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  DIY Home Improvement Idea #1     Install handmade shelves. Rather than purchasing typical cookie-cutter shelves, consider visiting a local craft fair or woodworker for customized shelves. Everything from style, color, design and cutouts can be customized with handmade items. Shelves are ideal for storing tools in the garage or knick-knacks in the family room.     DIY Home Improvement Idea #2     Replace vinyl flooring or install new tiles. These days, convenience is everything. It's easier than ever to replace vinyl flooring or install tiles with simple self-adhesive backing for easy placement. This will literally give you a new floor surface within a few hours.     DIY Home Improvement Idea #3     Install carpet. Before making a purchase, be sure to measure the area that you need to carpet. If you need to cut carpet, it's not a problem and special cutting tools can be purchased at any home improvement sto...

Last month's column discussed that now is a perfect time to either add to an existing wine collection or start one. The combination of worldwide over-production and a global recession has created a tremendous opportunity to buy wine. The Wine Spectator recently reported that the $15 value wine segment is the hottest price point in the wine industry. Today I will recommend an assortment of great value wines to consider buying - wines that will provide a well-rounded starter collection. We will also offer food pairings with each varietal. Have fun experimenting and collecting wines that suit your palate and budget. White Wines To Cellar While whites are best consumed in 2-3 years, it is still desirable to have a small selection on hand for everyday entertaining. New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs, South African Chenin Blancs, Loire Valley Sancerres, Alsatian Gewürztraminers, Spanish Albarino, Italian Pinot Grigios, Rhone Viognier Blends, and Chilean Sauvignon Blancs are popular white wines...