Getting Sweaty in a Portable FAR Infrared Sauna

by Dee Baugher on July 29, 2010

FAR infrared saunas are available in a variety of sizes and styles.

 

I have to tell you, I am not normally a big fan of sweating.  It makes my clothes wet and clammy, ruins my hair and makeup, and it smells bad.  

So when did I become a sweat enthusiast?  When I learned to love infrared saunas. 

There’s nothing new about employing saunas for health and relaxation purposes.  Saunas have been used for centuries to detoxify the body, increase weight loss, and improve circulation.  [click to continue…]

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New Etching Technology Turns Glass Blocks into Wall Art

by Paul George on July 28, 2010

Etched Glass Bloks Come In Variety Of Sizes

Glass Blocks For Showers, Or Create A Focal Point With A Custom Wall

When you want shine, glitter, light and pizazz–or a mural-sized portrait of you and the family dog–in your home design, consider etched glass blocks.

Homeowners provide a custom image, or choose one from a selection of more than 25 standard images, which can be etched into clear or colored glass blocks. After installation, the blocks create a focal point for any room or exterior.

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LED Strip Lighting Crosses Over from Auto To Home

July 27, 2010

Although highly praised as an automotive accessory, the new LightForm flexible LED lighting film system has many applications for home lighting and enhancing decor designs.   The new LED light strips are less than 1 millimeter thick and enable users to quickly and easily install LED lighting in tight spaces that were previously inaccessible. They can even be [...]

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Top 5 Green Flooring Options

July 26, 2010

Okay, you want flooring for your home that is long-lasting, looks great, fits your budget, and agrees with your earth friendly principles. You’re in luck. There are now many flooring options that are attractive, durable, affordable, and kind to our environment. So how do you find the right flooring products for your home? David Dixon [...]

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Glass Art “Kits” for Adults

July 25, 2010

I can remember it vividly. I was about 10 years old and repeatedly rode my bicycle up to the neighborhood Ben Franklin 5 and Dime store to buy stained glass, paint by numbers, mosaic kits. I loved creating art. That was the childhood memory that flashed in my brain when I met artist Rick Hecht [...]

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Two Handled Faucets Add Style To Kitchen Upgrades

July 24, 2010

If you are considering replacing or installing new kitchen sink hardware and want to enjoy the minimalistic approach to styling, you will love the sleek and completely functional two-handled pull-down kitchen faucets.   Homeowners who enjoy keeping up with the latest in style while maintaining  functionality will be very interested in the new and exquisite two [...]

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Gardening Study Schools Encourage Green Thumbs

July 23, 2010

Container gardening is one of the topics taught in National Garden Club’s Gardening Study School The Gardening Study Schools were established in May 1977 as a program through the National Garden Clubs. The Gardening Study Schools are conducted in each Region of NGC and its International Affiliates and covers a wide range of horticulture. School [...]

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Buying Organic Meat Locally Has Beefy Benefits

July 22, 2010

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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Sustainability Through Biodiversity

July 21, 2010

Since the beginning of the green movement, there has been a rise in the number of organizations and businesses that are doing their part in the promotion of sustainability through conservation. As human beings, we’re told to reduce our carbon footprint, consume less unhealthy foods, and spend less time in the shower! But let’s take [...]

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Portable Solar Greenhouse Lets You Garden Yearound

July 20, 2010

A small greenhouse sounds appealing to many homeowners, especially as the price of fresh produce continues to rise. Yet to some homeowners it also sounds … complicated. A new method of growing doesn’t have to be difficult, though.   Larry Strobel of Simply Solar Greenhouses in Bell City, MO, shared tips and information on getting started [...]

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How To Ensure Landscape Lighting Outlasts the Elements

July 19, 2010

The purpose of landscape lighting goes far beyond looks. Homeowners install it for security purposes to discourage potential thieves from lurking in the shadows. They also use it for safety, such as illuminating steps that become practically hidden at night.  Of course, well-designed outdoor lighting is also beautiful, and when installed in something as utilitarian [...]

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Poll of the Week

July 18, 2010

Originally posted 2009-03-16 09:30:29.

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Is a Career in Staging Real Estate Right for You?

July 17, 2010

We’ve all seen the shows on the HGTV Network. A family is trying to sell their cluttered, dark and very personalized home for months with no bites from prospective buyers.  Then, like a knight riding in on a white horse, the real estate staging expert arrives with neutral paint and fresh flowers in tow. Out go [...]

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7 New Western Land Conservation Treasures

July 16, 2010

Our forefathers set aside huge parcels of land for our recreation and wildlife that we still enjoy today.  Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, Olympic and Mt. Rainier National Parks in Washington, Crater Lake in Oregon, Death Valley and Yosemite in California, Grand Canyon in Arizona are all in the western part of the United States. A [...]

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Spare Fuel for Your Car’s Roadside Emergency Kit

July 15, 2010

Spare Fuel can give you a hand with emergency vehicle repair. The low-fuel warning light in your vehicle is a helpful reminder to stop for gas. Yet it can also be a panic-inducing alert if you’re nowhere near a fill-up station.   Sometimes, you make it to the gas station. Sometimes, you don’t. It’s for the [...]

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Travertine and Marble as Outdoor Dimensional Pavers

July 13, 2010

Stacy Weldishofer of TruStone Distributors of Milan, IN, said she’d been in the landscape design business for 20 years before discovering Travertine and Marble used as an outdoor dimensional paver. Before the existence of Travertine pavers, the only thing that was available for patios and walkways was flagging, limestone and bluestone. “I always loved using natural stone, [...]

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Sing in the Shower with a Low Flow Shower Head

July 12, 2010

 Do you enjoy singing in the shower?   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 [...]

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Improve Your Indoor Air Quality With A Central Vacuum System

July 11, 2010
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When you hear the term “green cleaning,” you probably don’t think about your vacuum cleaner. By now we’re all aware of the dangers of toxins in cleaning products and how they affect our family through direct contact or by breathing their fumes. But you probably don’t give much thought to how vacuuming your home affects [...]

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Sugar Maple Trees Need High-Nitrogen Fertilizer

July 9, 2010

Dear Flora, Last spring we planted 2 younger sugar maples and they have done well. But now I’m concerned about keeping them strong and healthy. My neighbor says they need “frequent” fertilizing, but he wasn’t more specific. Can you help? National Garden Club’s “Ask Flora” Answers… Sure. Your tree should be fertilized when it will do [...]

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World Cup Widows Spend It Like Beckham

July 8, 2010

  While the drama unfolding on the soccer field in Johannesburg, South Africa, has captivated a largely male audience, many so-called World Cup widows are in anything but mourning with the temporary loss of their husbands and boyfriends to nonstop televised soccer matches.  Instead, World Cup widows all over the world have been using their new-found free [...]

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