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Don't dump your old stuff — donate it!

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:55:43 GMT

Before you haul your random clutter to the dump, find out if there’s a greener way to get rid of it. Find out which organizations will take all that junk — everything from old TVs to non-prescription sunglasses — and recycle it or give it to those in need.

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ConsumerMan: Clean clothes, stinky problem

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:08:27 GMT

When you buy a new washing machine, you don’t expect it to stink up your house. But that seems to be a common problem for people who own high-efficiency front-loading washers.
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Video: One man’s trash is another man’s house

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:15:23 GMT

Nov. 24: Each year, builders in the U.S. generate 31 million tons of construction waste. NBC’s Anne Thompson has a story about how one man has come up with a way to find new life for some of that material. (Today Show)

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Video: Simple ways to live green

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:32:36 GMT

Nov. 20: Author Thomas Kostigen talks to TODAY’s Ann Curry about simple switches that every family can do to make your home more environmentally friendly. (Today Show)

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Video: High-tech homes of the future on display

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:00:06 GMT

Nov. 19: Take a look at some solar-powered, energy-efficient homes that may be the way of the next generation. TODAY’s Ann Curry reports. (Today Show)

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Video: Make your Thanksgiving table beautiful

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:08:08 GMT

Nov. 19: Interior designer Colin Cowie shows you some easy ways to make your table festive for the holidays. (Today Show)

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Video: Beware of hidden home dangers

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:08:39 GMT

Nov. 16: With the help of a home safety expert, consumer reporter Janice Lieberman looks at some of the hazards in your home that you may not even know about. (Today Show)

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Video: How to trim your utility bills

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:59:26 GMT

Nov. 18: Your appliances could be draining your wallet when you’re not even using them. TODAY financial editor Jean Chatzky shows you how you can save with the help of a power monitor. (Today Show)

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Video: Easy tricks to spruce up your kitchen

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:04:28 GMT

Nov. 17: HGTV's Frank Fontana shows the TODAY hosts simple and inexpensive solutions that can give your kitchen an updated look. (Today Show)

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Video: Easy solutions for stinky cleanups

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:59:17 GMT

Nov. 17: How do you get rid of that lingering pet smell or clean up from a messy afternoon in the kitchen? TODAY contributor Lou Manfredini has simple solutions that help clean up stinky messes around your home. (Today Show)

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Video: DIY tips for decorating your Thanksgiving table

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:13:14 GMT

Nov. 17: Better Homes and Gardens magazine’s Annette Joseph has simple tips to make your Thanksgiving feast look even more festive. (Today Show)

1M window covers recalled for risks to children

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:19:44 GMT

Close to 1 million roller blinds and Roman shades sold by IKEA, Bed Bath & Beyond and Hanover Direct are being recalled for posing a serious strangulation risk to small children.

Video: Plant your favorite flowers ahead of spring

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:04:40 GMT

Nov. 13: Gardening expert P. Allen Smith shares tips on planting your favorite flowering bulbs for bright blossoms all spring long. (Today Show)

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14 fast fixes to help your home sell

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:44:45 GMT

Before you call an agent, make sure your house is the best in its class. Real estate expert Barbara Corcoran offers ideas for cheap fixes — from replacing your mailbox to painting your walls white — that deliver big returns.

Video: Create spaces with comfort

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:06:06 GMT

Nov. 10: Bob Williams and Mitchell Gold, authors of “The Comfortable Home,” share creative ideas on ways to bring comfort to your home. (Today Show)

Lou Manfredini’s simple fall fix-ups

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:35:40 GMT

Getting ready for winter now can save you a lot of cash in the long run, and you might just be eligible for a federal tax credit. Do-it-yourself expert and TODAY contributor Lou Manfredini shows some home projects you can do to cut costs.

Video: Avoid getting scammed by a contractor

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 15:52:33 GMT

Nov. 5: Licensed contractor Lynda Lyday shares tips on hiring an outsider to do your home renovations. (Today Show)

Video: Spruce up your table for the holidays

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 15:01:55 GMT

Nov. 5: iVillage and TODAY design contributor Susanna Salk shares some creative and festive ideas for decorating your table that won't break the bank. (Today Show)

Video: How to fix up your fireplace

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 14:02:12 GMT

Nov. 5: George Oliphant, host of LX TV’s “Open House,” shows you how to update your fireplace just in time for the winter. (Today Show)

Video: Beware of health hazards in your kitchen

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 14:14:00 GMT

Nov. 2: Rosemary Ellis from Good Housekeeping magazine explains how you can protect yourself and your family from potential danger zones in your kitchen. (Today Show)

Video: Keep your home looking timeless

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:09:03 GMT

Oct. 28: Margaret Russell, author of “Style and Substance,” shares some timeless decorating tips for your home. (Today Show)

Beware product recalls you may not know about

Fri, 2 Oct 2009 17:05:09 GMT

Hundreds of consumer products are recalled every year, but only a fraction are ever actually returned by customers. Don Mays of Consumer Reports highlighted several potentially dangerous ones that may still be lurking in your home.

