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Jay Ellwood Johnson has been a fixture on the NYC publishing scene for 30 years. In 2006, he and interior designer Irwin Weiner co-founded Design2Share.com, a leading home decorating resource center.

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Christmas decorating 101: going GREEN for the holidays

Give the environment the greatest gift of all by incorporating GREEN components into all aspects of seasonal traditions. The team at Canadian Tire has...
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While the kids trick-or-treat, hunt for trash you can recycle into cool furnishings

Let the kids have fun looking for candy on Halloween while you go on your own hunt for cast-off treats you can turn into home decor. Who knew, for...
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Use remote temperature sensors to keep thermostat boxes from wrecking your beautiful home decor

In the past, homeowners have had to put up with staring at unsightly thermostat boxes mounted on the wall. The boxes contain controls that allow you...
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Under the sheets: bedding & linens previews from the New York International Gift Fair

Gone are the days of boring bedding! There are great new options in linens and bed fashions we found at the recent New York International Gift Fair in...
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Going green at home should be a logical, cost-effective process

"Going green" in your home shouldn't be like pulling teeth. Be sensible and make changes gradually and logically. Most families are on tight...
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Stock up on energy-saving eco-remodeling tips for your bathroom

Spring is a great time to take on a home decorating project. If you're thinking about renovating your bathroom, why not go eco-friendly – from...
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Should you decorate your home with trash from the streets?

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Those who know me realize that I care deeply about home design. A great interior can inspire a great life; a bad interior can bring you down. If you...
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Tips to turn an ugly space into a laundry room you'd like to hang out in

Renovating or redecorating a room is as much about style as it is about functionality. That's why many homeowners are looking to update the most...
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Choose a green, eco-friendly bamboo floor covering for your next room remodeling job

Carpeting is one of the biggest sources of indoor air pollution. Avoid it as a flooring solution if at all possible. Instead, you're far better going...
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Eco-friendly decorating alert: know these green terms for home design

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Green, eco-friendly, organic, and sustainability are buzzwords featured in sales pitches and ads. "It's apparent that many people selling green...
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