Article Archive for July 2008

Design Watch: Concrete Countertops
By Allegra
Posted in Home Improvement, Tips and Ideas on 11 July 2008
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When remodeling your kitchen, a crucial feature is choosing the countertops. You want something modern, something sophisticated and something that reflects your personal tastes. But with so many different types of countertops out there, where do you even start? Concrete countertops have been around since the 1970s but just recently they have found increased popularity [...]

Swimming Pool Accessories
By Carrie
Posted in Tips and Ideas on 9 July 2008
Stats: 582 views and No Comments

Summer is here! Temperatures are rising all across the nation. It’s that time of year when people are just waiting to hear those four little words: “Our pool is open!” A swimming pool should be treated with care, with the same attention you give your house or condominium. Just as you sweep the kitchen floor, [...]

Green Idea: Xeriscaping
By Allegra
Posted in Green Living, Tips and Ideas on 7 July 2008
Stats: 1,053 views and 3 Comments

If you love gardening but always have the current global warming crisis on the back of your mind, you may have a growing concern for the amount of water you’re using to keep your plants alive. Did you know there’s an alternative that can put your worried mind at ease? It’s xeriscaping. What’s xeriscaping? Xeriscaping [...]

Get a Great Garage!
By Alexis
Posted in Home Improvement, Tips and Ideas on 3 July 2008
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The garage may be the most overused and underutilized room in the entire house. Too often viewed as a catchall, most garages are bursting with lawn equipment, seasonal decorations and other unnecessary items that homeowners can’t bare to part with. While homeowners will spend endless amounts of money renovating and redecorating their homes, the garage [...]

COLOR: How to Choose?
By Allegra
Posted in Home Improvement, Tips and Ideas on 2 July 2008
Stats: 781 views and No Comments

Whether you’ve just purchased a new home or you’re looking to spruce up a home you’ve been in for a while, paint is a simple and cheap way to add personal flair and style. That being said, choosing paint colors can be tricky. There’s a lot to consider before you take the color plunge. You [...]