Posted on February - 07 - 2012

Great Greenhouses for Farmers and Garden Hobbyists

Great greenhouses for farmers and garden hobbyists can range from the small sized portable greenhouse to the elaborate commercial greenhouse. Farmers and garden hobbyists alike enjoy greenhouse gardening, and you can join their green ranks and experience the bountiful rewards of tending your own greenhouse garden. To get started, consider which type of greenhouse is right for you.   Things to Consider in Selecting a Greenhouse

Size of Your New Greenhouse

One of the biggest limiting factors in selecting a new hobby greenhouse is how much space you have available. You can choose from a lean-to greenhouse, a freestanding greenhouse, or convert existing building space for greenhouse use. Wi

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Posted on January - 23 - 2012

February, Feng Shui & Valentine’s Day

Are you aware that you will spend 1/3 of your life on average sleeping? Your environment for sleeping should be of great concern.

We typically decorate and maintain the areas of our home that the ‘public’ sees. Why do we not take the time to create a beautiful space for ourselves?

February is the month for Romance so now is the time to focus on your Master Bedroom.

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Posted on January - 21 - 2012

Regio by Inax

When I get up in the middle of the night during the winter months, I pray to one day have a toilet with a heated seat. If I set my sights even higher, then I would definitely wish for the Regio toilet by Japanese company Inax. Not only does it feature a heated seat, but it also includes a temperature control—and that is just the beginning of Regio’s advanced attributes.

Leaving aside the heated seat, I can still admire all the other smart components of Regio. For example, the product comes with a silent stream flushing system—so you won’t wake anyone up if you need to visit the bathroom at 3 a.m. But lots of toilets are now equipped with such features, you might be saying. Well, how about some soft light and relaxing music while you sit on the throne? These details should turn a daily activity into a spectacularly pleasant experience.

But Regio doesn’t stop there. It also features a fully automatic flush and slow-down seat and lid. Still not impressed? How about a fully automatic toilet seat system, adjustable water pressure and temperature, a deodorizer, and a warm air dryer? You can feel good after using some of Regio’s specialties—and people who follow you will also benefit, both from the deodorizer and the antibacterial surface.

Inax maintains a corporate philosophy that stresses comfortable design and exceptional quality. The company keeps the customers’ current needs and desires in mind, as well as those of future generations: “smart means style conceived with both today and tomorrow in mind,” Inax explains.

Posted on January - 21 - 2012

Reader response: Tricks and tips for maintaining beautyberry in a bouquet

Jacki Dougan of Sherwood gets the most out of her beautyberry shrub (Callicarpa) bouquets by moving arrangements to a spot outdoors after an initial stint inside. The spot is protected from the weather but not the birds; the robins, however, add a lovely element to the displayThe deep violet berries of the beautyberry shrub (Callicarpa) scream to be taken inside for a winter-happy display. But, as I recently revealed, no can do. I asked for help. It seems the best solution is to give up — not my style — or use them in an outdoor arrangement. That works. Read full post…