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• Cream and Sugar Set Those familiar, little one-pint milk cartons inspired the design of this cute Cream and Sugar Set. White ceramic pair is microwave and dishwasher safe. Set of 2. $7.99. Buy here.
• Houndstooth Drugstore Reusable Shopping Bags This Houndstooth Drugstore Reusable Shopping Bag is a "green" bag that last years and years. Sturdy 100% polypropylene; holds 40+ pounds. Wipe clean. Drugstore size- 6" x 11" x 13". $7.99. Buy here.
• Contemporary Home Black Geometric Bed in a Bag This Contemporary Home Black Geometric Bed in a Bag includes Bedskirt, Fitted Sheet, 2 Shams, Comforter, 2 Pillowcases, Flat Sheet, (1 pillowcase and 1 sham with Twin-Size Set). Made from 100% Cotton. Machine Washable. In a gray and black square pattern. $59.99-$119.99 Clearance $29.98-$59.98. Buy here.
• Fringe Lace Glass Plate Bring a touch of elegance to your tealights and votives with this Fringe Lace Glass Plate. Details include an exquisite lacy and floral-inspired white pattern design against a rich, black contrast striped plate. Made of transferware glass, this tray is the perfect size for your keys, holding tealights and votives, or just for display. $21.95. Buy here.
• Rectangle Pet Bed in Ginko Coal This Rectangle Pet Bed in Ginko Coal comes from the simply stunning new collection of Crypton pet beds in fresh new styles and colors that will complement any decor. Easy to spot clean, machine washable, and with a self-healing nylon zipper. Stain, moisture and odor resistant. Disinfectable. Made in the USA. 3 sizes available. $135-$170. Buy here.
• Black and White Address Labels Add a dramatic look to all your correspondence with these Black and WhiteAddress Labels. These 1" x 2 1/4" personalized return address labels feature 3 bold black-and-white border designs. Set includes 144 self-stick labels on sheets. $7.99. Buy here.
• Lace Shopping Basket Uniquely styled and infinitely functional, the Lace Shopping Basket is ideal for trips to the farmers' market or rummage sale - it can even serve as a lovely picnic tote! Remove the straps to use it as an attractive storage bin. It was designed by Swedish artisan Marie-Louise Gustavsson, who was inspired by the delicate designs in crocheted tablecloths. $29.99 Now $24.99. Buy here. (Save 25% through July 12th with the code CLUTTERCREW).
• 7Pcs Queen Rhapsody Chenille Comforter Set Bed in a Bag This 7Pcs Queen Rhapsody Chenille Comforter Set Bed in a Bag features an elegant floral and stripe design on soft luxurious chenille. Perfect for any bedroom. 3 decorative pillows included. Matching curtains available. Set includes: 1 Queen Comforter (86"x86"), 2 Queen Shams (20"x26"+3"), 1 Bed Skirt (60X80"+14"), 1 Square Cushion, 1 Breakfast Pillow and 1 Neckroll. Free shipping. $79.99. Buy here.
• Heys USA Exotic Houndstooth Print TravelMate Bag Travel in style with this Heys USA Exotic Houndstooth Print TravelMate Bag. Travel bag boasts twelve (12) compartments to help you stay organized. Worn across your chest so your hands remain free. Exotic TravelMate boasts two bags in one. Second bag is bonus passport bag with neck strap, worn under or over your clothes. Bag is virtually pick-pocket proof as flap prevents zipper from opening fully. Expandable. Comes with mini LED flashlight and mini mirror, both detachable from the TravelMate. Special 'wet-pocket' to keep items dry. Easy access cell phone pocket. Zip-open water bottle pocket. Weighs one pound. Made of 100-percent rip-stop polyester. Travel bag measures 7 inches x 9 inches x 3 inches (5 inches when expanded). $32.45 Sale $23.99. Buy here.
• Badgley Mischka "Brigette" Table Linens Make a big, beautiful and bold statement with these contemporary black and eggshell Badgley Mischka "Brigette" Table Linens. The tablecloth features a large graphic floral print, the eggshell placemat has black satin whipstitched trim and the black napkin has eggshell stitched border detail. Of cotton. $5-$40. Buy here.

• Why I am Proud to Be an American I was going to write something for the 4th of July, but this post from 2007 pretty much sums it up, so I’m going to re-post it instead. I hope everyone has a great weekend! Here it is: I got an e-mail this morning asking “Why are you Proud to be an American?”  For some reason, [...]
• Inspiration Board for a Chocolate and Green Bedroom I was at a graduation party this past weekend and ran into a good  high school friend of ours – Mark aka “Wooley”.  The recreational area where the party was held had a really nice red accent wall and Mark said he was thinking about using that shade in his master bedroom. He asked what my opinion was and since I shamefully had not been [...]
• What Makes a Great Outdoor Room?   Note: You can double click the photo to see it larger. Draperies, table tops, wall art, fire pit, and chair from Ballard Designs Plants from Smith and Hawken Area Rug and Pillows from Walmart Row of Hooks from Pottery Barn Lighting from Pier One Imports
• Ask Amy: Window Treatments for Sliding Glass Doors Design Question from Lisa: I am redoing my condo that I bought to update it. I have a very large sliding glass door but don’t want to put up just blinds, I would like to do something different and have searched everywhere for ideas and can’t find anything but blinds and more blinds. Please help….. Lisa, there [...]
• Step Five: Adding a Wood Floor- a Kitchen on a Budget        After Photo: New Wood Floor                        The Kuster’s are just about finished with their kitchen remodel, which means I’ll do the full unveiling soon, but in the meantime, here’s a sneak preview of the new wood floor. They used prefinished planks they found at Sam’s that fit their budget and their needs. I’ll talk more about [...]
• Designer Quote by Billy Baldwin   “Decorators should never insist on throwing out everything the client has. Even when they are far from perfect, loved possessions add personality.”  Billy Baldwin                                                                                                                                                                      I love quotes. It just seems to me, that quotes are full of such wisdom; inspiration that for some it took a lifetime to find. This quote from Billy Bladwin caught my eye today and [...]
• Finding Inspiration: Take a Closer Look Inspiration can be found anywhere A decorating project is always easier if you start with inspiration. Inspiration can be a page from a design magazine, a treasured item in your home or something as simple as a sea shell found on a beach. The interesting thing about inspiration is it often may be right in front of you. [...]
• Step Four: Valances and Wall Art – Kitchen on a Budget   Painted Wall and Cabinets If you’ve been following the Redo of the Kuster’s Kitchen, I’m happy to report that the painting is done and it looks fabulous! As of the last update, they had painted the walls and beadboard, but still had the cabinets to complete. It’s amazing what a little paint can do! Before Photo  Lori found [...]
• What’s the Big Deal? Downsizing Your Life. I read an article a few months ago about a woman who was renting a one room cottage on the property of an estate. Set back by a late life divorce, she had to learn to budget which made her realize she really didn’t need to live as large as she had been living. The [...]
• Ask Jayne and Amy: Combination Guest Bedroom and Nursery Photo from OhDeeDoh Chrissy lives in a 2 bedroom house and is expecting their first child – congratulations Chrissy! She’s wondering if they can keep the queen bed in the nursery for guests! I say absolutely! Especially when the baby is young. As he or she grows, you may want to change the queen size for [...]

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• Unique Bud Vase Floral Arrangements Looking for a ideas to decorate a reception hall, or how to decorate a church for a wedding? Maybe you are looking for a nice centerpiece for a dining room or living room. Unique bud vase floral arrangements are a great solution for all of these decorating needs.When you are decorating a reception hall or a church for a wedding, you want something unique and beautiful. I found these unique and interesting bud vases at www.coniartglass.com that are handmade in Europe. They are extremely affordable, and make wonderful gifts too. They are versatile in that they can be used as a bud vases, oil lamps, or even as reed diffusers. Coni Art Glass will send you the hardware to use them as oil lamps if you wish, or reeds in case you wish to use them as reed diffusers, just let them know. For any purpose, they are a perfect solution for many decorating needs.These bud vases come in many colors, shapes and sizes, and are extremely affordable. Contact www.coniartglass.com to order today.
