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  Smooth Operators

  A good blender can turn almost any mischievous mixture into a delicious treat. We put four to the test in search of the best.

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  Computer Commuter

  For computing commuters, laptop bags are not just about fashion. Here are a few that protect as well as they serve your style and your hardware.

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  Shed Some Light

  There’s no reason to treat your modern window with an outdated fashion. These shade designs will augment, not obstruct, your sensibilities.

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  Fairest Faucet

  Far from fickle, faucets function best when they’re running hot and cold. These modern fixtures prove their mettle by making it oh-so-easy to go with the flow.

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  Wonderwalls

  If choosing paint colors doesn’t give you a headache, the fumes probably will—unless you pick from the growing array formulated to be easy on the body, the planet, and not least the…

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  Let it Glow

  Be they medieval torches blazing on battlements or bug zappers crackling to life with each new victim, the need for outdoor lighting is clear. From the front porch to the shadowy corners of the…

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  The Haute Seat

  I want to say one word to you. Just one word. Plastics.

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  A Little Light Reading

  If your manuscript is far from being illuminated, it’s time to drop the task at hand and find a new lamp to read by.

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  The Look of Longue

  If you chase long afternoons lolling by the pool, with longer evenings of the same, there is only one piece of furniture on your mind. Ours too.

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  Step Lightly

  There’s trouble underfoot if you’re building a green home without considering your flooring. Take stock of these sustainable wood options that let you tread lightly on the land.