Growing Tuberous Begonias
Many landscape gardeners in the sizzling sections of Mid-America have ruefully concluded that tuberous begonias are something denied to them for ... , where cool basement air drifts out, this place will be even cooler. If there is an outdoor faucet or air conditioner on the north where water drips or is spilled occasionally, this too will make the area [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 15:37:29
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Of good coffee and leather planners
Yes, it’s a Starbucks Sunday. Update on my blister.. taken exclusively from Starbucks ... when it was accompanied with a toffee nut frappuccino. Oh yes, the red cups have arrived! It was noisy outdoor. We moved out from the air-conditioner and comfy cushioned seats to the exterior of Starbucks, where [more...]
Date: 2008-12-14 14:35:02
Fire weather air quality advisory
Environment editor Pat Brennan reports that air quality regulators issued a smoke advisory Saturday because of wildfires in Sylmar, Corona, ... . If that is the case, find other shelter, or run the air conditioner. Closing the fresh-air intake can help ... Brea and Yorba Linda. People in these areas should avoid unnecessary outdoor activity wherever [more...]
Date: 2008-11-16 02:47:02
Turning air into drinking water
Posted by Xeno on December 9, 2008 Remember those sweltering summer days when the air was so muggy you could practically drink it? A new home appliance is promising to make that possible by converting outdoor air into nearly 13 ... drinking water in the world, the WaterMill has the look of a futuristic air conditioner and the ability [more...]
Date: 2008-12-09 21:26:54
Turning air into drinking water - Frontiers- msnbc.com
Posted by Xeno on December 9, 2008 Remember those sweltering summer days when the air was so muggy you could practically drink it? A new home appliance is promising to make that possible by converting outdoor air into nearly 13 ... drinking water in the world, the WaterMill has the look of a futuristic air conditioner and the ability [more...]
Date: 2008-12-09 21:26:46
Don't breathe too much
EPA forecasts unhealthy air for most of New England on Tuesday: "We are expecting Tuesday to be another unhealthy air quality day in New England, ... suggests: Homeowners also are urged to turn their air conditioner to a higher temperature setting, turn ... and the medical community suggest that people limit their strenuous outdoor activity." So [more...]
Date: 2008-07-08 02:40:22
Jackson residents adjusting to the cold
For Jackson Marriott hotel valet Roderick Hampton, who worked the night shift Friday, braving the cold is mind over matter. Though two layers of thermals underneath his uniform and the outdoor heat lamp did help. “I like the cold. At home, I like to turn the (air conditioner) up,” Hampton said. “I can’t stand [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 21:21:09
Tightening your belt?
We are all trying to cut costs where we can. One area that saps a huge part our income is energy costs ... less than needed or your air conditioner more than needed. Dust light fixtures regularly. A heavy ... fixture. Be sure to check the maximum wattage the fixture allows. Replace an incandescent outdoor [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 03:32:54
Marek Wildland Fire Prompts Smoke Advisory
Marek Wildland Fire The South Coast Air Quality Management District has released a smoke advisory due to the Marek Wildland Fire in National ... by smoke. "everyone should avoid any vigorous outdoor or indoor exertion; people with respiratory ... unless it is extremely hot inside. In these cases, seek alternate shelter. Run your air conditioner [more...]
Date: 2008-10-12 22:29:54
Presenting on Social Media
I gave my presentation on social media/web 2.0 to the Institute of Outdoor Drama Conference Friday. I think it went pretty well ... and ask him for the story he tells about how the air conditioner ended the “porch culture” [more...]
Date: 2008-10-20 01:34:33
Why an English major is so valuable
Because we learn the important questions to ask. In the wake of ANOTHER Kitsap County snowstorm, I pose this one to you:When Winter comes, ... pump, or air conditioner. Common duct system problems include:Leaky joints or visible holes ... drain. With a little bit of work, you can actually save a great deal on your heating bills:Stop Air [more...]
Date: 2009-01-06 14:50:00
Detox Your Home
Twenty years ago the word “detox” meant a trip to the drug rehabilitation center. Today it defines the conscious act of cleaning up our insides down to the cellular level. Preservatives, pesticides, chemicals and radiation treatments spur the health-conscious to detoxify their bodies while making life-long changes that will help keep their cells [more...]
Date: 2008-12-24 04:29:49
October’s not quite over yet… (and a giveaway!)
I’m sneaking in here on the last day of Breast Cancer Awareness month to help spread the word about a couple more Breast Cancer Awareness resources that have come to my attention since I did my original series of posts earlier this month. These are no less important though – so please hang on… I promise that there’s a fun giveaway involved too! [ [more...]
