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Get it together

Organizing the house must start somewhere. The kitchen is one of the places that needs organization the most because it is one of the most used rooms in the home. Looking around, you find yourself wondering how in the world did the dishes take over? There are steps you can take to make your kitchen your own again. ... Read more

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Green furnishings take the show

If you want to know the latest trends in home furnishings, spend some time at the Las Vegas Market. It’s held two weeks a year for retailers only and gives you access to more than 1,500 world-class manufacturers, attracting people from all over the world. ... Read more

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How fat is your cat?

Huckleberry was a short-hair tabby cat who had everything a pet could want: A wonderful house to live in, owners who loved him and all the food he could eat. Unfortunately, it was too much. ... Read more

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Just as men rebelled against their plain white shirts in the 1960s, Brian Carroll is helping to set wineglasses free from uniformity. With a simple paint brush, he is turning the plain and ordinary into something festive with personality. And the custom glasses are selling like hotcakes around town. ... Read more

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Tasteful taxidermy

Claudia Daum fell in love with the “lodge look” she saw in homes near Table Rock Lake in Southern Missouri. It’s a rustic, back-to-nature feel with casual, often leather furniture, maybe a steer rug on the floor, a light fixture made of antlers and some kind of taxidermy on the walls. ... Read more

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A Sherry Crawford Christmas

Not everyone can paint the kitchen purple and make it work. But then, Sherry Crawford isn’t everyone. ... Read more

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Bourbon whiskey and Mrs. Humphrey, the friendly ghost

It’s hard to miss the Benner House Bed and Breakfast in Weston, Mo. The Victorian “steamboat Gothic” painted in three shades of purple quickly grabs your attention as you make your way down Main Street. The inside of this historic home may be even more startling, as you will discover on Weston’s 30th anniversary Candlelight Tour the first weekend of December. ... Read more

The tricky art of hanging art

Recently, I purchased a large canvas photo of Wrigley Field circa 1946 and was convinced it would look outstanding hanging above my bed. ... Read more

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If you’ve ever been to The Corn Palace in Mitchell, S.D., you know the extent of what kind of decorating you can do with Indian corn. ... Read more

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Help the heat rise

We’ve all lived in — or at least spent the night in — a house where the upper level feels as cold as the Arctic Circle in the winter and as hot as the Mojave Desert during the summer months. ... Read more

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Hauntingly beautiful

McInteer Villa is expected to be a popular stop on the Haunted Atchison Tour this year, an event held annually in Atchison, Kan. ... Read more

For years, consumers have been told to match their natural woods because uniformity and consistency are design essentials. ... Read more

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Decorating with peace and love

When I walked into the Rusty Chandelier in St. Joseph, I felt like I was back in time. “Na na na na, na na na na, hey hey-ey, goodbye,” a song from 1969, was playing in the background. Then sitting at the entrance, as part of a display, was a peacock chair. I lusted after one of those when I was a teenager. ... Read more

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A fig tree and a crop of edamame

One could say moving to St. Joseph has turned Eldon Stamp into a full-fledged gardener. ... Read more

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Home office essentials

Whether you work from home, attend online classes or sort your family’s finances, you likely use some kind of home work space. But not everyone is fortunate enough to have their own roomy office. ... Read more

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Built to last a lifetime

If the house at Seventh and Robidoux streets was Cinderella, Joseph Morrey would be her fairy godmother. He’s transformed an abused, neglected structure built in 1886 into the belle of the block in Downtown St. Joseph. ... Read more

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Raccoons in the city

From RJ in “Over the Hedge” to Ranger Rick and Bandito the Beanie Baby, it seems we love those furry, black-eyed raccoons — that is, until they knock over your trash, rummage through your attic or steal your s’mores at a campout. Then it’s a different story. ... Read more

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Pleasing patios

This summer, take what’s indoors outside. Say goodbye to your chintzy plastic chairs and your paint-peeled tables and create a warm, cozy space that feels more like a living room than a patio. ... Read more

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Garden tours and a love story

A few drops of rain hit members of the St. Joseph Water Garden Society gathered in the backyard of Jan and Tom Reed’s home for their monthly meeting. Nobody seems to mind, though. ... Read more

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Stepping up their game

Last week at Electronic Entertainment Expo, the three biggest video game conglomerates — Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo — presented highly anticipated keynotes and made some significant announcements that could shape the future of video games. Let’s take a closer look at their pitches. ... Read more

Harry Potter and the pizza garden

If Harry Potter had a garden, what would he grow? Probably herbs with magical properties, such as oregano to protect him from evil spirits, chamomile for luck and maybe pot marigold to make dreams come true. ... Read more

Save energy and money

You missed out. If you didn’t improve your home’s energy efficiency last year, you not only are paying more than you should for heating and cooling but also missed out on up to $2,500 in federal tax credits. That’s not to mention the many state, appliance and utility rebates that were offered in 2010. ... Read more

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A garden room in the middle of nowhere

Drive along State Route P about seven miles outside King City, Mo., and you’ll come upon a colorful oasis in the midst of seemingly unending acres of farmland. ... Read more

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Declutter and help others

It’s finally spring, time to not only clean your house of the old winter cobwebs, but a chance to declutter and simplify your life. There are whole books on how to organize and clear out the things you no longer need, but what do you do with it all when you’re done? The landfill should be the last resort considering the ecological and economical benefits of reusing and recycling. ... Read more

Through the cracks

You know you’ve been putting it off. You’d like to replace that old, energy-sucking appliance. You’d love a houseful of new windows that keep the heat in during winter and out in the summer. You’d even be happy if the toilet would just stop running. You’re just not ready to commit to spending all that time and money. ... Read more

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It all began after a trip to Krug Park to feed the ducks last summer. Donetta and Dave Winslow of St. Joseph had been thinking about downsizing now that their children were grown. ... Read more

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'Kinect’ing to new audiences

When gamers first saw the Kinect for Xbox 360, they were amazed by its motion-capture technology and voice-command controls. When investors first saw the Kinect, they drooled all over themselves. ... Read more

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It’s just like a job interview — when you’re selling your home, you only have one chance to make a good impression, not quite like the popular HGTV show, “Designed to Sell,” says Debbie Hahn, a Broker with Prudential, Snook Reality in Cameron, Mo. ... Read more

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Grami Tami’s chalkboard

There’s a small porch off the side of Tami and Mike Kovac’s house on the outskirts of St. Joseph. ... Read more

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Don’t hoard, be HAPPY

Amy Grier of St. Joseph has taken action to declutter her home in much the same way that helps people lose weight, stop drinking or get rid of other unwanted habits: She started a support group. ... Read more

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