Picture a beautiful ranch with horses and cattle. In the center of the picture stands a house that is totally self sufficient from the standpoint of electrical power. There are three fundamental methods for achieving this outcome. Two are mechanical. Wind and water turbines convert the movement of air (from […]
Month: February 2024
Benefits Of Choosing Liquid Limestone: Home Improvement Tips
There are many different ways you can choose from when you want to improve and beautify of your patio, alfresco area, and driveway. The same is true when providing a clean and safe pool surround. It may seem quite difficult with many options to think of, however, if the right […]
Pressure Treated Lumber For Decks – Alternatives to Chemically Processed Lumber Which May Be Better
The pressure treating process of lumber was invented approximately 70 years ago. Up until 2004, the main method for pressure treating lumber was with chromated copper arsenate. The main problem realized with CCA treated wood is that arsenic was discovered to leach out from this pressure treated lumber. Unfortunately this […]
Modern Bathroom Design Ideas
Nowadays it seems that more and more people consider their bathroom as one of the best places in their home where they can retreat from the stresses of the day. A place for a TV, freestanding baths, 4 and 5 shower heads in a single shower stall, soap dispensers and […]
How to Attract Birds With Trees and Shrubs
You can turn your backyard into a bird kingdom by simply adding the appropriate trees and shrubs. The right balance of foliage will create a bird-friendly habitat that is sure to attract a variety of your favorite birds. You will be proud to know that you are now the keeper […]
Bike Review – Salsa Mamasita 29″er
29″ wheeled mountain bikes are here to stay. The combination of less rolling resistance, more stability and increased traction make people fall in love with the way they ride. The Salsa Mamasita is a bike that has all the benefits of the big wheels with an amazing frame and awesome […]
Tile The Wall Behind Your Wash Machine
We will assume you’ve already laid tile on your laundry room floor. After you have cleared the wall your next choice is to place on the wall either hardy backer, cement board or leave the wall bare. We do recommend using a tile called porcelain. The reason is simple, it […]
How to Make Embellished Romantic Rose Curtains
Whenever we consider dressing a window we need to understand how we react to light. If the same type of lighting is used in every room of the house it can create a sense of monotony. The senses of a human being are stimulated by variation and contrast. Light affects […]
Off the Shelf Cabinets Versus Custom Cabinets, What Are the Differences?
Stock Cabinets Stock, or store cabinets, are what you see if you go to a large home improvement store. Each store will typically have a very basic, unfinished cabinet line that is stocked in store and ready to purchase and take home that day. These are usually your cheapest option, […]
Virtual Vs Actual Home Staging
More often than not, a home is a person’s single largest financial investment. As such, it is critical to find the best marketing strategies when selling a home. Staging is an important part of a real estate marketing plan, and should be considered in order to sell the home faster […]