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By SARAH WELCH and ALICIA ROCKMORE
Sunday, November 05, 2006
Halloween night brings out the exuberant trick-or-treater in all of us. But like a lot of other celebrations, it takes some effort to pull off well.

By MATT FOX
Sunday, November 05, 2006
Once you learn the basics of hanging artwork you can, with some additional effort, graduate to a level that will enable you to create unique collage wall displays.

Hanging one piece of artwork is easy when compared to putting together a collection of pieces and hanging them in just the right combination and location to make the collage work.

But to get there you must start with the basics to learn how to properly hang one piece of framed artwork.

First, determine where the piece of framed art will hang.

Sunday, November 05, 2006
Q: I remember my grandmother's sunporch full of houseplants. I'd love to grow those old houseplants but don't know where to start. Any ideas?

A: Even if you don't have cuttings of your grandmother's original plants, you can still achieve the same goal by using what's known as "heirloom" plants _ those that can be easily passed from generation to generation.

Sunday, November 05, 2006
A continuing compendium of tips and tricks from Home & Garden Television:

_ Fall harvest _ Part 1:

Acorn squash can be enjoyed grilled, baked, roasted, stewed, pureed or, most popularly, halved-and-stuffed.

By HELAINE FENDELMAN and JOE ROSSON
Sunday, November 05, 2006
DEAR HELAINE AND JOE: I believe this cabinet, with its black and green painted designs, is made from mahogany. I am not sure what its intended use was.

By ROSEMARY SADEZ FRIEDMANN
Sunday, October 29, 2006
If you're like me, you don't want anyone to see you when you first wake up in the morning. The perfect Halloween costume? Me wandering the streets without makeup ...

By MARY CAROL GARRITY
Sunday, October 29, 2006
Q: I like my furniture and accessories, but somehow my home decor just seems boring. Do you have any tricks for making my interior decorating more appealing? _ Vicki, Town and Country, Missouri

A: All you need is a heaping dose of drama.

By DWIGHT BARNETT
Sunday, October 29, 2006
Q: I have purchased a mobile home only to find it has major roof problems. Being on a limited budget _ and unable to secure another loan _ I am hoping to find an inexpensive alternative to having it fixed professionally.

By ED DEL GRANDE
Sunday, October 29, 2006
Q: Ed The Plumber: I never miss your column and read what you wrote a while ago that moving a toilet location on a concrete slab floor can be a big job! I want to relocate my toilet in a second floor bathroom.

By SARAH WELCH and ALICIA ROCKMORE
Sunday, October 29, 2006
The start of the school year is always exciting. Kids get to reconnect with friends and immerse themselves in new topics while mom and dad get to enjoy the return to normal schedules after the crazy days of summer.

After you've had a few weeks to settle into the new routine but well before the onslaught of the holidays, we recommend taking a step back from the grind to consider how you can help your children establish good habits for the school year and beyond.

Sarah on "Life Lesson"

Every morning as I scramble to find my keys, wallet and cell phone before racing to make that 8 a.m.