Green Living

Extreme Gardening: What To Do When The Weather Doesn’t Favor You

Extreme Gardening: What To Do When The Weather Doesn’t Favor You

(ARA) – “The month of June, it is well if it be partly wet and partly dry.” Despite that idealistic statement from an 1854 article on agriculture in The Cambrian Journal, no farmer, in the history of the world, has ever had the ideal weather for a perfect growing season. The same holds true... »

A Big And Small Energy Saver For Each Room Of Your House

A Big And Small Energy Saver For Each Room Of Your House

(ARA) – Saving the environment can be an overwhelming task. With everything in the news about how to make your home more energy efficient, it’s easy to become bewildered when thinking about all the improvements you could make. But there’s no need to worry, as you don’t have to make your home into a... »

Can you use junk to keep your home decor fresh?

Can you use junk to keep your home decor fresh?

(ARA) – As colder weather arrives, you are probably looking to freshen up your home decor. While it might be counterintuitive, a great way to do this is by using items you might not otherwise have a need for – or to put it bluntly, junk. You may have already heard about a growing... »

Beyond the backsplash: Emerging kitchen trends in ceramic tile

Beyond the backsplash: Emerging kitchen trends in ceramic tile

(ARA) – Kitchens cry out for a perfect balance between beauty and practicality. Nowhere is the marriage of form and function more important than in the room where most American families spend the majority of their at-home time together. Ceramic tile is the natural choice for kitchens. Homeowners appreciate its durability and designers admire... »

Saving energy might not be as difficult as you think

Saving energy might not be as difficult as you think

(ARA) – While saving energy and lowering your bills during the winter takes some personal sacrifice, it might not be as hard as you think. With a combination of changing your habits and a few simple fixes, it’s possible to realize significant savings on your utility bills. You could be well on your way... »