Published On Wednesday, October 21st 2009
When building a home, point out to your builder that the best location for a thermostat is on an interior partition wall away from direct sunlight and fireplaces, ovens or other home features that could affect the temperature there. Even ... Read More
Published On Wednesday, October 21st 2009
Acolumned front porch makes an impressive entry into this one-story house, which provides 1,606 square feet of living space.
Beyond the entry is a big living room. The space features a fireplace flanked by windows overlooking a rear patio and ... Read More
Published On Wednesday, October 21st 2009
Stenciling is an old art form. Neanderthal artists created patterns using their hands as stencils. They blew powdered pigment across their hands to capture the outline of their fingers on the walls of caves in Lascaux, France.
Stenciling continued to be ... Read More
Published On Wednesday, October 21st 2009
Is the building boom ending? For the first time this year, building permit numbers for the Twin Cities area have slipped behind 1999's record levels, the Builders Association of the Twin Cities reports.
The month of July is down ... Read More
Published On Wednesday, October 21st 2009
Tips for choosing laminate flooring
When comparing products, consider the backing material and the density of the material used for the core. Also consider flooring with a water-resistant backing.
Read the manufacturer's recommendations. Don't install flooring in an area ... Read More
Published On Wednesday, October 21st 2009
iMac accents: Who would have guessed that a colorful computer would become the darling of the design world? And now there are nifty electronics, not to mention school supplies, to coordinate with students' beloved iMacs. Think cool, ... Read More
Published On Wednesday, October 21st 2009
Every urban area contains lead-contaminated soil. Lead in soil can cause severe health problems in children and adults. Learn how to test soil for lead and get tips on how to garden more safely in the city during ... Read More
Published On Wednesday, October 21st 2009
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Echinacea may boost people's immune systems, but it can't seem to strengthen its own. In many Minnesota gardens, this popular perennial, also known as purple coneflower, is succumbing to an incurable disease called aster yellows.
Has the ... Read More
Published On Wednesday, October 21st 2009
Visits to the beach never seem to last long enough. But if the seashells you collect are put to creative use, they can bring to mind summer days long after the season has passed.
Shells are beautiful simply displayed ... Read More
