Category archive for ‘Outdoors’ 
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How to Enrich a Home’s Value With the Beauty of Stone
8/06/09Once, only the very wealthy could afford homes graced by the sophistication of stone. But with today’s manufactured stone veneer products, stone’s exquisite looks are within the reach of a wide range of homeowners.
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How To Raise Butterflies
5/18/09Want to learn about how a butterfly hatches and grows? Freya Wellin of Chalet Nursery talks about raising butterflies. It’s easy and a great way to educate kids about nature.
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Build Your Own Mid-Century Birdhouse
8/27/08Here’s an interesting and easy little do-it-yourself birdhouse project to help our fine-feathered friends dwell in style in their own handsome, mid-century home.
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Build a Redwood Fence In Five Easy Steps
8/14/08Fences are built for many reasons. Fences keep children or animals in the yard and define property lines. Fences also provide security and privacy, and complement other backyard amenities, like pools, spas and decks.
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Redecorate Your Yard and Help Reverse Global Warming
7/30/08With the nice weather, more people are spending time outside enjoying their yards. If you are looking to add some new furniture and decor, consider some new lawn furniture, a gazebo or pergola, a swing or just some planter boxes.
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Landscape Lighting: A Great Way to Dress Up Your Home
6/10/08The real estate market may be in a slump, but not all industries having to do with the home are in trouble. Companies that specialize in remodeling and renovation, particularly in the area of outdoor living, are doing extremely well right now.
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February is Wild Bird Feeding Month & This Year Less is More
2/14/08February is Wild Bird Feeding Month. This observance was established in 1994 by the National Bird Feeding Society because winter is one of the most difficult periods in much of North America for birds to survive in the wild.