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An Illuminating Eco-App
Want to ease your environmental impact? There's an app for that

The Waiting Game
8

Hold the phone
96

Whistle while you work
91

Generally Generic
62

76

50

20

24

50

40

Building Blocks
93

55

20

Friend Request
42

72

Entertainment Weekly
53

Exchange Rate
71

Chestnuts Roasting
49

Home Ed
74

Relative Connection
70

Come and get it
64

Cool It
88

Penny Pinchers
65

Prep Work
$70

Meal Maker
5

Isn't that special
80

Sleep Tight
53

Talking Hands
66

400 square feet

Helpful helpings
40

Can it
35

Dish List
66

Big Hairy Deal
46

Power Up
44

Can it
42

Boom Boom Pow
86

Serious service
35

I can't hear you
86

Extra Cash
65.5

Pay per view
40

82

Switch to Save
34

Ssshhhh!
26

It's lunchtime
45

Twice as nice
55

Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes
72

Real Simple
37

Mobile Maps
75

70

Sherry Baby
50.1

Game On
73

Cheers
47

Say What?
72

Making a list ...
53

Wired
280.5 million

One More Time
70

Gobble Gobble
250 million

Green TV
23.1

Done Yet?
20

Best Friends
48

One More Time
70

Whip It
From the kitchen to the craft room, make daily life and special occasions shine

80

All American
57.2

1.1 billion

Who took my ...
70

Blowin' in the Wind
1.2 million

H2Overflow
100

Boom Boom Pow
22

Home Sweep Home
2.34

Grand Guides
37

Back to School
1/4

Laundry Lesson
64

Overtime
38

Dream Deferred
2 out of 3

Money Wise
73

See in HD
47

Done yet?
30

Hot Minutes
3 to 4

Life in the DIY Lane
Learn the latest tricks of the trade

Thrill of the Grill
16.8 Million

Fire Escape
30

Thank You!
76

Can we build it?
20.1

Lock Up
90

Double Time
31

Sleep Tight?
71

Designer Call
86,000

Home Work
3.05

Mobile Mobile
154 million

Hold the Fire
80

Dream Surfaces
55

The Rinse Factor
6,500

Looking Up
2/3

Energy Gold Star
46

Watch Your Step
75

Heating Up
50

Energy Source
$1,900

Choosy Ladies, Messy Men
2 in 5

Wide Open Spaces
2,479

'In a minute!'
92

Green Scene
47

Farm Fresh
25

Green-Model
40

Top Chef
18

Great Clips
67

Girls Gone Green
90

Big Bucks
$13,000

Neighborhood Nuisances
63

More for Less
90

Get Fired Up!
81

Gone Green
36

That's a Keeper
22

Gather 'Round
5.4

Solar Incentives
30

Container Garden Resources

Easy-Does-It Container Gardens
Not much space? No green thumb? Join the container gardening club, where enthusiasm, and the odd Clementine box, is all you need.

The Garden Quiz: How Well Do You Know Your Garden?
It may not be rocket science, but there's still lots to learn when it comes to the world of plants. Test your knowledge, tote up your score and see how you rank.

Why Not Go Green?
Amidst the color riot of most gardens, green flowers are unusual - and unusually soothing.

Green Tools
Garden expert, Justin Hancock, shares a few of his favorites

Gardener's Bookshelf
Till New Ground with Books that Cut the Guesswork

HomeStyle Bookshelf
Your Green Guide

Safety First

Freshen up Fashion

Nooks and Crannies
From traditional to modern, and all the cozy ideas in between

Keep It Kosher
With the help of the increasingly popular Sabbath-mode feature on major appliances, today's kitchen helps kosher cooks follow Jewish laws

Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes
Don't get stuck in the proverbial television snow come February; here's what you need to know about the digital TV switch

It's About Time
Everyone should know the time with a clock like this in the house

Sing it loud
Forget about the economy - don't be afraid to sing the beautiful blues

The Santa Supremacy
You may know him as red-clad Santa Claus, but the man in the sleigh is a globe-trotting guy with more identities than Bourne himself

The Light Stuff
From the tree to the rooftop, here's how the pros light their way

Get Fresh
Dramatic, quick and no storage needed - anchor holiday decor in fresh flowers, plants

Choosing Color
What's the first thing you notice about a room?

Can the Clutter
A little home organization can save you precious minutes, even days

Just Enough Spice
Create a living room that you want to live in - rearrange, paint, entertain and enjoy

Eco-Right Furniture
From FSC-certified wood to repurposed materials, furniture is in on the green game. Here's what you need to know to select an eco-wise piece

Floor and More
Bedroom flooring options your feet will appreciate

Window Wisdom
Add another dimension to your d�cor style with four more skillful decorating tips, courtesy of the people who know windows best.

HomeStyle Bookshelf
From Cleaning to Crafting, Green Living to Antique Shopping

Raise the Bar
Update your entertainment arsenal with these suggestions from a top chef

Grab Grandma's Clothespins
Channel households of years past, and save a buck or two in the process

Escape Act
Follow these 6 tips to create a bedroom that truly is a cozy getaway from the rest of the house. Start fluffing those pillows

Blast from the Past
Wall decals 2.0: Transform any room with a pixilated throwback to the classic Super Mario Bros. and Donkey Kong games of your youth

Creative Commodes
Toilet Tattoos make a splash on the john

Don't Let It Go to Waste
Toilets can be eco-friendly without turning green

Pieces of You
DNA portraits turn you into your own artist

All About Comfort
Former slobs unite!

