Glenn Haege: The Handyman

These gadgets help make life a little easier

While some gadgets are truly just "junk," there are many gadgets that can be useful, especially around the home. Here are some gadgets I like that can help with home projects or make life around your home easier. - 11/20/2009

Khristi Zimmeth: Trash or Treasure?

World War II souvenir fascinated vet's family

'For many a year, we have held on to a little piece of history," wrote Frances Kozoro O'Mara to Trash or Treasure. "As the war with Japan came to a close, my brother was in the occupation of Japan during the year 1945. At that time, he sent home to me an officer's riding saddle, with riding whip and stirrups, after the final surrender of Japan. All these years, I have kept it in good condition in the original box that it was mailed to me in." - 11/20/2009

Jeff Ball: The Yardener

African violet experiment had its winners, losers

I did something last weekend that I have not done for 25 years. I bought an African violet. In a weak moment Nancy has given me full responsibility for whatever I want to grow on the long table sitting by large south-facing windows. - 11/20/2009

Jocelynn Brown: Handmade

Once-rough dog hair spins into nice clothing

'Knitting with Dog Hair, Better a Sweater from a Dog You Know and Love Than From a Sheep You'll Never Meet," reads the title of a book by Kendall Crolius and Anne Montgomery published in the early '90s. - 11/20/2009

Nancy Szerlag: Gardening

Lightweight blower vac does the job, easy to use

My friend Darby called the other day wanting to know if that was me she saw singing the praises of the electric Worx TriVac blower/mulcher/vac on a TV infomercial. That was me, I assured her. The company sent me the tool to test and I loved it, so when they asked me to be part of the infomercial, I jumped at the chance. - 11/20/2009

Jeanine Matlow: Smart Solutions

Revive holiday decor with simple ideas

If you're making a list and checking it twice, why not treat your home to something nice for the holidays? It doesn't have to be costly to be considered new and improved. - 11/20/2009

Mary Carol Garrity: Style at Home

For holiday zing, hang wreaths that wow

I love a gorgeous garland. I adore shimmering, showy Christmas-tree ornaments. And I've never met a set of holiday dishes that I didn't like. But if I had to pick the single most-amazing holiday decorating tool that you can use to transform your home for the season, my vote would go to the humble, versatile, never-fail wreath. - 11/20/2009

Judith Harris Solomon: Marketplace

Eye-catching items shine a light on Hanukkah fest

Hanukkah is an eight-day holiday celebrated by Jews all over the world. It commemorates the re-dedication of the holy temple after its desecration more than 2,000 years ago and the fact that a one-day supply of oil for the temple's lamp miraculously lasted for eight days. - 11/20/2009

Martha Stewart: Living

Keep turkey hot, gravy lump-free with tips

Q . How can I make sure that a roast turkey will be warm when I serve it? - 11/20/2009

Tips

10 ways to turn home into a green machine

A continuing compendium of tips and tricks from Home & Garden Television. - 11/20/2009

Home author big on built-ins, less size

Sarah Susanka has made a career out of bucking the bigger-is-better trend in American homes. - 11/17/2009

Glenn Haege: Ask Glenn

Water-based polish will help eliminate dust from ceiling fans

Dear Glenn: I regularly read your column in the paper. You mentioned a product that reduces dust accumulation on ceiling fans. Could you tell me the name and where I might acquire it? - 11/17/2009