Wednesday, September 4 2002
Home & Garden

History repeats itself in bathroom design

Some things never go out of style. In fact, many of todayís hottest trends in bathroom design are rooted in the bathing rituals of the world"s earliest civilizations. Homeowners who wish to create bathrooms suitable for a goddess or a king need only walk through the pages of history for inspiration.

Master Gardener applications being accepted

If you enjoy plants and enjoy being around people, then you might want to consider becoming a Master Gardener. Master Gardener classes will be held at the Clayton County Commissioners Conference Center Mondays and Wednesdays, 2:30-5p.m., beginning Jan. 6 through March 19, 2003.

Order tree seedlings now for fall/winter planting

The Georgia Forestry Commission continues to accept orders for seedlings to be planted this fall and winter. Seedling application forms are available at all Georgia Forestry Commission offices.

Storm damage: Can your tree be saved?

A storm can leave trees looking like there's no tomorrow. Major limbs may be broken or damaged, foliage can be shredded or stripped, or the bark may be torn or gouged.

Managing woodlands for wildlife in Fayette

For many forest landowners in Fayette County, the wildlife found on their property is at least as important as the timber. It is usually possible to manage woodlands for timber production while still providing excellent wildlife habitat.

The secret to an organized garage

"Homeowners are realizing the garage is a valuable storage and work space", says Mark Clemons, President of Garage Storage Cabinets of Georgia. The garage is evolving into a true extension of the home. Our systems provide a durable, economic way for people to maximize the space in their garage and make it a more attractive, enjoyable and useful space with plenty of room to store sporting goods, tools, yard accessories and hobbies.

Choose the right leaf blower

The season is called "fall" for a reason: all of those lovely autumn leaves will eventually end up on the ground, and you'll have to clean them up.

Personalization can make your powder room popular

The powder room is the only room in the house that is used as private space in a public area. This small but important room is often overlooked as an area where a little personalization can add to the design.

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