Energy-Saving Ideas From 3 Cheap Green-Built Homes

Energy-Saving Ideas From 3 Cheap Green-Built Homes

A 2012 publication named In the Ground Up: Sophisticated Green Homes, edited by Peggy Tully, files a 2008 design competition of the exact same name. Contest entrants were asked to envision affordable, green single-family houses for the Near Westside area of Syracuse, New York. Seven finalists were chosen from the greater than 50 entries obtained, …

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Great Design Plant: Vine Maple

Great Design Plant: Vine Maple

Whether you are interested in a well-behaved, smaller-size ornamental tree, wish to add some height to some native planting place, want to inject some fantastic fall color and winter attention in your garden or simply love something distinct, the Pacific Northwest indigenous vine maple (Acer circinatum) may be the solution. Pendleton Design Management Botanical name: …

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When to Paint Your Home Gray

When to Paint Your Home Gray

Gray paint — whether a warm gray or a trendy one — is the perfect selection for a home of just about any style, age and place. Additionally, with this color’s wide range of colors, two or more shades can be united to make subtle distinctions between architectural elements, eliminating jarring contrasts to make a …

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To Do: Your Holiday Organizing Checklist

To Do: Your Holiday Organizing Checklist

Holiday parties can be a curse and a blessing . By handling this list begin now. Obtaining your infrastructure organized prior to all the activity begins will ease party prep afterwards, and you might even start off the New Year organized, too. Charmean Neithart Interiors 1. Organize your pantry. Whether you are hosting a party …

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Wake Up Rooms With Fresh Air's Power

Wake Up Rooms With Fresh Air's Power

With the warmer temperatures of fall comes crisp, fresh air — and fewer germs. Rejoice! Since the hoards of pests retreat, fling open the doors and windows to enjoy the open air. Open air can be appreciated in just about any dwelling, save those with windows painted shut. Should you happen to live in one …

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Fantastic Design Plant: Aster

Fantastic Design Plant: Aster

The lack of flowers blooming in the garden at the autumn may be a real bummer, but since I write this in August, you have got the time to plant a few fall bloomers. Asters arrive in a selection of stunning colours, particularly pinks and purples, and there are more than 600 known species to …

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