When life gives you lemons, you’re supposed to make lemonade. Now you can, in a jiffy, with the lemonade pitcher by Takeya.
Just attach the juicer to the top of pitcher and squeeze lemon juice into the pitcher to your heart’s content. Add ice, water and a little agave syrup, and the airtight, twist-top lid [...]

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When it comes to recycling, California seems to have its act together. My years in San Diego were a breeze: the city delivered a huge blue recycling container, and you just dumped everything recyclable in it. No sorting necessary for glass bottles, detergent containers and newspapers. Everything was done for you.
Having lived in other parts [...]

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Molded plastic armchairs were first presented by designers Charles and Ray Eames in 1948. They were the first plastic chairs to be mass produced, and their classic look has staying power in decor for decades. You can get remakes of the originals from Herman Miller for around $500 each. If you’re on a budget, and [...]

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If you’re looking for an all-natural way to eliminate odors in your closet, dresser drawers or storage boxes, look no further than charcoal.
These aromatic charcoal sachets are made using an ancient Asian technique, with the key ingredient being charred and processed bamboo, contained in plastic vented balls. The charred bamboo literally sucks in [...]

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The kitchen is command central at any house, and the countertop has to be a workhorse that can withstand food prep, homework, bill paying and any number of projects. If your workspace is looking worse for wear, you usually have one choice: go out and buy a replacement. Not anymore.
Rust-Oleum’s Countertop Transformations kit can makeover [...]

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Did you know that most bottles of cleaner only contain about 5% of actual cleaner solution? The rest is plastic and water. The folks at Replenish have come up with a way to cut down on it’s environmental footprint while helping you keep your home clean.
The all-in-one bottle ($6.99) allows you to measure, mix [...]

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Since January 1, I’ve been trying a combination of 3-day cleanses, more exercise (thank you, Tracy Anderson) and an overall better diet so that I can fit once again into my skinniest jeans. Obviously fruits and veggies are a staple of the menu.
If you’re looking for more ways to eat more of the good stuff, [...]

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If you have a tight space that has multiple uses–say a dorm room, studio apartment or guest bedroom/office–there are times when you want to create the illusion of two distinct spaces. Drapes or folding screens can work, but they are often a little heavy or outdated. German firm Koziol has a modern, somewhat hipper take [...]

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Coffee addicts often love single-cup coffee makers, but with a cost of 25 cents or more for each little coffee “pod”, it’s a convenience can really add up. The Scoop from Hamilton Beach is your answer: it brews a single serving with any ground coffee — and can fill up to a 14-ounce cup. This [...]

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Here’s a hot tip sure to keep your home the perfect temperature no matter what is going on outside: the Nest programmable thermostat.
In just three days, the theromostat learns the settings you dictate with quick turns of the dial. It figures out when you’re home and not home, adjusting heat and the air conditioning [...]

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