Patio of the Week: Koi Glide Around a Tranquil Garden's Moat
Barry Harrison wanted to transform his little vacant yard to a lush private garden which would offer a healthy habitat because of his prized koi. He also wanted a space which may help earn money for The Greening of Detroit…..
Epoxy vs. Cement Grout — What Is the Difference?
Epoxy grout has gotten increasingly more popular among tile contractors and builders. I find benefits that are new every time I use this item. Unlike cement grout, which is created from a cementitious powder mixture, epoxy grout is made from…..
Boost Your Style Fortune With Lucky Bamboo
Though somewhat similar in appearance, lucky bamboo isn’t the same thing as the things you will see growing exceptionally rapidly along your neighbor’s land line. Lucky bamboo is part of this Dracaena genus, and many of us will recognize it…..
How Can I Eliminate Mortgage Escrow?
Many homeowners prefer the ease of an escrow accounts. According to the Federal Trade Commission,”An escrow account is a fund held by your servicer that you pay to real estate taxes and homeowners insurance.” Generally, your loan servicer will apply…..
Herb Garden Essentials: Boost Your Own Delicious Mint
First a word of caution: “Invasive” is the polite way to refer to mint’s developing customs. In perfect, or maybe not so perfect, circumstances, mint will take over your garden, spreading by underground roots. Consider it in the upper tier…..
Kitchen of the Week Lives Peek Through a New Kentucky Kitchen
Built as a barn in the 1880s and converted into a home in the 1920s, this Kentucky house has been transformed again for the 21st century. The proprietor’s family had made few changes since buying the home in the 1980s,…..
Spring Patio Fix-Ups: 9 Ways With Built-in Benches
If you are looking to earn a lasting change in your outdoor space, you can’t beat the durability and style of built-in seats. Fresh patio furniture is magnificent, but the perfect built-in bench, designed to match your space to a…..
Moments of Meditation at a Utah Buddhist's Retreat
A week after viewing one of Imbue Design’s jobs in Salt Lake City, the mind of a neighborhood nonprofit that develops low-income home hired the company — composed of Christopher Talvy, Hunter Gundersen and Matt Swindel — to design a…..
Secrets for Taking Fantastic Travel Photos With Your Phone
The best camera is the one you have with you. These days it’s your phone, because it’s right on your pocket. Traveling photography has never been easier or more shareable. With a couple quick and easy tricks, you are able…..
Great Design Plant: Veronica
Veronica is a huge genus of herbacious perennials that has something for everybody — multiple flower colours, multiple foliage textures along with a variety of forms. Whether you need a vertical accent in cool white or a durable, evergreen ground…..