Improve Your Home and Garden
As we age, we take carry on greater responsibilities, especially if we decide to grow a family, or purchase our own personal property. One of those great responsibilities is protecting our home and loved ones. There is no such thing as being “too careful” with what we value the most, especially if we don’t know [...]
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Thanks to advancements in alternative wood products and the use of wood treatments on older wood constructions, your fence and deck options are getting greener. Richard Lusa, CEO of Fence Depot, Inc., in St. Louis, MO, says more and more of their products are rated as green building products by the LEED criteria. Some of [...]
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Fish Pond with water plants and decking Here are some tips for caring for your pond now that it’s summer… Be mindful of how and what you are feeding your fish. We’ve had a lot of customers with green water lately. Many of their problems can be traced to the type of food they’re using [...]
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Home improvement loans are borrowed funds used to repair, update, or remodel your house or property. Home improvement loans can take different forms—a home equity loan or line of credit is based on the equity you have earned on your home. Personal loans or personal lines of credit can also be secured specifically for home [...]
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“In order for sustainability to work, it has to work for everyone.” In the wake of corporate greed and unethical business practice, these words from green building visionary Terry Black are a much-needed breath of fresh air. Black’s company Green Way Supply, Inc., Indianapolis, IN, has been building sustainable homes for three years, but the company [...]
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The cost of replacing, or simply refacing, kitchen cabinets can be cost prohibitive. But with the kitchen at the heart of most homes, how can a homeowner keep it looking its best? Doris Jean of The Victorian House of Skiatook, Oklahoma, says to consider a product like Victorian House Finish Rejuvenator to restore kitchen cabinets [...]
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In this bumpy economy, many people have turned to home remodeling and improvements rather than moving. Combining the practicality of a greenhouse and the charm of a sunroom, home conservatories are becoming a popular choice for homeowners seeking to update and improve their living space. History of Conservatories Conservatories were born when northern European explorers [...]
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Now from the sublime to the mundane. While I’d love to keep writing about our adventures in motorcycling, this blog is all about balance and life is not all fun and games. So, in addition to shopping for a motorcycle, we are also planning a much needed and long overdue laundry room renovation. Why the [...]
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When people think about their homes, they often do not realize what a huge impact gutters can have on the physical condition of the home. If your rain gutters and downspouts are working properly they will prevent roof and fascia board damage as well as prevent basement flooding by re-routing water a safe distance away [...]
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I have had an interesting experience the past few weeks shopping for a table saw for my husband, Dave’s, birthday. You’d think that buying something a large as a table saw would be a pretty straight forward experience, but it’s been a lot more complicated than I ever thought it would be. Maybe it’s because [...]
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If you spend a lot of time outdoors in your backyard and love the smell of a wood-burning fireplace, why not consider building your own brick fire pit? Fire pits are a great place to entertain family and friends and the cost of building your own fire pit is very reasonable. You can select just [...]
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We could literally fill our website with the horror stories we’ve heard of local trade contractor let-downs. It’s a heart-breaking reality, but there are contractors out there who would shamelessly waste your hard earned dollars with shoddy workmanship. Instead, we’d rather share a hot tip on this great website with you! Originally posted 2010-08-02 08:00:31. [...]
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I was remodeling an old farm house in McMinnville, Oregon this weekend and the attic insulation rained down on me. I thought it looked a lot like the vermiculite we use in gardening but never heard of it being used as insulation. Six hours later I am writing this blog about the link between this [...]
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The largest sustainable lifestyle event in the Pacific Northwest returns for its fifth year to the Portland Expo Center. Find earth friendly products for you, your Northwest home & garden and your budget. From cutting edge solar technologies and eco-chic fashion to better energy efficiency for you home and sustainable outdoor living, if it’s green [...]
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How do you know when to replace windows? After all, the investment is sometimes large and the choices of replacement windows overwhelming. You can chose from wood or vinyl, double pane or triple pane, and the list goes on. Much of the decision will depend on your budget; however there are many reasons why [...]
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Most of us feel better on a sunny day. But did you know that sunshine can be captured to save you money on your energy bill? Homeowners across the county are mounting solar panels on their homes to capture the sun’s rays and convert them into solar electricity. Sunlight Solar, based in Oregon, is a [...]
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