Entries from October 2007

Eco-Friendly Lawn and Gardening Tips

October 31st, 2007 · No Comments

A good fertilization program promotes healthy plants that are more resistant to drought, insects and diseases. Healthy plants can also compete with weeds and win they are also able to filter pollutants carried by runoff water.

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Tags: Environmentally Friendly · Lawn

Don’t Let Your Lawn Fall Behind this Autumn

October 30th, 2007 · No Comments

A great way to keep your lawn looking thick all year long is to reseed in the fall. First, loosen the soil to a depth of 1/4 to 1/2 inch. Then water thoroughly for several weeks to help settle the soil. Next, fertilize and spread seed around your lawn generously after following the recommended guidelines above.

Popularity: 33% [?]

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Tags: Lawn

Starting a Bathroom Remodel

October 29th, 2007 · No Comments

Budgeting for all the expenses is a good place to start. If you’re looking for a partial remodel, for example focusing on bathroom fixtures or bathroom cabinets, you will want to begin with what your budget will allow and then do some research on what is available in your price range.

Popularity: 30% [?]

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Tags: Bathroom Remodeling

Using Antique Fixtures in Your Bath

October 28th, 2007 · No Comments

Another option is to purchase antique replica fixtures. They are made with modern equipment, but are fashioned to represent an era gone by. A great example of antique replica plumbing fixtures is Mac the Antique Plumber.

Popularity: 100% [?]

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Tags: Bathroom Remodeling

Organizing Your Family Room

October 27th, 2007 · No Comments

Is this the room where all of the mail piles up? Hopefully, the important pieces of mail are being sorted out, but what about all of the junk mail? This is a pile that can get out of hand very quickly. Having a trash receptacle near the table where the mail is set will help keep this area organized.

Popularity: 17% [?]

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Tags: Interior Design

Transform your Basement into Livable Space

October 26th, 2007 · No Comments

Finishing a basement is one of the easier remodeling tasks you can undertake. It doesn’t require a lot of technical work, just good, old-fashioned labor.

Popularity: 36% [?]

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Tags: Interior Design

Refacing Cabinets for a New Look

October 25th, 2007 · No Comments

Cabinet refacing is the perfect option if you like the arrangement of your kitchen cabinets, but you dislike either the style or low-quality material that the cupboard doors and drawers are made of. All of your existing framework will stay in place.

Popularity: 20% [?]

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Tags: Kitchen Remodeling

Radiant Flooring Lowers Heating Costs

October 24th, 2007 · No Comments

Consider all of these factors when choosing a . Once you have decided on a system, you will find that your home stabilizes at a constant temperature, with no furnace noise kicking on and off.

Popularity: 13% [?]

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Tags: Energy Savings

Plants for Full Sun Landscapes

October 23rd, 2007 · No Comments

Dry climate plants that are best for full sun landscapes are made to withstand the heat and light of the sun. They can do so because they are made up of cells that are smaller and therefore are better able to endure the heat and sunlight and can, in fact, thrive on less water as well.

Popularity: 51% [?]

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Tags: Landscaping Tips

Planning Your First Vegetable Garden

October 22nd, 2007 · No Comments

Once you’ve harvested, it’s time to prepare and serve your delicious and health fresh vegetables. Having plenty of good fresh vegetable recipes on hand, will be as important as ever and will satisfy your family, meal after meal.

Popularity: 31% [?]

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Tags: Garden