• Fragrance Lamps for Aromatherapy and More Aromatherapy is known to be good for reducing stress, preventing insomnia, and many other health benefits. In addition, it freshens the scent of a room, which is an added benefit. Fragrance lamps are one of the most decorative ways to use aromatherapy essential oils.One of the hottest and newest trends in aromatherapy and home fragrance today, fragrance lamps are not actually a new product. Also known as Lamp Berger, perfume lamps or effusion lamps, these scented oil lamps were first used in the mid 1800's. They use a catalytic combustion process to purify the air, destroying odors and killing bacteria while adding fragrance the air. Fragrance lamps quickly fill the air with your favorite scent of essential oil. They are quite beautiful, usually with a decorative collar or cap on top of a lovely glass base. These fragrance lamps are not only a nice decorative accent piece for use anywhere in the house, but eliminate odors and perfume the air. You can find these fragrance lamps in many sizes, shapes and colors at www.ConiArtGlass.com. Each lamp comes with complete step by step instructions for use, stone wick, vent cap, snuffer, funnel, and individual glossy gift box.
• Glass Hearts and Weddings! Incorporate wedding favors into your wedding or party decorations. I've said it before, you can use many different types of items to decorate the tables at your reception which may also double as favors. An item that I particularly like are glass heart ornaments. ConiArtGlass.com offers lovely glass hearts in many beautiful colors. Use them many ways. For example, attach your place cards to a glass heart and place it at your table setting. If you are not using place cards, attach a small note thanking your guest for attending your nuptials. It's a gift that your guests will treasure forever. These hearts are handmade, mouth blown glass ornaments produced in Eastern Europe. Every color is carefully selected to make the most beautiful, pleasing pieces. Cornel Plescan, the glass artist that produces these unique, collectible gifts, works with each customer to be certain that the colors are just perfect for your event.
• Tips to Protect Your Art Collection Any lover and collector of art will do his or her utmost to protect their art collection. Artwork is not only a major investment these days, it is also an essential part of the fabric of any home. It is rare to find a home with no prints, sketches or paintings on the wall, not to mention sculptures figurines or art glass adorning mantelpieces and sideboards. It is vital that collectors take proper care of their artwork to make sure that no piece is degraded in any way, shape or form.There are a number of ways that you can keep your artwork in perfect condition, but careful planning is required from the start. Put a strategy in place to protect your artwork before you even bring it home from the gallery or fair. Think about where you will place or hang the artwork to avoid any hazards that may turn into situations that leave the art damaged. For example, if a glass window does not protect the shelf on which a piece is to be placed, it may be wise to purchase a case in which to put it before it is actually placed on the shelf.The majority of measures that you should take concerning the placing of your artwork are common sense really. For example, you should not place any art in the kitchen or above a fireplace because the heat, steam and fumes can cause untold damage. You should also avoid smoking in the vicinity of your artwork because this is liable to cause irreversible staining. Similarly, placing art in direct sunlight can cause it to fade, and this would instantly be noticeable to the untrained eye as well as other collectors. If you have pets or young children then artwork should always be kept out of their reach so that no accidental damage occurs.The placement of artwork, as you can see above, can be extremely hazardous so it does require serious thought. It may be necessary to try a piece out in a few places during the first day that you own it so you can make an on the spot assessment of where its permanent home should be.When you do buy the art in question then you should always ask the attendant that oversees your transaction whether or not any special measures need to be taken in order to preserve its condition. Some galleries actually hand out care leaflets when a sale goes through, whilst others may have extremely knowledgeable staff that can give you hints and tips that they have picked up over the years. There are also various publications that you can purchase to give you a good grounding in the care of artwork. You should read at least one of these if you are an art collection beginner.The final thing that is essential in the preservation of you artwork is actually the cleaning regime that you have. It goes without saying that you should avoid using furniture polish and other similar oily substances in the vicinity of your artwork because that can cause irreparable harm. However, it is essential that a certain level of care be administered to regularly maintain it. For example, all sketches, paintings and prints should be framed wherever possible, and all sculptures and models should be encased in a protective cover. Although advice is usually specific to the nature of the piece and the materials present in its composition, it is fairly safe to pass a dry and clean cloth over all artwork from time to time to remove any dust build-ups. Dust can be just as harmful to art as any chemical, so it is essential that it is removed.The golden rule of caring for your artwork is to always ask for help whenever you are unsure. Always think carefully about what you are doing and do not take the art for granted. One moment of foolishness can work out to be extremely expensive!
• Set up a Home Office for Your Business For those people who have decided to start their own business, or who already work from home, what they need is a work space so they can work in peace, take care of their endeavors, and concentrate on taking care of the needs of their business. For many individuals, this means a home office.With the success of online businesses, more and more people have decided to work at home; which places the fate of their financial future in their own hands. Today, the internet has become an essential part of people's everyday lives: this new trend of working at home reflects the increasing use of the internet in the business world.It is important that a home office is treated with the same respect as a regular office since it is where work is done and transactions occur. Basically it is the place where individuals earn their money: whether on the internet, via phone, or video conference. It is possible you may have clients coming to your home office to conduct.It is essential that a person who wants to have a home based business set aside a space in their home that will provide them with comfort and privacy adequately conduct their business.Where to set up a home office.Ideally a separate room in the house is the best place for a home office. The best area is away from congestion noise: such as the children's bedroom or play area, the kitchen, or the entertainment room.How to furnish your officeA home office should be orderly and give the appearance of a professional workplace. It should be contain the equipment that you would find in an office: such as a phone with an answering machine that is capable of transferring calls, making conference calls, etc.A separate phone line for the home office is necessary so that personal calls meant for the family and business calls do not interfere with each other. Having a separate phone line in the office will also allow for concentration on business without any distractions.Other equipment you will need is: a computer that has an internet connection, fax machine, copier, organizers, and other office supplies. Things that a person will need in a home office will also depend on the type of business he/she is operating.Setting up a home office will probably mean acquiring furniture: this includes a desk, lamps, tables, and professional looking chairs. The most important piece of furniture needed will be a comfortable office chair –invest in a really good office chair that provides comfort as well as stability. Since a person working in a home office will spend numerous hours in his/her chair, it must be one that does not induce backache and/or make your body feel stiff. Before purchasing any of these items, you should know how you will conduct your home business so that only necessary items are purchased. This way you will not be spending money for things that you do not need or are not necessary.Choose your colors wisely Color scheme of a home office should not be distracting to the person(s) working in the office. This means that bright pastel colors, and gaudy colors like shocking pink and neon green would probably not be appropriate. If you have clients and/or hold business meetings in your home office, a professional atmosphere should be attained; so be wise when it comes to choosing your decorating colors. Neutral colors are best; since they are not distracting but consider using a few brighter and contrasting colors for accessories to add accents and interest. Setting up a home office is serious business. The right environment will be attractive and conducive to a good working atmosphere. Those who are thinking of setting up a home office should pay careful attention to detail when creating their office since they will be spending many hours working in it. Take the time to make your home office a comfortable and wonderful place!
• History of Murano Glass Murano, Italy has been the longest lasting center for glass making in history. It has been a popular location for the art since the 9th century. The craft has gone through a variety of changes and has some of the most creative and elegant artwork and the region has survived its successes and failures and despite everything it has found the ability to bounce back amid adversity.Murano is situated as a small island in the North West of Venice, Italy. The history of glassmaking in the region goes back to 800 AD in Rome, along with a mixture of influences from Asia and the religion of Islam. As Venice was a major port, trading of multicolored beads with African, Asian and Islamic neighbors became a mainstay of the region.According to historical records, Murano became a center for glassmaking after frequent fires in Venice forced authorities to move its factories to the Island of Murano in 1291. Consequently, the Murano style is often interwoven that of the Venetians.Murano held a monopoly on the craft for centuries and craftsmen on the island developed and improved several technologies like crystalline, aventurine which has threads of gold, lattimo - milk glass, smalto - containing enamel, millefiori - containing multicolors, and artificial gemstones. Even today, craftmen in the industry are said to follow these same techniques. However, now Murano has given way to a wide range of glass art including contemporary, jewelry, as well as chandeliers.The art of Murano glass is rather complex and normally uses a technique known as lampworking. Silica, which turns into liquid form at high temperatures, is used to make glass. While the glass cools from the liquid to a solid phase, the artisan is able to manipulate it to make it into a desired shape or form.Murano glass, over the centuries, has faced its moments of praise as well as decline. Nonetheless, region's glassmakers also strive toward quality and perfection. The glass art from the region is especially well known for its esthetics, which has set it apart from its competition. And no other region has been able to reproduce the esthetic superiority of Murano glassware. Throughout the history of glassmaking, the hollow blown glass technique from the region has made its stamp on the art of fine glassware. Clearly, the hallmark of Murano glass lies in its variations. A variety of glassware including multi-colored glazing and others that are light and transparent all represent the history of Murano glass art.Murano art glassware is also part of the European Glass collection at many galleries. This collection includes mouth-blown cranes and flamingos that are often large in size. The art of producing Murano glass vases has been popular for the craftsmanship that stems from the glass-blowing method. Murano glass art can include a variety of fish, birds and ducks. These small animal collections or figurines are made utilizing the glass blowing technique from Murano.
