Do it Yourself

How Do Vacuums Work?

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 13:08:49 +0000

Image courtesy of http://www.toonpool.com/
Don’t lie- I know there’s a small part of you that actually wonders how vacuum cleaners work. For that tiny part of you- I aim to please. Are you ready? Good, so am I.
So, let’s go by a brief history of the v-a-c-u-u-m. The very first ver…

Reclaiming your Bedroom Zen

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:05:34 +0000

(Image courtesy of: HGTV.com)
We all know what Zen is… but why would you need bedroom Zen?
Well, contemporary day life is super hectic and stressful- it seems is whether our whole lives have become a flurry of action like a James Bond movie… with little duration to stop and think. Recla…

Bedroom Zen

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 10:23:52 +0000

We all know what zen is… but why would you need bedroom Zen? Well, contemporary day life is super hectic and stressful- it seems is whether our whole lives have become a flurry of action like a James Bond movie… with little moment to stop and think. Reclaiming the bedroom, and making it …

Carpet. Wood. Tile. The Deadly Three.

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 10:00:20 +0000

When decorating your home, there are many different options for flooring- which I’m certain you’ve noticed when visiting your local home depot. The three most common that citizens choose from (aside from fake material such as fake wood and linoleum) are carpet, wood, and tile. Each of th…

Penguin Windows - America’s Window Company

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 23:04:03 +0000

For more than 25 years, Penguin Windows has provided high-quality replacement windows to homeowners interested in making their homes safer and more energy efficient. Penguin Windows offers one of the most energy-efficient windows in the industry, accompanied by exceptional customer service and insta…

Update Your Living Room in Five Easy Steps

admin — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 11:33:50 +0000

Filed under: Your Home, Living Room, Projects, Design, etc

Some pattern, a sisal rug and a coat of black paint are just a few easy ingredients to update your living room. Photo: Monica Pedersen

Save yourself some remodeling money and try these steps for an affordable makeover with impact.

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Daily Drool: B-52’s Kate Pierson’s Hideaway

admin — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 11:33:49 +0000

Tired of motels and hotels, Kate Pierson created her own little getaway in upstate New York, which takes overnight reservations. “Roam if you want to!” Photo: Kate’s Lazy Meadow Motel

Take at peek at this retro-mod getaway in upstate New York owned by a famous pop star!

Every traveling musici…

Growing Thyme

admin — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 11:33:48 +0000

Common thyme flowers. Photo: Marie Viljoen

Our writer shares her favorite four species of thyme — a versatile, high-performing herb.

One of my favorite memories is of walking up a sloping lawn in the Haute Savoie region of France and smelling the air. Thyme. I could not figure out where it wa…

The Controversy Of The Clothesline

admin — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 11:33:47 +0000

The clothesline is still creating controversy, even today when energy prices are skyrocketing, the practice is banned. Photo: Erix!, Flickr

Is it still a stigma to use a clothesline or is air-drying making a comeback?

The simple clothesline is getting a lot of press lately: People either lov…

Anna Paquin’s Venice Beach Dream Home

admin — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 11:33:46 +0000

Jason LaVeris, FilmMagic

An elevator to the sky-lit kitchen — just some of the luxuries in the actress’ new home with Stephen Moyer.

Canadian-born and New Zealand-bred actress Anna Paquin rocketed to fame at age 11 when she won an Academy Award for her supporting role in The Piano. The proudl…