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Are you considering buying a sewing machine as a gift for someone or for yourself? Today, sewing machines come in so many different models and have so many features it can be difficult to know which to choose.

Before shopping for a machine you need to take some basic facts into consideration:

How much will the sewing machine be used? Will all of the features be used or just one or two? What type of sewing will be done? How much are you willing to spend for a machine? Will the machine be moved around?

If you will not be using the machine that much, a cheaper basic model may be just what you need. If you are going in for quilting or working with heavier fabrics, you will want a sturdier machine than if you just do occasional sewing.

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Tired of living the boring, cookie cutter house life? Here’s how to spice up the outside of your house without breaking the bank.

Vinyl siding is a highly durable and economical product, but some older product lines lack a real design flair. Luckily, the days of boring siding are over. Today’s siding offers:

1. Varying textures that replicate stucco, natural stone, cedar and brick.
2. A wider range of colors, such as barn red, terra cotta, and coral.
3. Unique edge treatments, such as dutchlap, which has a beveled treatment, or scalloped, with rounded edges in overlapping rows.

According to Northjersey.com, there are a few common types of vinyl siding to consider:

1. Fiber cement siding–a nice “green” product that can provide a high return on your home remodeling investment. It is non

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We had lunch at the Riverford field kitchen on New Year’s Day. I basically ate a plate of vegetables in different forms, Carrots with feta cheese, Cauliflower with almonds, Beetroot and herbs etc. But it felt like a gourmet dish. I was so impressed that I simply had to buy the book to find out how to make those.

I was very impressed with the honesty in the first few chapters. From a test farm for chemical company ICI to the successful vegetable box scheme it is now is a great achievement in one generation.

Guy Watson, the founder, talks about the simple Savoy being the best thing to eat at this time of year and of course the cheapest. H

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ShopRite’s popular Can Can sales provide a good opportunity to stock up on canned foods and save some bucks when the budget is tight. But the sale that runs Jan. 5 through Jan 21 also will present an opportunity to help the hungry in New Jersey.

The grocery chain’s Cans for Fans food drive on Facebook aims to donate up to 50,000 cans of food while increasing the number of fans who “like” ShopRite on its Facebook page.

ShopRite will donate one can of food to food banks in the areas it serves for every fan on its official Facebook page at .

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If you want to encourage someone to learn to sew, a book can be a nice starting place. These books are fabulous for beginning sewers:

Stitch by Stitch: Learn to Sew One Project at a Time by Deborah Moebes. This well-illustrated book is exactly what the title promises. Ms. Moebes takes you through each detail of sewing with several simple, but lovely projects. Each project is designed to build on the sewing skills learned in the last project.

Singer Complete Photo Guide to Sewing . This book has over 1200 photos and explains everything the beginner and more advanced sewers need to know. It includes instructions on making pillows, tablecloths and other household items.

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‘Tis the season…to think energy efficiency. If you’re debating various home improvement presents this season, think about an energy efficient dishwasher that saves hundreds of dollars per year or a washing machine that uses just enough water to clean the clothes. As gas, electricity, and water rates inch upward, these products can save big in many ways.

Here’s a look at some popular home appliances options that can improve your energy efficiency:

1. Dishwashers – According to Energy Star, today’s energy efficient dishwashers can save about 1,300 gallons of water during their lifetime. Look for models that have “light wash” or “energy saving” cycles, as they use less water and are ideal for lightly soiled dishes. Some dishwashers al

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