Your week

YOUR HEALTH

Using a scale is simple, right – just step on and look at the numbers.

Not so fast. For more accurate readings, follow these tips from Weight Watchers North America:

• Weigh yourself weekly. Weight can fluctuate two or three pounds from day to day based on fluid changes.

• Stick to one time of day. Again, weight can vary by two or more pounds over the course of a day.

• Position your scale correctly, on a hard, level surface, not carpeting.

• Wear the same type of clothes at each weigh-in so your outfit won’t be a factor.

• Don’t get too hung up. Numbers on a scale are only one measure of healthy weight loss; also consider body fat percentage, muscle tone and loss of inches from your body.

» Find more health and fitness tips in Tuesday’s Today section.

YOUR HOME

Garbage Bin Wash uses enzymes to get rid of trash-can odors for up to a month.

The product, from Biowish Technologies, eliminates the need to scrub the can clean. Instead, you dissolve a tablet in water and use it to rinse your trash can, wastebasket or recycling bin. And it doesn’t leave a flowery cover-up scent to attract insects or rodents.

Look for it at selected Ace Hardware stores, or order it for $8.05 plus shipping at Amazon.com.

» Find more home and garden ideas in Sunday’s Today section.

YOUR FOOD

For something slightly exotic from the barbecue, Korean Grilled Beef, in a flavorful marinade, pairs well with rice cooked with spinach and bean sprouts. For the recipe, see page C7.

» Find more recipes and restaurant news in Wednesday’s Food section.

YOUR FUN

Here’s what’s on the schedule for this week:

On CD (Tuesday)

Blake Shelton, “Red River Blue”

Colbie Caillat, “All of You”

Incubus, “If Not Now, When?”

Yes, “Fly From Here”

On DVD

“The Lincoln Lawyer” (Tuesday)

“Insidious” (Tuesday)

“Rango” (Friday)

“Arthur” (Friday)

In theaters (Friday)

“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2” (fantasy)

“Winnie the Pooh” (animated)

On TV

“Damages”: The critically acclaimed legal drama starring Glenn Close is back for a fourth season on a new network. (Wednesday, 10 p.m., DirecTV)

“Rescue Me”: Dennis Leary’s gritty firefighter saga begins its seventh and final season. (Wednesday, 10 p.m., FX)

“Friday Night Lights”: It’s lights out for the Texas high school football/family drama after five seasons. (Friday, 8 p.m., NBC)

“Breaking Bad”: Three-time Emmy winner Bryan Cranston returns for a fourth season of meth and not-so-merriment. (Sunday, 10 p.m., AMC)

On stage

Steve Miller Band: Thursday, Northern Quest Casino outdoors

Toad the Wet Sprocket: Friday, Panida Theater, Sandpoint

“Urinetown”: Friday and Saturday, Lake City Playhouse

Around town

KPBX’s An Evening Under the Stars: Thursday, Arbor Crest Wine Cellars

Davenport Days: Friday-Sunday, Davenport, Wash.

Rathdrum Days: Friday and Saturday, Rathdrum, Idaho

All Breed Dog Show: Saturday and Sunday, Kootenai County Fairgrounds, Coeur d’Alene

smART Festival: Saturday and Sunday, Cherry Bend Boat Park, St. Joe River

» Find a full arts and entertainment roundup in the Thursday and Friday Today sections.