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Though they never really went out of style, hardwood floors are regaining the reputation of bolstering a room from beautiful to stunning. And if you take good care of your hard-working floors, they can keep your home sparkling well into their (and your) golden years. The most important thing to do in taking care of your floors is to listen to whatever the manufacturer tells you in terms of cleaning and maintenance. Certain types of hardwood floors are best suited for different types of treatment. However, there are some main rules of thumb that should be followed to maintain the floor’s quality and beauty. First of all, it’s important to make sure that furniture is not the cause of nicks or scratches. “Make sure to put felt floor pads on the bottom of the feet of any furniture that will come into contact with the floor,” says Anita Howard, communications director of the National Wood Floor Association, located in Chesterfield, Mo. Additionally, Howard points to metal sports cleats and high heels as potential destroyers of wood flooring. “Avoid people walking on the floor with spiked cleats and high heels when they are in disrepair. If the nail is poking through the rubber part of the heel, you might as well be hammering nails into your floor,” she says. As far as day-to-day maintenance, vacuuming and dusting at least once a week is a must. Keeping the floors dry during the process is important as well. A deep clean about once a month is necessary, depending on the home lifestyle and how much foot traffic the floors see. “Put a light mist of hardwood laminate and floor cleaner on a terry cloth or microfiber mop and lightly clean the floor that way,” says Eileen Hull, a representative with Lancaster, Pa.-based Armstrong, a manufacturer of floors, cabinets and ceilings.

Hardwood Fact, FictionKeep your hardwood floor working hard and

looking even better with a few proactive measures

By Carley Ribet (sample article)

In terms of decorating, it’s never a good idea to put hardwood floors in the bathroom, says David Kaplan, principal interior designer and owner of New York City-based David Kaplan Interior Design. “Even though it could look good, I would avoid using hardwood floors in a bathroom,” says Kaplan. “The splash factor in bathrooms becomes an issue.” Instead, he suggests putting hardwood floors in rooms that get less foot traffic, and where there is little to no liquid or food. “I recommend hardwood floors in living spaces such as family rooms and bedrooms. It’s furthest away from foot traffic,” says Kaplan. In order to curb dust in areas where hardwood floors are exposed to heavy foot traffic, Howard recommends scattering rugs where there is a lot of walking and where dust can pile up. “There is nothing difficult about hardwood floor maintenance. All you have to do is when the floor starts to dull or you see you’ve got kid’s or pet’s footprints on the floor, go over it with wood cleaner as recommended by the manufacturer of your wood, or the installer,” says Howard. “Routine maintenance requires nothing more than sweeping the floor with a dry bristle broom or a dry dust mop.”

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Appliances Shrinking To Fit Condo Owners’ Needs by Shelley Williamson (sample article)

When it comes to serving up the best appliances to fit the lifestyles and space restraints of condominium living, size matters. And unlike the monstrous kitchen appointments of a generation ago that took a small family to move, bigger is not always better. And while appliances are changing in efficiency and appearance at all price points, the trend toward higher-end condominium ownership has revamped the way consumers are looking at their kitchens, say the experts. “The first thing we’ve seen is condos, themselves, have gone up in price, and it’s not just young professionals buying them. Older people, often

retirees with more to spend are now moving into the inner city to condos priced in the $300,000- to $1-million mark - for the convenience,” says Jordan Fraser, Calgary Home Appliance Gallery sales consultant. “They want nice things and things that are going to fit.” And with the growing number of higher-end addresses comes a tendency to float big bucks into appliances, with condo residents often spending five figures to outfit kitchens alone in things that suit their lifestyle and wish lists, says Fraser. “People are not equating space with luxury anymore. It’s becoming more about convenience and comfort - that’s why you are seeing quieter dishwashers, even in the lower-end condos, so people can run them and also watch TV or go to bed and not be bothered by the noise.” Smaller appliances, such as scaled-down Sub-Zero refrigerators often built in to cabinetry to minimize their appearance, are being combined with over-the-range microwaves paired with hood fans, to free up counter space. And today’s condo developers are often also enlisting the expertise of kitchen designers to make the most of smaller square footages, resulting in a winning combo for both buyers and sellers. But that doesn’t mean condo shoppers all face huge bills for their digs’ appliances. The good news is the healthy competition has raised the bar on what’s being offered even at the most basic level in condos, says Fraser, citing a growing trend in stainless steel, which he deems “now practically as a standard” in the current marketplace. And just as kitchen fare is heating up, not providing laundry appliances will no longer wash with would-be condo buyers - with more and more units tumbling stacked washers and dryers into the mix. “They come as small as 24 inches wide which is great in a small space like a condo,” says Conny Want, senior sales consultant at Trail Appliances South, adding front-loading formats are becoming an industry trend for laundry rooms, and not just for their