Play on Mr. Piano Man
Advanced player piano brings live music performances home

Look on the Light Side
Designer illuminates traditional tableware

Greetings & Salutations
Roll out a red-carpet welcome with a vignette of seasonal flowers, a distinctive vase and a textured table

Hooked on a Feeling
Don't settle for a room full of things similar to the touch. Here's how to add texture to your home without overwhelming your guests

Eco-Wise Guy
If you're shopping for a piece of eco-friendly furniture, you're likely to see one of the following terms printed on a (recycled piece) of paper. Here's a quick primer on what it all means.

HomeStyle Bookshelf
Just what you need, inside and out

Energy Efficiency 101
Take a cue from the kitchen – conserve energy when, where and how you can

Office (Without) Space
Don't let clutter quench your creativity in your home office – beat the bulk with these handy tips

Get Your Money Out of the Gutter
That leaky, leaf-collecting roof accessory can be mean more than an autumn ladder-balancing act

In the Mood to Save Energy
Dimmer switches don't just set the mood. They can set off savings in your electric bill and look good at the same time

Miles of Tile
The kitchen is an ideal place for tiled surfaces

Clutter Questions
'Just in case' doesn't cut it

The Great Revival
Bringing roses back to life is easier than it sounds

Bean Town
An eco-friendly bean-shaped rocking chair refines sitting on the floor

Get a Round, Round Round...
Join the circle of fun

Set a Pack Rat Trap
Rules to live by for clutter-free living

Winter Wonder Rug
These footprints in the snow won't melt

How to Make the Call
Not sure whether you can handle a DIY project? Here are some questions to consider before you run out and buy the supplies

The Perfect Palette
Color code your way to serenity

A Wall of One's Own
Make your wall scream you – if only for a day

Perfect Timing
Start painting when the conditions are just right

Beware the Brugmansia
Keep Fido healthy and your garden in tact

Sophisticated 'Sheen�
Take the mystery out of sheen striping

Weekend Magic
Short & sweet projects for rushed weekends

Home Sweet Home
New survey assesses homeowner desires: top-notch kitchen ranks highest

The Heat is On
But a clever kitchen is one that comes equipped

Into Thin Air
Avoid DIY disasters with invisible installation

Back in Black
Today's popular home appliances are more than your usual white. From sleek to shiny, see which colors are making a hit

How Do You Bamboo?
Green products are sprouting up throughout the home. Here's a new way to rein them in

No Rest for the Messy
Banish bedroom clutter

Up and At 'Em
Rescue forgotten furniture with traditional upholstery projects

The Itch
Make that remodel worth the wait

A Midsummer Night's Dream
Take back your garden with these seasonal tips

Garden Party
Your yard is more popular than you may have realized

Mow Like a Pro
Create a yard so lush that you'll want to leave the shoes inside

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Delight in the Details

The Life Aquatic
Full-wall aquariums and jellyfish lightshows give the living room new meaning, dazzling everyone from regular houseguests to grade-school field trips

Have a Ball!
From crystal-covered elegance to plywood construction, chandeliers are recreating their niche in the lighting category

Functional, Feel-Good Furniture
Don't get knotted up over massage chairs - buy a luxury edition or outfit any chair with massage pads for a flexible upgrade

At Your Service
No butler? No problem. Enjoy the perks of a butler's pantry first-hand - add charm to your dining room and kitchen, and bring some ease to your cooking, entertaining and serving routines

Awe-Inspiring Arrangements
Fresh-cut flowers and a dash of creativity can brighten up any room. Follow these industry secrets from top florists to arrange a flowering success

Queens of the Road
The Junk Gypsies have created their own saucy blend of home décor smarts and Southern charm - a flavor that keeps their groupies loyal and their fan-base growing

All Smiles
Kim Myles, HGTV's newly christened Design Star, embraces her new show with creative know-how and bubbly enthusiasm

The Power of a Pillow
Today's pillows mean business - whether you're a snorer, a side sleeper, pregnant or in need of aromatherapy, the pillow aisle holds the solution to better sleep

How to Remodel Now
10 Smart Upgrades in a Down

The Last Technology Frontier: Your Toilet
Bidets, bling and urinals offer unexpected bathroom facelifts in the name of luxury, comfort and the environment

Design for the Ages
'User friendly' isn't code for ugly and uninspired when it comes to houses. Universal design is changing the landscape of homes, infusing accessibility and function with beauty and style

Good Night and Good Health
Antibacterial and antimicrobial sheets can turn your bed into a safe haven, warding off dust mites, allergens and other interlopers that aim to disrupt your slumber. Here are the A's to Zzzzz's on the latest bedroom breakthough

Novel Ideas:
Books for reinventing your home, inside and out

Kitchen Relief
Take control of your kitchen - make it work for you

Unexpected leather
Leather isn't just on the living-room couch - it's sitting in the sun and lounging by the water

First Impressions
The story of interior home decor begins with the foyer. Make that space, no matter the size, a unique reflection of your life

Romancing the Home
From prom night to the walk down the aisle, Jessica McClintock has guided the masses with her trademark romantic, 18th-century sensibility. And now she's bringing that panache to the home with both a new book and home collection

A penchant for light
Brighten up your home with the stylish glow of pendants

Twice as Nice
Reusing existing and second-hand materials is an earth-friendly favor any home will embrace. Eco home-décor options don't have to be costly investments to make an impact

The Steam Team
From the kitchen to the laundry room, appliance manufacturers find it hard to resist steam's potential

More than a Feeling
Ask any designer: adding texture can transform a room. but just what is it? and how do you use it?

Bed, Bath & Beyond
With so many styles, colors, patterns and materials, it's criminal to keep tile locked up in the bathroom. Give your home an identity all its own when you liven up your living space with tile

Wood, Revisited
Homes are embracing a new generation of wood, full of endearing imperfections and solid character
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