Archive for September, 2008
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…
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 …
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.
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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…
Deconstruction and Reuse, One Way to Be Green and Save
Pretty cool and worth mentioning. Shannon shows us how she and the deconstruct a Portland home and reuse each fabric again to construct a totally new home.
Via Charles and Hudson
Original post by Dean
Quick Tips for High-Efficiency HVAC
According to Gary Puco, president of Atlantic Heating and Cooling, Inc., the newest trend in HVAC is efficiency. With oil and gas prices going up steadily, customers want higher efficiency equipment. Everyday, Gary gets requests from customers ready to prepare the switch to something greener. Here 