• Collectible Glassware from Romania Romanian Mouth-Blown Glassware Makes Its Way Into Mainstream ArtBy Cornel PlescanThe art of glass making holds a special relevance in Eastern Europe and particularly in Romania. What is quite extraordinary about Romanian glass manufacturing is that it combines traditional themes from Rome and Constantinople, lending vivacious color and ethnic design to the glasswork. Eastern Europe has lots of fine sand, which allows glassmaking to flourish in the region and Romania in particular is well known for its exquisite art glass pieces.Glass making in Eastern Europe and Romania emanates from the Murano style in Italy as most of the artisans studied glassmaking there. Up to the 13 century, European glassmaking was exclusive to Venice. But frequent fires prompted Venetian authorities to shift the furnaces to the island of Murano.There has been a long history of making glass in Romania. Romanian glassmakers have successfully passed on this art for several generations and the craft continues to thrive in this part of Eastern Europe. In Romania, it is said that artisan's only pass on the secrets of glass making to members of their family. More importantly, there is a rigid hierarchy in obtaining the coveted position as a glass blower. For example, a young man may take years before he can get to that stage within this strict hierarchy.Romanian glass is comparable to any great piece of Eastern European mouth blown glass. And they are nothing like the ones that are made by machinery or inexpensive duplicates. Traditionally Romanian factories and glass studios manufacture clear glass utilizing pellets that are distinct and commonly found in Western Europe. And depending on the artisan, German pigments are popularly used for coloring or painting glass. The combination of this blend makes Romanian crafted glass truly a superior product anywhere in Europe. Though Romanian glasswork is normally not made from crystal, nonetheless, it carries a similar purity and shine. Glass products in Romania are not just great looking, they are also being produced to suit a host of lifestyles, from the traditional to modern and the line of products are guaranteed quality glassware that is both functional and decorative.Romanian mouth-blown glassware is made by highly skilled artisans. They are very creative pieces with exceptional quality. They are also a prized collector's item. Some of the work includes vases and bowls that are made as centerpieces as well as plates - the artisans who create these masterpieces learned their skills in Murano itself.When it comes to Romanian glassware, each piece is distinctly unique. Each of the mouth-blown glassware may be described as an individual masterpiece in itself. They are exceptionally colorful, creative and elegant. Some of the works made by glass artisans in Romania are the most sought after pieces of contemporary art and have been on display in several galleries across the world. They are also prized as some of the top-notch pieces of glassware in the craft of modern blown glass art.The contemporary glassware is not just placed in galleries to be on display, they also make great gifts, particularly wedding gifts, and decorations especially in restaurants, businesses and hotels. They can also be used as decorations while designing your home.A Romanian glass artist and designer, Cornel Plescan now lives in the United States. For more information about him and his products go to: http://www.coniartglass.comArticle Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Cornel_Plescanhttp://EzineArticles.com/?Romanian-Mouth-Blown-Glassware-Makes-Its-Way-Into-Mainstream-Art&id=1193127
• A Garden for the Entire Family A Garden for the Entire FamilyYou can have the most elaborated back yard from the entire neighborhood, but if it isn’t functional you have built it in vain. We all want to have beautiful and flourishing gardens, but when we have a family, we must also take into consideration the needs of the other members of it. Divide the space of your yard in two or three visual spaces, one for play and relaxation, one for gardening and maybe one for pets.An open space, covered by lawn is ideal for your children. Here you can install a table for open air lunches or for a romantic summer evening dinner.Do you have a fireplace? Keep a portion of your garden especially for depositing fire woods, but make sure it is at a considerable distance from the house or animals that can cause damage.How about pets? You can build for these little members of your family special spaces, in which they can play and exercise. Before you plant bushes and ornamental plants, surround the pet space. Cats and dogs tend to be attracted exactly by the things we try to keep them away from.Keep the by-passers’ eyes away from your personal life. Before planning the scenery, you must have in sight a place for the garbage cans. It wouldn’t be very nice to have a wonderful garden right next to the garbage cans. These can be efficiently hidden in some kind of surrounded space, decorated on the sides with life fence.Functionality is an important factor in your garden, so you have to think about children, little pets and family assets before you plant anything. Save a portion of the yard especially for you, in which you can plant whatever you want and leave for the others some space to breathe freely.You will find it more satisfying this way, once the whole family is happy with your garden and they might even bring their personal ideas for it. It is important that personal space is respected and that is why the garden must not be very wide, taking up all available space. Build from time to time a pathway or some benches where you can just relax and admire your work.Tag: gardening
• You Can Use Your Pottery Collection Great Uses for Your Pottery CollectionIf you are just starting to collect pottery here's a little secret that avid collectors know all too well: pottery is infinitely useful and extremely versatile. What this means is that most pottery has multiple functionality. Just make sure that there aren't certain restrictions on the pieces you purchase. Normally, pottery dealers will let you know the necessary care instructions and precautions that should be taken when you make the purchase. You will find that most pottery is dishwasher and microwave safe (depending on the glazing method-Raku pottery is not), food safe (again this depends largely on the glazing method and any paints that may have been used), safe for use in the oven, and able to hold liquid. So, you have a lot of options with most pottery pieces that go well beyond the uses for which the specific piece may have been designed to carry out. Storage. Vases and other vessels are great for holding things. They are by no means limited to flowers or fruit. Small pottery pieces are great for holding perfumes, particularly those with stoppers, or oils, and countless other small treasures you have lying around. Larger pieces of pottery are perfect for storing large amounts of food. And various medium sized pieces make excellent canisters in the kitchen for storing so many different things.Display. Of course there are many pottery pieces that you will want to showcase and display but did you realize that pottery could also be used to display other items you want to show off in your home. For example, use a pottery spoon rest in the bathroom as a soap dish. It's great for displaying special hand soaps in the bathroom and will add a little splash of color to the bathroom counter top.Cooking. You may not know that pottery can withstand fairly high temperatures with grace and style. Therefore, it's an excellent choice for cooking. Use pottery in the microwave and the oven, though never on the stove top for preparing and serving all kinds of dishes. If you are wary about using these beautiful pieces for cooking, they can make excellent choices for serving food. Dining. Stoneware is a very popular style of casual dinnerware these days and with good reason. Not only is it a beautiful addition to any table but it is also quite versatile. You may also find mugs, plates, and bowls that are thrown or hand built for your dining pleasure. Regardless, most tables are greatly enhanced by the addition of pottery rather than many other choices on the market today.There are so many thingsyou can do with your pottery, so don't miss out on much of the versatility that many find the primary incentive for investing in pottery for the home. Pottery is a beautiful addition to any home, so don't hide it away but use it fully and regularly in order to enjoy the true value of the pieces and get your money's worth. The true value in pottery is in how much it enhances your life; it won't enhance your life very much if kept locked away in the kitchen cabinets!Tag: pottery collection uses
• Six Popular Collectables It's never too late to start a collection. Some people start collecting when they are young - baseball cards, stamps, coins, or other items. Others may start later in life. Whatever you collect, make it something that you love.Personally, I love to collect various rocks, crystals, or seashells when I travel. Someone else I know collects porcelain figures. There are so many things to collect, and many of them can net you a good profit a few years later. We've all heard about people who made a fortune from one stamp or a baseball card. If you have collectables that are suitable, make a nice display in one or more rooms of your home. Family photo collections make beautiful displays. I know one woman who has at least 50 family photos, all in sterling silver frames arranged on top of her grand piano in the living room. The ebony grand piano makes a lovely backdrop for all of the various shaped sterling frames, and she can enjoy seeing her children and grandchildren everyday.Another friend of mine has a collection of Lladro porcelain from Spain. She displays them tastefully in groupings around her home. Art glass is also a highly sought after collectible, and welcome decorative pieces for the home. Here are six items that make popular collections:Cookbooks or travel booksKitchen gadgets - vintage Photos - family, travel, pets...Art GlassFigurines Linens and pillows (of the same type or vintage) If there is something you love, start a collection now to enjoy for years to come.

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• Indigeous Designs is chic with eco friendliness and fair trade Indigenous Designs is an eco friendly online shop that is stylish and contemporary. Unlike other indigenous clothing makers who are not! Most of their fashions are made of organic cotton, alpaca, silk, merino wool, and tencel. They work with environmentally-friendly dyes too. Garments are typically made using one of three carefully selected methods: hand-knit with needles, [...]
• Menstrual pads that are reusable and made of organic cotton Everything is going green lately! Especially if its disposable. These here are Moonpads which are reusable menstrual pads. They are made of 100% organic cotton (except for the flaps) and they are hand dyed. They’re comfortable, fun, and easy to use. When women who try them discover that Moonpads are far more comfortable than disposables. What’s [...]