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water conservation capabilities. “These are all front-loading now, mainly because you are in a space that’s smaller with living spaces and often bedrooms nearby, and you want something that will run quieter,” explains Want. An added benefit of the stacked duos is freeing up room in laundry rooms - which often double up duties as storage spaces - occasionally even leaving area over for ironing or folding clothes. Want says condo residents’ thirst for scaled-down luxury doesn’t stop at the fridge and stove or even built-in appliances. Reverse-osmosis water-filtration systems, for example, are becoming popular...

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Aviva Holistic Skin Spa(425)454-2374136 102nd Ave SEBellevue, WA 98004

The Puget Sound area has a spa andtreatment for every possible moodand condition, whether you're pam-pering yourself in an urban oasis orliving it up with gal pals for awedding or special event.

This peaceful spa pays attention todetails, from the organic snacks andteas offered in the quiet lounge tothe select skin care lines used intreatments. The spa emphasizes aholistic approach to skin care fromwaxing to facials.

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City Cellars (206) 632-72381710 N 45th Ave, Seattle

This unassuming shop has beenaround since 1989. While theyhave some representation frommost areas around the world, theyfocus on European wines, primari-ly French and Italian. They alsohave a good selection ofWashington and Oregon wines.As you step in the front door,look to your left for the 100 winesunder $10 rack. Fun!

Tastings occur every:Friday from 5pm to 7pm

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Seattle Lighting(206) 632-7238222 Second Ave. Ext SSeattle, WA 98104

Since 1917 Seattle Lighting hasbeen the Pacific Northwest's leadingsource for an exceptional choice ofquality lighting fixtures and acces-sories. With six locations in thePacific Northwest, plus our clear-ance outlet in South Seattle and ournewest store – Destination Lighting– on the World Wide Web, we'vegot you covered.

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Animal Talk(206) 526-15586514 Roosevelt Way NESeattle, Washington 98115

If you are looking to adopt a cat orkitten, then consider saving ananimal's life through our partner-ing non-profit, Animal TalkRescue. The Rescue operates fromthe same location as our store andprovides temporary shelter andfoster homes for hundreds of aban-doned or neglected animals. Catadoption comes with free neuter-ing, free microchipping, free shots,and a free vet visit.

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The Seattle club scene features no shortage of placeswhere you can showcase your dance moves. Thesehotspots move to their own beats, and the sounds ofhouse, Top 40, disco, and Latin rule the night. Fromred-carpet clubs to joints where everybody can enjoygreat dancing in Seattle, these places are tops.

Closets Under ControlBy Kit Davey (sample article)  Is your bedroom closet filled with teetering masses of clothing ready to fall on your head? Do you have garments you never wear because they’re hidden in piles of clothing? Need more storage space? If so, it’s time to create order out of chaos and organize your closet.

Getting Started Closet organization is a three-step process: getting rid of stuff, grouping like objects together and creatively using your space. You should schedule two to three hours for this project. Before beginning, set up bags marked: Mend, To Cleaners, Give Away, Garage Sale. Keep a bowl close by to hold buttons, coins and other loose objects you find. You’ll be removing and sorting each item in your closet, so clear off your bed and other surfaces in order to pile clothing of one kind together. Now it’s time to get honest. As you remove each article of clothing, ask yourself if you really like it, if you’ve worn it in the past year or if you’ll ever really wear it again. If not, get rid of it! Then sort your clothing by type - dress shirts in one pile, pants in another, etc.

Assess your Space Needs After you’ve narrowed down your wardrobe and you’ve grouped items by type, the next step is to assess what kind of hanging and shelf space you’ll need. • Transfer your hanging garments onto matching

hangers. Having the same size and shape hangers keeps all your clothing in view, helps prevent wrinkles and gives a tidier look. Put suits or other sets on one hanger to save space.

