Cut your home clutter

Sun., Jan. 28, 2007

Kathy Van Mullekom Daily Press (Newport News, Va.)

Do you frequently buy shoes because you can’t locate a matching pair in your closet?

Do you buy a new spice every time you try a new recipe? Are you more willing to purchase a new rake instead of trying to find the one that’s buried in your garage?

If yes, check Lowe’s stores and online site for solutions, including:

“For shoes. Keep matching shoes from running away from each other with a 20-pocket, over-the-door shoe organizer by Style Selections. $14.97.

“For spices. Maximize wall and door space inside of pantries with a Real Organized four-tiered deluxe organizer rack that puts spices and other small kitchen items at your fingertips. $17.97.

“For bikes or rakes. A hanging Hyloft adjustable ceiling-mounted garage shelf solves space dilemmas. $58.87.

Uncork a Little Light

Wine connoisseur or not, you stir conversation in your kitchen with art glass wine bottle pendants by Meyda Lighting, a division of Meyda Tiffany. Authentic glass wine bottles in green, white, etched and blue are used to create the trendy line. Each pendant is 12 inches tall and 3 inches wide; the overall fixture’s height can be adjusted from 16 to 84 inches from the ceiling.

The pendants feature black wrought-iron accents wrapped around the bottles’ necks and are suspended by black cords. $120-$150. Visit www.Meyda.com or call toll free 1-800-222-4009.

Simplify Sills

Wood windowsills can be a maintenance nightmare when they are subjected to moisture, mildew and mold, but the new composite-wood sills by Sill-Rite helps eliminate some of that concern.

“The sills, prefabricated and finished, can be used in new construction or existing homes.

“The white sills, which attractively wrap around the sides of the windows instead of being butt cut, can be painted to match your interior trim.

“They come in two profiles for a traditional look or streamline for contemporary needs, and are available in two depths — five and six inches. Available at www.sill-rite.com.

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