feature1_title = "";
feature1_headline = "Deep, Dark and Handsome";
feature1_subheadline = "There\'s no need to be afraid of the dark - get cozy with distinctive wall treatments from the other end of the color spectrum";
feature1_author = "Dawn Klingensmith";
feature1_excerpt = "Call it a sign of the times. Homeowners from coast to coast are painting their walls deep, dark, moody colors, such as charcoal, espresso or eggplant. The economy plays a part, though the use of darker paint palettes is not a sign of pessimism. \"This trend has to do with a desire to cocoon. It\'s a very comforting look that creates a sense of intimacy,\" says interior designer Rachel Hulan, Pathway Design, Santa Ana, Calif. In the real estate boom, \"Homes became so big, and rooms became so big, th...";
feature1_date = "2010-03-05";
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feature2_title = "";
feature2_headline = "Nice and Slow";
feature2_subheadline = "New technologies and a down economy create the perfect conditions for a slow cooker comeback";
feature2_author = "Jessica Abels";
feature2_excerpt = "It used to be that the slow cooker was the forgotten appliance - banished to the cavernous depths of the pantry, swathed in an unattractive crocheted cover and excavated only when bubbly brown beef stew was on the menu. But thanks to a down economy, slow cooker sales are on the rise, and cooks are making a surprising and tasty discovery. \"Slow cookers aren\'t what they used to be,\" says Mary Rodgers, director of communications for Cuisinart. \"Now they are not only more functional, but also have a...";
feature2_date = "2010-03-08";
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bedroom_title = "";
bedroom_headline = "Instant Makeover";
bedroom_subheadline = "Mirror, mirror, who says you have to be on a wall? Create a light, cozy bedroom tonight";
bedroom_author = "Cathy Cassata";
bedroom_excerpt = "Sure, knocking down a wall will make for a new bedroom, but who has the extra time or money? Instead, add a mirror or two for fresh, painless results. “Anytime you have light refractions it will give a room a sense of openness,” says Katie Hixon, owner of Katie Hixon Interiors, Columbus, Ohio. Although a bedroom’s layout will ultimately dictate where mirrors will go, she says placing a mirror opposite of a window is like adding another window. If that doesn’t work, try fa...";
bedroom_date = "2009-11-16";
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decorate_title = "";
decorate_headline = "Color Guard";
decorate_subheadline = "Consider all palette possibilities before grabbing a paintbrush";
decorate_author = "Dawn Klingensmith";
decorate_excerpt = " You know when you\'re guilty of emotional eating, but what about emotional painting? Can you separate your love for a particular color from the task of simply painting the guestroom before your in-laws arrive? Take a moment to consider the times that it makes sense to paint by emotion and the times that practical matters should govern color choices. Foyer Neutrals such as taupe, beige and cream befit a small space and provide for a natural transition from the outdoors. However, \"it\'s a misconcep...";
decorate_date = "2010-02-01";
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livinganddining_title = "";
livinganddining_headline = "Still Life";
livinganddining_subheadline = "With your coffee table as a canvas, create a stunning tablescape that\'s the cherry on the top of your living room";
livinganddining_author = "Christopher Adamson";
livinganddining_excerpt = "Shift the pile of magazines three inches to the left. Dishevel them slightly. Place four fake oranges in the ceramic tray. Add the small, healthy potted succulent plant slightly off to one side. Arranging your coffee or cocktail tablescape is like this - precise yet arbitrary, thought-over yet seemingly effortless. In truth, it\'s a lot like a still life arrangement in the middle of your living room. \"I think of a table top as a landscape, albeit a small one, that allows for a variety of scales a...";
livinganddining_date = "2010-02-08";
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organize_title = "";
organize_headline = "The Afterparty";
organize_subheadline = "Wrap up your home festivities as neatly as they started - or at least try to make amends now";
organize_author = "Sally  Farhat";
