Lifestyle

By ROSEMARY SADEZ FRIEDMANN
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
If a fireplace is on the drawing board, the question often comes up as to how to decorate its surroundings. There are probably 1001 ideas floating out there in space, so let's grab a few and look at them.

Is this fireplace in a den? Surround it with wood paneling.

By DWIGHT BARNETT
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Q: A year ago we liked a for-sale-by-owner home and wanted to make an offer. My husband and the inspector met the owner at his property for the inspection.

By JUDY MAGID
Sunday, November 19, 2006
Do it yourself?

Catering your own party is not mission impossible. Here are ideas that can make a party fun for you as well as your guests:

_ The amount of food to prepare depends not only on the number of guests, but what time they are expected.

By JUDY MAGID
Sunday, November 19, 2006
Don't plan on seeing _ or serving _ the "same old" stuff at this season's holiday parties, say some caterers. Instead, prepare to be delighted with:

_ Small plates with two-bite nibbles

_ Martini glasses filled with creamy risotto

_ A 5-foot-round wok containing flambeed banana-peach Foster

_Tablespoons holding mysterious tidbits and egg shells hollowed out from the top, refilled with mashed egg and topped with a dollop of caviar.

And that is but a taste of the hot new food and serving trends cooked up and offered for inspiration by three of Utah's catering outfits _ Utah Food Services, Cuisine Unlimited and Culinary Crafts.

What you are not going to find is a buffet table with a pile of plates waiting to be filled with everything from Waldorf salad to beef tenderloin and then balanced on your lap.

"It's all about presentation.

Sunday, November 19, 2006
Smoked pastrami:

Now that the weather is starting to get cooler, our thoughts turn to smoked meat. Specifically, pastrami.

So what is pastrami? It's smoked corned beef.

By ED DEL GRANDE
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Q: Hi, Ed. Thanks for being here to solve all our plumbing mysteries. My husband and I are redoing our guest bathroom and we removed our old water-guzzling toilet.

By CANDICE OLSON
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Warren is a real-life action hero. When he's not spending time with his wife Carol and their two young sons, he's busy flying planes, sky-diving, cycling or playing hockey.

He also enjoys socializing, and his basement is the place where all of the neighbors tend to convene.

By CATHIE FILIAN and STEVE PIACENZA
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Picking out the perfect accessory is not always an easy task. In fact, it can be quite the gamble. But if you're looking to bet on a sure thing, try adding some fun Vegas-inspired

accessories to your wardrobe.

By SARAH WELCH and ALICIA ROCKMORE
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Whether by train, plane, or automobile, it's very likely that you and your family will be traveling this holiday season. Sadly one thing is certain: you won't be alone! During the next few weeks, it is estimated that more than 38 million Americans will be traveling to reunite with friends and loved ones.

Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Q: We recently moved into a home and discovered that there's no vent for the dryer in the laundry room. Can you tell me how to install one?

A: A dryer that vents outside can be a useful addition to any home, and it's really not difficult to do this project yourself.