Updated: Inside 10 lavish celebrity homes

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:51:59 GMT

Which A-list couple renews vows each year at their beach house? Which famous designer felt as if she was "moving in with the Addams family"? InStyle.com profiles the envy-inducing homes of Jessica Alba, Heidi Klum, Miley Cyrus and more.

Video: Things women should know about home repairs

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:11:03 GMT

Oct. 23: HGTV’s Scott McGillivray shares some basic home improvement tips that every woman should know. (Today Show)

Video: Give your mudroom a makeover

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:41:15 GMT

Oct. 22: Elizabeth Mayhew of Southern Living magazine shows you how to bring order to the chaos in your mudroom. (Today Show)

Video: How to repair your car

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:14:05 GMT

Oct. 20: AAA automotive expert Christie Hyde shares tips on car maintenance and repairs. (Today Show)

Video: Spruce up your space

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:09:07 GMT

Oct. 19: Design expert Eric Villency shows you how to update some old items to give your home a refreshing new look. (Today Show)

Video: How to create beautiful tabletops for a party

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:41:56 GMT

Oct. 16: Event designer Preston Bailey has ways to celebrate in style, with simple tips to create beautiful tabletops for parties. (Today Show)

Video: Save big bucks with DIY home fixes

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:09:27 GMT

Oct. 15: A little do-it-yourself work on those peeling windowsills and leaky gutters today can save you a lot of money down the line. This Old House magazine’s Deborah Snoonian gives tips for easy fixes around your home. (Today Show)

Video: Dyson introduces the bladeless fan

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:09:32 GMT

Oct. 14: James Dyson, founder of Dyson, shows off the company’s new bladeless fan, the Dyson Air Multiplier. (Today Show)

Video: Protect your kids from glass tables

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:08:05 GMT

Oct. 14: Thousands of children are treated each year for injuries due to glass tables. Consumer reporter Janice Lieberman looks at the hazards and offers important safety tips. (Today Show)

Video: Pay less for quality furniture

Mon, 5 Oct 2009 13:25:27 GMT

Oct. 5: Consumer reporter Janice Lieberman gets the inside scoop from a top designer on how to save on furniture. (Today Show)

Got a decorating dilemma? DIY design ideas

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:43:58 GMT

Want to make over your living space without hiring an interior designer? iVillage's Susanna Salk gives three readers easy advice on how to transform a kitchen, living room and girls' bedroom.

Video: The search for the best do-it-yourselfers

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:59:56 GMT

Sept. 22: Meet the five finalists competing to become the DIY Network’s next Stud Finder contest winner. (Today Show)

Video: Thieves target foreclosed properties

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:08:19 GMT

Sept. 22: As the real estate market continues to struggle, federal agents are seeing a new problem with foreclosure theft. NBC’s Miguel Almaguer reports. (Today Show)

Video: Inside the ultimate bachelor pad

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:04:28 GMT

Sept. 21: Esquire magazine’s Kevin O’Malley gives TODAY’s Natalie Morales a tour of a New York City apartment that is ideal for any bachelor. (Today Show)

Video: Update your home on a budget

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:31:44 GMT

Sept. 18: Angelo Surmelis, host of HGTV’s “Rate My Space,” shows you how to do a room makeover without breaking the bank. (Today Show)

Bring your home back to life with simple fixes

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:47:21 GMT

If spending money on a full-blown renovation is not in your budget but you’d like to freshen a few things up around your home, try these simple, low-cost DIY ideas from expert Lou Manfredini. The steps he suggests should take less than a couple of hours to complete.

Rooftops take urban farming to the skies

Tue, 1 Sep 2009 16:37:42 GMT

Short on space but big on taste? Why not grow your own local, sustainable food against a city skyline? GreenDAY’s Marisa Belger highlights a popular new trend that has urbanites reaching new heights in gardening.

