Indoor & Outdoor Style

Tag archive for ‘Environment’

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  ‘Bold & Beautiful’ Define This Season’s Outdoor Decor Trends

  Decks & Patios, Outdoor Decor, Outdoor Decor

  Bold is the watchword for beautiful outdoor decorating this year, and it’s easy to find items – from furniture to wallpaper – that play to this theme.

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  Is the Air You Breathe at Home Healthy?

  Climate Control, Green Living, Indoor Decor

  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.





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

  Bathrooms, Green Living, Indoor Decor, Remodeling

  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.

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  Go Green with Feng Shui

  Indoor Decor, Interior Design

  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…

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  Five Green Tips for Stylish Home Decorating

  Indoor Decor, Interior Design

  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.

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  It’s Time to Clean House With an Air Purifier

  Climate Control, Family Rooms

  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.

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  Redecorate Your Yard and Help Reverse Global Warming

  Furniture, Outdoor Decor, Outdoor Decor

  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.