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Green Gifts at The International Gift Fair

Walking through the aisles of the Gift Show, last month, it was easy to start envisioning your home being filled with all of the décor and gifts as I passed them by.  There…

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It’s Christmas, Go Traditional

The origin of a Christmas tree is very interesting. The Germans where the first in starting the tradition around the 16th century where devout Christians brought trees into their homes and decorated them…

Fall Decorating with Fruits and Veggies

Sometimes just plain flowers don’t quite get the job done when it comes to decorating. Here are some ideas for using what’s plentiful–fruits and vegetables–to help you create the perfect centerpiece, place cards…

Renovating Buildings Sustainably

Hi there–your resident architect here! I had a lot of questions about a few things on my previous post about LEED Certified Buildings: the Two-Minute Tour. I recently gave a speech at the…

Staying In Shape While You Are Away

It’s much easier said than done to exercise while away for work or on vacation. But that’s why we’re here, right? To tell you how it’s done. Eco18 breaks it down for you,…

Bedding Basics

In today’s world there are so many people who are having trouble snoozing that it is important to do what we can to make our bed the most comfortable and enjoyable place it…

The Ultimate Office

With the average office worker spending upwards of 40 hours a week at a desk, most efforts on improving the office atmosphere are quite unremarkable. Since everyone can’t work in a dream office,…

How to Grow Wheatgrass

Wheatgrass is known for its nutritional benefits, but it also benefits the home – it’s pretty, adds a pop of color to your decor and brings the outside in. It’s popular to use…

DIY Window Insulation

According to About.com, 18%-20% of the heat seeping out of your home escapes through your windows. Luckily, there’s a way to curb this loss without hiring a contractor or ordering entire new windows….

Flooring That Will Leave You Floored

Starting from the ground up is always a good place to begin. Laying flooring gives you an opportunity to lay the ground work for the rest of your home, as it lets you…

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