Video: Give your living room a lift

Tue, 8 Sep 2009 15:15:32 GMT

Sept. 8: HGTV host Genevieve Gorder shows you how to give your living room a makeover without breaking the bank. (Today Show)

Video: Caring for beautiful homes

Thu, 3 Sep 2009 13:15:14 GMT

Sept. 3: NBC digital reporter Mara Schiavocampo looks at how some people are making a living by taking care of homes in some of the most beautiful places in the world. (Today Show)

Video: Hot new kitchen gadgets

Wed, 2 Sep 2009 15:50:15 GMT

Sept. 2: Chris Kimball, host of “America’s Test Kitchen,” shows off some great new gadgets that will make life easier in the kitchen. (Today Show)

Slide show: Inside Madoff's homes

Tue, 1 Sep 2009 13:24:42 GMT

Bernard Madoff’s Manhattan penthouse, Long Island getaway and Florida estate are for sale in the hopes of raising tens of millions of dollars to help reimburse victims of his Ponzi scheme.

In Portland, Ore., urban chickens rule the roost

Wed, 2 Sep 2009 13:19:07 GMT

Newspapers across the country have been splashing urban and suburban chicken-keeping across their front pages as the latest thing. But in Portland, Ore., it's old hat. For the past few years, chicken-keeping has found its place here.

Video: Prepping your garden for fall

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:58:41 GMT

Aug. 28: Lifestyle expert P. Allen Smith has tips to take your garden from a summer paradise to a magical autumn space. (Today Show)

Video: Parents' back-to-school guide

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:56:07 GMT

Aug. 28: Whether you're sending your child off to the first day of kindergarten or helping your teen move into his first college dorm room, sending your kids back to school can be stressful for parents. Four mothers discuss ways they cope. (Today Show)

Video: Easy DIY centerpieces

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:27:14 GMT

Aug. 27: No need to spend a fortune to impress your friends the next time you’re entertaining. Lifestyle expert Colin Cowie shows the TODAY hosts ways to make your own chic, creative centerpieces from inexpensive items you probably already have in your kitchen. (Today Show)

Video: Martha Stewart’s mosaics

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:38:33 GMT

Aug. 27: If you need to add a vivid dash of color, do-it-yourself mosaic art pieces are a quick, budget-conscious option. Martha Stewart shows the TODAY hosts how to create these one-of-a-kind art pieces. (Today Show)

Maytag recalls more refrigerators

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:42:40 GMT

Maytag said Tuesday it is recalling about 46,000 refrigerators under the Maytag, Magic Chef, Performa by Maytag and Crosley brand names, due to a fire hazard.

Jeweler turns former bank into gem of a house

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:17:47 GMT

When jeweler Cathy Calhoun returned to the site of her old job, she found a gem: a building ripe for renovation. She's now taken the quirky former bank, where she worked as a teller in the 1970s, and turned it into a home that blends both history and modern luxury.

Do you have a room that needs a makeover?

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:15:57 GMT

Is there a space in your house that you would like to have made over for a minimal price? Send in your pictures of the room and tell us in 500 words or less about your "problem" room.

Video: Protecting your home from burglars

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:06:42 GMT

Aug. 17: How can you keep your home secure from thieves while you’re away? Reader’s Digest contributor Janie Lieberman talks with TODAY’s Matt Lauer about tips to keep your home safe from thieves. (Today Show)

Slide show: Garage doors gone wild

Wed, 5 Aug 2009 20:34:28 GMT

A Germany-based company has come up with a way to make the lowly garage door a medium for sometimes zany self-expression.

In downturn, cities grow food where they can

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:56:57 GMT

In the grittiest, grimiest neighborhoods, volunteer farmers are growing food that provides not only for those who work the gardens, but also for neighbors, food kitchens and school lunchrooms.

Video: Simple ways to update your home

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:11:14 GMT

Aug. 11: LXTV’s George Oliphant shows you some easy steps to updating any room in your home. (Today Show)

Have outdoor home repairs? DIY

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:40:11 GMT

With just a little time and almost no money, there are simple things you can do to the exterior of your home that will save you big bucks and increase the curb value of your property. TODAY contributor and do-it-yourself expert Lou Manfredini reveals the things you can fix yourself.

Video: High style at a low cost

Tue, 4 Aug 2009 13:51:40 GMT

Aug. 4: Elizabeth Mayhew from Southern Living magazine shares home decorating tips that won’t break the bank. (Today Show)

‘Perfect’ is out, real is in for home decor

Mon, 3 Aug 2009 16:25:18 GMT

Where fashion goes, home decor is never far behind. And this fall, home retailers continue to take cues from decades past, such as '60s and '70s styles ranging from loose and relaxed to sophisticated and worldly.

