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This Issue's lifestyles Articles
Ask Dr. Marty Becker Picture-Perfect Pet Photos
I love the way professional photographers can capture animals at their best. How can I take expert-quality photos of my pets?
Tile Jazz
With the dazzling plethora of to-die-for tiles available on the market today, our imaginations are inspired to find alternative ways to use these gorgeous works of art.
Beyond Green
For centuries, our ancestors built enduring homes that worked with nature—using natural materials without major ecological impact—and in doing so, they also lived healthy lives.
The Look For Less
The popularity of television home-design and makeover shows has exploded, and for good reason.
Energy, Scenery and Style
The ancient red rock canyons of the Colorado National Monument soar just beyond the Halls’ custom home in western Colorado, but it’s the home’s perfect balance of practicality and energy efficiency that makes it truly stand out from the average home.
Collective Consciousness
There’s satisfaction in gaining the esoteric knowledge that comes with serious collecting.
Buying a New Vehicle - The Continuing Dilemma
For good reason, American consumers now put more thought than ever into purchasing a new vehicle. The high cost of fuel, worries about greenhouse gasses, difficulty in obtaining credit, and an economy more troubled than an irritable teenager have most buyers asking “How do I make a sensible choice?” instead of simply saying “I want that one” when it comes to choosing a new set of wheels.
Simple Works Of Art
In many parts of the country, the sun is well on its way in the Northern Hemisphere; in others, spring feels weeks away.
Splish, Splash
Last spring, as the snow melted and the sun streamed through marshmallow-like clouds, I was on my way into a store, and I noticed a little girl holding her mother’s hand.
Light And Heat, Naturally
Going green from the ground up can be a daunting pursuit—one that often frightens people away from the attempt.
Unwanted Exposure
When I was a very young girl, the full-page ad on the back of Life magazine read, “More doctors smoke Camels than any other cigarette.”
Use Your Head
Traditional headboards serve a purpose—they frame the bed and make it look complete, but they don’t do much else. In your children’s bedrooms, why not try a less traditional approach?
Going Once, Going Twice, Sold!
Lifestyle sections of magazines and newspapers love to regale readers with tales of paintings and sculptures selling at auction for millions of dollars.
Buff Up Your Bathroom (For Fewer Bucks)
If your household budget is stretched at the seams, but your dingy old bathroom desperately needs a boost, take heart.
Ask Dr. Marty Becker: Bathing Tips For Dogs
A monthly bath is adequate for most dogs. Before giving your dog a bath, teach your pet that the tub isn’t a bad place to be.
Decadent Delights For Chocolate Connoisseurs
Rich. Sumptuous. Extravagant. Truffles: The name is as decadent as the treat itself. Chocolate truffles epitomize classy desserts, a nod to the lavish lifestyles of kingdoms long gone.
Works Of Art
It’s probably safe to say that most of us have several books lying around that we’ve already read and will never look at again…
