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Decorating with ceramic tile
July 31, 2005 EST | Interior Design | Comments (0)
Initially, the idea of decorating with ceramic tile might seem like a fun project. But as soon as you begin looking at your choices, it can suddenly become a very confusing maze. To smooth out the twists and turns,... [More...]
Ceramic tile installation methods
July 31, 2005 EST | Interior Design
Installation Materials There are many different installation methods used to install ceramic tile. A successful installation depends on the proper use of quality installation materials, more commonly referred to as "setting materials." Choosing the correct setting materials is as important... [More...]
Ceramic tile floor care and maintenance
July 28, 2005 EST | Interior Design
When it comes to floor cleaning, ceramic tile is one of the easiest surfaces to maintain. All you need are basic cleaning tools, a little common household cleaner, and water. The only way it could be easier would be if... [More...]
1958 Corvette
July 28, 2005 EST | Auctions & Collectibles
Drive someone wild this Christmas! Here's the definitive precision model of a classic from the '50s - the automotive legend that made Corvette© one of America's most popular sports cars. Incredibly detailed, from the distinctive nine-tooth grille to the... [More...]
Installation of engineered bamboo flooring
July 25, 2005 EST | Interior Design
Engineered bamboo flooring was originally manufactured for nail-down, staple-down, and glue-down installations. But the invention of no-glue, click-together systems has changed the manufacturing trend. Today, most manufacturers produce engineered bamboo flooring only for floated installation by the new plank-joining systems.... [More...]
Cucumber & Pork Soup
July 23, 2005 EST | Recipes | Comments (0)
By Jacklyn Chen Due to the fact that cucumber is rich in all kinds of vitamins as well as calcium, phosphorus, iron, and many other minerals, it is one of the essential vegetables that we cannot live without at our... [More...]
Sweet & Sour Pork (Gu Lao Rou)
July 23, 2005 EST | Recipes
By Jacklyn Chen Sweet & Sour Pork is the most well known Chinese food abroad. According to a Cantonese chef, the primitive or the authentic cooking method of the dish is to add Cantonese pickled vegetables. When cooking, simply sauté... [More...]
Laminate floor care and maintenance
July 22, 2005 EST | Interior Design | Comments (0)
The bad news is that maintenance-free flooring does not exist. The good news, however, is that laminate flooring does. The only routine care needed to keep a laminate floor looking like new is a simple once-over with a dust mop,... [More...]
Decorating with laminate flooring
July 22, 2005 EST | Interior Design
Decorating with laminate flooring is very similar to decorating with wood flooring. Although similar to wood flooring, laminate flooring does not have as much texture as wood floors, so basically your choices are in color. As with most other types... [More...]
Braised fish in soy sauce (Hong Shao Yu)
July 22, 2005 EST | Recipes
By Jacklyn Chen Braised fish in soy sauce is the basic craft of Chinese dish. The distinguishing characteristics are it looks red and glossy, rich in smell thick in juice. Both sides of the fish slice must be fried to... [More...]
Hardwood floor care and maintenance
July 20, 2005 EST | Interior Design
Few floor coverings are as spectacular as a new hardwood floor. However, like any floor covering, it will eventually show signs of wear. The amount of wear, of course, will be proportional to the amount of traffic it receives. But... [More...]
Decorating with wood floors
July 20, 2005 EST | Interior Design
Wood flooring is one of the most beautiful floors you can use in your decorating scheme. There are not only several colors available but there are also many different species as well. Each having their own distinct characteristics. Choosing the... [More...]
Formaldehyde content of bamboo flooring
July 18, 2005 EST | Interior Design
Potential health risks from exposure to formaldehyde are without question a valid concern. However, there are certain variables that must be considered in determining the seriousness of such risks, or if a risk exists at all. Two of the most... [More...]
Bamboo flooring features and benefits
July 18, 2005 EST | Interior Design
Bamboo has recently become the hottest trend in flooring. The reasons for its popularity surge are many, but they can be divided into three basic categories: aesthetics, properties, and environmental benefits. The Aesthetics Because bamboo is a grass rather than... [More...]
