Archive for November, 2006

An Area Rug Will Revitalize Any Room In Your Home

Wednesday, November 29th, 2006

Area rugs have always served as decorative home pieces since throughout the times of civilization. Some forms of area rugs such as animal hide rugs and crudely woven rugs were the first forms of flooring in recorded history. The area rug was considered a treasure among many families during ancient times. (more…)

How To Landscape With Rocks

Wednesday, November 29th, 2006

Landscaping with rocks can be a unique and visually appealing way of turning your home and yard into a beautiful and enduring setting. Not only will the rocks be there forever, never needing to be cared for, but if the rocks used are taken from one’s own yard or surrounding area, they will provide the perfect compliment to whatever types of plants, shrubs, and trees are already in place. (more…)

How To Landscape With Rocks

Wednesday, November 29th, 2006

Landscaping with rocks can be a unique and visually appealing way of turning your home and yard into a beautiful and enduring setting. Not only will the rocks be there forever, never needing to be cared for, but if the rocks used are taken from one’s own yard or surrounding area, they will provide the perfect compliment to whatever types of plants, shrubs, and trees are already in place. (more…)

Bamboo Flooring Problems

Saturday, November 25th, 2006

No discussion on bamboo flooring is complete without inputs from agitated homeowners who fell for the beauty of the flooring and are now apparently paying the price. From Ohio to Oregon and Massachusetts to Mississippi, the cry goes up, “Why does my floor scratch if I so much as drop a plastic glass on it?” “Even my dog leaves gouges on the floor!” “I have to walk over moon-sized bumps every day!” (more…)

Take Advantage Of The Sun With Roof Mounted Solar Cells

Saturday, November 25th, 2006

Any time the sun is shining, your home’s roof is exposed to solar energy. Why not exploit that energy, reduce your electric bill, and do your part to limit the amount of pollution being added to the atmosphere each day? Mounting photo voltaic cells (PVs) on your roof could very well be a smart way to make your home more energy independent. (more…)

The Amazing Flowers Of Camellia Japonica And Camellia Sasanqua

Monday, November 20th, 2006

Japanese Camellia, Camellia japonica. American gardeners in the South know and love the Camellia japonica, a landscape shrub, bush, or tree that can grow 20 feet tall. The Camellia japonica became an important garden landscape plant in the World War II war years in the 1940’s when Dr. Tom Brightwell collected a large Camellia cultivar planting at the University of Georgia Experimental Station at Tifton, Georgia, (more…)

Create A Natural Looking Stone Wall With Joint Compound And A Stencil

Monday, November 20th, 2006

Interior stone walls are expensive, tedious to install, and needless to say; a back breaking experience. You need to pick out and haul the stones, haul and attach the backer board, spread the messy thin-set, lay out the stones, and then grout them. It is a lot for the mind to comprehend when it comes to a weekend project, let alone to accomplish. (more…)

Tips On Curtain Design

Thursday, November 16th, 2006

When you are contemplating an interior decorating project in your home, you should not underestimate the impact that can be achieved by choosing the right drapes for each room. You need to be aware of a number of factors when you are looking for those perfect drapes. These include; what kind of room are you purchasing for? Are there any practical considerations that come with that particular room? (more…)

8 Must-Have Gardening Tools For The Rose Gardener

Thursday, November 16th, 2006

While roses are the centerpiece of any garden landscape, these special flowers do require some specialized care and the right rose gardening tools will help you to do the job. It is important for all landscapers and rose gardeners to be aware of the special needs of roses, and to take the steps needed to help them thrive. Among the most important gardening tools for the rose gardener to gather are… (more…)

Fall Lawn And Garden Pests

Wednesday, November 15th, 2006

With the cool weather of the fall season, most lawn and garden pests and diseases begin to dwindle away. Yet, there are a few lawn and garden pests that thrive off of the cool temperatures of the fall season.

One good point about fall lawn and garden pests is that they won’t have the chance to last as long as spring and summer pests because the freezing temperatures of winter will kill them off long before they do a tremendous amount of damage. (more…)