Archive for the 'Gardeners Shed' Category

Insights this Week

Sunday, July 26th, 2009

It’s been a crazy month. Here is a quick story with links on the month. And wanted to share these good websites with you. I hope these are good finds for you as they were for me.
The Back Country
I had a great time mountain biking for a week. The family was supposed to drive to […]

Air Flow in the Hydroponic Garden

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

Hydroponic gardening is a method wherein plants are grown without any soil. Ducting and air accessories are the mainstay of any indoor garden.

Fire Hazard Alert - is your Dryer ready to Ignite

Sunday, May 10th, 2009

In recent years there has been many stories about dryers catching on fire. Should we be concerned? Yes of course. We should take seriously anything that may put our family at risk.
Was the problem the dryer? Rarely. After investigating it is usually determined to have been the venting within the home catching on […]

It’s Not Just Water Under the Bridge

Sunday, May 10th, 2009

Americans want better drinking water — and are doing something about it
(ARA) - Did you know nearly 90 percent of Americans have a serious drinking problem? The problem? Significant concern about the quality and taste of their drinking water.
That’s according to the results of a new 2001 […]

Magazine Ads A New Decorating Idea

Monday, May 4th, 2009

Without realizing it, I stumbled across a trend in decorating that I had no idea existed. It seems that many people are using vintage magazine ads as home decorations.
For example, if you have a home bar, you may be interested in framing some old Ballantines ale or Jack Daniels ads.
If your first car […]

Earthworm Friends in the Garden

Saturday, May 2nd, 2009

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The 3 Types Of Roses

Saturday, May 2nd, 2009

There are several rose classification schemes used throughout the world. But the most popular system is that proposed by The American Rose Society (in cooperation with the World Federation of Roses). While the other systems are still in use, the majority of internationally established societies have adopted this one.
According to the American Rose Society, […]

Do You Have The Correct Home Buyer Mindset To Be Buying A Ho

Saturday, May 2nd, 2009

By learning what you need to know and preparing how to purchase a home ahead of time, you will be less likely to become so enamored with a particular property that you fall into the traps and the pitfalls that are so often the result of IDM, or Irrational Decision Making.
Do not allow your emotions […]

DESIGNING YOUR LOG HOME: Tips to keep you out of trouble

Sunday, April 26th, 2009

Nearly every log home is a custom design, whether you are altering a stock plan or starting from scratch. By their very nature, custom floor plans open up a large number of untested challenges - especially if you are trying to design the house yourself. With almost all log home manufacturers, an in-house architect […]

Decorating a Bedroom using Color Psycology

Friday, April 24th, 2009

Color can have an astounding effect on perceptions, feelings, and interactions. Different colors evoke different memories and different ideas. In the bedroom, where one is supposed to be most at ease, it is important that you plan out your color scheme so that it creates the maximum comfort for you.
Psychologists have been studying the […]