Sing in the Shower with a Low Flow Shower Head

by Paul George on May 22, 2013

Do you enjoy singing in the shower?
 
Low Flow Shower Head

Not a low flow shower head

I do. (But, shhh, don’t tell anyone!) I’ve also screamed in the shower a time or two, know what I mean?  Someone flushes the toilet or runs a tap somewhere else in the house, and the water pressure changes and so does the temperature.  Bam!  You’re screaming! Choosing a proper low flow shower head system can change all of that.

Choose the Right Shower Valve

Valves for most shower faucets don’t identify their low flow compatibility. Homeowners are left wondering if their new shower head will provide a safe shower. To ensure proper temperature control at lower flow rates, Shawn Martin, Technical Director at the Plumbing Manufacturers Institute, recommends buying a shower head that is the same brand and pairing it with the correct shower valve.
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Originally posted 2010-07-12 09:00:34. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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5 Ways to Prepare Your Vegetable Garden for Winter

by Melissa Cameron on May 15, 2013

For the gardener, winter can be a tedious season with little to do outside in the yard. But the closing out of fall can bring a rush of seasonal jobs that you shouldn’t ignore. After all the typical late-summer harvesting chores (like all the repetitive chopping, peeling, freezing and canning), I really enjoy the change of pace that winter brings. Of course, winter also brings all the chores that come with the wood stove but that’s another story. [click to continue…]

Originally posted 2012-10-05 08:03:59. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Portland Brings Renewable Energy Technology to the Poorest Parts of the World

May 8, 2013
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Looking at the images of Haiti’s earthquake and the devastation that followed was a wake up call for me.  It’s hard to stay worried about the surcharges on your cell phone bill while you watch a terrified but unwavering husband wait outside the rubble of his home for days to see if his wife will [...]

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More Best Apple Pie Recipes from the Builders Home & Remodeling Show Contest

May 1, 2013

If you can’t get enough of yummy apple recipes this time of year, then try these recipes from the third-place winners at the St. Charles Builders Home & Remodeling Show. Judges included Mills Apple Farm who selected Carol Licare from Dardenne Prarie, MO, won for her famous Zesty Apple Pie, and Elizabeth Crowley from St. [...]

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Retractable Awnings Save Energy Costs

April 24, 2013

Everyone is looking for ways to save money these days. It’s not just a desire; it’s a necessity. Margie Ross from Ross Retractable Awnings will be exhibiting at the St. Louis Builders Home and Garden Show and will tell you one great idea to do that. I didn’t realize all the different ways there were [...]

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Backyard Playset Is More Than Outdoor Swings

April 17, 2013

A custom-made, quality play set can turn your backyard into an adventurous playground! With a struggling economy, many families are opting for a “staycation” instead of the annual trek to a theme park for a week. And, with the money saved, they’re choosing to invest in a lifetime of fun by buying a backyard play [...]

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Replacement Windows Alone Won’t Max Energy Savings

April 10, 2013

The clock is counting down the days till the expiration of the Federal government’s Energy Star program to save $1,500 off green home improvement projects. The tax credit runs out at the end of the year. Replacement windows have been a popular choice for energy savings. But 40% energy savings from windows alone is not [...]

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Joovy Caboose Strollers

April 3, 2013

In today’s busy world of parenting, it is important to have a dynamic stroller that’s sturdy, functional and stylish. Joovy Caboose Family Gear Strollers offer all three of these features with their useful and durable stroller designs. No matter what size your family, Joovy offers a stroller to fit every occasion and every functional stroller need. For a [...]

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You’re Never Too Young for a Walk In Tub

March 27, 2013
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If you’ve found your dream home and are now in the process of making it your castle for life, a bathroom remodel is likely on your project list. You might even think about upgrading your bathtub. While you’re in the planning stage, consider the advantages of installing a walk-in tub. Laimonis Magone owns Ella’s Bubbles, a [...]

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US Aims for Green Economy While Its Greenest City Goes in Other Direction

March 20, 2013

There is a new sheriff in town and early indications are he wants nothing to do with Portland Oregon’s green legacy. President Obama made it clear in his inaugural address that he is looking toward a green economy to pull the US out of its financial abyss. At the same time, Portland’s new mayor, Charley [...]

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5 Reasons to Go Green with Geothermal Heating

March 20, 2013

Imagine for a moment that it’s 10 years from now and you saved almost $25,000 in home energy costs. That’s an extra $2,500 per year that you were able to put toward other home improvement and home decorating investments, and it’s only one of the many benefits of switching from a traditional heating and cooling [...]

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Give You Home and Garden a Boost at The Better Living Show

March 14, 2013

Experts from Across the Northwest Offer Products and Services to Help Save Money and Grow a Greener Garden This year’s Better Living Home Garden & Lifestyle Show will draw on the expertise of the fourth most influential person in home building, Marianne Cusato, as well as a model home showcasing the latest trends in green [...]

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Why Walk on Water? Walk on Glass Instead

March 13, 2013

I love the idea of glass blocks because I am a light hound. It cannot be light enough for me while I’m inside my house. And the benefits of passive solar heating from the sunlight coming through your windows and warming your home in the winter cannot be beat. But I also love my privacy. [...]

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What is a CSA

March 10, 2013

A CSA or Community Supported Agriculture is a relationship between you and a farmer. You pay a portion of a farmer’s expenses and the farmer provides you with a share of the farm’s harvest for a season. For the farmer, this relationship is beneficial. Knowing that most of her annual farm expenses are covered by [...]

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Antique Appraiser Dr. Lori Annoints it Treasure or Trash

March 6, 2013

Want to earn some fast cash? Bring your art, antiques, and collectibles and Dr. Lori, the renowned antique appraiser will tell you whether your possession is treasure or trash. Her free appraisal can be done from photographs or “face to face.” Dr. Lori is a nationally known art and antiques appraiser, syndicated columnist, and award [...]

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Banish Paint-Chip Anxiety with iPhone’s Ben Moore Color Capture App

February 27, 2013

Starting today, if you’ve got an iPhone, you can banish interior paint color selection anxiety forever! Download the new benColor Capture iPhone App for free from the iPhone App Store. Then use your iPhone camera to take any picture, and the iPhone app shows you the closest matching colors in the Benjamin Moore paint catalog. [...]

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Buying Organic Meat Locally Has Beefy Benefits

February 20, 2013

As a child growing up in the Midwest, my parents always kept a large freezer in our back room. Now, admittedly, at the time, my main interest in that freezer centered around the stash of popsicles and ice cream I knew were kept in there. But my parents focused on stocking it with fruits, vegetables, [...]

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Worm Castings Are a Gardener’s Best Friend

February 13, 2013

Worms provide us with some of the best ways possible to organically fertilize, nurture, and protect our gardens. We wanted all the dirt on worms, so we asked worm expert Becky Halphin of Windswept Worm Farm in Blue Springs, MO, to help us understand the value of worms. Halphin says that worms save gardeners time [...]

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The Benefits of Carpeting – Carpeting versus Hardwood

February 6, 2013

In 2004 my family moved into our new home. The house had lots of newer things, like water proofing, a newer roof, and a beautifully maintained lawn. What the house did not have was newer carpeting. In fact, it was very obvious that the carpeting was not only probably original, but it had also survived [...]

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3 Ways to Know If You’re Cut Out For Pond Maintenance

January 30, 2013

The beauty of a backyard water feature is universal.  You know you want that calming, peaceful atmosphere.  But the real question is – are you cut out for pond maintenance?  Let’s find out.   Did you know that backyard ponds and fountains require a lot of work?  It takes diligent monitoring, frequent chemical additions and a [...]

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