Lifestyle & Trends - Home Decorating

Holiday hazards to avoid to help keep pets safe

The holiday season is filled with a frenzy of activities from decorating the house to baking sweets to gift buying and wrapping. Adding decorations to your mantel or front yard adds a festive look to your house, but pet owners should also take a moment during the busy decorating season to examine how they make the season bright - and safe - for their pets and families.

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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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Fashion for the home: Hardwoods are key design element in contemporary furnishings

From the runway to the living room, hot trends in home fashion can take the style of a room from simple to stunning. Incorporating trendy furniture into home decor is an easy way to add style without having to make costly renovations.

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Deck the halls ... carefully please

Each year, 420 home fires occur during the holiday season, claiming the lives of 21 people and injuring 43, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Protection 1, the nation's second-largest security provider, is offering 12 tips for a safer holiday to help reduce the chance of becoming a holiday fire casualty.

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Three projects to turn home 'blahs' into 'oohs' and 'ahhs'

As the cool winter months bring us indoors, is your home feeling warm and inviting - or giving you a case of cabin fever? If it's the latter, don't fret. There are many simple and inexpensive updates you can complete to give your home a quick pick-me-up, allowing you to enjoy every minute spent inside.

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