About House & Home: Decorate Your Home with Fall Colors

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House & Home From Diane Schmidt, your About House & Home Editor Where I live, fall is well underway with golden leaves covering the driveway and bright, red bushes lining the walkway that leads to the front door. The colors of fall are so warm, rich and intense, providing an inspiring palette for your home, both inside and out. Warm Up Your Home with Fall Decorating When the temperatures start to drop and fireplaces are lit, it's time to add some warm touches to the interior, like soft lighting, textured throws and plush area rugs. According to this article, it's the small changes that will create a cozy and serene space. See More About:  fall decor  seasonal decorating  styling tips Colorful Fall Container Garden Ideas Just the other day, I removed all the old veggie plants and summer flowers from our outside containers, thinking it would be months before I'd be able to use them again. That is, until I came across this inspiring gallery of fall container gardens. See More About:  container garden pictures  plants for sun  plants for shade Flowers for Fall Gardens This is a great list of fall flowers that will continue to bloom long past the retreat of summer suns. Just the other day, my father-in-law pointed out the hardy cyclamen that began to bloom over the weekend, and after reading more about it here, I'll be sure to include it in my fall garden. See More About:  perennial flowers  flower gardening  container gardening Pumpkin Soaps and Candles There's nothing like using nature as a point of inspiration. These recipes go a few steps further: they take the scent and color of pumpkin and pumpkin spices and transform them into a beautiful yet practical addition to any home decor. See More About:  holiday crafts  soap making  candle making House & Home Ads Interior Decorating Interior Design Home Decorating Decorate Home Interior Furnishing Featured Articles True Stories About Haunted Houses Apartment Trick-or-Treating Fish Names & Profiles Downloadable Coupons How to Make a Fall Wreath 5 Habits of the Successful Home Office   More from About.com Food and Mood Indulging a sweet tooth can cause weight gain, guilt and even worsen depression. Here are a few expert tips to help you resist. More> Carb Cravings Ever wondered why you crave carbs (or chocolate and sugar) when you're depressed? Some scientists say it may be chemical. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About House & Home newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Advertisement

About House & Home: Halloween Tips, Black Cat Month & More

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House & Home From Diane Schmidt, your About House & Home Editor With trick-or-treating-eve less than two weeks away, our Home and Garden Guides have put together an extensive and inclusive list of ways to celebrate Halloween in all its gory goodness. With everything from decorations to costume designing, you'll find what you need right here. Halloween Ideas & Tips If you're trying to decide what kind of face to carve on your pumpkin or aren't sure how to create the perfect witch costume, look no further than this definitive guide to Halloween fun. It even offers some sage advice on what to do if Halloween just isn't your thing. It's spook-tacular! See More About:  halloween decor  craft decor items  fall decor Black Cat Month At an animal shelter where I volunteer, we have a hard time adopting out black cats. People tend to shy away from them, even though they're the most affectionate kitties you'll ever meet. We're fortunate enough to have two black cats in our household, both of whom love to cuddle, are extremely vocal and playful. Find out more about black cat lore, what makes black cats special, then upload a photo of your favorite black cat right here. See More About:  black cats folklore  black cat pictures  witchcraft Frightfully Divine Decor This is definitely a spooky space that's a little like Edgar Allan Poe meets the French Revolution. While this might not be to everyone's taste, there's a kind of fascination that draws the viewer in. I love the art wall and the small touches that makes this room extraordinary. See More About:  house tours  estate sales  flea market decorating Tricks for Treating Halloween Stains Halloween is by far the stickiest, stain-producing holiday we have. I know this year I'll be fighting fake blood spots, dripping wax and rice-infused face putty because of my husband's instance that we dress up as prom king and queen, zombie-style. This stain-fighter guide will be taking center-stage in our laundry room. See More About:  stain removal  fabric care  House & Home Ads Halloween Fun Halloween Ideas Best Halloween 2011 Scary Decor Witch Decor Featured Articles Host a Scarecrow Making Party Fall Shrub Care Pet Care Tips and How-To Videos Free Woodworking Furniture Plans How to Buy a New Television How to Do a Radiator Flush   More from About.com Food and Mood Indulging a sweet tooth can cause weight gain, guilt and even worsen depression. Here are a few expert tips to help you resist. More> Carb Cravings Ever wondered why you crave carbs (or chocolate and sugar) when you're depressed? Some scientists say it may be chemical. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About House & Home newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Advertisement

