Lifestyle & Trends - Bed & Bath

Tips to make a toddler's room sustainable

Whether you've been taking steps toward green living or you're a newbie and want to jump start your efforts and reduce your carbon footprint on earth, one area of opportunity is your toddler's room. Two interior design instructors share how to make your toddler's room sustainable.

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Green living plus green savings: an efficient equation for today's homeowners

Across the nation, both building professionals and consumers are embracing the idea of sustainable building practices. This practice follows a process that is environmentally responsible and resource efficient throughout a building's life cycle: from design to construction, operation to maintenance and renovation, to eventually, demolition. This practice expands and complements the classical building design concerns of economy, utility, durability and comfort.

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Tax credit and deduction tips for home improvement in 2012

With the new year under way, you may be thinking about needed home improvements and how you'll use your credit to fund them. While it's important to understand your credit before making major home improvement decisions, you should also consider another kind of credit - tax credits for energy efficient home improvements.

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What's the best floor for your high-traffic home?

Savvy shoppers should keep in mind that not all laminates are created equal, especially when it comes to long-term performance. To find the best floor for your high-traffic home, consider these tips.

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The No. 1 countertop secret for 2012

Everyone loves granite for kitchen and bath countertops, but many homeowners find this option for adding value to their home, too pricey. So if you are looking for the beauty of granite without the price tag, consider paint.

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