Creating Plant Containers Fit For Prime Time
With newspapers constantly reporting on the economic consequences of the current recession, it was refreshing to read in The Wall Street Journal, of all places, Bart Ziegler reporting on creating great looking patio planters,
For years Ive tried to emulate the lush, overstuffed flower containers that are a staple of home magazines and TV design shows. You know, those pots displayed on decks and patios with flawless plants spilling over the sides, no bloom or leaf out of place.
Ill probably never match those containers.
Taming Your Closet: Steps toward getting your closet organized for spring
Spring is in the air! It is that time of year again where those indoor and outdoor projects that you may have been avoiding or simply saving for spring are at the forefront of your mind. One of my most troublesome areas, that requires attention every spring is my closet. How my closet becomes so out of control every year, well I have yet to put my finger on it. I do however, have some tips for the individual like me, who has to tackle this daunting task frequently or the individual who wants to avoid their closet becoming an out of control mess.
The first step to organizing your closet is to make a plan. It m
Irene’s advancing—get out of her way and stay safe
Hurricane Irene is barreling toward North Carolina, where a hurricane warning is in effect, and hurricane watches have been posted for Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York and New England. Unlike their neighbors to the south, Northeasterners may not be as familiar with hurricane preparedness.
Plums galore, as the summer bears fruit
Then another friend arrived with an even heavier bag of the same mottle-skinned variety, part of a haul that had in turn been passed on to her by a similarly overwhelmed grower.
Swift action was called for. After collecting windfalls from our own tree of prematurely ripening apples, and a quick trip to the shops for a few kilos of preserving sugar, my wife converted nature’s bounty – or at least part of it – into several jars of delicious plum and apple jam.
What do you want with eggs and ham when you’ve got plum and apple jam? That’s a line from a First World War song and I was humming it contentedly when I sampled the first jar at breakfast yesterday morning. Yet I fea
The pros and cons of vinyl siding
Vinyl siding is a type of plastic siding, which is commonly installed on the outermost layer of house walls. Siding can keep pests and insects from your house, and protect your home from the weather too. That is why you must choose the type of siding you will be using will care. Vinyl siding has both pros and cons. Here are some to help you make a better choice.
The best part of vinyl siding is its durability. It is long lasting, making it a popular choice for homeowners. Vinyl siding is able to resist most weather conditions without sustaining severe damage. View more…
The Lomography city guide Berlin
The Lomography City Guide Berlin has just been released. After the legendary City Guides Vienna and Hong Kong, Berlin is the next in line to receive its very own homage consisting of thousands of analogue snapshots and LomoLocations.
The biggest scrambled egg of Kreuzberg, your favorite toilet in the coolest bar that nobody knows of, the most romantic spot to make out, grand aunt Horstine at the Wannsee or the breathtaking view from your balcony – everything is a LomoLocation worth exploring.
In its very special way this city guide depicts a city, so vibrant and fascinating, in all its shades, overtones, possible, impossible, fabulous and diverse perspectives by displaying it in a shimmering piece of art put together by 51 Lomographers. E