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Loungewear: The New Pajamas

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Last time out we talked about sleeping with co-workers, and based on the comments we received, we are definitely going to re-visit the topic. In this edition of DD, the Lauries disagree on what do to about the new neighbors’ yapping dogs, appreciate the luxury of lounge wear and spot some…

Going Green ?

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How many people in the world today are concerned about the Environment ? How many is concerned about the chemicals we use in our homes every day and expose our children and loved ones to ? I just recently decided to join the Go Green concept and was wondering exactly how many in the world today are…

Sex With Co-workers. Ever done it?

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We were hoping the shameless headline would heat up your Moo Goo Gai Pan, because once you walk in the door at DivorcingDaze this week, you won't be hungry for hours later. The Lauries serve up a spicy menu of saucy selections this week. Laurie tangles with the cops, and Laurie 2 suggests that…

Get Some Order in the House

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By Robyn Moreno

Autumn is here! There’s no better time than a change of seasons to tackle those closets and drawers. Before you start balking, think about this: Clearing your…

Start a Simple At-Home Recycling Center

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Some cities make it easy for their residents to recycle. All you have to do is toss everything that is recyclable into your big bin and bring it to the curb once a week. Other places may not be so progressive or have the infrastructure to support a recycling pick-up. Just because…

Eco-friendly solutions ... inspired by worms!

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Tom Szaky started out as a young man with a dream and a whole lot of . . . worm poop. Really! He first encountered a worm composter as a student at Princeton, and once he saw how organic fertilizer was born, he was hooked.

Smokers Save Money and Get Healthier

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By Anthony Donnelly

Saving money and getting healthier must certainly rank in most people’s top 10 list, not only smokers’. I’m surprised more people aren’t smoking, especially with America still stuck in the quagmire of a recession, unemployment squeaking up close to 10% (an…

5 uses for old gift cards

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Long after you spent the money on them, gift cards can save you a bundle. Handy TOH reader Bill Tuscano clued us in about all the things he does with his used cards.

1. Use as a Straightedge

Keep a few cards in your workshop for marking cuts on small pieces of trim and other materials.

2. Spot-fix a tile floor

Why dirty a trowel when gluing down a few loose tiles? Instead, snip off one edge of a card with pinking shears to make a zigzag edge, use it to apply the mastic, then toss it.

House Beautiful: Easy Ways for Recycling Non-Everyday Items

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I recently did an interview for the Huffington Post where the reporter asked me what to do with non-everyday items. Sure, we all know to recycle paper, plastic, aluminum cans, etc. But what about things that you have to replace once-in-a-while like light bulbs, computers, mattresses, toner cartridges and even sneakers?

Like most people, I am quite busy and hate a big hassle. So I try to make recycling quite simple and convenient. And the good news here is that most of the time, its absolutely FREE! Many large chains like Wal-Mart, Staples, Home Depot and others have started recycling programs. Green Scout Report put together a quick cheat sheet with no hassle solutions the next time these non-everyday items start to pile up: