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Warm Welcome

Let’s see. The turkey is in the oven, the pies are cooling on the rack, there’s plenty of ice in the freezer, and Aunt Esther and Grandma Lil have been told to be on their best behavior for the evening holiday dinner.

Designers reveal how to go from clutter to decor

Designers often surprise their clients by sharing a secret: You can dramatically change the look of a room simply by changing or rearranging the items on your bookshelves and tabletops.

Try these seven ways to refresh a bathroom on a budget

Bathrooms still rank high on the list of homeowner renovation projects. But there are ways to give a bathroom a quick uplift without spending a bundle.

Egyptian Revival furniture available at bargain prices

Achair decorated with Egyptian hieroglyphics, stylized birds and sphinx heads can probably be dated from its Egyptian Revival style. But furniture designs have been through several Egyptian revivals.

Cold-water rinse prolongs life of freshly picked plums

Q: I did what you told me to do to ripen plums from my tree and it worked but they were mostly still very tart. Why did you tell me to put them in cold water after I picked them?

Organization makes his/her closet workable

When it comes to creating workable his and her closets, the key is organization. The reality is that most closets are simply not large enough to accommodate the belongings of two people. And when it comes to organizing in general, a lot of people tend to hold onto things — including clothing — for nostalgic reasons, and this can add to the clutter.

Adding wall coverings can spruce up your home

Wallpaper can be an efficient and effective way to spruce up a house without taking up any room. Wall coverings have been around for hundreds of years, but admiration waxes and wanes with each decade.

Garage door needs periodic maintenance

Q: When I press the remote control for my metal garage door, the door’s movement sounds like an out-of-control freight train. How can I quiet things down?