25th August 2008
Architectural wood brackets and decorative corbels are commonly used in the building industry to add support for overhangs and decorative beauty and detail where needed. Tradtionally, they were hand carved from stones. However, nowadays, they can be poure...
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22nd August 2008
Exterior wood shutters are beautiful and in no way can they be substituted with vinyl shutters. What makes wood shutters so desirable are that they, of course, look like wood not plastic. And also, they are hingeable and can function as operable shutters ...
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15th August 2008
Going green gift ideas are very popular in 2008. Ideas range from energy conservation to green products to back to nature themes. In 2008, there are 10 back to nature gift ideas that will enhance any backyard, deck, or patio. Flower, plants, birds, and...
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23rd July 2008
Mulching is one of the most important ways to maintain healthy landscaped plants; one of the many reasons why homeowner's associations insist on mulch or pine straw for that matter.
Mulching provides a host of benefits to your landscaping efforts. When...
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22nd July 2008
While studies show that you will only recoup 80 to 90 cents on every dollar you spend to upgrade your kitchen or bath, professional landscape designers estimate that improvements to your lawn and garden can boost your home's value by 7 percent to 15 perce...
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17th June 2008
Planters are a great way to add curb appeal to businesses and homes. Planters can be made from almost any material and cast planters have traditionally been the most popular. Cast iron and cement planters are very typical and offer a beautiful look to c...
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10th June 2008
The real estate game is a big game to be in. Every year in the United States alone, the trillion dollar industry seems to just keep growing. With the housing market in 2008 lower than usual, real estate moguls are looking for an edge and for unique sell...
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23rd May 2008
Window boxes seem to be popping up all over the place lately. Over the last decade window boxes have become increasingly popular with online searches doubling from 2004 to 2005, doubling again in 2006, and doubling once more over the next season and a ha...
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21st May 2008
You can build your own window box over the weekend. It just requires a few tools, some patience, and some beginner woodworking skills. Making a window box from wood is a perfect project for a novice. Your choices are cedar or cypruss and both woods are...
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20th May 2008
Craftsman style architecture was a huge hit in the early 1900s. The beautiful architectural style with unique craftsman trims and decorative exterior accents were a display of craftsman beauty, architectural diligence, and pure woodworking expertise. Th...
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15th May 2008
Window boxes are designed to be a part of the house and as such, color selection is crucial to matching or complementing your home. The choice of colors is plentiful and many times homeowners are unsure whether they should paint their window boxes or lea...
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06th May 2008
With the housing market in a slump it's no surprise that every home builder is looking for an edge over his competitors. The exterior of a home is often the first thing a potential homebuyer will look at and it can set the entire mood before they even se...
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01st May 2008
Window box planting is the latest craze in the United States. With the advent of affordable, low maintenance alternatives to wood such as vinyl and PVC, window box gardening is back in full bloom after taking a break for several decades. Window box plan...
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25th April 2008
When it comes to window box ideas, personality will tell the whole story. Plants are a good way to keep a window box neutral and flowers are a good way to add highlights. A window box should contain a mix of plants and/or flowers that considers size, co...
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25th April 2008
When choosing a window box it is essential that you have all the information in front of you. First off, there are many materials to choose from: wood, vinyl, PVC, fiberglass, aluminum, wrought-iron, and copper to name a few.
Wooden window boxes are t...
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Matt Buquoi lives in Cumming, Georgia and is the owner of an online window box business called Flower Window Boxes. He graduated from Georgia Tech in 2003 with a Bachelor's Degree in Physics and uses his engineering skills to manufacture and fabricate affordable no rot window boxes. His hobbies are gardening, landscaping, and writing.
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