Hydroponics simply means growing plants without soil. Food for the plants, which are called hydroponic nutrients, are dissolved in water and fed directly to the roots. The plants form smaller roots and grow in inert grow media. Hydroponic vegetables are healthy, vigorous, and consistently reliable. Hydroponic gardening is clean and extremely easy and requires very [...]
Making it affordable: 9 tips for first-time home buyers – part 1
December 23, 2007 By Leave a Comment
By Charles Warnock It seems that everyone loves a good real estate story. The media is filled with reports about soaring property values and home owners of modest means becoming instant millionaires when they sell. As a result, many first time home buyers, afraid of missing out, will rush into buying decisions and achieve less-than-spectacular [...]
How to Build a Greenhouse – Designs, Planning and Material
November 19, 2007 By Leave a Comment
How to Build a Greenhouse – Designs, Planning and Material You will have to plan carefully before you buy or build a greenhouse of your own. There are several things to consider when building your dream greenhouse. You can save a lot of time and energy by planning ahead. You will need an array of [...]
55 Rules For Cutting Home Heating Bills
November 18, 2007 By Leave a Comment
1. Heat your home with energy that is cheapest in your area. 2. Consider heating your home with solar heat. It costs the least. 3. Insulate your water heater. This will pay for itself quickly. 4. Open draperies and shades in winter to let in sunshine. 5. Keep thermostat at 68 degrees; 55 degrees at [...]
Feng Shui and Chi
November 14, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Feng Shui is an ancient discipline which shifts the chi (life force energy) in your home to improve your life. Children are indeed a blessing and add joy to one’s household. In ancient times, a family was regarded as incomplete without children. Many methods were utilized so that couples could be successful in their bids [...]
6 Tips for Protecting Your Home – and Yourself – During a Remodeling Project
October 18, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Spring and summer in Northern New England means relief from the cold, the end of the school year, and a boom in home remodeling projects. “This is the busiest time of year for us,” said Ed Campbell, VP of Operations for Nashua, NH-based remodeling firm G.M. Roth. “With the warmer weather, people can finally open [...]
The Hidden Value in Your Remodeling Project
October 17, 2007 By Leave a Comment
The trade publication Remodeling magazine, in its 2006 “Cost vs. Value” survey of over 2,000 members of the National Association of Realtors, found that “minor kitchen remodels” have the best return on your remodeling investment, at 85.2%. That means for every $1,000 you spend, you add $852 to the value of your home when you [...]
The New Trend in Residential Metal Roofing
April 22, 2007 By Leave a Comment
You’ve seen steel roofs on barns, but how often have you seen them on residential property? It’s very likely you’ll be seeing them a whole lot more around the country. With wildfires, hurricanes, hail and other extreme conditions damaging houses, an increasing number of homeowners are taking advantage of the benefits of metal roofing.
