Hardwood flooring, 81
HDTV
cables, 53
defined, 43
mounting, 49, 51
screen size guidelines, 46
signals and content, 48– 49
sound system, 51, 52
surge protection, 50
technical specs, 44– 47
technical support, 54
types of, 46– 48
Headphones, noise-canceling, 23
Health. See Diet and eating habits; Exercise;
specific issues
Health screenings, viii
Hearing Aid Centers, viii
Heart health, 177, 190, 196, 205
Heating and cooling
furnace life expectancy, 73
home safety and, 91, 93
Heirlooms, new furniture as, 88
Herbal supplements, 198– 201
Home-based-business quiz, 67
Home-design software, 74– 75
Home furnishings. See Bedding; Furniture;
Interior decorating; Toss pillows; Window
coverings
Home improvement services, ix
Home movies, making, 17
Home safety. See Safety
Home theater. See HDTV
Huffing, 71
Hydration, 195, 196
Hyponatremia, 195
Identity theft, 60, 64, 93
Immune system, 197
Inhalant abuse, 71
Insurance fraud, 63
Interior decorating, 75
Internet security, 31
iPods, 21– 23
Jacobs, Ben, 154– 155
Jars for storage, 155
Jewelry, diamonds, x
Joint health, 191, 202– 203
Jones, T. Foster 198– 201, 204
Kitchens
cleaning, 127, 184– 85
germs in, 184– 185
soap dispenses, 81
Kleenex, 175
Knee pain, 202– 203
Kodak cameras, 1
Labels, printing, 68– 69
Ladder safety, 87
La Lanne, Jack, 186
Laminate flooring, 78– 79, 81
Landscaping software, 74– 75
Lapa, Donald J., 86– 87
Laundry
tips, 119, 127, 128, 208
while traveling, 132
Lawrence, Star, 168
Lazy Susan for office, 67
LCD monitors, 35, 37. See also HDTV
Leather furniture, 99
Light bulbs, 95– 97
Linoleum floors, 73
Lint removal, 61
Luggage
carry-on, 132
choosing, 133
hard-sided, 135
packing, 111, 132
as storage, 110
Lutein, 200– 201
Macular degeneration, 200– 201
Mailing labels, 68– 69
Mangosteen, 197
Markovich, Alex, 157
Massage for cellulite, 169
Mattresses, 117
Measuring windows, 77
Mechanical pencils, 63
Medicare/Medicaid fraud, 63
Medications for children, 179
Melatonin, 204
Member services, viii– xi
Member tips, 208– 209. See also specific topics
Memory foam, 124– 125
Microfiber cloths, 158
Milk thistle, 200
Monitors for computers, 35, 37
Mood support, 190, 192– 193
Morr, Tom, 148– 149
Mosbacher, Georgette, 170– 171
Motor oil, 150– 153
Multivitamins, 189, 192. See also Supplements
Music in cars, 21
National Membership Programs (NMP), xi
National Scenic Byways Program, 143
Nitrogen for tire inflation, 157
Noni, 201
Notebooks (binders), 72
Nursery, cleaning, 127
Nutrition. See Diet and eating habits
Oats for skin care, 168
Office furnishings, 56– 59, 67
Office supplies. See specific types
Oil, 150– 153
Omega- 3 fatty acids, 188, 190– 191
Online services, ix– xi
Optical department, viii
Oral hygiene, 176– 177, 182, 185
Organization. See Storage and organization
Osteoarthritis, 203
Oz, Mehmet C., 188– 189
Painting, exterior, 83
paint-simulating software for, 75
Paper
computer, 69
writing pads, 72
Paperwork, filing and organizing, 66, 72
Party planning, 102– 103. See also Picnics
Pencils
mechanical, 63
safe, 72
sharpening, 65
Pens, gel, 60, 209
Perez, Maritza I., 164
Pest control, 61
Pet deterrents, 208
Pharmacy, x
Phone cards, prepaid, 139. See also Telephones
Photo albums, 11, 23
Photographs, cleaning, 70. See also Digital
photographs
Photography. See Cameras; Digital photographs
