Archive for the 'patio, terrace, balcony' Category

Contemporary patio furniture

Thursday, May 1st, 2008

Pictured is the Amazon patio table from Patio & Home furniture
Well, Spring is finally here, the trees are blooming, birds are singing, people’s moods are lifting and one thing is certain… it won’t be long until summer is here!
With that in mind, I’ve been thinking… why not start getting ready for summer now and enjoy […]

Summer decorating tips

Monday, July 2nd, 2007

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Just like Spring, Summer brings it’s own weather, colors, smells and mood. So it’s only natural that you’d feel the urge to do something to compliment the new season… decor wise.
Now I know what you’re thinking, “Who’s got the time and cash to redecorate every season”? Well it doesn’t have to be as difficult […]

811 - Call before you dig

Tuesday, May 15th, 2007

I got an interesting email today, it’s from Matt on behalf of The Common Ground Alliance. Their message, “Call before you Dig”, is a good one. It looks like they’re trying to build awareness about their new nation wide (USA) hotline for DIYers and homeowners who have plans on doing some digging in the yard…
Instead […]

Growing Down?

Tuesday, November 7th, 2006

No it’s not a spelling mistake, nor is it an upside down picture… those tomatoes are growing the wrong way up, down, you get the idea!
This cool little invention is called the TopsyTurvy and it’s wonderful. At about $20 it won’t break the piggy bank but you can bet it’ll be the envy of your […]

Wormie the water sensor

Thursday, October 26th, 2006

The wormie pictured is made by Dorothy Biddle Service

Do you have plants in your home? If not, you should! Not only are they nice to look at and help create a nice atmosphere (literaly), they are also cheap!
If you do have plants, I’ll bet you often wonder when it’s time to water them… […]

The curtain wall

Tuesday, February 28th, 2006

This has to be one of the most desired features of any modern home or flat. It’s also one of the more expensive and impractical (but the view is worth it) features of any home modern home or flat. Usually reserved for commercial installations and ultra modern dwellings, the curtain wall is an absolutely amazing […]

PVC windows and doors

Tuesday, February 28th, 2006

PVC windows and doors have been gaining popularity over the last few years and are quickly becoming the number one choice for new construction and renovation projects. The advantages are clear, lower purchasing costs, faster & cheaper installation, superior insulating qualities and the ability to quickly and cheaply produced just about any custom measurements required.
PVC […]

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