Landscaping
Year round landscaping is an extension of our home. What story does your landscape tell about your home? Explore ways to design and maintain your yard for a healthy year-round appeal to your guests, neighbors and family.
Gardens are Calling
-It’s still too cold to working in the soil but it’s finally time to plan our gardens. What kind of colors should you give your garden this year? What kind of annuals are you going to select? Are you going…
The New "Green" Air Filter
-Most people would say plants are nice to have in our homes. This scientific measured approach will want you buy these three plants right away….. (more…)
Mix Modern with "Cabin Look"
-Pinterest is filled with these cool wood wall accents. Here is the product. Here is how you do it… (more…)
Sparkles over Dining Room Tables
-Dining room lighting has changed dramatically. Today’s fixtures are long over the length of dining room tables. See these two examples, one artisan designed, the other from a well- established US manufacturer… (more…)
Snow Alert for your House
-Have you asked yourself: Can the roof on your house handle the weight from all that snow? (more…)
Fire in Greenwich 2/2/15 could have been prevented
-I am reposting one of our videos from last year because it warns homeowners exactly of this fire hazard: Greenwich Patch 2/3/15: ” ‘There was a small section of grout missing on the slate apron. The ember fell into the…
Light Bulbs – The way to Your Smart Home?
-Turning your home a smart home may start with a smart light bulb. CES 2015 was abuzz with so many products to automate your home. The big question now… (more…)
Test Results – Fireplace Starter Logs
-…just in time for roaring fires. Do starter logs work? Here are some need- to-know findings… (more…)
Weather Alert – Prepare your Pipes !!!
-With temperatures in the single digits there is no room for error. Any slight draft in an exterior wall can freeze copper pipes. Here is what you can do…. (more…)
What do to with the Christmas Tree? Recycle it!
-Sending your Christmas tree to the tree grave yard is a sad scene post every Christmas. Once the needles start dropping, it’s nice to get it out of your home. I get that, but why not use… (more…)
Staircases and Landscapes for Grand Experiences
-Do you recognize this truly grand staircase? (more…)
"Plug your Lawn" – Natural Fall Lawn Care
-It may not be pretty for a week or so but it is a key step in natural lawn care: Plug or aerate your lawn every fall. What is it?… (more…)
"Universal Design"- Does it Exist?
-Look at the images of three different walkways – designed and man-made walkways showing three different patterns. Can you guess where each is located? US, Europe or China…? (more…)
"I hate our Pool – My Hair looks Green and my Skin Itches"
-Oh no, it sounds like this reader still has a “regular” chlorine based pool…. (more…)
Cost of Construction – It’s all in the Details
-Here is a question I get all of the time: Can you build for $xxx? Yes…but… (more…)
Runway to Gardening Heaven
-What do gardeners do most? They weed…. Unless you love to weed, this fabric (more…)