I can’t count the number of times my basement’s been under siege from water and bugs. Let me tell you, it’s been anything but pleasant. I’ve thought up–and come across tips online–a few clever ways over the years to fix this problem. Think of it as home renovation and, more importantly, think of it as fun …
Because the world’s population is increasing, energy conservation and pollution are a growing dilemma. As carbon emissions become a greater threat to our environment, due to pollution and wasteful energy consumption habits, the irreversibility of global warming is a necessary discussion. You can decrease the size of your carbon footprint by using energy efficient appliances in …
Just because it’s five o’clock doesn’t mean the workday is over. In fact, 84 percent of women and 67 percent of men, on average, do some sort of household activities, such as housework and cooking, every day. With so much time spent in the kitchen, there are certain tools that you just shouldn’t live without: especially …
Leading UK conservatory price comparison site http://www.conservatoriesprices.co.uk is now set to offer consumers a range of high quality self… (PRWeb August 11, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/8/prweb8709527.htm
When keeping a pristine cut and manicured lawn, it is important to have the right tools. Since there are over a hundred different models of lawn mowers on the market today, we have compiled a top 5 list of the best lawn mowers on the market based on price and features. 5. Ariens Wide Area Walk …
What’s the greenest way to build? Using natural, renewable resources? Using salvaged building materials? Or using the same stuff you’ve always used, but which some corporate PR firm has managed to repackage as “green”? These are all ways to profess greenness, some effective, some merely gestural. But by far the greenest way to build is to …
When looking to renovate your backyard, one easy way to pull off a new yard that your family and friends will love is by adding a hot tub. While buying a new hot tub may seem like an easy task, there are several different features to take into account when searching for your perfect hot tub. …
We were asked to post an article about Grout Sensation on our blog, so we thought we’d go a step further and test this ourselves and write a review about it for our readers. The company representative was very accommodating and our samples arrived in the mail in no time at all. Grout Sensation is sold as …
Many people use just one word to describe lavish, luxurious homes filled with the latest interior design trends: unattainable. These dream homes that appear on television programs and grace the pages of magazines are seen as projects that can only be executed by affluent homeowners who chase trends and change decor with every season. But, according …
The LiveRoof® Hybrid Green Roof System is the Choice of the College for New 7,900-Square-Foot and 3,600-Square-Foot Green Roofs (PRWeb August 11, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Green_Roof_LiveRoof/Philadelphia/prweb8707714.htm
Organic gardens and helping those in need are two things that mean a lot to Katie’s Krops and Safer Brand. Katie’s Krops grew from the dream of a 12 year old and now consists of 17 gardens throughout… (PRWeb August 12, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/8/prweb8713462.htm
The finish touches to a home make a huge difference, not only in its final appearance but also in its functionality. The door furniture or ironmongery is, at times, overlooked at the design phase which can be a costly mistake from the security point of view or result in a finished product that does not meet …
You turn the faucet off when brushing your teeth and installed low-flow toilets and showerheads – but your outdated irrigation system could be undermining your efforts to save water. The average American household uses 30 percent or more of its water outdoors in landscaping. Bigger users might be closer to 70 percent in some cases, according …
When your family comes home at the end of the day – from school, work, a play date or extracurricular activities – it’s very likely the first thing they do is dump whatever they’re carrying on the kitchen table or counter and grab a glass for a drink. The kitchen is also where you prepare meals, …
The mantra of the green earth movement – reduce, reuse, recycle – can easily be adapted in your kitchen. No need to redo your entire kitchen with bamboo floors, the newest energy efficient appliances, counters made of recycled paper and yogurt containers, and locally made antique cabinetry. In fact, the greenest option is to keep the …