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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2008
Smart Homes: A pocket door can open possibilities
Smart Homes: Installing a pocket door in a home offers several advantages.
Here's the big picture on buying a home theater system
Tips for selecting the best TV for a home theater system.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2008
Would you wear the clothes you're donating?
Tips about donating clothing and more.
Get Organized: Sort out ways to save money
Get Organized: Projects to help you save money by being better organized.
Smart Homes: Devices keep the lights on while the power is out
Smart Homes: Devices to keep things running during an electrical power outage.
Home Calendar
A look at the week's home calendar events.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2008
Painting job not done? Just chill
Tips on painting, laundry and more.
Smart Homes: Steel front door locks the warmth in, the cold out
Smart Homes: Jim Dulley discusses the advantages of a steel front door.
Home calendar
A look at the week's home calendar events.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2008
Smart Homes: Putting a beam on energy-efficient work lights SMART HOMES
Smart Homes: Jim Dulley discusses energy-efficient alternatives to hot, expensive cage-type work lights.
Get Organized: Clutter gobbling up fridge space? Here's how to unstuff it
Get Organized: Cleaning out and organizing the refrigerator for the coming holiday food overload.
Home Calendar
A look at the week's home calendar events.
Home Calendar
A look at the week's home calendar events.
New use for an old vertical blind
Dear Heloise: When painting baseboards against carpeting, insert a slot from an old vertical blind between the surfaces. This keeps the carpet free of paint, and the brush free of dirt. The slats can easily be wiped clean for reuse.
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Tax breaks
Remodeling your home? State law allows a home improvement exemption on property taxes. Click here for details. In King County, call 206-205-0656.
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