Archive for September, 2008

Faux for the holidays

Does your Christmas tree need a more exciting backdrop? whether you have family coming in for Thanksgiving or Christmas next doing a faux finish could be the very thing that makes your house look incredible. Consider updating your cabinets, putting a simple perlescent faux finish on your ceiling, …

Is it moment for Your Deck to Retire?

It’s that moment of year to do some serious outdoor reconstruction and preparation for the winter to come. Your deck has been serving its purpose for some instance now and although summer is about by, there is still plenty of good weather to take a good tough look at your deck’s condition. What …

Landscaping Dos and Don’ts

Landscaping is a way of life for those who love the art, science, and exercise of it. It’s a wonderful way to interact with the soil, the flow of seasons, the changing of the light. As many public who enjoy enhancing their property’s beauty with landscaping can readily agree, a landscape is neve…

Underfloor Heating Information

Electric underfloor heating can be tricky to install with assured types of wood flooring – with thanks to James Ewing of Flexel we have explained the carbon heating film and how it solves many of these problems.
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New in Cork Floors: Wicanders Cork Plank

There really are no negatives to cork flooring, says Ronit McGuthrie, Marketing Manager for Amorim Flooring. Ronit adds that you can install cork just about anywhere, apart from perhaps, the bathroom. “Kitchens are the most popular place, considering the cork is so comfortable to stand on, reducin…

Fountain Ideas for Your Garden

Garden fountains bring the soothing sound of flowing water to your outdoor living areas. There are so many styles to choose from, how can you decide which one will look best in a specific spot?

I’m a fan of going to see the highest quality options you can find for inspiration before you decide …

How To compose a Halloween Robot or Cell Phone Costume

Make your own halloween costume at home with a cardboard box and some good old fashion creativity.

With Halloween on the horizon, it’s duration to start thinking about costumes. While store-bought costumes are really easy to find, there’s nothing like making a costume with your children, and…

Vertical Gardening Ideas

Someone sent me an interesting link to a blog post about vertical gardening: How to Vertical Garden. I was fascinated to see that lovely clean-lined building in Paris with a view of the Eiffel Tower in the background – covered with foliage that had been planted on the façade. When I learned that …

Mojo Faux Finishes continues to heat up the air waves in Nashville

Ande Crenshaw with Mojo Faux Finishes was on television again nowadays. It is no wonder why though. Her work featured in the Boulevard of Dreams parade of homes took the “Best Faux Finish” award from the judges and people’s choice. One other thing. Mojo Faux Finishes is teaching a faux finish tr…

Enjoy Your Garden, without the additional Watering Costs

Oh, the bright colors and flavor-rich fullness of homegrown, biological fruits and vegetables! Having your own garden overflowing with plenty is truly a luxury, as well as an enjoyable pastime. Unfortunately, to achieve that bountiful harvest comes hours of tough work, patience, and lots of water.

Fall Colors for Landscapes and Porches

Following the colors of nature is a seasonal passion for landscaping and gardening lovers. While some colors supply the backdrop for all seasons, the colors you choose to celebrate each season are an opportunity to refresh your house and landscape’s look. Freshening up exterior areas with color is…

tap water develops mold

Four years ago I moved into a 17 year old house. Since next I have noticed that the tap water forms mold. When left to sit in a spray bottle or gather in bath toys I will see little dark green mold floating. that didn’t happen in my preceding house, which was a new build in early 2000. What can I do…

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