(Oct 26th 2010 12:33PM) Are you looking for some new Christmas decorating ideas to spruce up your holiday decor this year? Whether you like to decorate outdoors, indoors, or both, we have so many different types of Christmas decorations that will transform your abode into a holiday wonderland. Imagine how delighted your guests will ...
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(Jan 6th 2010 11:59AM) Indoor basketball may very well be a saviour for you and your family this winter. Indoor basketball games are not only a ton of fun, but they help to get your kids (and you) off of the couch and engaged in a little friendly competition. If you think that an indoor basketball game is going to cost an arm ...
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(Sep 28th 2012 10:47AM) For many parts of the country, the end of the outdoor planting season is close at hand; even if you don't get freezing temps -- I'm talking about you guys in the Deep South and West Coast -- cold weather will bring your plants' blooming to a virtual standstill. Enter the terrarium, a miniature greenhouse for the ...
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(Jan 28th 2012 9:57AM) I'm ready for Spring and the chance to pull my outdoor grill from storage and get cooking. Until that happy time, I'm glad there are quality indoor grilles to use; like this one -- the Cuisinart Griddler GR-4N ($100; was $235). As you might expect by the name, this grill is multifunctional: sandwich press, ...
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(Oct 22nd 2012 1:13PM) With Thanksgiving a month in the future, it's not too soon to be thinking about family visits, Autumn activities, and your Thanksgiving holiday meal. Turkey, probably, and all the trimmings, of course. How to cook your bird? In the oven, grilled outside (a lengthy, but aromatic process), or fried? If you've never ...
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(Sep 30th 2010 8:22PM) After 6 months of spending a lot time outside, I know cabin fever will set in pretty quickly at my house once the temperatures are too cold for my family to go on our daily bike rides and jaunts to the park. Lucky for me,and the kids, we have an indoor playroom that they love to play in. Before cabin fever ...
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(Jan 31st 2011 4:47PM) I love my UGGs even though they are rather ugly. What they lack in aesthetics, they more than make up for in comfort. I got my UGG classic tall boots a few years ago, and even though they are my go-to boot of choice in the cold months they are still in great condition. When I am at home, I live in my UGG ...
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(Jan 27th 2012 9:13AM) It's getting to be that time of year, where I live, when cold weather keeps my furnace operating a big portion of the day and night, the hot air reducing the indoor air moisture, and making my skin desert dry. That means it's time to get my humidifier running again and boost the indoor humidity to a healthy 50%, ...
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(Jun 24th 2010 12:19PM) You can never have too many flower pots -- no sooner than you use your last one, than you find some plant or cutting that needs its own container. Better to have too many, than run short. This Achla flower pot stand is sturdy, so it won't get knocked over in a breeze or when you're washing down your deck, ...
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