Water walls are almost a must in today’s contemporary style
gardens. Often the focal point of the garden, this is due not
only to their grandeur but also to their tactility. Modern day
urban noise such as traffic can be drowned out by such a feature
creating a calming environment favourable to sipping a glass of
wine and enjoying relaxed […]
Asbestos in the homeSubmitted by: Michael Del Greco, New Jersey Home Inspector Lic GI 0121, President of Accurate Inspections, Inc, a New Jersey home inspection companyAsbestos is a mineral that has excellent binding qualities. It is a long-lasting, dependable material that is not soluble in water and has been used successfully in building products, components […]
Blue flowers are some of the most striking plants around and can add a rich splash of color to any garden. Plant them in a cluster of all blue or mix them in with other flowers for a rainbow of color.
When planting flowers, it is important to remember to follow the instructions on the […]
There’s a new garden in town. It is (mostly) easy to install, looks good
year-round, requires almost no maintenance and has a terrifically upbeat impact
on the environment. No wonder rain gardens are such a great new gardening trend!
Storm water runoff can be a big problem in summer during heavy thunderstorms.
As the water rushes across roofs and […]
Think of cyclamen and the chances are that Mothers Day immediately comes to mind, which is something of a pity. Now don’t misinterpret me, there’s nothing wrong with mothers or with having a day for them, but it does seem a little unfortunate when such beautiful, adaptable and useful plants become so commercialised that there’s […]
The home fragrance market is booming. From perfume,
toiletries, and cosmetics to pre packaged foods. It is currently
a multi billion dollar industry that continues to show strong
growth. The strongest growth has taken place in the last 5 years
and is expected to continue through 2007 and beyond. Western
Europe, Japan, and the US continue to lead with […]
Have you ever looked at the soil in your garden and considered it as anything more than soil? If not you should because there is a lot more there than meets the eye. It performs many functions that you may not be aware of and having good quality soil in your garden is essential for […]
(ARA) - The holidays are like no other time of year — warmth and good cheer are in the air as friends and family gather to celebrate. It is also a chance to turn your home into a fairytale version of itself, with twinkling lights, gauzy ribbons and glittery garland to capture the love, tradition […]
Framing–the Backbone of your Log Cabin
Framing is the structural skeleton of your house. The drawing atthe top indicates the important framing members of any of thecottages. The most important elements are the sill, header,joists, girders, sole, flooring, studs, plate, and rafters.Let’s take a look at these parts.
Except in the case of concrete slab construction, the […]
Do you remember when your child lost their first tooth? You
probably took a picture to preserve the memory. You get a warm
feeling just thinking about that cute smile. Hey, why not take a
look at that photo right now?
What’s that? You can’t because you don’t know which box of
photos you stored the picture in? That warm […]