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Take the stress out of hosting Thanksgiving dinner
By SARAH WELCH and ALICIA ROCKMORE
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
With calendars now reading November, there is no denying that the holidays are once again upon us. If the thought of hosting this year's big feast has you feeling more stressful than thankful, remember that Thanksgiving is a joyous time of the year to reconnect with family and friends.
Installing a child's car seat
Sunday, November 19, 2006
Q: I'm a new mother and I want to keep my baby safe in the car. Could you show me the proper way to install a car seat?
A: That's a good question, especially since most car seats are improperly installed.
Squeezing Thanksgiving onto decorating calendar
By SHARI HILLER
Monday, November 20, 2006
Have you ever noticed that of all the holidays Thanksgiving is the one that is most often overlooked in terms of home decor? The most likely cause of this situation is Thanksgiving's unfortunate placement on the calendar.
A chair rail in time for holiday feast
By MATT FOX
Sunday, November 19, 2006
The holidays are right around the corner. Soon millions of American families will begin the season by celebrating Thanksgiving. They will be gathered around dining room tables piled high with turkey, dressing, sweet potatoes and that famous green bean casserole.
Is your dining room worthy of such a feast? If not, there's an easy fix, one that could easily be accomplished before your Thanksgiving guests arrive for the annual dining extravaganza.
My co-host, Shari Hiller, and I have decorated many dining rooms.
Ed finds himself nowhere near the bottom of the well
By ED DEL GRANDE
Sunday, November 19, 2006
Q: Ed, plumbing may be "too narrow a subject" for home improvement questions, how many topics can you possibly cover before you run out of information?
A: That question was asked by a friend when I started working on a national television show and writing a syndicated newspaper column at the same time.
Teddy bear has value, but its not one of the originals
By HELAINE FENDELMAN and JOE ROSSON
Sunday, November 19, 2006
DEAR HELAINE AND JOE: Enclosed are pictures of an old teddy bear that belonged to my now deceased father. I know it is a rare one and very collectible, but I need to know more.
What's hot and what's not so hot
By ROSEMARY SADEZ FRIEDMANN
Sunday, November 19, 2006
What's hot and what's not in interior design these days? Walls with color are hot; plain vanilla walls are not.
Accenting one or more walls in the room with bright, cheerful color is a good way to turn heads and get positive attention.
Party gifts for holiday guests
By MARY CAROL GARRITY
Sunday, November 19, 2006
Time to send that little black party dress to the cleaner's, because the holiday party season is almost upon us. I love this hurly-burly time of year, with all its receptions, open houses and dinner parties, because I relish the chance to spend time with dear friends I just don't see often enough.
Underlayment may not be required on concrete floors
By DWIGHT BARNETT
Sunday, November 19, 2006
Q: I was wondering if I could lay vinyl flooring on cement floor. Or do I need an underlayment before I lay down the squares?
A: Concrete floors can be prepared to receive an adhesive rather than installing an expensive underlayment.
Generally speaking, concrete floors have damp chalky surfaces that are not friendly to the adhesives used to install vinyl floor coverings.
A little PVC pipe and a very Merry Christmas
By MICHELE BESCHEN
Sunday, November 19, 2006
Where has the time gone? Seems like the last time I walked outside my grass chairs were lush and green and the flowers were still in bloom. I am just now noticing my chairs have turned brown and a foot of wet, soggy leaves have gathered outside my door.
Must mean winter is on its way, bringing with it another round of the holidays!
This is an exciting time for those of us who produce how-to television.
