The Popularity of Log Cabins (Wed Apr 16th, 2008, by Helen Clarke)
Traditionally log cabins were found in wooded areas, where the construction material was at hand. In North America they were built by early settlers and by hunters, loggers, and other wilderness dwellers, and were associated by many people with simpl...
Memory Gardens Blooming White (Fri Nov 2nd, 2007, by Diana Gardner-Williams)
The color white feels so right when designing a garden for a baby angel. Whether your baby passed early in pregnancy or as an infant, a garden of beauty can be created to honor little angels gone too soon.
When I see white flowers I think pure, ...
Synthetic Grass: An Increasingly Popular Alternative for the Yard (Sun Aug 5th, 2007, by Daniel DeGiorgio)
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As Australia’s severe drought has turned many green, lush gardens and yards into brown, lifeless dustbowls, an increasing number of Australian homeowners are turning to synthetic turf as a viable solution. Simila...
I Made Stone and Pavers For My Garden For Pennies (Sat Aug 4th, 2007, by Chris Robertson)
I've come to accept that, as a native Californian, home exteriors are almost always constructed using either siding or stucco. Bricks are used sparingly, if at all, and stonework is generally confined to indoor tiles and outdoor patio stones, river r...
How to Buy Upholstered Furniture. (Tue Jun 12th, 2007, by Elijah Gichuhi)
Before you take home that new sofa or upholstered chair, check the piece more carefully. This exercise can be confusing since there are so many different styles, construction techniques and quality characteristics. Fabric plays an important role in t...
Organic Vegetable Gardening: Getting Started (Thu Apr 26th, 2007, by Andrew Delroy)
Imagine biting into a perfect ripe strawberry, still warm from the summer sun without having to worry about chemical or pesticide residues. More people are turning to organic gardening for the peace of mind it provides, knowing that their home-grown ...
