Green living project: Revamp your kitchen pantry to avoid waste and save money

October 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Nashville Real Estate For a basic green living project with benefits to your wallet and the environment, consider revamping the kitchen pantry.

The cupboard is the starting point for most kitchen activity and is more than just a storage space. Develop good buying habits and build a strong foundation and you can avoid the waste of food and money. Here’s how to tackle the task at once or little by little.

Assess

When you are not in a rush to whip up a family meal or put away loads of groceries, take some time to really look at the items in your pantry. What is in front? What is hidden in the back? What’s used most frequently? What is expired? [Read more...]


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Grow beautiful landscapes with less water

July 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Hot and dry weather provides reason enough to think about simple ways to save water while still enjoying beautiful yards and gardens.

You may even find that your efforts to be water smart may improve the health and appearance of your plants.

During the summer, an estimated 30 to 70 percent of household water use takes place outdoors, depending on your local climate. Up to half of the water used to irrigate yards and gardens is unnecessarily lost due to evaporation, wind drift, watering non-plant areas due to poorly aligned sprinklers and simply overwatering. [Read more...]


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Fresh herbs all year make for great entertaining

April 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Nashville TN Homes Turkey salad wіth fresh tarragon, crostini spread wіth homemade pesto аnd а refreshing mint mojito оn а hot summer dаy.

What dо thеsе thіngs hаvе іn common? Fresh herbs. Whether cooking fоr а family, entertaining friends аftеr work, оr having а romantic cocktail wіth thаt special someone, fresh herbs cаn bе thе difference bеtwееn ordinary аnd extraordinary. [Read more...]


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Things To Consider When Remodeling Your House

April 3, 2012 by

Nashville NeighborhoodsHаvе yоu really given аny serious thought tо whether оr nоt you’re qualified tо mаkе thоsе home repairs?

Evеn іf it’s оnly replacing а wall socket оr а wax ring оn а toilet, touching thе wrong wire оr leaving а loose screw cаn open up а cаn оf worms thаt yоu don’t want opened. Bе sure tо continue tо educate yourself оn home improvement. Thе following tips аnd facts might prove tо bе vеry useful оnе dаy. [Read more...]


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How to get farm fresh eggs straight from your backyard

March 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment

East Nashville Real EstateFresh, healthy eggs. Natural fertilizer and pest control.

A chance to teach your kids the value of growing their own food. These are just some of the reasons backyard chickens have moved from a novelty to a mainstream trend.

Whether you’re a home chef, a gardener or a parent who believes in providing enriching experiences for your children, this spring might be the perfect time to consider jumping on the backyard chicken bandwagon. It’s lucky that chicken coop and feed resources have made it easier than ever to get started.  [Read more...]


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Top 2012 garden and lifestyle trends: cultivate the new good life with the power of plants

February 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Nashville TN Homes For Sale In today’s world where news travels at the speed of now, people are searching for balance and purpose and are tapping into the power of plants to cultivate the ‘new good life’.

“Plants are powerful,” says Eric Liskey, deputy garden editor for “Better Homes and Gardens” magazine. “Whether it’s enjoying garden-to-table meals or sharing great new plant finds, people are naturally drawn to plants.” [Read more...]


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How To Avoid Gardening Mistakes That Most People Cause

February 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Nashville Luxury HomesBeginning gardeners and old pros will have better results with their gardens if they refrain from making the mistakes that will hamper their plants from being as healthy as they can be.

You will learn a lot as you gain experience in gardening; however, it isn’t necessary to practice trial and error in order to know what to do to garden successfully. In this article we will outline some mistakes of gardening that you can sidestep. You will save yourself some headaches by educating yourself on what to avoid.

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Save money with these energy efficiency tips

January 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Estate Sales Nashville Saving money is on everyone’s mind this winter season.

Between the holiday expenses, colder temperatures and tight budgets, finding ways to reduce costs can be a bit of a challenge. If you’re looking for ways to save, look at your home, and see if you can improve on your energy efficiency – thereby keeping a few extra dollars in your pocket. [Read more...]


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Green living plus green savings: an efficient equation for today’s homeowners

January 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment

East Nashville Real EstateAcross the nation, both building professionals and consumers are embracing the idea of sustainable building practices.

This practice follows a process that is environmentally responsible and resource efficient throughout a building’s life cycle: from design to construction, operation to maintenance and renovation, to eventually, demolition. This practice expands and complements the classical building design concerns of economy, utility, durability and comfort. [Read more...]


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Tips for keeping your home healthy

December 16, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Trulia NashvilleMaintaining a healthy home is critical for your family’s welfare – especially now as the weather cools and you begin to spend more time indoors

Applying a few simple solutions now will ensure your indoor living environment is safe and healthy for seasons to come.

Reduce toxins

Less desirable weather may make fall and winter seem like an ideal time to tackle your indoor painting projects. However, you need to be mindful of the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) found in many interior paints and finishes. VOCs are one of the biggest threats to indoor air quality; they include a variety of chemicals, some of which may have both short- and long-term health effects. For indoor jobs, select paint with low or no VOCs to keep your air fresher. Additionally, some houseplants such as ivy and gerbera daisies can help to naturally remove VOCs from your indoor air. [Read more...]


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