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Excerpt: One of the big challenges we experience regarding our Eco-Logic Bamboo products, is that other products are often marketed as “Green” when in fact the products are not green. The industry term for this is called “greenwashing”. So how do you KNOW whether a product is REALLY green? If you don’t have time to read the whole post, the essence of the how to prevent getting “greenwashed” is to check for credible & independent certifications. FSC Certification provides this assurance. Where to start … The source of the raw materials is the best place to start looking to ensure that the product is…
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Why does FSC Certification matter?
February 4th, 2012
Potential shortage of lumber
February 3rd, 2012According to Niel Poland (MD of Mullican Wood), we could be seeing a shortage of hard woods as early as January 2010. He says the US hardwood harvests have declined by 50% in the last 10 years. Here is a copy of the audio interview.
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What to Decide Before Starting a Kitchen Remodel
February 1st, 2012Archived; click post to view.
Excerpt: A kitchen remodel is an exciting proposition. There are many things to consider—and frankly—fun things to decide. Decisions have to be made about cabinets, countertops, appliances, a shiny new faucet and flooring to name a few. Unfortunately, like most home improvement projects, there are some things to consider before starting kitchen remodels. “Home is where the heart is” has never been truer when talking about the kitchen. It is the central location of the home where everything happens. Cooking, eating, entertaining, laughing and hugging in all probability occur in the kitchen more so than any other room of the home. That…
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Garden Decking
January 31st, 2012Archived; click post to view.
Excerpt: At times, you will want to be in a position to walk on part of one’s garden without walking on the grass You can achieve this by creating a floored area at one end of the garden with a path to it. The most frequent way of doing this utilized concrete patios, but they’re quickly falling out of fashion. Nowadays, many people are opting for wooden decking. Decking may be built either straight over the best of grass, or leading of an existing patio. It is not hard to construct oneself: normal decking is just a grate-style frame with beams every…
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Ideas to decorate the Children Bedroom furnishings
January 31st, 2012Archived; click post to view.
Excerpt: With regards to decorating a kid’s bedroom it seems like an uphill task for the parents as to many questions pop to their head. Ought to they program the room around their child’s beloved cartoon character? Or ought to the mother and father paint the room to appear like a tropical forest or a fortress? A good rule of guidance would be to picture the space on how you can see your kid in five many years. So would the child fancy a Barbie bed or a Spiderman bookshelf in 5 years, or will parents have to paint the room once…
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Where to use the Best Closet Doors
January 30th, 2012Archived; click post to view.
Excerpt: When people think of closet doors they normally think of the slab variety. Closet doors come in all shapes, sizes, designs and styles as well as colours. Many can be used for substitute doors for a walkin closet, kitchen pantry, wash nook, wardrobe, linen closet and utility closet. It is up to you as to which ones are the best closet doors for your needs. One instance of a very versatile closet door is the louvered doors. They are cutting edge in style and can be bifold, sliding or tri-fold doors. Many of the newer styles of doors can be…
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5 Basic Additions To Increase The Curb Appeal, Look, Quality, Value, And Satisfaction Of Your Home
January 29th, 2012Archived; click post to view.
Excerpt: If your property was built by a standard builder in the last two decades, odds are they neglected to incorporate lots of features you wish you had currently. It seems builders and consumers have determined that obtaining “more for their money” means getting more living space, while disregarding the design and appearance of their house. The suburbs of each and every city throughout South Africa include the same box houses that were built to incorporate the most square footage per Rand, while eliminating all features that could increase the price. The bare necessities needed to satisfy the code requirements were integrated…
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The Pinnacle Room In Your Home – Your Bedroom
January 28th, 2012Archived; click post to view.
Excerpt: “There’s no questions that our bedroom is the most important room in our home. Because of that, we need to be extra careful especially when it comes to redecorating your home. Adding in items that create a cozy atmosphere will be good for you as you rest from a long day at work. In fact, your bedroom is part of your lifestyle. It’s great to greet each morning and you see things that can please your senses. Of course, that includes making your bedroom attractive. Human as we are, we tend to feel positive especially if we something that is…
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Being Eco Friendly at Home
January 28th, 2012Archived; click post to view.
Excerpt: Living a more eco friendly or sustainable lifestyle is quickly becoming a very hot topic for many South Africans. Not only is this a matter of saving the earth, it is also a matter of being frugal, too. Kids aren’t cheap and recycling and reusing are great ways to help save the Earth and save money. A lot of people really just make it a hobby to find creative new ways to recycle and reuse various household items such as shredded paper for example. Here are some great and simple ideas for recycling paper, conserving water,…
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Shopping for Kitchen Flooring
January 25th, 2012Archived; click post to view.
Excerpt: Your kitchen flooring can have a substantial effect on what may be the most used room in the residence. The appropriate kitchen flooring can create the personality of your kitchen, make housecleaning quicker, and last for many years. The wrong kitchen flooring is going to last even longer, so you will want to make a practical decision to begin with. The important points you’ll need to give some thought to as you are shopping for kitchen flooring are sturdiness, maintenance requirements, and looks. We are going…