• New Coolerado air conditioners use 1/10 the power! We are going to go through another tough summer and many of us have to use inefficient power hogging air conditioners that give us expensive utility bills. Well there is finally a company that is making green air conditioners. Coolerado offers a revolutionary, solar way to cool the world — utilizing 1/10 the energy used by [...]
• New organic beauty care line coming Shop NBC Intelligent Nutrients makes Certified Organic Health and Beauty products. Many beauty product companies claim to have organic and natural ingredients, but Intelligent Nutrients(IN) backs it up with certification. The IN collection includes certified organic aromatics, scalp and hair care, hair styling, body cleanser, and more. Inc In addition to being certified organic, IN produces with 100% [...]
• Modern lamps made frome e-waste These lamps are made by molding crushed electronic plastic waste into a new plastic. The base is even made from recycled aluminum beer cans. The lamps color resemble marble don’t they? Made by Rodrigo Alonso’s design studio in Santiago,Chile. ShareThis
• SolarGorilla charges your laptop with solar Charge up your laptop anywhere on the go with the SolarGorilla. It will cost you $440 though! But if you need the power on your safari vacation this gadget will do the trick. You can use it to charge the rest of your gadgets like mobile phones, iPods and more. The SolarGorilla is tough, water [...]
• The first eco friendly duct tape A duct tape that is completely biodegradable. It degrades back into organic material within 15 years. It’s made of 100% recycled material, which means no trees where killed to make this eco duct tape! The tape begins to degrade after 1 year which is the same as conventional tape. Remember that duct tape is made [...]
• Save power, money and earth with your power strips Found via, the Alternative Consumer, this device called the Tricklesaver plugs into your computer peripheral power strip and your computer. It will then sense when your computer is in shutdown or standby mode, and then power down the power strip accordingly! Excellent as most of your peripherals use power when your computer is in hibernate [...]
• J. Lynne all natural and all vegan cosmetics J. Lynne Cosmetics is a young company specializing in all natural cosmetics. The whole line of cosmetics is made in small batches and completely free of chemicals, fragrances and dyes. Plus non of their ingredients are animal tested. They are all vegan-friendly! Jessica Lynne Miller is the owner and creator of the company. She started developing [...]
• Bamboo laptops benefit the environment Treehugger had a good article on whether bamboo laptops are beneficial to the environment. Besides the eco friendly looks that wood gives there are benefits to using bamboo. Bamboo is more biodegradable than plastic, and bamboo can be harvested in a sustainable way since it grows very fast like a weed. Plastic uses too much chemicals [...]

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• More Deals from all over the Internet Happy Monday everyone! We had a busy weekend with friends and spent a lot of time trying to keep warm. It was cold here in Colorado! And three kiddos are certainly keeping me on my toes. They are so much fun! At any rate, here are some fun deals!Office DepotDon’t forget to use this printable coupon and save $30 off your purchase of $150 or more at Office Depot.Party CityGet $20 off at Party City when you use this printable coupon.Toys R UsToys R Us, http://www.toysrus.com/, has a 20 percent off coupon code that is good until Oct. 31. Enter 922600 to save.J. CrewJ. Crew, located at http://www.jcrew.com/, has a new code for 20 percent off purchases of $175 or more. Enter PRIVATESALEOCT to get this deal.ELFELF (Eyes Lips Face), located at http://www.elf.com/, has some fun coupons right now. Enter GET50 at checkout to receive 50 percent off your lowest priced or equal priced second item. Enter SHIP45 at checkout to receive free shipping and the code atlanta will get you 15 percent off all orders over $15 or more.Children’s PlaceChildren’s Place, http://www.childrensplace.com/, has a great coupon code for use during their fall sale. Enter HAA8 to save 15 percent.Banana RepublicBanana Republic has a great coupon too. Get 25 percent off $100 purchase with this printable coupon.ThinkGeekThink Geek, located at http://www.thinkgeek.com/, has a $10 off $30 purchases coupon. Enter PUZZLER to save!New York and CompanyNew York and Company has a 20 percent off $80 purchase coupon. Enter 1328 at checkout to get this deal.Hot TopicHot Topic has a $10 off $10 purchase coupon. Enter YHTBD101W at http://www.hottopic.com/ to save.
• Weekend Deals and Steals Happy Saturday everyone! My family and I have had a great week—my husband has been home the whole week on paternity leave and all of us have been enjoying getting to hang out as a family. This weekend is low-key, but fun. Besides getting flu shots (yuck!), we have spent time playing on the playground, visiting the Museum and other fun activities. Speaking of fun, here are this week’s fun deals…PetcoPetco has a 10 percent off coupon. Use this printable coupon to take 10 percent off your entire purchase.Dress BarnDress Barn has a printable coupon that will take 15 percent off your entire regular priced merchandise purchase.Old NavyOld Navy is offering 20 percent off and free shipping this weekend. Visit http://www.oldnavy.com/ and enter code BFF to get this discount. Enter JUST4YOU for free shipping.AeropostaleAeropostale has a 20 percent off coupon code. Visit http://www.aeropostale.com/ and enter SEPT20 to get this deal. Also enter 7B4A39 to get $10 off.GapGap.com will give you 20 percent off with code BFF and free shipping with code SILVER.Ann Taylor LoftAnn Taylor Loft will give you free shipping at http://www.anntaylorloft.com/ with code FREE75. You can also get 20 percent off with code 104004057. Enter code 15OFF75 to receive a $15 discount on purchases over $75.Babies R UsBabies R Us has a printable coupon good for $5 off a purchase of $25 or more today through September 21. Excludes diapers and formula.Crazy 8Visit http://www.crazy8.com/ and get your kids some new clothes. Take 20 percent off your order with code C8ONLINE. Here's a coupon for use in store.
• Monday Deals from babyGap, Old Navy, Banana Republic and more! Happy Monday everyone! I hope you all enjoyed your weekend. We spent a lot of time with little sick kiddos…but were able to spend some time around the house. Here are the deals I found for you! Bath and Body WorksBath and Body Works has a printable coupon that you can use to get a free body lotion with any in store purchaseAeropostaleAeropostale, http://www.aeropostale.com/, has a coupon code that will give you $10 off. Enter 7B4A39 to get this deal.Shoebuy.comShoebuy.com is offering to take $20 off your purchase of $50 or more when you pay with PayPal. They also have free shipping.Banana RepublicBanana Republic has a coupon for 30 percent off your order. Use online code HAPPY30 at http://www.bananarepublic.com/ or use this Printable Coupon.babyGapbabyGap has a great 15 percent of $50 purchase coupon. Use code BF836P86L9VQ at http://www.babygap.com/.Coldwater CreekColdwater Creek has a 25 percent off purchases code and is offering $10 off all denim jeans. Use code WXH5119 at http://www.coldwatercreek.com/.Old NavyOld Navy is having a great sale right now! Get 40 percent off baby and maternity items. Visit http://www.oldnavy.com/ to check it out!
• I'm Back with new deals for you! Good morning everyone! I am so sorry for taking such a long break from the Blog…but, I had the baby! Reid was born on August 6 and has been keeping me very busy ever since. My eldest daughter also started preschool a week after his birth and it has taken me a little bit longer than I thought it would to get back into the swing of things. I apologize for the lack of posts, but I am back and ready to get you the great deals! I hope you enjoy!Kohl’sKohl’s has a coupon for their online site, http://www.kohls.com/, for 10 percent off with code NEW8163. Kohl’s card holders can use MVCSAVE15 for 15 percent off.New York and CompanyNew York and Company, http://www.newyorkandcompany.com/, has a great coupon code that will get you $30 off purchases of $75 or more. Enter 4466 to get this deal. Get free shipping with code 2665.TargetTarget is having a great clearance sale on women’s items! Check it out at http://www.target.com/. Shipping is $5, and is free on orders of $50 or more.Hot TopicHot Topic, http://www.hottopic.com/, is giving $10 off orders of $10.01 or more with code GHTBD91W. Check it out!BuyCostumes.comBuyCostumes.com is having a great site wide clearance sale on select Halloween costumes. This would be a great place to get those costumes early…Eddie BauerEddie Bauer, http://www.eddiebauer.com/, has a 20 percent off code useable when you purchase pants from their store. Enter code FALRESH8 to get this deal.ShutterflyShutterfly.com is offering 15 percent off $25 purchases with code AF63-AG08.
