Lifestyle & Trends - How To

Living green outside of the home

Do you know if your apartment building, place of employment, or favorite hotel is operating efficiently? Even the seemingly minor decisions we make each day can have a significant impact on our health, finances and surrounding environment. While most people know about the small changes they can make at home to have a positive impact, including using natural products, recycling and reducing waste and installing efficient appliances and fixtures, they may not know how easy it is to make the same environmentally friendly choices outside the home.

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How to pursue your passion through a career change

Whether you are pursuing a life-long passion or looking to reinvent yourself, it is never too late to pursue a new career. Here are some tips on changing careers and making the most of this transitional period.

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Upgrading your home into home sweet home

Home sweet home. With more homeowners deciding to stay put in their homes, rather than attempting to sell in the current market, that old adage is more meaningful than ever. Staying put doesn't mean homeowners are settling. Many are upgrading or redecorating their abodes, turning their old home into the stylish - yet comfortable - home sweet home they've dreamed of for many years.

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Five easy ways to combat cold and flu season

The chillier days bring more than cool air, colorful foliage and long sleeves. They also mark the beginning of cold and flu season. It's important to make sure a cold or the flu doesn't inhibit day-to-day activities by using good hygiene habits.

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Don't shop till you drop: tips to make paint supply shopping easier

All painting projects begin the same way - with a trip to the hardware store or home center to gather supplies. But you're going to need much more than paint and a paintbrush. As you think about what you'd like to make over in your home with paint, take the "pain" out of paint supply shopping with helpful hints and tips from celebrity designer, Lisa LaPorta.

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