2,196 articles related to "home improvement"

Composting and Soil Improvements

Composting provides a great natural resource!Where we live, the soil is black clay (north Texas). We have found that by using a compost, we can almost eliminate the need for commercial fertilizers to grow most vegetables, herbs and spices.Our compost...

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New for 2006- Granite Flexible Preformed Rock Ponds

New for 2006- Granite Flexible Preformed Rock Ponds by: Gerry Fung So you’ve decided to build your very own backyard water garden. You are in the process of actively planning out your design, and you’re visualizing the end-result. But have y...

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How To Propagate Seeds Outdoors

How To Propagate Seeds Outdoors by: Paul Curran Annuals can be grown readily from seed in most cases. The method of growing depends upon the delicacy or hardiness of the seed, and may require planting in frames or pots initially, transferring to...

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Light Blocking Curtains

Light blocking curtains, sometimes known as blackout curtains or lined blackout curtains, can be a very appealing and functional interior design touch. Once you understand the main elements involved in choosing your light blocking curtains, you'...

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3 Kinds Of Wood Used In Real Wood Furniture

3 Kinds Of Wood Used In Real Wood Furniture by: Samantha Birch Real wood furniture is the most popular furniture in existence. It's been around for hundreds of years and probably existed when the cave people got tired of squatting on the di...

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How To Use Annuals In Landscaping Your Garden

How To Use Annuals In Landscaping Your Garden by: Paul Curran An annual, from the point of view of the amateur gardener, is any plant which must be replaced each year and which flowers only once in its life. Annuals generally are grown from seed...

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High-End Manhattan Renovation Guide

www.savetimeny.com/Guide.HTMLManhattan High End Residential Constructionby Colleen Barry-SleicherManhattan High End Residential Construction Information for brownstone, apartment, condominium and coop owners and Building coop boards planning renovati...

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When to Plant Vegetables

If you’re planting a vegetable garden you’ll want to pay close attention to frost and freeze dates to determine when to plant. This article gives an overview of how to determine when to plant and offers links to additional online resources for de...

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Understanding Weeds – How to Kill them

Weeds – those pesky, unwanted plants that invade our gardens, our lawns, and any other area we’d rather keep free from uninvited guests. They seem to grow faster and stronger than anything we actually want to keep, and can quickly take over whole...

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Decorating Color Schemes

Decorating Color Schemes by: Olivia Filipetto When decorating your home or room, picking a color scheme can be a daunting experience. You worry that you may pick the wrong color and need to start your decorating project all over again. Following...

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