• Tuesday Deals from all over the Internet Happy Tuesday night everyone! I hope all is well and you are enjoying your week. It has been HOT here in Colorado and the girls and I are enjoying some outdoor activities (albeit in the shade) before the new little one arrives. We have been swimming, to the zoo and tomorrow we are going to a nice air conditioned movie theater for a free movie. I hope everyone is keeping cool…here are this week’s “cool” deals:Jamba JuiceJamba Juice has a fun printable coupon where you can buy any Jamba Juice smoothie and get one free. Use it quick as it expires July 30.Dress BarnDress Barn has a great printable coupon where you can save an additional 20 percent on all sale and clearance items. Use your Dress Barn card and save 25 percent.JC PenneyJC Penney, located at http://www.jcpenney.com/, has a 20 percent off coupon code. Enter WKIT862 to save.Home DepotHome Depot is having a great sale you can save 50 percent off select patio furniture. Check out the deals at your nearest store.Ann TaylorAnn Taylor has a great coupon saving you 20 percent off your order of $100 at http://www.anntaylorloft.com/. Enter 104016307 to get this deal.Crayola StoreSave 15 percent at http://www.crayola.com/ with code SCHOOL8.Michael’sMichael’s has a 20 percent off your entire purchase printable coupon.WalgreensWalgreens has a 20 percent off school supplies coupon. Visit http://www.walgreens.com/ and enter code SCHOOL.
• Monday Deals and Steals from Kohl's, Old Navy, Children's Place and More! Good morning and happy Monday to you all. We had a fun-filled weekend at our local amusement park, Elitch Gardens, and then went to our friend’s Indian baby blessing ceremony. Not only was it really beautiful, but we got to eat authentic homemade Indian food for lunch. It made my tuna fish sandwich for dinner seem pretty lame!At any rate, here are today’s deals...Kohl’sKohl’s has some great deals online right now. Visit http://www.kohls.com/ and enter code NEW2616 to save 10 percent. If you have a Koh’s card, use MVCSAVENOW to save 15 percent. Also, until July 22, use SAVE30JULY to save 30 percent on your order.Limited TooLimited Too has a bunch of good deals too. Visit http://www.imitedtoo.com/ and enter code 755 to save 25 percent on your purchases.American EagleAmerican Eagle has a 15 percent off code too. Visit http://www.americaneagleoutfitters.com/ and enter code 57960481 to save. Also, if you spend over $100, you will get free shipping.Woman WithinWoman Within stores have some great coupon codes right now. Visit http://www.womanwithin.com/ to check out the deals. Enter code WW23807 to save 30 percent on your highest priced item. Save $20 off $80 with code WW23799. Enter WW23815 to save 20 percent on purchases of $100 or more. And, enter WW20514 to get free shipping on orders of $75 or more.New York and CompanyVisit http://www.newyorkandcompany.com/ and look at all the fun deals. Enter code 4461 to receive a $25 discount on orders over $50. Enter 9076 to get $20 off $60. Enter 9065 to get a $40 discount on orders online over $120.Old NavyOld Navy has a fun coupon right now. Visit http://www.oldnavy.com/ and check out the clearance. When you get to the checkout, enter EXTRA20 for an additional 20 percent discount on anything you buy from the clearance section. Get free shipping if you spend $100 or more with code JUST4YOU.The Children’s PlaceThe Children’s Place Monster Sale is going on right now with TONS of good deals. Visit http://www.childrensplace.com/ and get an additional 15 percent off the sale prices with FA78.Crazy 8Get 15 percent off your entire purchase at Crazy 8. Visit http://www.crazy8.com/ and enter code SAVE15.The LimitedThe Limited has a fun printable coupon that will get you $20 off purchases of $60 and $30 off $100 purchase.Linens ‘n ThingsLinens ‘n Things has a $5 off $15 coupon. Check out the printable coupon today!
• Great Tuesday savings and coupons Happy Tuesday to everyone! I am excited for the ned of the week and the fourth of July celebrations and fireworks. I hope you and your friends and family enjoy the holiday and the following deals…7-ElevenGet a free slurpee at 7-Eleven on July 11. Use the store locator to find a 7-Eleven near you.Toys R UsToys R Us has a printable coupon that will save you $10 off $50. Click for the printable coupon. You can also use it online at http://www.toysrus.com/ with code 922822 at checkout.Bath and Body WorksBath and Body Works is offering a printable coupon for free lotion. Use this printable coupon to get a free 2 oz. Bath & Body Works Signature Collection Body Lotion with any purchase. You can use the coupon online at http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/ by entering code WELCOME617.Children’s PlaceThere is a new Children’s Place Coupon code that will save you 15 percent off your order of $75 or more. Enter code MSAT78 at http://www.childrensplace.com/ to get this great deal.Babies R UsHere is a great link to a bunch of printable Babies R Us coupons!ExpressExpress is offering a Printable Coupon for $10 off $20 or $20 off $60 or $30 off $100 through July 6, which may be used in Express or Express Men's stores.Shoes.comShoes.com is offering a coupon code that will take off 20 percent off your total purchases. Use code HEAT08 to get this great deal!DisneyDisneyshopping.com has a 25 percent off purchases coupon. Use code SUMMER25 to save!New York and CompanyVisit New York and Company to get a great deal. Visit http://www.newyorkandcompany.com/ and get $15 off your purchase of $75 or more with code 8073.
• Monday Codes from Chadwick's, Target, PetSmart and more! Happy Monday everyone. I hope all of you had a great weekend and enjoyed your time with friends and family. We celebrated Father’s Day a week late and went to a fun martial arts tournament that a friend was participating in. All in all, it was a fun time! Speaking of fun…here are some fun deals!Jack in the BoxJack in the Box is giving you two free tacos when you bring in your gas receipts. They know it is expensive to fill up your tank, so they are helping you fill up your tummy!Speaking of eating out, click here to visit http://www.dealocker.com/ for some great freebies from eight restaurants. Chadwick’sVisit http://www.chadwicks.com/ and check out their great deals. Enter CHBESTJUNE for $20 off $60 orders. If you spend $90 it'll take off $30 and $40 will take off $120. If you enter CH15928, you can get 50 percent off on the third item you buy. If you put in CHWELCOME33, you will get a 30 percent off discount on any single item over $20, plus free shipping.TargetEnter target coupon code GOIH5SPN at http://www.target.com/ and get 10 percent off your entire online order.UltaUlta has a geat deal going on right now. Visit http://www.ulta.com/ and if you spend $10, get $3.50 off your order. Spend $25 and get $3.50 off your order plus a free cosmetic bag and samples. Spend $50 or more and get $3.50 off your order, a free cosmetic bag and samples and free shipping.Crate and BarrelVisit www.cb2.com/sale and check out the great deals. Get 50 percent off on select furniture, lighting, rungs, pillows, linens, etc.Ann TaylorAnn Taylor has a great coupon for its shoppers. Save 20 percent at http://www.anntaylor.com/ with code COOLLOOKS. Shipping is free on orders of $100 or more.PetSmartPetSmart.com is offering 15 percent off purchases of $70 or more. Use code JUNEBONUS to save.Wear ItAlso, there is a new coupon website that I was told about that might help all of us save some moolah. Check out http://www.wearit.com/coupons and notice all the great coupons they have from leading fashion and lifestyle companies. They also have “The List” which is a free personal shopper available via email. Check it out at http://thelist.wearit.com/.
• Tuesday Deals from Limted Too, Zales, Shutterfly and more Happy Tuesday afternoon. I hope everyone is enjoying their week so far. The girls and I have been swimming, to the park, to the carnival and running errands all week. We don’t have anything too exciting goin on right now, but are looking forward to August when the new baby brother should be making his appearance.Hope everyone is doing well and is ready to shop. Here are this week’s deals…Limited TooUse this printable coupon to save 25 percent off your purchase at the Limited Too.ZalesHere is another great deal Use this printable coupon to receive a $50 discount on a jewelry purchase of $200 or more at Zales.AeropostaleVisit http://www.aeropostale.com/ and save $7 with code CCSEVEN. Make sure you spend $70 to get this deal.JC PenneyVisit http://www.jcpenney.com/ and save some money. Enter code WKIT842 to save 20 percent on orders over $75.ShutterflySave money at http://www.shutterfly.com/. Save 20 percent off prints with code AF61-URK8.J CrewVisit http://www.jcrew.com/ and get 20 percent off purchases of $175 or more with code PRIVATE.Fashion BugVisit http://www.fashionbug.com/ and save some good money. Enter code 776208506 and get $10 off orders of $60 or more.StuffedAnimals.comVisit http://www.stuffedanimals.com/ and save 30 percent off with code 622358. They have most major brands to chose from!MichaelsSave 40 percent off any one item at Michaels with this printable coupon.
