting a haircut or that new fabulous makeup which makes you look 10 years younger. It can...
  3. Bed and bath

    How to make your own headboard

    By Sommer Caraway on Jan 20, 2010
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    Tired of shopping endlessly for a pricey headboard that doesn't mimic your chic domestic style? Try making your own with this simple...
  4. Losing Weight

    Tips for maintaining your weight loss

    By Michele Borboa, MS on Jan 20, 2010
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    You’ve changed your diet, started exercising, and have successfully lost those stubborn pounds. But now the real work begins:...
  5. Living rooms

    Tips for accessorizing your walls

    By Alyssa Davis on Jan 20, 2010
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    Accessorizing your walls can be a fun way to decorate your home. There are so many different types of wall decorations available...
  6. Living rooms

    10 Home decorating don'ts

    By Jessica Ackerman on Jan 20, 2010
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    While there are plenty of books and magazines that illustrate decorating styles that you can use in your home, there are also a few...
  7. Gardening

    5 Quick fixes for ugly yards

    By Jessica Ackerman on Jan 20, 2010
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    Sprucing up your yard will not only add more enjoyment to the time you spend outdoors, but it will also add a lot of curb appeal to...
  8. Bed and bath

    Ideas for designing a minimalist bathroom

    By Veronica Smith on Jan 12, 2010
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    Bathrooms are usually small areas with tight angles and can present a design challenge, so consider using these minimalist design...
  9. Living rooms

    Home decor ideas to fit your style

    By Molly Cerreta Smith on Oct 1, 2009
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    Your home is your castle, and as such, it should reflect your unique style. When someone comes into your home, they should be able...
  10. More Travel

    Florence, Italy: La Fontana del Porcellino

    By SheKnows Living Editors on Sep 28, 2009
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    In Florence, Italy on the south side of the Mercato Nuovo's Loggia -- built in 1546 -- you can find the "Fontana del Porcellino,"...
  11. Home Improvement

    Clutter command: Get organized!

    By Barbara Kavovit on Sep 28, 2009
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    Clutter equals stress, plain and simple. Messy rooms, disorganized closets, and jumbled junk drawers add unneeded hassle to our...
  12. Wellness

    Is your body benefiting from your healthy habits?

    By Sarah Kelsey on Sep 4, 2009
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    Whether you're trying to beat stress or build strong bones, taking care of yourself is one of the most important resolutions you can...
  13. Decorating How-tos

    How-to fix up your kitchen on the cheap

    By A SheKnows how-to guide on Aug 20, 2009
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    No matter if you want to raise the value of your home or if you are simply tired of the current look, revamping up your kitchen can...
  14. Decorating How-tos

    How-to fix up your bathroom on the cheap

    By A SheKnows how-to guide on Aug 20, 2009
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    A bathroom may appear to be a small room but fixing it up usually includes a large price tag. However, if you know the tricks of the...
  15. Career & Money How-tos

    How to shop for your home on a budget

    By Karen Leland on Jun 13, 2009
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    In a recent study by Furniture Today, three of four consumers said they plan on redecorating some part of their homes in 2009. If...
  16. Home Improvement

    Girl's guide to home improvement

    By Nicola Jane Ford on May 26, 2009
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    Has your home improvement activity been limited to choosing the bathroom tile or stenciling some ivy on the walls of your kitchen?...
  17. Healthy Recipes & Nutrition

    Caponata recipes: Italian Eggplant Salad

    By Diana De Cicco on Apr 30, 2009
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    Caponata is traditionally a Sicilian-style eggplant dish that is a must during the hot summer days of Italy. Fresh eggplant combined...
  18. Kitchen & Cooking Tips

    Must-try gourmet Italian food and wine

    By Michele Borboa, MS on Apr 21, 2009
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    Whether you've traveled through Italy dining on authentic Italian meals that your memory can still taste or if you've had the...
  19. Wine & Drink Recipes

    How to buy good cheap wine

    By Diana De Cicco on Mar 18, 2009
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    You don't have to pay more than $10 for a great bottle of wine. Check out our great list of good but cheap wines that are just $10...
  20. Live Green

    10 Simple ways to save energy in your home

    By Michele Borboa, MS on Mar 1, 2009
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    Do you dread the arrival of your monthly energy bill but find yourself unwilling - or unable - to spend the money required to...
  21. Living rooms

    Creating an inviting hallway

    By Christine Pittel on Sep 16, 2008
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    Turn your blank hallway into a cozy charmer with help from designer T. Keller Donovan.