Herb Appetizers
Want to spice up a party with some tasty appetizers? Look to herbs to start things out right. An herb-spiked ricotta- and cream-cheese mixture fills these colorful vegetable snacks. Prepare an assortment of shredded and crumbled cheeses and ... [... more]
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Key concepts
Designing a kitchen -- whether it's new or remodeling -- can be a fun but challenging task. Our Kitchen Planning Guide walks you through the critical stages of the process. At the heart of every good kitchen is an efficient work area. To build a ... [... more]
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Holiday Stress Busters
Peace on Earth? Good will toward all? With your hyper-critical Aunt Katie on her way over, your wallet feeling the holiday pinch, and the baking only half done? No, really, it is possible -- with these tension-taming strategies. We want to do it ... [... more]
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Leaf-Print Coasters
Stamp these autumnal impressions to bring the colors of Fall indoors. Rinse and pat dry. Using a paper towel, wipe alcohol over the tiles to remove any remaining oils or fingerprints. Allow the tiles to air-dry. Moisten a paper towel and use it ... [... more]
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Create Nostalgic Style
Retro style is alive and well in this kitchen nook. A tall table and stools recreates counter seating at a '50s diner. A circle mirror, flanking fluorescent sconces, and a black-and-white checkerboard floor complete the saddle-shoes look. Storage ... [... more]
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Scrapbook Album
Create a book of treasured memories to share with your children and grandchildren. From the blue paper, cut four squares about 1/8 inch larger than the white squares. From the yellow mulberry paper, tear four 2-3/4 inch squares. Use double-stick ... [... more]
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Lipstick Plant
Lipstick plant produces long vines with small tubular flowers, usually scarlet with yellow throats. Related species vary widely. Choose according to what most appeals to you: foliage, flowers, or scent. Use peat moss and osmunda as growing ... [... more]
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Hanukkah Brisket
Most families celebrate Hanukkah with an array of recipes that boast history as well as flavor. Perhaps no other entree is so closely associated with Hanukkah as this flavorful cut of beef, slow cooked to tender perfection. Wine adds an aromatic ... [... more]
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Ghostly Getaway
This cheerful ghost family will greet trick-or-treaters at your door. Display this family on your door . Tie a ribbon bow around the "necks." Mark a face on the cover of each ball. If you like, hot-glue "Groucho" glasses and hair onto [... more]
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Rock-Edged Gravel Path
Dry footing is a cinch if you lay down a porous weed mat in your path before taking your first step. Don't make the mistake of using black plastic lining for the bottom layer. Plastic will collect water in exactly the shape of your walkway, ... [... more]
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Doily and Lattice Dresser
A paper doily, auto-detailing tape, and spray paint are the secret ingredients for giving a plain pine dresser a lacy facelift. Remove drawers and knobs. Lightly sand and wipe drawers and chest. Using painter's tape, tape off outer 3/4 inch of ... [... more]
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Maintaining and Troubleshooting Decks
Good construction techniques, high-quality materials, and regular maintenance add many years to the life of a deck. You should pay close attention to the following five major weak areas: By finding and repairing problems early, you can avoid big ... [... more]
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