To combat the industry's waste problem, some studios are trading throwaway materials for ones they say can biodegrade or be recycled.

Promising review: “Will be used on the shower floor and pairs well with the gray wood-look tile floor. More gray in the tiles ...

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Hours: Tuesdays through Sundays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bringing multicultural Italian cuisine to the Polaris dining scene, Flour Modern Pasta Bar opened in September at 1540 Polaris Pkwy.

With a bit of paint and some crafty upcycling, Anita was able to turn the kitchen into a bright blank slate for her artistry. To freshen up the space, Anita started by removing the kitchen’s outdated ...