When choosing a table lamp, pay attention to the light output you need. Those 150-watt, three-way bulbs provide more light and versatility. But a smaller bulb (60-watt or below) does just fine — and saves money — when you just need a little ambient light.

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HAILING THE BENEFITS OF ALUMINUM FOIL

Forget paper or plastic. The real environmental debate these days is ... plastic or aluminum? According to idealbite.com, while waxed paper, plastic wrap and aluminum foil all do a fairly good job keeping leftovers fresh, aluminum is the only one that isn't made with an oil-based product. And in many cases it's recyclable. Just one word of caution: Don't put it in the microwave.

FINAL WORD

"He has a passion for candles. He is my kind of guy."

Harry Slatkin | president of Bath & Body Works Home Design, on Sir Elton John, left, who just released a new collection of home candles and scented oils with the company.