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Tips to Capture Mood, Splendor of the Season with Lighting
As decorations are hung this holiday season in preparation for entertaining family and friends, consider creating ambiance using lighting in the main social rooms of the home, including the kitchen, dining and living rooms.

Holiday Scents Take You Back
The holiday season gives people the chance to take a break from their typically hectic lives to catch up with family and friends.

Create a Clutter-Free Crafting Zone
When creative inspiration strikes, you need to seize the moment and create. But if supplies are strewn from one end of the house to the other and clutter reigns, you may battle a real cramp in creativity.

Revitalize Forgotten Furniture with a Simple DIY Transformation
Putting your own flair into an old piece of furniture or thrift store find is a creative and budget-friendly way to transform unused items into personal treasures.

Colorful Autumn Additions
A nip in the air and the changing color of leaves can only mean one thing - fall is around the corner. While dusting off your favorite sweaters and corduroys, don't forget to dress up your home décor as well.

Create Your Dream Green Kitchen
(Family Features) Today's newly remodeled kitchens boast more than just rich hues and shiny appliances - they have an eco-conscious ambiance that marries great style with respect for the environment.

Simpler, Quicker, More Efficient Ways to Light Up A Home
When adding energy-efficient upgrades to your home, it's important to ensure even the most fundamental of enhancements - such as lighting - offers the ease of use, reliability and value expected from traditional, incandescent options.

Create a Fully Loaded Laundry Room
(Family Features) Today's technology makes those pesky tasks of washing, drying and folding your beloved garments easier than ever before.

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