• Hang garments of the same length next to each other: jackets and (folded over) pants next to blouses, dresses next to coats, etc. If you plan on buying a closet system, measure the horizontal space each length of garment type requires.

• Next, fold sweaters, T-shirts, scarves, etc. and stack in 12- to 16-inch piles (overly tall stacks fall over or turn into a gnarled mess when you remove something). Line up shoes and purses, stack up hats etc., and measure how much horizontal space you’ll need.

Once you’ve assessed your needs you can improvise your own closet system, purchase components to make your own, or invest in a customized system installed by a pro.

Get a New System Closet-organizing systems can cost you a few hundred dollars. But if you can’t alter your closet because you have a tight budget (or because you rent and aren’t able to alter the space) you can still: • Use the vertical space under hanging shirts. Found

containers, such as milk crates or sturdy cardboard boxes, stacked on their sides and placed on the floor are perfect as storage for folded items or shoes.

• Go as high up as you can. Create a second top shelf by cutting a board to fit and supporting it on both ends with two sturdy boxes.

• Make shelf dividers out of cardboard and tape them to the shelves.

• Use furniture creatively: store items in the dining room hutch, stack sweaters or shoe boxes under a skirted table or in the credenza in your den.

• Remove out-of-season clothing and store in boxes in the garage, in the cabinet over the refrigerator, under the bed or in another room.

If You Only Have $100 to Spend:• Check out ClosetMaid’s closet organizer at your

local home improvement center. For $24 to $50, you get a simple-to-assemble system that can move with you.

• Visit your local Hold Everything, Just Closets, Target, Stacks and Stacks or Home Depot or other home for system components.

• Shop at home. Order organizing materials through Lilian Vernon (Lilianvernon.com), or Hold Everything (HoldEverything.com).

• Pick up storage books and analyze the catalogs from above and design and install your own system made from wood, screws and braces.

Having a tidy closet can help reduce stress and increase the enjoyment of your home. Be creative with your limited closet space and have fun getting organized.


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  “Withoutquestion,peoplearemovinginadirectionofbuyinggreen,bothattheholidaysandthroughouttheyear,”saysTommyRosen,founderoftheEcoGiftFestival,whichwasheldonDec.12-14inSantaMonica,Calif.,andfeaturedmorethan200greencompanies. “Itallcomesdowntohealthattheindividuallevelandattheplanetarylevel.Wehavetobringbalanceandhealthbacktotheplanetandbacktoourselves.”Retailersbigandsmall-fromlocaldecorshopstolargefurniturestores-areofferingeco-friendlygifts,withplentyofideasthisholidayseasonforeachmemberofthefamily. “WehaveeveryonefromgrandmothersinNorthCarolinatosinglemeninNewYorkCitybuyingourbedding,”saysMarisaMercer, co-owner of PloverOrganic,which is based in Portland and sells everything from quilts topillowcasestotablelinensin19states.“AllPloverOrganictextilesaremadefrom100-percentorganiccotton,andweuseonlylow-impact,fiber-reactivedyes,soyoucanfeelconfidentthatyou’regivingatrulygreengift.” “Thebedsarefantastic.They’refilledwithecofiber,madefromrecycledpostconsumerandindustrialplastics, anything from awater bottle to a detergent bottle. They sterilize them and grind them up, so nopetroleumisused,”shesays.“Ourcustomersdemandecofriendly.” WhilebeddingisPlover’stopseller,“rightnowweareactuallysellingmoretabletop(napkins,teatowelsandtablecloths)thananythingelse,”Mercersays.“It’sjusttheseasonofentertaining,andyouwantyourtabletoimpress.Tabletoppiecesarealsoinexpensive,thoughtfulgiftsthatanyonewouldappreciategetting.”Othergreentabletopitemstoconsider:certifiedorganicwine,suchasCooperMountaininBeaverton,Ore.,ororganicbeer,likeButteCreekBrewingfromChico,Calif.

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Fun Facts: Seattle, covering 238 square kilometers, is built on steep hills and sur-rounded by bodies of water. The city is laced together with bridges that open to letship traffic through and close to let land traffic across.

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