DECOR & TRENDS

Mad for plaid

In the fashion world plaid is hotter than ever, showing up on garments from high end designers to affordable brands

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GREEN TIPS

Green your kitchen

Our kitchens are probably the favourite room in the house. But, it’s also a place that produces the most waste and uses the most energy

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EXPERTS

Last minute gardening

Mark Cullen wants to save you money, help you create a fabulous garden and encourage you to use the remaining time to garden efficiently

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HOBBIES & ORGANIZING

The season to get crafting

For her first holiday craft of the season, Jennifer Roos brushes up on her painting skills with a set of holly decorative throw pillows

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RENOS & REAL ESTATE

Do's and don'ts of renting a villa

Renting a villa in Europe is a wonderful alternative to staying in a hotel. It's the nearest most of us will get to a "Year In Provence" type of experience

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DESIGN

Energy smart design

Energy-smart design goes way beyond choosing Energy Star-rated appliances or switching to compact fluorescent bulbs

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AROUND THE HOUSE

10 decor mistakes

Looking to update your home in the New Year? Here are some outdated trends to avoid

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Lifestyle questions and answers

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  • problems hooking up overhead fan?

    Do It Yourself (DIY) - 5 hours ago

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    okay, I am having problems with this stupid fan, I am sure I have the wires connected right, the green is connected to the bare, the white to the white, black to black and red to blue. But when I turn on the switch, the fan doesnt turn on. Its not the breaker, it has power.. what should I do? yes i tried the chains, but it still doesnt work. I just tried rewiring it, (ceiling first) white to white, black to blue, red to black, and bare to green, and the second switch worked with the fan, but the light still doesnt work. i have 2 switches and no idea what you mean by hots the fan has a blue, green, white, and black wire. the ceiling has white, black, bare and red. I have no idea what to hook up and what not, and I moved this from one room to another, so I dont have a manual. okay randy so to attach the fan to one switch attach them both to the black one? well i tried attaching both the blue and black from the fan to both the black and the red from the ceiling. if they are attached to the black, nothing works. If they are attached to the red, the light works, but the fan still doesnt okay i have the light turning on, but the fan isnt working, i think you are right and that there is a problem with the switch wiring. Is it difficult to fix this?
  • Why does some of my clothing creat static when I remove it?

    Cleaning & Laundry - 6 hours ago

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    Is it the type of material they used? Does rayon, polyester or spandex have been known to do this? Also, which is softer, rayon or spandex?
  • What is the best product or formula you know of to clean glass and leave it streak-free?

    Cleaning & Laundry - 7 hours ago

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    I have a china cabinet, and the glass windows, mirror, and shelves are in dire need of a good cleaning, but everything I use seems to leave a sort of oily/foggy residue. I'm at the end of my rope with it. Anyone know of anything that really works? :-p
  • Ive got a bathroom with no windows (aprox 14' x 7') I need a powerful exhaust fan, suggestions?

    Do It Yourself (DIY) - 8 hours ago

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    Because it has very little airflow the steam builds and we have a mold problem. So before I paint I want to fix the fenestration problem
  • Does somebody know the easiest way to get free credit check and quickly?

    Do It Yourself (DIY) - 10 hours ago

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    I´m just wondering, does somebody know the easiest way to get free credit check and quickly?
  • Can you believe the price of propane?

    Maintenance & Repairs - 10 hours ago

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    Just filled my 500 gallon tank and it cost me nearly $1000! Why? 5 years ago I could fill it for under $500.
  • Toilet not put back on the same exact spot after wax ring change?

    Maintenance & Repairs - 10 hours ago

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    The plumber changed the wax ring and I just noticed from the old caulk stain that the toilet was not put back onto the exact same spot. It's placed about 1 cm. behind the old spot. Will this cause any leakage or problems, or is this ok? Thanks for helping!
  • I´m wondering: how to get a free credit report online?

    Other - Home & Garden - 11 hours ago

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    I´m wondering: how to get a free credit report online? many thanks
  • Camilla's Hat Mirror ? does anyone know where I can buy one at a good price?? I don't want to spend over £200.?

    Decorating & Remodeling - 14 hours ago

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  • Whats the best thing to use when you run out of toilet paper?

    Cleaning & Laundry - 14 hours ago

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    Help, I've done allot of pooing tonight and I've run out of toilet paper, Ive tried newspaper but I got a really nasty paper cut on my bumhole :-( Any suggestions?