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10 Reasons Soy Candles Are Better for Your Holiday Feast 15 Dec 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN \| COMMENTS Choose soy candles over paraffin for your candlelit holiday dinner.+ READ MORE	{ }
7 Green Gifts to Wow Your Thanksgiving Dinner Host 19 Nov 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN \| COMMENTS Instead of picking up the usual hostess gift, look for eco-friendly alternatives. It may sound like extra work, but with so many green products available, it's more about thinking green as you shop.+ READ MORE	{ }
Is It Really Time to Paint? 15 Nov 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN \| COMMENTS Whether your walls are looking dingy or faded you may be able to revive them without having to paint all over again. Here's how.+ READ MORE	{ }
This is Your Brain. This is Your Brain on...Air? 12 Nov 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH \| COMMENTS Air pollution has an obvious and powerful effect on our health. Asthma, heart disease, and even appendicitis have been linked to poor air quality. What has not been obvious is the effect low air quality has on the health of our brains.+ READ MORE	{ }
8 Ways Going Green at Home Will Save You Money 5 Nov 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN \| COMMENTS When it comes to investing, there aren't many sure things, especially in our current economic climate. While Wall Street has been a roller coaster ride lately, investing in efficiency upgrades in your home isn't subject to the mood swings of nervous investors, and, done properly, will always save...+ READ MORE	{ }
You Say Chipped Tea Cup, We Say Pretty Teacup Candle 4 Nov 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN \| COMMENTS A wonderful way to upcycle a cracked teacup is to use it as a vessel for a homemade soy or beeswax candle. Soy and beeswax candles are a healthier, greener alternative to paraffin candles, as paraffin is made from the waste product of the oil refining process.+ READ MORE	{ }
Engineered Wood Flooring Guide 2 Nov 2009 IN GREEN-MATERIALS-GUIDE \| COMMENTS Though it looks nearly identical, engineered wood flooring is built differently than solid wood flooring. Instead of one solid piece of wood, three to seven layers are stacked and glued or laminated together with heat and high pressure to create a product with similar (or more consistent, in some...+ READ MORE	{ }
Bathroom Tile Guide 29 Oct 2009 IN FEATURE \| COMMENTS Tile is one of the materials used most often in the bathroom, and, thankfully, the ideas, pros, and cons are similar to those in green flooring and green countertops section of our materials guide. Before you go there, here are a few things to keep in mind in the bathroom.+ READ MORE	{ }
5 Green Improvements That Will Add Value to Your Home 28 Oct 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN \| COMMENTS When you own a house, there may seem like a never-ending list of things you want to improve, whether cosmetic -- like finally replacing peeling wallpaper or adding a splash of color with new paint -- or more functional, as with more insulation in the attic, or a more efficient heating...+ READ MORE	{ }
The Indoor Garden: Your Cure for the Winter Blues 27 Oct 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN \| COMMENTS Indoor gardens can have several benefits in the autumn and winter: They bring some life into your space, several plants can help purify stale indoor air, and a few plants can make people more productive.+ READ MORE	{ }
Ed Begley, Jr., Talks Indoor Air Quality, Bag Recycling, and More 22 Oct 2009 IN LIVING WITH ED \| COMMENTS This week, Living With Ed views ask the man himself about keeping indoor air quality up, recycling unmarked bags, and more.+ READ MORE	{ }
10 Steps to Cleaner Indoor Air This Autumn 21 Oct 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN \| COMMENTS It's that time again–windows close with a thump, the furnace clicks on, and next thing you know, you're living in a hotbed of pollution that could rival the smog in L.A. Here are 10 easy, simple things you can do to keep the air quality pure and safe in your house this autumn.With more than 11...+ READ MORE	{ }
Introduction to Green Kitchen Design 20 Oct 2009 IN GREEN-MATERIALS-GUIDE \| COMMENTS Your kitchen is the heart of your home, so it's easy to see why so much time, energy, and money gets spent on just that one room. From floor to ceiling (and the cabinets and countertops in between), there's a lot that goes in to making a green kitchen, and a lot of choices out there; while that can...+ READ MORE	{ }
Introduction to Bathroom Designs 20 Oct 2009 IN GREEN-MATERIALS-GUIDE \| COMMENTS Despite being one of the smaller rooms in most homes, the modern bathroom serves many purposes. It's a sanctuary, a room for pampering, and where we clean ourselves, but it's also where myriad household toxins lurk, and where much of the average home's water goes right down the drain. But it doesn't...+ READ MORE	{ }
Introduction to Wall Coverings 20 Oct 2009 IN GREEN-MATERIALS-GUIDE \| COMMENTS Deciding what goes on your walls might seem like a simple decision -- paint vs. wallpaper, solid colors vs. patterns -- but it can have a lot to do with the environmental health in your home. Yep, green is more than a paint color when it comes to wallcoverings, but you'll also want to pick the right...+ READ MORE	{ }

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