Lifestyle & Trends - Home Improvement

American Hardwoods offer a breath of fresh air

Flooring, cabinetry, and millwork made from American hardwoods are as much a part of the American Dream as a white picket fence. The beauty, architectural detail and overall inviting warmth they offer are often what make a house a home. Hardwoods also help improve the air quality in the places you spend your time.

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Demand for healthier building options drives the rediscovery of ceramic tile

Many homeowners, striving to minimize the impact of their home improvement or new building projects on the environment and their health, are opting to use less toxic building materials. One time-tested product at the heart of the healthy building trend is ceramic tile.

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Smarter snow removal options

Who could forget the challenges of last winter? The 2010/2011 winter season went down in the record books as one of the coldest and snowiest for many parts of the United States. Unfortunately, in looking at forecasts for the coming winter season, it appears that many Americans may again be facing the same challenge. The good news, despite the dismal forecast, is that there are more and better choices when it comes to snow removal options today.

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How to keep your car running for years longer than most

While there's no getting around the price you have to pay for a new automobile, there are plenty of things you can do to make sure you won't have to make the same investment again anytime soon. By doing the little things to maintain your car on a day-to-day basis, you can do everything in your power to make your car last long past the day you make your final payment on that car loan.

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Create the ultimate at-home stadium experience this sports season

With fall in the air, that means one thing for sports fans: its game time. Between the hard-hitting pro and college football seasons moving into high gear, the puck dropping on the hockey season and heart-pounding UFC and boxing cards, sports fans have countless games, matches and battles to enjoy.

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