• Thursday Deals and Steals from all over the net Hello everyone! Happy Thursday to you! We have had a busy week around our house…my husband has been traveling for work all week and we have been keeping busy swimming and getting out and about. My girls have their ballet recital this weekend and we are really looking forward to it. Hope everyone is ready for the weekend—it is coming up soon. Here are this week’s great deals:eBaySave 10 percent on eBay.com with code C2MAY0810P. This is only valid on auctions that accept PayPal.ReebokSave 40 percent off at Reebok Outlet Stores with this printable coupon. Babies R UsBabies R Us has a Printable Coupon that will save you $5 off purchases of $25 or more. This is only good for store visits and is good until June 8.Macy’sMacy’s has a fun printable coupon for a free pair of Jockey’s Panties. Kohl’sKohls.com is having a great sale. The coupon code for 30 percent off is JUNESAVE30 at http://www.kohls.com/. Hurry and use this code—it expires June 10.American EagleAmerican Eagle, http://www.americaneagleoutfitters.com/, has a 20 percent off entire online purchase coupon code. Enter 58248203 to save.Krispy KremeTomorrow, Friday, June 6, is free doughnut day at Krispy Kreme. Get a free doughnut of your choice when you visit.Lane BryantLane Bryant has a 30 percent off code for their Website, http://www.lanebryant.com/. No code is needed—the prices are on the Website. Get free shipping on orders of $75 or more.JC PenneyJC Penney has a 30 percent off coupon for shoppers who visit http://www.jcpenney.com/. Enter code BLAZING and save.Limited TooGet 20 percent off your purchases at Limited Too. Visit http://www.limitedtoo.com/ and get the discount automatically.The LimitedVisit The Limited and use this printable coupon to save $15 on $60 purchases and $30 on purchases of $100 or more.Accessory BugVisit the new site at http://www.accessorybug.com/ and check out their new luck. Save 10 percent on your purchase with code stim08.

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• Home Depot - Fourth of July Savings Event Home Depot - Fourth of July Savings EventIt's all about the home, and the savings, at Home Depot this weekend. Visit their Fourth of July Savings Event for deals in most every department. Appliances priced $398+ save 10% plus get free delivery and haul-away without a rebate and without a hassle, select Charmglow grills are 25% off, select items for the bath save up to 50%, plus more deals throughout the store. Shop now through 07/08/2009.Visit The Bargainist for more.
• Lucky Brand - Biggest Sale of the Season: Save 50-75% Lucky Brand - Biggest Sale of the Season: Save 50-75%Shop the Biggest Sale of the Season right now at Lucky Brand. New items have just been added with total savings reaching 50-75% off on a huge collection of tops, jeans, and accessories for men, women, and children. We found the Vintage Straight Jeans, pictured, on sale for just $57.50 (reg. $115). Sale ending unknown.Visit The Bargainist for more.
• Executive Essentials - 4th of July Sale: Save up to 70% Executive Essentials - 4th of July Sale: Save up to 70%Be the best supplied at the office by shopping Executive Essentials and their 4th of July Sale. Many new reductions have been take with super deals that save up to 70%. Save up to 30% on Monte Verde Mega Ink Ball Pens, up to 50% off select fountain pens, and up to 70% off select laptop and briefcases. Shop now, as this sale ends 07/06/2009.Visit The Bargainist for more.
• Ralph Lauren Rugby - Summer Sale: Extra 25% off sale merchandise Ralph Lauren Rugby - Summer Sale: Extra 25% off sale merchandiseBeat the heat with cool summer styles from Ralph Lauren Rugby. Shop the Summer Sale to save an additional 25% on most already reduced merchandise. This is a great deal when taken in consideration that most items are already marked down by up to 40% or more. We found the men's Charles Polo pictured here for only $41.24 after all discounts are taken. Look for similar deals for women. Offer ends 07/15/2009.Visit The Bargainist for more.
• Ruby Tuesday - Buy 1 entree, get 1 free Ruby Tuesday - Buy 1 entree, get 1 freeBefore heading out to watch fireworks on Saturday, stop by Ruby Tuesday for dinner. This printable coupon will entitle the holder to one free entree with the purchase of an entree. This offer is limited to a Specialty, Seafood, Fork-Tender Ribs, or Handcrafted Steak. Offer valid on 07/04/2009 only.Visit The Bargainist for more.
• f.y.e. coupon - $5 off orders over $35 f.y.e. coupon - $5 off orders over $35Been dying to see some of the latest DVD releases? Pick them up at F.Y.E. and save $5 on orders over $35 with coupon code 5OFF35SUM9. We loved the family fantasy picture, "Inkheart," and so did our family! Coupon expires 07/31/2009.Visit The Bargainist for more.
• Spring Los Angeles coupon - 40% off Classic Kate bag Spring Los Angeles coupon - 40% off Classic Kate bagEveryone wants to get outside during the summer! Fortunately, even if you're stuck inside working most days, you can take your lunches in the open air. Make yourself your favorite sandwich and pack it with you in the Classic Kate lunch tote from Spring Los Angeles! This cute and patriotically-hued bag can be yours at 40% off through 7/5/09 if you use code KATE40.Visit The Bargainist for more.
• Spiegel coupon - 30% off your purchase Spiegel coupon - 30% off your purchaseTime to play dress-up! Through 7/5/09, the ladies at Spiegel are running a very generous promotion: you can take 30% off your order, even it it contains sale and/or clearance items, by using code 140! We really have been meaning to get a new swimsuit . . .Visit The Bargainist for more.
• Meijer coupon - 20% off pet supplies and 10% off pet food Meijer coupon - 20% off pet supplies and 10% off pet foodThere's nothing like the love of a pet to bring some warmth to your day. Stock up on necessities and treats for your dog, cat, or just about anything at Meijer through 7/11/09! During this time, code dogdays (we love it) will take 20% off pet supplies and 10% off pet food. Arf!Visit The Bargainist for more.
• eHarmony - Free communication weekend eHarmony - Free communication weekendAttention, fellow singletons! This weekend, July 2-5, eHarmony is sponsoring a free communication weekend! You can talk with your matches for free. With their proven success rates and compatibility matching, how can you go wrong? Free communication weekend ends 07/05/2009. Good luck!!Visit The Bargainist for more.

