Nothing gives a gardener more pride than maintaining their garden. There’s nothing better than the satisfaction that comes from creating and implementing your design. But there are some landscape architects who always look to take their gardens to the next level. Here are some of the world’s craziest landscape designs that you may want to visit as inspiration for your yard. The Lost Gardens of Heligan Also known as Lowarth Helygen, the Lost Gardens of Heligan is a garden located in Cornwall, UK. The garden features two sculptures; the mud lady and the giant’s head. The mud woman is a…
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With SunEdison’s recent merger with Vivint Solar, the Missouri based company is poised to become the leading global residential and commercial solar provider. The solar industry is growing with no signs each year. According to the The Solar Foundation, the US solar industry had 20% more jobs in 2013 than it did in 2012. The industry grew 53% in the last four years, adding about 50,000 more jobs. What does Solar Cost? Many may wonder what effect this merger will have on the cost of solar power. Luckily the prices for installing a solar system in your home are falling.…
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So the time has come to sell your house. Or perhaps you’re just tired of the mid-70s theme that the previous owners used in their interior design. Whether you’ve hired a contractor or you’re doing it yourself, the time has come to tackle home renovations and remodeling, starting with your bathroom. A bathroom remodel or addition can add value to your home, and is one of the most influential factors for purchasers. At certain points, bathrooms have been shown to be as important, if not more important, than kitchens or bedrooms when purchasing a home. The 2015 Cost vs. Value…
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So, what’s the first thing that comes to mind when you sit down in a comfortable seat? Is it the texture of the material or how nice it smells? Do you prefer a smooth slate grey or something more splashy, like the highlighter pinks and blues you often see on older buses? Something as simple as resting on the transit on your way to work or getting cozy before you watch a movie in the theater can mean the difference between a good experience and a bad story you type up later on Facebook. People from all walks of life…
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Once upon a time, the famed American dream included a nuclear family which consisted of a wife who stayed at home caring for the house and the family’s 2.5 kids, a dog — preferably a golden retriever — and a white picket fence that enclosed a large, suburban home with a lush, verdant lawn. Oh, how times have changed! Fast forward to today, and the American dream is still alive and well, albeit slightly different. Since its inception during the earliest days of the colonies, the American dream has experience several changes. Today, the classic nuclear family — including the…
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Selecting the best windows for your home of business can make a big difference. They can offer protection from crime, fire and improve the energy efficiency of a home. Some people will opt for commercial windows over residential windows for safety reasons. One drawback to commercial windows is some installers don’t like to work on residences. Did You Know? A home is broken into every 13 seconds. Burglars enter through an open window or door nearly 30% of the time. In most homes, about 15-22% of heat can be lost through the windows. Windows with low e coatings cost…
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As per official reports, air conditioning for businesses and houses consumes close to 5 percent of total power resources in America. This substantiates how widespread air conditioners have become today. Companies are taking note of this excessive power consumption and are, therefore, devising models that go easy on electricity consumption. All of this makes switching to air conditioners easy on the wallet and also beneficial to the environment. Let’s talk a bit more about air conditioning energy efficiency. Size Considerations It’s essential to purchase an air conditioner that’s proportionate to the area or room you intend to cool. Larger units…
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The luxury of walking into a cool room on a sweltering summer day may perhaps be one of the most under-appreciated advances of the 20th century. Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, or an HVAC system, provides the sort of comfort that is most noticeable when it is absent. Meaning, it is the thought of a moment to turn your indoor air conditioning or heating on, but becomes something you cannot stop thinking about as soon as it stops working. HVAC companies recommend regular maintenance, such as changing the HVAC filters, for their heating and air conditioning systems. It is estimated…
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America is home to many great amenities: cleaning running water, paved roadways, computers in almost every household. Depending on what part of the country you live in, however, perhaps one of the most desirable is the cooling comfort of air conditioning. In the United States, fully two-thirds of homes have an AC unit of some kind. With such a large volume of units, air conditioning repair has become a lucrative and ever growing business. While the majority of homes and businesses have an ac or central air unit, many home and business owners neglect regular AC services and commercial AC…
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While landscapers play an important role in helping maintain people’s landscapes, some homeowners prefer to take care of their own landscapes. If you’re one of the people who prefer to do their landscaping themselves, you may want to find out more about all-around-the-house landscaping. This way, you have a good chance of doing a great job if you have the patience and the right tools. Amazing home gardens take work, so check the internet and home magazines for amazing landscaping ideas for some inspiration. With this, you can get amazing home landscapes that will be the envy of everyone. Note…