Category Archives: Home Tips

Madison Lighting and so much more…

Anytime I visit a locally owned store that stands out, I like to share it with my friends. I recently had a fantastic experience at Madison Lighting while picking out a bathroom sconce.  Lighting Consultant, Kathy Meyer, worked to find options that would fit my 1964 home - while adding my own style.  I was very surprised at [...]
Also posted in Local | Leave a comment

Working with Small Spaces

When you are working with small spaces, creativity is needed to accommodate storage, while keeping it clutter free In a very tiny space, door consume a large amount of room.  One idea is to swap your swinging door for one that slides. Apartment Therapy has some interesting ideas for sliding doors. Visit your local Restore or [...]
Posted in Home Tips | 1 Comment

Paper Countertops?!?

Keeping it green, there are some new companies that are utilizing up to 100% post-consumer paper and petroleum free resin to make counter tops.  This is something that I really want to try myself. I love the idea of recycling into something that will take a beating as I cook on it.  One super neat [...]
Also posted in Green Living | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

Gardening for Wildlife

As the green begins to peak through the dead leaves, we can all do our part to create our own eco-system in our backyard. The National Wildlife Federation has some simple and great ideas.  Everything from mulch to rain gardens (how to construct rain gardens) that keeps run-off out of our lakes.  Some of the simple ideas and [...]
Also posted in Green Living | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

2009 Window and Door Tax Credits

For more detailed information on the specifics of the 2009 Window and Door Tax Credits, visit GetwithGreen.com
Also posted in Green Living | Leave a comment

Powered by CDN Rewrites