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Consumer Reports

• Buzzword: Power Factor Buzzword: Power Factor What it means. Power factor, a characteristic of alternating-current, or AC, circuits, is defined as the ratio of real power (what the end user consumes, measured in watts) to apparent power (what the utility company supplies, measured in volt-amperes). Power factor is expressed as a number between 0.0 and 1.0. The higher the number, the better the power factor, with 0.85 and above being considered optimal. An analogy might be helpful here: Let's say you're at your favorite watering hole and order a $4 pint of beer. To serve you a proper, full pint, the barkeep might end up dispensing a few extra ounces. You're not charged for that spillage—you pay for only the beer in the glass. (Yes, the bar accounts for waste.)That's basically how things operate between you and your utility: You pay for real power (beer) and not apparent power (spillage). It's a different story at the commercial level, since utility companies may impose a penalty on industrial customers whose facilities have a low power factor. Many utilities will levy a surcharge if a company's power factor is less than 0.95, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Your utility company would prefer that your home have a 1.0 power factor, since it charges you only for real powerWhy the buzz? Power factor is still mainly a concern for industrial clients, but it might creep into the residential sector. One reason for this is the low power factor of compact fluorescent lightbulbs. For a 60-watt incandescent lightbulb with a 1.0 power factor, for instance, the utility generates 60 volt-amperes and the customer pays for 60 watts of power, according to lighting company Osram Sylvania. But for a 15-watt CFL with a 0.60 power factor, the utility must generate 25 volt-amperes, while the customer pays for 15 watts. (To get volt-amperes, divide watts by power factor.)So when that 0.60-power-factor CFL over the course of time uses 1 kilowatt-hour of electricity, the utility would have to generate 1,667 volt-amperes to power it. (It costs American utility companies an average of 4 cents to produce a cost of a kilowatt-hour of electricity, according to the Edison Electric Institute.) Note that the average home has an overall power factor of about 0.90.When you factor in the hundreds of billions of kilowatt-hours used by U.S. households each year, you can see why power companies would love to pass on some or all of the additional costs associated with power factor on to their customers.—Daniel DiClerico | e-mail | Twitter | Forums | FacebookEssential information: Check out these easy ways to cut energy use at home and learn about watt meters, which are marketed as energy-saving devices. Subscribe now! Subscribe to ConsumerReports.org for expert Ratings, buying advice and reliability on hundreds of products. Update your feed preferences
• Fourth of July Grilling: Find a great deal, then become a master griller Fourth of July Grilling: Find a great deal, then become a master griller If the down economy is forcing you into a Fourth of July staycation or paycation, use your at-home time to master the art of grilling.Before you shop for a new grill, check our latest report on gas grills, which includes ratings of dozens of models (report and ratings available to subscribers), and our free buyer's guide.With Independence Day upon us, many retailers nationwide are lowering prices on grills that in our tests outperformed models costing hundreds of dollars more. Sears is giving a 5 percent discount on the Kenmore 16641, $349, a CR Best Buy. And Home Depot has dropped the price on the Char-Broil Red 463250509 grill, $450, also a CR Best Buy. Lowe's is offering free assembly on all grills, including the CR Best Buy Fiesta Blue Ember FG500069-U403, $449.The video above will show you how to grill the perfect steak. Also, avoid these common grilling mistakes and use these tips if you want to give food a real smoky barbecue flavor.Expand your outdoor-cooking repertoire beyond steak with these easy, delicious grilling recipes, including grilled corn on the cob, chicken grilled with rosemary, vegetable skewers with garlic-and-fennel-seed marinade, lime-and-tequila-marinated flank steak, Argentinean short ribs, chimichurri sauce, and our own recipe for barbecue sauce. And remember, before you grill, follow these safety precautions.Celebrate the holiday with wines that are ideal for warmer weather. Make sure the wine is at the ideal serving temperature and store your favorite bottles in a wine cellar.—Gian Trotta | e-mail | Twitter | Forums | FacebookEssential information: These 15 top-rated products for summer will save you time and money on the household chores you need to catch up on this weekend. Subscribe now! Subscribe to ConsumerReports.org for expert Ratings, buying advice and reliability on hundreds of products. Update your feed preferences
• Tip of the Day: Wear sunscreen whenever you do outdoor work Tip of the Day: Wear sunscreen whenever you do outdoor work Sixty-nine percent of Americans said they use sunscreen at least occasionally, according to a nationally representative survey of 1,000 adults conducted in April by the Consumer Reports National Research Center. Women who participated in the survey were more likely than men to use it frequently and said they used sunscreen more consistently during a range of outdoor activities.That last part is key: If you're like me, you probably think to put on sunscreen when you go to the beach or to the pool or head out for a hike. But do you apply sunscreen when you're working around the house? I often neglect to, and while a recent check by my dermatologist showed no signs of any skin problems (even on my hair-challenged head, which is always covered by a good sun hat when I'm outside), I'm taking an unnecessary risk every time I roll out the lawn mower without first putting on sunscreen. As a colleague of mine noted in a recent Health Weekender blog post, "Real Men Should Wear Sunscreen." Why run the risk of getting skin cancer?So before you power-wash or stain your deck, trim your hedges, mow your grass, or tackle any other outdoor project, put on sunscreen, and don't forget to wear appropriate eye and ear protection. Our latest report on sunscreens (ratings available to subscribers) details the best product(s), provides expert advice on when and how much sunscreens to apply, and deciphers the sometimes-confusing lingo you see on sunscreen packaging.—Steven H. Saltzman | e-mail | Twitter | Forums | FacebookEssential information: Learn more about skin cancer. Subscribe now! Subscribe to ConsumerReports.org for expert Ratings, buying advice and reliability on hundreds of products. Update your feed preferences
• With Perfect Flame SLG2006 and SLG2007 grills, be wary of fire and burn hazards With Perfect Flame SLG2006 and SLG2007 grills, be wary of fire and burn hazards If you own a Perfect Flame SLG2006 or SLG2007 gas grill (shown), be especially cautious whenever you use the grill. What appeared to be limited fire and burn hazards with some models might be much wider than anyone realized, according to this recent item from the Consumer Reports Safety blog.Last August, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of the Perfect Flame GAC3615 due to fire and burn hazards. The cooking chamber of those grills can "melt or ignite” according to the recall notice. But our readers are telling us that’s not the only volatile model. In fact, after our August 13, 2008, "Does the Perfect Flame Grill Recall Go Far Enough?" blog post suggested that the recall was too narrow, we received more than 100 responses from readers whose Perfect Flame SLG2006 or SLG2007 melted or caught on fire.The number of complaints and severity of the incidents are very concerning to our safety experts, who are collecting additional information they hope will be used to address the hazards with these Perfect Flame grills.Read the rest of the story on the Consumer Reports Safety blog, which includes precautions to take before using a Perfect Flame SLG2006 or SLG2007 grill. e-mail | Twitter | Forums | FacebookEssential information: If you're in the market for a new outdoor cooker, read our latest report on gas grills (story and ratings available to subscribers) and check out our free buying advice. Subscribe now! Subscribe to ConsumerReports.org for expert Ratings, buying advice and reliability on hundreds of products. Update your feed preferences
• By the Numbers: Unused TV sets piling up in American homes By the Numbers: Unused TV sets piling up in American homes 99.1 millionNumber of unused television sets Americans have stashed away in their homes, according to the "Electronics Waste Management In the United States" report (PDF) by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.With all those old TVs piling up, states and municipalities have required manufacturers to take on the recycling of electronics, according to this recent article in The New York Times.Nearly 27 million televisions were disposed of in this country in 2007, with only 18 percent of those televisions by weight recycled, according to Take Back My TV, a campaign of the Electronics TakeBack Coalition, which promotes responsible recycling in the electronics industry (PDF). The 2007 figures were no better for computers and cell phones, says the organization: 205.5 million computers were trashed, with 18 percent recycled; 140.3 million cell phones were disposed of, with 10 percent recycled.When you need to get rid of an old TV or other piece of electronic equipment, including cell phones and computers, read "Where to Recycle Electronics, Free" and refer to our Electronics Reuse & Recycling Center. e-mail | Twitter | Forums | FacebookEssential information: Find out how to dispose or other household products, including leftover paints. Subscribe now! Subscribe to ConsumerReports.org for expert Ratings, buying advice and reliability on hundreds of products. Update your feed preferences
• August 2009 Report on Dishwasher Detergents: Do greener cleaners get the job done? August 2009 Report on Dishwasher Detergents: Do greener cleaners get the job done? Phosphates help dishwasher detergents clean better, but they also boost algae growth in freshwater, threatening fish and plant life. Bans on dishwasher detergents with all but trace amounts of phosphates, like the one in effect in Spokane, Washington, are designed to help the environment.But many of the eco-friendly dishwasher detergents we recently tested are not great cleaners. Read our latest report on dishwasher detergents (available to subscribers) to find out which of the liquid, packet, powder, and tablet products scored the best in our tough tests, and watch our video on how we test dishwasher detergents (right). To get the cleanest dishes, scrape off heavy soil before you load them into your dishwasher. Skip the prerinsing, which wastes energy and water. Then:• Load large items at the sides and back so they don't block water and detergent.• Face the dirtier side of dishes toward the center of the machine.• Keep dishes and utensils from nesting.• Place glasses upside down on prongs so that they don't fill with water. e-mail | Twitter | Forums | FacebookEssential information: If you're in the market for a new dishwasher, read our latest report and check out our free buyer's guide. Subscribe now! Subscribe to ConsumerReports.org for expert Ratings, buying advice and reliability on hundreds of products. Update your feed preferences
