Sugar Editorial Picks
Sep 29, 2008 -
Like us, our homes are living, breathing creatures that need a little TLC every now and then. Just as we might stub our toes or nick ourselves shaving, our homes suffer some occasional battle wounds. But recovery calls for little more than a band-aid of sorts.
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Jan 25, 2007 -
There are so many products that concentrate on caring for the delicate skin on your face, eyes, body and hands, but what about your lips? It's one thing to remedy dry or parched lips with lip balm, but how do you cure peeling and cracking severely damaged smackers?
With winter upon us, the cold weather demands that you turn on your heat.
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Sep 22, 2008 -
During home schooling month, I've brought you a number of how-to posts. Many of these were courtesy of Barbara K, a home repair and carpentry expert who wanted to inspire women to become more self-reliant when it came to the world of tools and home repairs. Here, she shows you how to make home repairs in your living room.
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Sep 28, 2006 -
By142 is a unisex luxury skincare line that promotes healing. It was created by a former beauty buyer who felt that, though there were lots of anti-aging and complexion-correcting products on the market, there were no products available to help reduce scars and heal damaged facial tissue.
Not surprisingly, By142 Scar Repair is the company's best-selling product.
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Jan 03, 2009 -
Leather and zippers usually go together like peanut butter and jelly but there's something to be said about these Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair Zippered Gloves ($215). Is it just me or do they remind you of dish-washing gloves? This is a classic case of good intention, bad execution.
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Nov 03, 2009 -
Last night's Gossip Girl was all about political scandals and schemes. While Nate sacrificed all for his do-gooder cousin, Tripp Vanderbilt, Blair and Serena found themselves in a bitter friendship – sad. Hopefully, they'll repair their BFF status, but for now, take my quiz to see if you were on top of the fashion details!
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Apr 29, 2009 -
One of the big house-related tasks you should accomplish this Spring is assessing the state of your roof. In good weather, you — or a reliable, steady-footed helper — should check the roof for missing or damaged roofing tiles or shingles. If you're not confident doing so, hire a contractor or repairer to check out the possible damage.
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Mar 10, 2009 -
In the New York Times article "Two Hands, Two Homes", writer and handyman Anthony DePalma reflects on how his family's older homes, which were in need of constant repairs, made him into a bona fide handyman. He writes, "Although I started out as a real innocent, dumb as a nail about home repairs, I might now be considered a jack of all trades, times two."
I suspect that this is how many of us become handy.
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Oct 27, 2009 -
- Learn how to make these dressers. — AT:SF
- Get rid of ants naturally. — Charles and Hudson
- Check out the intricate beauty of this crazy quilt.
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Jan 09, 2009 -
Dear Savvy,
I have bad credit and am trying to get it under control. Can you give me any tips on how to control it quickly? Can I get an apartment with bad credit?
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