Improve Your Home and Garden
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Summertime brings homeowners outside for DIY projects. If you’re planning to install a fence or pool, plant trees, or do other projects that require digging, there’s one step you must take before you get started: Call 811 Before You Dig. Chuck Muller of Indiana 811 informed us how easy it is to call 811, the national “Call [...]
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Heat, light, food, and good health-amenities that none of us can do without. Unfortunately, the meteoric rise in cost for all four over the last 10 years shows no sign of slowing anytime soon. But you can fight back. As a homeowner, you can reduce your expenditures on all four by retrofitting your home with [...]
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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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I was in my yard last summer and heard the pitiful mewling of a kitten. It cried continuously and the sound tore at my heart. Where was the little guy? I began to search, following the plaintive sound. Finally, I discovered a tiny calico kitten in my basement window well. I don’t know how [...]
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If the myriad of garden and landscape ideas weren’t enough to draw visitors to the 52nd annual Indiana Flower & Patio Show, producers added a few attention-grabbing details of their own. Giveaways, contests and gourmet cuisine were a few of the items on tap for show attendees this year, held March 13-21, at the West [...]
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Going green is all the rage these days, but there’s nothing new or trendy about spending less money on home energy needs. The latest home heating and air conditioning units, as well as water heaters, are more energy efficient than ever – helping soften the impact on the environment as well as a homeowner’s wallet. “Energy [...]
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Finally, the time is drawing near–backyard swimming pool season! If you’re a homeowner considering installing one of the new in ground swimming pools, you may be feeling slightly intimidated by the many decisions you must make. After all, this is a big investment and you want your family to get maximum enjoyment from the pool for years [...]
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Think about the last time you relaxed. Did it come naturally to you? Or did you have to work at settling your mind? Was it nearly impossible to resist the urge to check your email or your Facebook account? In today’s hectic, wired, and always-connected world, it can be hard to just do nothing. Many [...]
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Whether for resale value or just the daily enjoyment of your home, sustainable landscaping designs are great investments. Sure, you can create your own garden and landscaping plan. But starting with a professional’s design ensures that all of the latest developments are incorporated. After that initial stage, handling maintenance yourself will be simpler and more enjoyable. [...]
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While it may not be landscaping season where you live, it is definitely home and garden show season. These mega shows offer consumers a one-stop shopping experience where you can shop and compare without driving all over town, and in some cases all over the state. Most of the time these homeshows feature show gardens [...]
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Kids are dirt magnets. Whatever is messy, sticky, icky or muddy is sure to attach to your children’s clothes and skin. But are the chemicals and junk you’re washing them with even more harmful than the dirt? You can keep chemicals away from the tender skin of your precious ones by scrubbing them clean with natural [...]
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These days, stress is hard to avoid. It comes at us in many different forms – from work, school, relationships, and just too many things to do and not enough time to do them. Stress causes sleepless nights. And that lack of sleep can lead to poor health – including stress-related pain and overall anxiety. [...]
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I saw a photo of a topped tree, and I immediately thought of St. Louis. A few years ago there was a days-long power outage caused by tree branches falling on power lines. City workers trimmed the trees as they repaired the power lines. Each spring since then, the city goes through the neighborhoods and cuts back [...]
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I love it when Billy Joel sings, “Don’t you know about the new fashion, honey? All you need are looks and a whole lotta money” in his hit It’s Still Rock And Roll To Me. As it turns out you don’t have to spend a lot of money to look fabulous. These Top Ten Tweeters [...]
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Title: The 52nd annual Indiana Flower & Patio Show Location: Indiana State Fairgrounds’ West Pavilion Hall Link out: Click here Description: For 50 years, the Indiana Flower & Patio Show has been one of the nation’s most renowned outdoor living shows, with more than 100,000 guests attending each year. Visitors come for the gardens, but [...]
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Title: 51st annual Indiana Flower and Patio Show Location: Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, IN Link out: Click here Description: Get ready to step out of winter and into spring at the 51st Annual Indiana Flower & Patio Show, as they proudly salute springtime and over 50 years of garden excellence. Each of the 20+ gardens [...]
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