- Home
& Garden
Invasion
of the garden snatchers
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Scientists
estimate there may be 10 million different kinds of insects in the
world. Along with the thousands of weeds, rodents, plant diseases
and other living things that we may classify as "pests,"
how is the average person supposed to understand it all?
The
'sink' sense: Choosing a sink that's right for you
Not too long ago,
homeowners had two choices when it came to selecting a new kitchen sink
cast iron or stainless. There were few choices of colors or shapes,
and certainly no options for any customized sink accessories. So today's
myriad of sink choices come as a refreshing change to those who want
to personalize their kitchen.
Birds,
bees and butterflies celebrate diazinon ban
The
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has banned two of the most commonly
used pesticides for home use based on data showing the chemicals cause
more harm than previously thought.
Clocks
that keep pace with Father Time (Mother Nature, too)
You can't exactly
beat Mother Nature or Father Time, but now you can keep pace with them
a little more easily with clocks that automatically update for Daylight
Saving Time and desktop weather stations that give you weather reports
for your area.
Yearning
for the green, green grass of home?
Even
after watering your grass day after day, you might wonder why your
lawn isn't maintaining its optimal lush green color. That's because
lawns need more than just water for maximum color saturation and stress
relief.
Trends:
The colors of life
What
colors are hot now? The trend is toward organic neutrals and soft
neutrals that offer just the suggestion of color.
Temporary
window shades ideal for new homes, apartments
Have you ever wanted
to create a different look for your living room but hesitated because
you thought it would be too expensive or too time consuming? What if
you could simply and easily change the look of any room in your home
without spending a lot of time or money?
Decorating
with wallpaper
True decorating
distinction lies in details little finishing touches and unusual twists
that make a room entirely unique. To put your personal mark of creativity
in your home, do what many professional interior designers do: Head
for the border.
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