About House & Home: Affordable Green Design

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House & Home From Diane Schmidt, your About House & Home Editor Our neighbors installed solar panels on their roof and replaced the worn tile in their kitchen and dining room with green flooring. I was surprised when they told us how much they spent (less than expected) and how much they'll save (a lot). So if you're thinking of renovations, big or small, check out these guides to affordable green design. Cost Effective Green Flooring After hearing about our neighbor's new flooring, I just had to visit our local home shop to see the variety of green options available. I loved the recycled cork flooring made from bottle stoppers. Not only is it quite beautiful and durable, but a great conversation piece, too. Top 10 Solar Energy Uses It's amazing how we can use solar power to save money and the planet. Just take a look at this list of solar power uses - with everything from heating our water to recharging batteries, it seems that the sun can provide us with more energy than we need to keep our homes humming. See More About:  solar panels  solar energy  going green Choosing Eco-Friendly Interior Design If you're not sure how you might incorporate green design into your home, check out this video that describes different materials, textures, and design pieces that would look great in any decor. My personal favorite? The colorful bins made from recycled flip flops! 8 Easy Ways to Have a Green Bathroom This is a great article for people who aren't quite ready to renovate their bathrooms, but would like to save money and the earth with some simple tips and suggestions for going green. Like installing a faucet aerator that will save on water bills. See More About:  green building products  water use  energy use House & Home Ads Kitchen Design Home Interior Design Bathroom Design House Design Decorating Design Featured Articles Green Building Materials How to Install a New Bathroom Faucet iPhone Apps to Find an Apartment 6 Digital Scrapbooking Quick Pages Should I Get My Child a Pet Parrot? Pumpkin Recipes   More from About.com Food and Mood Indulging a sweet tooth can cause weight gain, guilt and even worsen depression. Here are a few expert tips to help you resist. More> Carb Cravings Ever wondered why you crave carbs (or chocolate and sugar) when you're depressed? Some scientists say it may be chemical. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About House & Home newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Advertisement

About House & Home: Hauntingly-Fun Halloween How To's

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House & Home From Diane Schmidt, your About House & Home Editor Halloween is by far my favorite time of year, a time when neighbors welcome strangers to their doors, adults remember what it feels like to be a kid again, and kids receive goodies and treats just for dressing up like their favorite superhero. What's not to like? Host a Haunting Halloween Party For the first time in years, we'll be hosting a Halloween party. While we'd planned on keeping it simple, just a few friends and their kids, my husband and I got a little carried away after reading this complete guide to hosting the perfect party. I mean, who can resist serving up a Bayou Slime? See More About:  halloween parties  halloween cakes  halloween decorations Create a Spook-tacular Yard Of course, to get guests through the door, you have to welcome them with an enticing front yard, complete with skeletons, scarecrows and Halloween ghouls. See More About:  halloween decorations  halloween crafts  halloween pictures Make Your Own Halloween Costume We decided our party will definitely be a dress-up affair. After all, how often do we get to be someone or something else? If you're not sure what to wear or even where to start, check out these tips and tricks for creating your own creepy costume. See More About:  halloween costumes  how to sew  sewing machine troubleshooting Keep Everyone Entertained with Halloween Crafts & Activities With everything from free pumpkin carving patterns to party games and food ideas, our guests will be entertained from the moment they walk through the door thanks to this complete guide to all things Halloween-y. See More About:  halloween  recycling crafts  House & Home Ads Halloween Party Halloween Halloween Kids Halloween Halloween 2011 Fun Halloween Food Featured Articles What to Do with Green Tomatoes How to Get Rid of Ants Cost Effective Green Flooring Horse Care 101 Before You Build Your Own House How to Repair a Chipped Windshield   More from About.com Food and Mood Indulging a sweet tooth can cause weight gain, guilt and even worsen depression. Here are a few expert tips to help you resist. More> Carb Cravings Ever wondered why you crave carbs (or chocolate and sugar) when you're depressed? Some scientists say it may be chemical. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About House & Home newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Advertisement