organize_excerpt = "The last houseguest has departed, the final leftovers have been devoured and your exhausted couch has seen better days. First, you\'ll need a little \"me time\" to decompress after the holiday madness, but the sooner you bounce back and return your home to normal, the sooner you can kick off a new year with a clear conscience. Here\'s where to begin ... and end. -If you don\'t have much storage space, choose flat under-bed containers, or items like the Kangaroom Open Shelf Storage Box to keep shelves...";
organize_date = "2009-12-25";
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outdoors_title = "";
outdoors_headline = "Where the Wild Things Are";
outdoors_subheadline = "Give your garden a wild side with expert tips to create a flourishing wildflower patch";
outdoors_author = "Robert  Sharoff";
outdoors_excerpt = "Punxsutawney Phil may have seen his shadow, but spring is still right around the corner. This year, start early and plant a wildflower garden - a beautiful way to welcome the warmer months ahead. Wildflower gardens have become popular in recent years, but they can be tricky, so start flexing those green thumbs now. \"Wildflowers are harder than you think,\" says Michael Mushak, of Tuliptree Site Design in Norwalk Conn. \"People think all you have to do is sprinkle the seeds, but there\'s a lot of pl...";
outdoors_date = "2010-02-15";
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kitchenandbath_title = "";
kitchenandbath_headline = "Curtain Call";
kitchenandbath_subheadline = "Take your bathroom to the next level with the effortless style and creative charm of a shower curtain";
kitchenandbath_author = "Danielle Robinson";
kitchenandbath_excerpt = "Contemporary bathroom design may often favor sliding shower doors to keep water off the floor, but shower curtains certainly shouldn\'t be swept under the bathmat. Inexpensive and versatile, a shower curtain is like a piece of art: a huge canvas to showcase your personal tastes. \"[A shower curtain] is a great way to turn an otherwise drab bathroom into a great bathroom,\" says Neil Rasmus, president of New York City-based Izola Shower. \"It really does open up creativity, and people are a little mo...";
kitchenandbath_date = "2010-02-12";
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kitdavey_title = "";
kitdavey_headline = "On Display";
kitdavey_subheadline = "Get creative with your end tables for a smashing end result";
kitdavey_author = "Kit Davey";
kitdavey_excerpt = " Once you\'ve scrounged up, bought or built an end table, it\'s time to display some interesting items. Here are several guidelines for placing items on your end table or coffee table: 1. Make sure that the table can be used - leave space for a coffee cup or other often-used items. 2. Do not display anything so large it will block conversation. 3. Show items that relate to the room\'s theme and color scheme and that have meaning to you. 4. Vary the height of the objects and use odd-numbered groupin...";
kitdavey_date = "2009-07-03";
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slideshow_title = "";
slideshow_headline = "Looking Good";
slideshow_subheadline = "Make your home\'s first impression count";
slideshow_author = "";
slideshow_excerpt = "Body";
slideshow_date = "2008-03-11";
slideshow_banner = "";
slideshow_thumbnail = "";

dailymix_title = "";
dailymix_headline = "Switch to Save";
dailymix_subheadline = "34";
dailymix_author = "";
dailymix_excerpt = "The percentage of Americans that have switched to refillable water bottles instead of buying bottles of water in the past six months to save money SOURCE: Harris Interactive";
dailymix_date = "2010-03-11";
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housecall_title = "";
housecall_headline = "Open Up";
housecall_subheadline = "Seeing is believing when it comes to open storage";
housecall_author = "Jessica Abels";
housecall_excerpt = " Whether you\'ve exhausted all your closet space, or never had any to begin with, it\'s worth your time (and space) to consider open storage. By housing things in plain view, you save space in drawers and cabinets, and place your belongings in visually accessible spots.  From dishes to sneakers, a variety of everyday items are ready for their chance in the spotlight.  And clutter-haters, don\'t fret: Open storage doesn\'t have to mean chaos.  Here\'s how to open your home without sacrificing its orga...";
housecall_date = "2010-03-11";
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