Bamboo floor care and maintenance
July 18, 2005 EST | Interior Design
You invested your valuable time deciding which variation of bamboo flooring would best compliment your décor. Then you invested your hard-earned money purchasing your carefully-made choice and preparing for its installation. Now, the job is finished and you’re standing there... [More...]
Starting a shade garden
July 15, 2005 EST | Gardening
The shade garden can be exploding with color and texture. No matter how much shade is in your landscape, the right flowers, plants, bushes and bulbs will grow in this area when given a chance. As there are various types... [More...]
Vegetable gardens & organic matter
July 15, 2005 EST | Gardening
Organic matter improves soil as a growing medium for plants. It helps release nitrogen, minerals, and other nutrients for plant use when it decays. A mulch of partially rotted straw, compost, or undecomposed crop residue on the soil helps keep... [More...]
Tuscan style decorating for the kitchen
July 13, 2005 EST | Interior Design | Comments (0)
A Tuscan decorating theme can put some old world charm into your kitchen and make it a warm homey room to gather in. The Tuscan style incorporates warm earth tones along with natural materials and architectural accents to create a... [More...]
Deck decorating
July 13, 2005 EST | Outdoor Living
On my blog, I once wrote about life on the Veranda - a favorite Southern, summer pastime. Picture a Charleston side-porch house, facing the obligatory magnolia tree, refreshing gin and tonics or the standard mint julep. But Veranda living is... [More...]
Horticultural therapy
July 10, 2005 EST | Gardening
The idea of using gardens and plants as “tools” for therapy is growing fast these days. Makes perfect sense, too. There is a great deal of evidence that working in gardens is wonderful for our mental health. The relation between... [More...]
Starting your own fruit trees
July 10, 2005 EST | Gardening
I flat out love growing fruit trees and have been crazy about them all my life. Or at least, as much of my life as I can remember. Actually, the very first thing I can clearly recall involved fruit trees.... [More...]
The basics of lawn care
July 07, 2005 EST | Gardening
Speed. Accuracy. Efficiency. For anyone who has a lot of lawns to mow these three things are very important. Speed. Getting the job done as quickly as possible. The faster you can do a job, the more jobs you have... [More...]
Passion for home decorating
July 07, 2005 EST | Interior Design
For most people, they can count the times they redecorate their homes in a lifetime on one hand. It's a shame because this is not because they don't have great ideas about how they want their homes to be, but... [More...]
Carignane wine
July 06, 2005 EST | Wine & Spirits
The Carignane grape variety is one of the most widely planted grapes in the world. It's popularity stems from the high crop yeilds that it produces as well as the characteristics that it can bring to a wine. Wine made... [More...]
Wine making and home brewing
July 06, 2005 EST | Wine & Spirits
When it comes to making alcoholic beverages at home, wine making and home brewing is considered sort of a 'niche' market. You either know how to do it or you don't! This is very hard to believe as wine making... [More...]
Tranquility in your own back yard
July 04, 2005 EST | Outdoor Living
A garden fountain can add beauty and serenity to you yard or garden. It’s long been known that running water can aid in relaxation. The addition of a water fountain can not only add a stunning center piece to you... [More...]
Choosing arbor swings
July 04, 2005 EST | Outdoor Living
Arbor swings - Taking up anywhere from 20 to 30 square feet when assembled, an arbor swing provides a handsome focal point and a way to enjoy the idle moments of the seasons, swinging outdoors. Arbors with swing parts are... [More...]
James Perse: lined terry bathrobe
July 02, 2005 EST | Fashion , Luxury Lifestyle
This is not your grandfather's bathrobe. Velvet-like terry lined in smooth cotton adds a touch of sophistication to your everyday routine, not to mention blissful comfort. Complete with a generous hood, waist belt, and two front pockets, this sublime robe... [More...]
Do black roses really exist?
July 02, 2005 EST | Gardening
Throughout the course of time, black roses have conjured up a variety of symbolic meanings. From unnatural worlds to death, vengeance, farewell or rebirth, the black rose has come to be viewed in a number of different ways depending... [More...]
The beauty of hybrid tea roses
July 02, 2005 EST | Gardening
Hybrid tea roses and the original tea rose are the world’s favourite roses and are available in many gorgeous colors. Hybrid tea roses are among the most beautiful flowers in the world. They are the florist's rose. The blossoms... [More...]