In recession, frugal DIYers hack Ikea furniture

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 21:23:32 GMT

Home decorators who once would have dropped thousands of dollars on designer furniture are now, in a down economy, looking at inexpensive, self-assembly pieces from big-box stores as a jumping-off point for more custom designs.

She baked her way out of foreclosure

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:27:47 GMT

Angela Logan was in imminent danger of losing her home – but her delicious recipe for “Mortgage Apple Cake” and a not-for-profit bakery called Bake Me A Wish helped her qualify for a federal program that saved it. "It's like a dream come true," she said.

Video: Easy do-it-yourself touches for your home

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:13:28 GMT

July 22: With a little know-how and a bit of time, you can add upscale touches to your home without the upscale price. Country Living magazine’s Sarah Gray Miller shows three easy ways to update your home without breaking the bank. (Today Show)

Really? Wallpaper is becoming cool again

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:34:08 GMT

This spring, Oprah declared that wallpaper is back. But is it really? That depends on what you want to do in your home and, to a lesser degree, how much you're willing to spend.

Video: Trendy floor coverings to sweep you off your feet

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:24:27 GMT

July 16: Big patterns, new materials and unusual textures can give a room an entirely new look. TODAY contributor Susanna Salk has design ideas that can update your room for as little as $39. (Today Show)

Video: Germs living in your kitchen

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:30:50 GMT

July 14: Dr. Philip Tierno, a professor of microbiology and pathology at NYU, and John Oxford, chair of the Hygiene Council, share tips on fighting germs in your kitchen. (Today Show)

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Video: Fix it or nix it?

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:14:08 GMT

July 14: Consumer reporter Janice Lieberman shares tips on which appliances are worth fixing, and which ones should be replaced. (Today Show)

Video: Cool rooms for kids

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:18:39 GMT

July 14: Chassie Post from Cookie magazine shows off a few bedroom designs that your children will love. (Today Show)

Video: How safe is the lock on your door?

Wed, 8 Jul 2009 12:05:36 GMT

July 8: Consumer reporter Janice Lieberman exposes an easy way that thieves are breaking into homes and shows you how to protect your home and family. (Today Show)

Video: Same space, different take

Wed, 8 Jul 2009 15:13:50 GMT

July 8: Interior designer Richard Mishaan shows you how to get a fresh look at home with items you already own. (Today Show)

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Don't dump your old stuff — donate it!

ConsumerMan: Clean clothes, stinky problem

Video: One man’s trash is another man’s house

Video: Simple ways to live green

Video: High-tech homes of the future on display

Video: Make your Thanksgiving table beautiful

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1M window covers recalled for risks to children

Video: Plant your favorite flowers ahead of spring

14 fast fixes to help your home sell

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Lou Manfredini’s simple fall fix-ups

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Video: Spruce up your table for the holidays

Video: How to fix up your fireplace

Video: Beware of health hazards in your kitchen

Video: Keep your home looking timeless

Beware product recalls you may not know about

Updated: Inside 10 lavish celebrity homes

Video: Things women should know about home repairs

Video: Give your mudroom a makeover

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Video: Protect your kids from glass tables

Video: Pay less for quality furniture

Got a decorating dilemma? DIY design ideas

Video: The search for the best do-it-yourselfers

Video: Thieves target foreclosed properties

Video: Inside the ultimate bachelor pad

Video: Update your home on a budget

Bring your home back to life with simple fixes

Rooftops take urban farming to the skies

Video: Give your living room a lift

Video: Caring for beautiful homes

Video: Hot new kitchen gadgets

Slide show: Inside Madoff's homes

In Portland, Ore., urban chickens rule the roost

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Video: Easy DIY centerpieces

Video: Martha Stewart’s mosaics

Maytag recalls more refrigerators

Jeweler turns former bank into gem of a house

Do you have a room that needs a makeover?

Video: Protecting your home from burglars

Slide show: Garage doors gone wild

In downturn, cities grow food where they can

Video: Simple ways to update your home

Have outdoor home repairs? DIY

Video: High style at a low cost

‘Perfect’ is out, real is in for home decor

In recession, frugal DIYers hack Ikea furniture

She baked her way out of foreclosure

Video: Easy do-it-yourself touches for your home

Really? Wallpaper is becoming cool again

Video: Trendy floor coverings to sweep you off your feet

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