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More ways to save money when you go “Green”

Yvonne Hanks — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:26:01 UT

In my last article, we talked about saving money on major appliances like refrigerators, washers, dryers and dishwashers. Now let’s look at other ways to save money when you go “green”...

Why Use a Mat? It Just Costs More.

Sallie Fischer — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 04:01:51 UT

A mat is the thick paper-like material you see surrounding artwork. If fills in the space between the artwork and the frame...

Can Shopping “Green” Save You Money?

Yvonne Hanks — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 05:12:57 UT

As I settled on my sofa to get ready to watch “60 Minutes”, a Sunday ritual, the entire hour was on “global warming”. These days, you don’t have to look very far to find a headline, ad campaign, or web site promoting the latest environmentally friendly product line...

Decorating Not So Easy

Yvonne Hanks — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 19:35:36 UT

So you want to decorate your new living room. Where do you start? Should you call a decorator? If you have good taste, plenty of time and you like to shop and have plenty of resources, you don’t need a decorator. If you answered “no” then you need to call a decorator...

More Innovative Ways to Save Water

Yvonne Hanks — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 06:07:02 UT

Is there anyone who doesn’t know that we are in a state of severe water shortage? If you walk around any of the lakes, you can see the drop in the water levels or even see the bottom of lakes...

Living “Green by Design” - The Holidays

Yvonne Hanks — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 06:34:21 UT

Are you ready to decorate for the holidays? Are you thinking natural,” Should you use a real tree or an artificial tree?

Going “Green”

Yvonne Hanks — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 03:42:11 UT

The word “green” has been redefined. No longer is “green" just a color. It is the new buzzword for Eco-friendly, earth-conscious, environmentally friendly and much, much more...

Mirrors: Reflecting Your Style

Sallie Fischer — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 17:01:24 UT

Have a space that needs jazzing up? A mirror can be the perfect answer! Mirrors come in many shapes and sizes, framed with unique and interesting mouldings...

Living Green by Design: The Benefits of an ENERGY STAR® Home

Yvonne Hanks — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 22:20:02 UT

Did you know that that Carbon dioxide levels are now 35% higher than in the last 650,000 years and that within 45 years they will double. There is so much that we can do collectively and individually...

Living “Green” by Design

Yvonne Hanks — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 05:32:05 UT

We have suspected that the earth is warming for a long time. Now more than ever, mounting evidence is making this a reality...

Interior Design

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 03:13:34 UT

Take Your Family Treasures Out of Hibernation

Sallie Fischer — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 03:10:54 UT

Remember that old box you came across in the attic? In it were Grandma’s eyeglasses, her favorite buttons, the third grade reader she used in her classroom, a crocheted piece she lovingly made...

Art and Framing

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 01:46:59 UT

Home Trends

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 14:18:41 UT

Window Treatments

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 14:17:38 UT