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Air pollution affects our health, but most of us think about the air outside being polluted - not the air in our homes. There are many silent culprits polluting our air from odorless radon to stinky off-gassing PVCs (polyvinyl chloride). It seems that PVCs are in just about everything from household items like vinyl flooring, vinyl shower curtains, and children’s toys to beauty products like Read more
We say goodbye to McKinley High's graduating class of 2012 on this week's season finale of Glee, and while we'll be seeing a lot of these characters next year, for some, it was their swan song (pardon the pun). Everyone is feeling nostalgic, not the least of whom is Mr. Schue, who gives the kids an assignment of picking a goodbye song. The episode is mostly devoted to the characters giving each Read more
I live in a rental with a curtained shower and absolutely love my shower curtain, but I do covet the open feeling a glass-enclosed shower offers. They're also pretty easy to clean — just a spritz and you're done, and there's no moldy curtain liners to wash. Glass showers have an undeniably modern look, though, so they don't suit all styles. Which do you have? Do You Have a Glass or Read more
Uncooperative Spring weather can be the perfect excuse to experiment with alternatives to outdoor entertaining, like an elegant indoor picnic. Matthew David Hopkins, Creative Director of 360 Design Events, insists it's the best way to meld the laid-back feel of outdoor entertaining with the glamour of indoor dining. Impressed by his stunning Indian-inspired picnic spread, we grilled him on the Read more
Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member AlfieCatedral from the Su Casa group: Hello everyone! I recently moved to a new apartment with a very tiny bathroom, and I decided to use nautical décor ideas to decorate it. Sometimes bold graphics and items can help you to make small rooms bigger, and to me, there’s nothing more awesome at fueling creativity than working on a DIY project. I think Read more
Not sure how to get started on Spring cleaning? LearnVest shares the cleaning tasks you should tackle first. The phrase “Spring cleaning” evokes images of turning the house inside out, scouring every corner, and banishing every last particle of dust. But let’s be real: it’s hard to find the time for scouring, much less banishing. And your time is valuable. Keeping that in mind, we’ve Read more
When buying products, reading labels may be one of the best ways to figure out if something contains chemicals that you'd rather not be exposed to. But a study released today found chemicals that may increase your risk of developing cancer or disrupt reproduction in many products, and many of those chemicals weren't listed on product labels. The study, partly funded by the US Centers for Disease Read more
If you suffer from allergies to dander, dust mites, or mold, it's time to take a closer look at the place where you spend one-third of your day — your bedroom. Here are some things you can do to reduce your allergy symptoms. Evict the Offenders Looked under your bed lately? To prevent a colony of dust mites from becoming squatters in the apartment below where you sleep, vacuum under your bed Read more
Got questions about curtains? Read this guide to window treatments. — Real Simple Make some royal wedding-inspired felt banners, name cards, and ring pillows. — Craftzine Turn down the heat and amp up the fun with these summery fireplace ideas. — DIY Life A chair made of clothes? Believe it when you see it. — ShelterPop Pick up a collapsible and dishwasher-safe feeder for your pets. Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! You pulled out your spring purses and found a ten dollar bill inside one of them. Or you’ve budgeted carefully and have some extra cash. However it happens, we always love finding an extra $10 to spare at the end of the month. Hence our new series “10 Things To Do With $10″ — our picks of 10 major steals and fun, Read more
