Installing a Manufactured Rain Barrel and Kit
As you know, your landscape constantly demands water. A rain barrel is a great way to collect water that would be otherwise wasted. It helps fulfill for those lawn and landscape watering...
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Irrigation 101: A Guide to the Basics of a Residential Irrigation System
With the summer heat closing in on us, your lawn and landscape may need some extra TLC to stay both healthy and thrive throughout the season. Having an irrigation system can give...
Architects Condo Remodel – a Space Optimized Redo with LG Squared :: Inside the Pro’s Home
On the day I visited, classical music simmered as Jodi was working to plow through some of her duties as bookkeeper. The signs of a wall removal are still present. A peeled...
Tips for Watering the Lawn :: Overseeding and Watering Grass Seed
If you've read my post on my visit to Oregon and the NexGen Research Center, you know, then, just how important conserving water is these days. And … if you're a red-blooded...
How to Grow a Healthy Lawn :: 5 Secrets to a Beautiful Lawn
How you seed can be broken into one of three areas, and which circumstance you encounter often dictates what type of product you need. We’ll call these areas: new seeding, re-seeding (or...
How To Install a Programmable Thermostat :: Why Replace It + How to Set to It
If you’ve been putzing around with an old thermostat, you should consider replacing it with a new programmable one. In only a few simple steps, you will never again have to lift...
The Pros and Cons of Reclaimed Wood :: What to Know
The use of reclaimed wood isn’t a new concept, but it’s seen a surge in popularity especially with the green building and remodeling boom. Reclaimed lumber is simply wood with a past...
Being Smarter With Smart Meters and Home Heating :: Three Steps to Take to the Full Benefit
So while smart meters have good intentions they aren’t always practical for the moment. Unless a series of steps are taken to make sure a home is more structurally sound so heating...
Install a Rainwater Harvesting System :: Building a DIY Rain Barrel
Whether you want to use rainwater as a total water solution or just to bring your water bills down and reduce your reliance on municipal water, it's actually not so hard to...
The Skinny on Energy Star Certified Homes :: A Guide for Home Improvements?
The federal government's Energy Star program offers certification to green home builders, giving homeowners the reassurance that they are purchasing a home designed to conform to strict energy-efficiency guidelines. Energy Star-certified homes...
How To Build a Green Wall of Your Own & Selecting Plants that Improve Indoor Air Quality
A green wall isn’t hard to create, but you’ll need to pay attention to the plants, just like you would in any garden. The positive effects are numerous, including aesthetics, improved indoor...
Installing a Bathroom Fan Timer :: Improve Air Quality & Save Energy in an Afternoon
Would you like to guess what my most frequent piece of advice is for homeowners to improve their indoor air quality, comfort, and to help save energy? I can tell you It...