Make a Boxwood Wreath
Why settle for plastic wreaths or natural greens that will dry out in a few weeks? Make a preserved boxwood wreath that will keep its good looks throughout the holidays and beyond.
The Easy Way to Compost
Quote of the Day 17 Photos
"A comfortable house is a great source of happiness. It ranks immediately after health and a good conscience." — Sydney Smith
More: Doors That Make a Statement
Sink and Vanity Ideas 40 Photos
Our Favorite Fireplaces 43 Photos
Order in the Kitchen 12 Photos
Declutter coutertops by removing appliances you don't regularly use. Replace ordinary spice containers with glass jars with metal lids. Install an under-the-cabinet magnet strip and store the jars there, freeing up counter space.
Update Your Entryway 9 Photos
Quote of the Day
"An optimist is a person who starts a new diet on Thanksgiving Day." — Irv Kupcinet
Decorate With Fall Colors 25 Photos
Winter Tips for Pipes
Easy Idea
For an easy centerpiece or mantel decoration, fill a large glass vase with nuts. Walnuts, almonds and cashews, which are available in most grocery stores this time of year, can be mixed and matched or used alone.
Organize Your Home Office
Furnace Maintenance 101
Service Your Car
Just in time for holiday travel — not to mention rough travel — take the car in for an oil change, new wipers and have the tires checked too. Any questionable noises, knocks or shakes should be looked into now.
Keep Your Pets Safe
Houseplants That Make a Statement 10 Photos
Winter Garden Tips
Replace a Vent Cover
A Room for Everyone 18 Photos
25 Ways to Dress Up Blank Walls 25 Photos
Thanksgiving Fact
George Washington wasn't just the first president elected — he also started today's holiday by calling for a national day of thanksgiving in 1789. It was Abraham Lincoln who officially declared Thanksgiving a national holiday.