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  • Is the Air You Breathe at Home Healthy?

    Is the Air You Breathe at Home Healthy?

    4/08/10

    In­door air can con­tain virus­es, dust mites, formalde­hyde, radon, pet dan­der and volatile or­gan­ic com­pounds (VOCs), pol­lu­tants that ag­gra­vate al­ler­gies. But in un­der­stand­ing four key air qual­i­ty com­po­nents, Amer­i­cans can en­sure a healthy, sus­tain­able home.

  • Tips for Creating a Sustainable, Stylish, High-Performing Bathroom

    Tips for Creating a Sustainable, Stylish, High-Performing Bathroom

    1/20/10

    Bulking up your wallet and saving water become all the more appealing when combined with a new generation of plumbing products that offer peak performance. Remember these prod­uct selection tips as you outfit a new, greener bathroom for your home.

  • Go Green with Feng Shui

    Go Green with Feng Shui

    8/05/09

    If you desire some balance in not only your life but in the world at large, maybe it’s time to incorporate the principles of both Feng Shui and green living into your design…

  • Five Green Tips for Stylish Home Decorating

    Five Green Tips for Stylish Home Decorating

    8/05/09

    You don’t have to sacrifice great style to get a great, green look in your home. Use these five simple design tips to make your living environment more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly.

  • It’s Time to Clean House With an Air Purifier

    It’s Time to Clean House With an Air Purifier

    8/28/08

    According to the American Lung Association’s 2005 State of the Air report, more than 152 million Americans, or 52 percent of the population, breathe dirty air.

    Did you know that the Environmental Protection Agency ranks poor indoor air quality as a top five environmental risk to public well-being? Less than 20 percent of Americans believe that indoor air can be as polluted as outdoor air. Yet a home’s indoor air quality can be five times worse.

  • Redecorate Your Yard and Help Reverse Global Warming

    Redecorate Your Yard and Help Reverse Global Warming

    7/30/08

    With the nice weather, more people are spending time outside enjoying their yards. If you are looking to add some new furniture and decor, consider some new lawn furniture, a gazebo or pergola, a swing or just some planter boxes.