Date: 2008-10-31 05:26:19
If These Walls Could Talk
This post is written as if my house were talking and selling itself to a potential buyer.It is part of a Monday Mission.Welcome to our home. The current family has been here almost 5 years and has really fixed me up with the biggest change being to my yard. I used to have a lot of vegetation and you couldn't even see the neighbors to the left [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 05:30:00
Beware of Breathing: Fire kicks out air pollution
Today's wildfire isn't just burning homes, it is also spreading unhealthy pollution far and wide, ... closed unless it is extremely hot inside. If it is, seek alternate shelter. Run your air conditioner ... of cleaning up Southern California's air, South Coast Air Quality Management District, issued a warning [more...]
Date: 2008-10-13 20:31:30
RV Owner and Handyman
In the excitement of considering life as an RVer, it may not occur to some that the new lifestyle demands several non-recreational roles to be assumed. One of these roles is the handyman (ladies included). I point this out not to throw cold water on the exciting plans, but to prepare you for a certainty that comes standard with living in an RV, [more...]
Date: 2009-01-03 00:52:40
Talking travel with professional RV roadtripper Adelle Milavsky
Filed under: Talking TravelAdelle and Ron Milavsky, a lovely retired couple who live in Connecticut, have been road-tripping across Europe for years. They've written the definitive guide on RV trips, Take Your RV to Europe: The Low-Cost Route to Long-Term Touring and now here to share a few more tips about this rather under-rated method of travel [more...]
Date: 2008-07-24 09:00:00
As Temps Drop, Simple Ways to Keep Cold Out
Charles Ewing WGHP Fox-8 HIGH POINT, N.C. — A chilly draft around doors and windows can put you in a deep freeze and send shivers through your ... can get in through window air-conditioner units. Those should be removed when not in use. “A lot ... keep cold air from coming in the most obvious places: your windows and doors. Kits are available [more...]
Date: 2008-12-22 23:57:59
How to bathe a cat
Why would anyone want to bathe a cat? Images of waterlogged and miserably pathetic felines come to mind when I ask this question. If you are a cat-lover with allergies and are looking to reduce dander or if you have an indoor-outdoor cat who loves to roll in the dirt or fancies himself the ultimate midnight hunter, stalking [more...]
Date: 2008-12-08 06:51:52
Moonshadow Villas: accommodation with more than a little good karma
Do you believe in karma? I do. I believe we're responsible for our actions, that those actions determine our future, ... automatically switched on as we approached (it was late and dark), air-conditioning and fans were ... serene and almost spiritual vibe. The design - which fuses typically Australian style (outdoor living [more...]
Date: 2008-11-25 15:23:00
Frugaldad: 75 ways to save money
I just found this website thanks to Slate. I hope I don't violate anyone's copyright, email me if I do ... pressure can wreak havoc on your financial plans. It’s never fun to turn down a chance ... . I like my SHO and HBO shows.Look for a value internet package. While I was scaling back on cable service [more...]
Date: 2009-01-02 23:20:00
Hired and Fired
David Letterman heard that I've been spending my time in Orlando, and he asked that I provide a witty, non-political Top 10 list ... thing! Unlucky me, the hotel provides shampoo and soap only. No conditioner. No lotion. Whoops ... at the pool. And Orlando is sort of an outdoor kind of place. Number 8: When traveling, bring along [more...]
Date: 2008-10-30 12:10:21
Happy New Year (and no baby yet...)
Hi guys, just checking in! No baby yet, we are on Day 3 of BabyWatch since she had the official EDD of January 2nd ... - never tried it before) and that helped a lot too. My hair seems really happy from being air dried ... blades. As for product, I am still fiercely loyal to Pureology hydrate shampoo and conditioner [more...]
Date: 2009-01-04 20:37:00
Improve The Air Quality In Your Home With These Ideas
Many homeowners today are concerned about the quality of air in their homes, since we spend so much time indoors ... that have no pesticides or toxic ingredients. See www.grist.org for a list of green bathroom cleaners. Attic: Have your duct work inspected if it runs through an uninsulated attic. Why? Because humid air [more...]
Date: 2008-12-16 19:07:35
Here’s to a Healthier 2009 for the Planet
I don’t make New Year’s resolutions, I set goals of things I want to get better at each year ... with more environmentally friendly alternatives when they needed replaced. 3. Reduce the amount of toxic products used to cleaning our home. 4. Grow some of my own food. 5. Reduce the amount of garbage [more...]
