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…green-manufactured concrete, it s not a particularly eco-friendly option. That said, the stuff will last forever. New York City-based Savanna Partners, a developer in Brooklyn, N.Y., is using 100 percent recycling glass combined with concrete…

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…new home. The traditional brownstone home is 18 feet wide by 50 feet long and provides ample space at a more affordable New York City price than Midtown apartments. They have also added several modern touches to the historic building, including a home office…

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…doesn t mean that people don t want something nice, says Maxwell Gilllingham-Ryan, founder of Apartment Therapy, a New York City-based interior design service. The key to designing for small spaces, he says, is to be inventive and creative in how…

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…extremely energy intensive, says Dr. Herb Hauser, president of Midtown Technologies, a green builder consulting firm based in New York City. Not only are they re-using materials, but they re also cutting down on the energy required to mine and finish new products…

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…antique furniture or 60s modern, those kinds of identifiers will definitely be lures to people, says Bruce Littlefield of New York City, author of Garage Sale America. If I see baby clothes and Fisher-Price , I m not running over to that sale, Littlefield…

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…on life was initially a bit of a culture shock to a famed musician who had been traveling the world and enjoying a lavish New York City apartment and wealthier lifestyle, relocating to France renewed his childhood memories of becoming a veterinarian. I grew…

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…The bed can be placed inside, as well as food and water bowls. These can be as simple or luxurious as you'd like. New York City-based Pet Expert Charlotte Reed, owner of Two Dogs and a Goat pet care service, says she has worked on rooms outfitted…

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