Home & Garden
What Recessed Lighting Can Do for You
When it comes to lighting, people often focus on the fixture style -- contemporary, traditional and retro are among the most popular -- but experts from the American Lighting Association say to truly decorate with light, you should be paying more attention to what the light source is doing.
Read more
|
The Scoop on Adjustable Rate and Interest Only Mortgages
There are so many types of mortgage programs available to home buyers that it can get difficult to keep them all separate. One of the latest types of programs that many people are taking advantage of is the Interest Only Mortgage option. Here's how it works.
Read more
|
Grass that Stays Green, Even When Mother Nature Goes Dry
Up to 80 percent of water used around the home during the summer is to irrigate gardens and lawns. Many homeowners are replacing their grasses with water-thrifty zoysia grass. Zoysia's vigorous root system is so deep and extensive the grass rarely needs watering. Zoysia Farm Nurseries' grass (product name Amazoy) requires up to 80 percent less water than other grasses.
Read more
|
Copper No Longer Practical for Plumbing
With copper hitting record high prices in recent months, not only is it becoming a more expensive plumbing option, but also a more attractive theft item. The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries estimates that copper thefts are at their highest level in more than a decade. Unfortunately, it's impossible for recyclers to know which copper items have been stolen as they don't carry any identifier.
Read more
|
What’s Hot in Home Décor for 2005
If your living spaces are looking a little tired, or you’re just searching for ways to bring new life to your home, you don’t need a major overhaul and it won’t cost a fortune. With a bit of creativity and the right tools you can turn your home into a cozy haven that’s warm, inviting and inspired.
Read more
|
Furniture Moves into the Bathroom
Bathrooms have gone from cramped rooms tucked away at the end of the hall that merely served their purpose, to large, airy showplaces. From state-of-the-art showers and whirlpool tubs to high-end countertops and cabinetry, the bathroom has become a haven where homeowners can relax and enjoy the room's amenities.
Read more
|
|
|