HOMEKEEPING

Saving energy
Dim your lights.

Using dimmers is one way to save energy in your home, according to American Lighting Association expert Monty Gilbertson.

Dimmers allow for greater flexibility in lighting-product selection and enable you to get multiple uses out of a room.

Other energy-saving suggestions include installing compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs and moving to Energy Star-qualified fixtures.

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DECORATING

Photo frames
Intromark Inc.'s stand-up plastic Photofold features display panels that can hold 12, 18 or 24 photographs, pictures or cards.

The units can be moved to any position and viewed from different angles. Each compartment fits photos up to a standard 4-by-6 inches.

Photofold, available in two-, three- or four-panel units, collapses into a flat, compact storage position.

Cost is $11.95 for the two-panel, $15.95 for the three-panel and $19.95 for the four-panel.

Go to www.unseenontv.com, or call (800) 851-6030 or (412) 288-1368.

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CLEANING

Full steam
Put away your mop and bucket.

The Prosteam Products steam-powered upright floor cleaner works on sealed hardwood, ceramic tile or linoleum.

It warms up in less than five minutes and cleans with regular tap water, without the need for any chemicals.

The cleaner sells for $99.95 at Hammacher Schlemmer (www.hammacher.com).