Open cans in the fridge

Temporarily storing open cans of food in the refrigerator is not hazardous to your health, say doctors at the Mayo Clinic. The taste of the food might not be as good. They recommend storing in a sealed plastic or glass container.

When a can is opened, its contents are exposed to oxygen, which begins the process of degrading the interior of the can. Some cans have a white lining on the inside to prevent its degrading. Foods stored in cans without the white lining will taste different in a couple of days, especially acidic foods.

Cloth diapers are different

Here's an idea that can reduce waste in landfills and save about $2,700 in disposable diapers from baby's birth through toilet training, say the makers.

About half of parents that choose cloth diapers are using new styles they feel are better for babies. Makers such as Fuzzi Bunz, Kissaluvs and Happy Heinys offer covers made of water-resistant materials that close with Velcro, buttons or naps. They are more comfortable than rubber panties and don't leak. Inside, they have a pocket for a removable pad that can be flushed down the toilet or washed and reused, depending on the circumstances.

Gray with green ... or purple

Decorators say it has never been easier to decorate in style. Gray is the latest color trend and it's a snap to use. You're going to see a whole spectrum of cool grays paired with pops of color. The new soft shades of gray include stone, putty and granite.

Gray is much easier to coordinate than beige. You'll also be seeing gray palettes spiced up with silvery greens, oranges, copper, white, and olive green.

Design mavens predict that fabric textures with sleek metallic thread will be paired with brushed steels, black glass and copper surfaces.

In accessories, shine and curve are all the rage. You'll find lots of color in glass accessories.