Date: 2009-01-03 16:49:55
Weather: Hot and Muggy, Same as It’s Always Been
Climbed out of bed … and it does require climbing, because the mattress is on the floor. That seems to be fairly common here in Hong Kong ... where the air-conditioner was cranking. Of course. We live on AC here in Hong Kong. It’s everywhere ... and so intensely, it just hemorrhages cold air onto the street and washes, blessedly, over [more...]
Date: 2008-10-19 04:08:29
Perl
Posted by kylistah on October 13, 2008 OH HAI! I’m sure you were expecting to see a blog post talking about Larry Wall or “Perl” which is a ... (what his son had named her) was an 18 month old indoor/outdoor puppy , who was cat-friendly, kid-friendly ... , she is NOT cat-friendly. She is NOT an indoor/outdoor dog, and she is starving for human attention [more...]
Date: 2008-10-14 02:15:11
November Giveaways
October’s not quite over yet… (and a giveaway!) ... #1 and #2 are identical and each contain the following products: Bounce fabric softener – ‘outdoor fresh’ scent, Puffs ‘plus lotion’ tissue, Pantene ‘beautiful lengths’ shampoo and conditioner: Prize pack #3 includes [more...]
Date: 2008-10-31 06:16:50
Am I now a Photographer? Texas
Of course "there" is never where I want to stop, that thirst of going and going energized by unseen forces has a hard time keeping me down, only by randomly placing lately I have to admit a certain fear in me. I don’t even know right now if I am coming or going! [more...]
Date: 2008-11-11 13:49:10
Your Time: 52 Things
It's the New Year, so I decided to provide a checklist for people to try out. Try a different one every week! ... of your fridge twice a year. 7. Change or clean the air filter for you furnace one a month. Makes ... florescent or LED bulb. 2. Install a programmable timer on things like outdoor lights, air [more...]
Date: 2009-01-05 19:53:25
Featuring....Hotel Las Palmas
There's a new kid on the block. On the northern most block of Avenue Guerrero to be exact. Directly across from the Market and the Loncherias ... it is a hotel and ease of cleaning must be taken into account. Notice the ventilation window ... have a large window facing the interior courtyard. Great natural light and fresh air. The rooms [more...]
Date: 2008-12-30 14:56:00
Where Are You Using Your Electricity?
Dec 27, 2008 - As our readers know the quickest return on your green energy investment in the short term is with energy conservation ... - 2.00 Air Conditioning: $1.10 per hour Central Air Conditioning: $103.00-113.00 ... Dryer $15.00 Outdoor Area [more...]
Date: 2008-12-27 16:23:35
Seven Steps Week…47
As we wake this morning there are still over 100,000 without power after an ice storm in the north eastern United States ... and get the heat or air conditioner going. When the emergency really arrives ... the heat or air conditioner”. You will discover which rooms can be closed off and where you need [more...]
Date: 2008-12-15 20:15:02
The Lowdown on Mini Split Heat Pumps
The Lowdown on Mini Split Heat Pumps Filed under Heat Pump News from across the World by admin 10-01-2009 - Article base Mini split heat pumps ... , and condensate drain links outdoor and indoor units. Today you may have a central air conditioner that does ... additions, where installing or extending ductwork is not possible. Just like the standard a [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 14:57:56
Keep your home environment free of air impurities
We continuously worry about inhaling outdoor air which contains smoke, dust, microbes and suchlike, ... purpose of an air conditioner is to keep a place cool and comfortable, but air conditioners do much ... are comfortable to live in and the air is healthy for us to breathe. With an air conditioner, health-conscious [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 14:37:24
Freeze Your Air Conditioning Costs
My wife and I are fortunate to live in a moderate climate and we were able to get by without using air conditioning until this week ... are a few things I do to save money on air conditioning costs: Air Conditioning and Fans Open windows ... minutes before we get home. It works well and saves us a lot of money. Use an air vent booster [more...]
Date: 2008-06-13 15:00:54
Air Conditioning Worth Framing: Art Cool by LG
Art Cool by LG is the latest household appliance to masquerade as art. First it was speakers (see the post on Artcoustic here) ... , huh? This wall mountable or freestanding frame type air conditioner can hold a photo or piece ... is actually a functioning air conditioner. ART COOL is LG's premium, design-oriented air conditioner [more...]