• August 2009 Showerhead Report: In test results, not all flows are a go August 2009 Showerhead Report: In test results, not all flows are a go The recession has put a pinch on bathroom remodels, but you can still get an attractive makeover on a budget with these sub-$1,000 makeovers. (Some reports below are available to subscribers.)Our "Top Kitchen & Bath Values" special adds another trick: Switch out your old showerhead for a new, water-efficient model. (Find out whether you should take a bath or a shower to maximize water savings.)Ten of the 18 models in our latest report on showerheads use less than the federal maximum flow rate of 2.5 gallons per minute; all meet the federal limit. But our panel of eight male and female testers, who together logged 269 showers between them, found only one model that could produce an invigorating spray. That’s an important point, as too weak a stream might result in longer, water-wasting showers.Some tested showerheads aerate the spray to make it feel more substantial, but we found water temperatures dropped from 5° to 15°F from the time the water left the showerhead to the time it hit our bathers’ backs. Our tested showerheads ranged from $20 to $190 in price; most are a DIY installation. We also tested three shower towers whose fixed sprays and handheld showerhead can turn a basic bath into a spa-ike retreat.Before you buy a new showerhead, check your local ordinances for any water-use restrictions. You can also use our water-heater calculator to make sure your current heater, be it a conventional storage-tank or a tankless model, can handle the new flow requirements.Another way to cut your water bill is to install a water-saving toilet. But as with showerheads, our latest report on toilets revealed only a few models that can save water without compromising performance.—Gian Trotta | e-mail | Twitter | Forums | FacebookEssential information: Share your own experiences with your showerhead, shower tower, or toilet in the bathroom-fixtures topic of our newly redesigned forums. It’s worth a visit just to read these water-saving tips from a poster who claims to be an alien from a much greener planet. Subscribe now! Subscribe to ConsumerReports.org for expert Ratings, buying advice and reliability on hundreds of products. Update your feed preferences
• By the Numbers: White House touts new lighting-efficiency standards By the Numbers: White House touts new lighting-efficiency standards $1 billion to $4 billionAnnual savings U.S. consumers will reap from 2012 through 2042 as a result of new energy-efficiency rules for incandescent reflector lamps and general-service fluorescent lights introduced yesterday, according to the White House. The efficiency standards were announced just days after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the American Clean Energy and Security Act; the standards were last updated in 1992.President Barack Obama and U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu unveiled the rules, which will cut energy use for the affected bulbs by 15 to 25 percent and, from 2012 through 2042, are also designed to eliminate the emission of up to 594 million tons of greenhouse-gas emissions, about the same as taking 166 million cars off the road for a year; save enough electricity to power every home in the U.S. for up to 10 months; and eliminate the need for up to 7.3 gigawatts of new electricity generating capacity. Read more details on the updated standards."The first step we're taking sets new efficiency standards on fluorescent and incandescent lighting. Now I know lightbulbs may not seem sexy, but this simple action holds enormous promise because 7 percent of all the energy consumed in America is used to light our homes and our businesses," said President Obama.The news was well received by groups advocating for energy efficiency. "We believe this will be the biggest efficiency savings from any appliance standard ever," Steven Nadel, executive director of the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, told The New York Times.Compact fluorescent lightbulbs are not affected by the new rules. e-mail | Twitter | Forums | FacebookEssential information: Look for our testing update on CFLs in the October 2009 issue of Consumer Reports, online and on newsstands in September. Subscribe now! Subscribe to ConsumerReports.org for expert Ratings, buying advice and reliability on hundreds of products. Update your feed preferences
• Consumer Reports' 2009 Kitchen Special: Leaner, greener kitchen remodels are on tap Consumer Reports' 2009 Kitchen Special: Leaner, greener kitchen remodels are on tap Gone are the days when cash-out refinancing fueled kitchen renovations with glitzy granite countertops and state-of-the-art appliances. (This also seems to be the era of "phasing" projects.) As covered in our brand-new "Top Kitchen and Bath Values" report, part of the August 2009 issue of Consumer Reports, two-thirds of homeowners surveyed said they'll be spending less, doing more of the work themselves, and buying more-efficient appliances.Below you'll find a listing of the product reports and other stories in this special section. And don't forget to use our revamped Kitchen-Planning Guide, which can help you save thousands of dollars on your kitchen remodel. Buying appliances: Learn about money-saving tactics and find the best retailers.Refrigerators: Lower-cost top-freezer models are making a comeback. Our ratings (available to subscribers) also include top performers in other styles. As with all our appliance coverage, we show the most reliable brands and ways to decide whether your existing refrigerator can be saved.Cooking appliances: Find the best-performing ranges, wall ovens, cooktops and microwaves. We'll also help you decide between a range and a cooktop/wall-oven combo or between an over-the range microwave and a range hood.Dishwashers: A $400 recommended model and $550 Best Buy lead the latest ratings. The story also includes advice on the pros, cons, and costs of turbo sprayers, stainless-steel interiors, half-load options, and filters.Countertops: We rated quartz, granite, tile, laminate, steel, concrete, butcher block and more materials for strength and cost.Flooring: Bamboo and plastic laminates have improved, but some brands resist wear better than others. We also found difference in performance within the same brands.Garbage disposers: After pushing hundreds of pounds of beef bones and vegetables through 15 continuous-feed and s batch-mode models, we found a pair of sub-$165 top performers. Watch the video above to see how we test garbage disposers.Appliances forums: We've revamped our always-busy forums with a new format that will let you quickly find info on particular types and models of large and small kitchen appliances.Stay tuned to this blog and the Kitchen-Planning Guide over the coming weeks for a additional articles and videos with additional information from our reports and tests on all of the above products.—Gian Trotta | e-mail | Twitter | Forums | FacebookEsential information: Find 15 top-rated products for summer projects that will save you time and money. Subscribe now! Subscribe to ConsumerReports.org for expert Ratings, buying advice and reliability on hundreds of products. Update your feed preferences
• Weekend Project: Install the right safety gate Weekend Project: Install the right safety gate If you have infants, toddlers, or young children between the ages of 6 and 24 months at home or who visit you on a regular basis—that's all you grandparents and other family members out there—it's crucial to get the right type of safety gate for the different locations in your home. For instance, at the top of stairs indoors or outside, you must use only hardware-mounted safety gates. At the bottom of stairs and between rooms, it's okay to use pressure-mounted models like the one shown.You can hire a company to do the work for you, but putting in gates is not that difficult or time consuming. So in between your 4th of July celebrations next weekend, install the right kinds of safety gates at your home.For more information on using safety gates, read "Safety Gates: Where You Need Them, How to Install Them" on the Consumer Reports Baby blog, which also features this expert buying advice for gates. You'll find more details, including ratings, on safety gates and tons of other essential gear in the latest edition of Consumer Reports Best Baby Products. e-mail | Twitter | Forums | Facebook Subscribe now! Subscribe to ConsumerReports.org for expert Ratings, buying advice and reliability on hundreds of products. Update your feed preferences

Home & Garden Blog

• Discount Table Linens for Outdoor Parties It’s almost time for the 4th of July, and that means picnics, barbeques, and the beginning of a lot of outdoor parties for the rest of the summer.  Make sure you have all the necessities, such as outdoor patio furniture, lounge chairs, rocking chairs on the front and back porch, trash cans, recycling bins, and [...]
• Active Recycling Choice: Compost Heaps Every true green household is concerned with recycling.  How far you take this concern totally depends: some people think recycling means not throwing plastics and papers into the trash and sorting them instead; others completely change their buying habits to reduce packaging waste to only a shopping-bag full a week.  If you ask me, recycling [...]
• 96 Degrees in the Shade Has the sweltering heat gotten to you yet?  Here in Southeast Texas, it certainly has!  And although our region is known for barbecues & outdoor grilling, all I can think about is an ice cold lemonade, a cool breeze & shade.  The heat is definitely on, but these fun and functional outdoor umbrellas will definitely [...]
• Seasonal Savings: Independence Day Crafts As we rapidly approach Independence Day, it’s important to think about and appreciate all of the sacrifices that have been made to keep our country free.  While thinking over the importance of this holiday, I often find it’s easier to engage young kids with craft projects to keep them thinking about the topic and new [...]
• Overstock.com: Once You Stock, the Fun Don’t Stop Originally I went out with the purpose of finding a respected, high-class home décor store’s sales page online and then boasting of it’s supreme price deals.  While I shifted through the normal suspects (William & Sonoma, Bed Bad & Beyond, etc) I came across Overstock.com, and could not even limit myself to one topic.  Overstock.com [...]
• Celebrity Spotlight: James Bond Decor Who doesn’t love the steamy sagas of James Bond?  The thrill, the style, the misogyny, the mystery, it’s all possibly to die for…another day.  Ha!  Joke, I enjoyed that.  What I also enjoy are the fashionable apartments and hotels that Mr. Bond frequents.  While often tricked out with microphones, femme fatales, or waiters and maids [...]
• Party On: What to Look for When Buying a Mini Kegerator While I have strived to make my posts for Smarter.com’s Home and Garden section as PG and universal as possible, I will admit that I have been leaving out one important summer event: the all-out party and beer fest that certainly comes at least once a year at any well-bred household!  To have the best [...]
• Green Washing Machines: Save More Money! Do you ever think about how much water gets used (and wasted) when washing your clothes?  Of course you want them to be fresh, smelling sweet and clean, but is there any way for you to be more green and eco-friendly with your washing?  You try the all-natural soaps and use a broom instead of [...]
• Seasonal Highlight: Rocking Around the Porch Tonight I am absolutely in love with rocking chairs. When I was little, we used to go to this beach house and I had a specific rocking chair that didn’t squeak, didn’t wiggle, and I could tell it apart from all the other rocking chairs by a black scratch running along the headboard.  It was simple, [...]
• Check Out These Garden Bargains Why look for one bargain when this website does it all for you?  GardenBargainsOnline.com lists all the best, up-to-date bargains to keep your garden fresh and save you money at the same time!  Look no further than their easy-to-use interface, which hosts tried-and-true brands as well as new ones to add to your network of [...]

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