Date: 2008-07-05 14:00:00
The Mystery of the Stolen Plans
“Watson,” said Mr. Sherlock Holmes one day after the resolution of a particularly mundane case involving a missing wedding ring and a pet spaniel, “we need a change of scenery.” It was true that the London underworld had been singularly uninspired of late, [more...]
Date: 2008-10-13 08:41:00
Villa Satya
Satya Villa is a fine example of Bali Villas. Bali have many example of best tropical living and Villa Satya is one of the best ... (4 x double bedrooms) - Air conditioner in all bedrooms - En-suite bathrooms - Spacious ... and the backdrop of rice terrace views. An inviting outdoor area incorporates a well-maintained [more...]
Date: 2008-11-27 08:17:44
Conservation - a way of life; not a New Years Resolution.
I will save more this year and care for what God has given me and urge others to the same with their family and friends. I grew up learning conservation and ways to preserve food and other essentials. It was a way of life in SW Kansas. I remember saving tinfoil in balls of it to fill canning jars, [more...]
Date: 2008-12-31 15:55:13
Today’s Green Home Standards
Is the Planet in Peril? CNN's Planet in Peril I think the planet is in peril… and apparently, I’m not the only one ... ’s green home consists of: Energy Efficiency Solar Powered Attic Fans - increase air circulation ... . Attic fans also help to reduce moisture, circulate fresh-air, and extend the roof life by keeping [more...]
Date: 2008-12-17 02:23:53
What You Should Know if You're Considering Ductless Air Conditioning
There's a new way to cool down your house in the hot weather. It's called ductless air conditioning. These systems typically include both indoor and outdoor units. The compressor unit is mounted ... to the indoor air handling units. These systems generally include multiple interior units that can be located [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 04:27:08
How to Cut Down Your Home Cooling Cost
Air conditioner may be the most costly appliance in your house. Save a little bit on the monthly energy cost by applying a few of the following ideas: Turn up the thermostat a little bit. If you usually have it set to seventy-two degrees during the summertime, switch to seventy-eight degrees [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 23:00:07
Cal-a-Vie: French Romance in Southern California
Remember this house designed by Cote de Texas Top Designer #7 Gerrie Bremermann? The house is owned by Terri and John Havens, of New Orleans. The couple moved their permanent home from Houston to be in New Orleans and hired Bremermann to design a kid-friendly home, even though they had no children at the time [more...]
Date: 2008-10-11 07:30:00
CAPRI Italian island
Understand Capri, known in Greek mythology as the isle of the sirens, was a favored resort of the Roman emperors. Most notoriously, the emperor Tiberius had his villa on the island, the location (supposedly) of debauched orgies. Those who displeased the emperor were flung to their deaths from the cliffs [more...]
Date: 2008-11-18 10:54:13
WHEN THE SUN SHINES BRIGHTLY,
Seriously, my eyes will be gone if you ask me to face the sun and take pictures.Like this,Zoe's fault, she purposely want to take pictures outdoor because she said the effect ... your neck.Taking pictures indoor is so much better. No sun, no sweat. No wind, no messy hair. Got air [more...]
Date: 2009-01-01 01:43:00
25 Ways to Save Money on Utility Bills
photo credit: Tanya RynoI am always looking for new ideas on how to save money ... . Water Bill Creative Commons License photo credit: K. W. Sanders Avoid all outdoor watering ... you shower. When showering, turn the water off when lathering up. Collect rain and use to water outdoor [more...]
Date: 2008-10-27 18:31:15
The frost is on the pumpkin… October 19, 2008
Posted by ourfriendben in gardening, homesteading, recipes. Tags: houseplants, getting ready for fall, greenhouses, winterizing houseplants, autumn preparationstrackback And our friend Ben and Silence Dogood are on our usual “OMG, we have to get all the plants into the greenhouse and plant the bulbs and harvest the potatoes and hot peppers [more...]
Date: 2008-10-19 14:19:59
Turning air into drinking water
Turning air into drinking water Bryn NelsonColumnistRemember those sweltering summer days when the air was so muggy you could practically drink it? A new home appliance is promising to make that possible by converting outdoor air into nearly ... drinking water in the world, the WaterMill has the look of a futuristic air conditioner [more...]
Date: 2008-12-08 14:53:11
Winterizing Tips for your Lawn and Garden
Your outdoor plants have worked hard for you all summer, making your yard a place you’re proud to call home. Properly winterizing your lawn and garden is an important step toward healthy soil, lush grass, and happy plants next year. Remember to take care of your outdoor accessories, including your lawn [more...]
Date: 2008-12-30 08:25:06
