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Landscape Design - Well Balanced Home Landscaping

Balance is a principle of all art forms, design, and even landscape design. It implies a sense of equality. And while there may be just a little more to it, this is how I explain it to make it easier for first timers and do it yourselfers to...
Steve BouldenJanuary 10, 2006

Portable Perennial Garden

I currently rent my house and while I’m planning on buying later this year, I can’t refrain from obtaining new and interesting perennial plants right now.
Doug GreenApril 03, 2006

Starting a Contemporary Art Collection

Contact museum curators or art professionals in your area who do not sell.1. Build a relationship with these professionals by attending lectures where they assemble.2.
Corinne CainDecember 07, 2005

Which Tattoo Design Is Best For You?

As any tattooist - and certainly anyone wearing tattoos - would agree, it's wise to take your time and carefully choose the most appropriate tattoo art for your body.
Harley DavisMarch 26, 2008

Walking Sticks - A Money Making Hobby

Carving walking sticks wasn't meant to be a money-making hobby for me. I sometimes made them when backpacking, and I had always enjoyed taking my pocket knife to a piece of wood to see what I could make.
Steve GillmanMarch 13, 2006

Comic Book Industry Errors, Part 2

Although lacking in popularity for years, the mid-50s through early 60s brought back a resurgence of the superheroes. This in itself was not bad, especially since I like superheroes.
Dave GieberNovember 05, 2005

Find Time For Your Passion

Did you ever wonder how some people manage to find time for 'hobbies' and 'pastimes' when you are only JUST fitting in everything you HAVE to do in the space of each 24 hours? The answer is passion.
Linda GrayNovember 04, 2005

Investigative Background Check Software - Why Would You Need It?

'Googling someone' is what everybody heard about and most likely have done at least once in their lives. You look-up an old friend, a nanny, your sons soccer coach, or just check out what other people might know about you.
Craig DysonNovember 24, 2005

Gambling - Compulsive Gambler: How to detect one?

A compulsive gambler is a person who is not able to resist the urge to gamble. The compulsiveness leads to severe personal and social consequences. The desire to gamble becomes so difficult to control that stress can only be calmed by gambling...
Nicholas TanFebruary 13, 2008

Profiting From Pleasure - Art Collecting Tips: a Six-Part Series on Successful Art Collecting -Part 3 - The Art of Assessing True Value

To buy art intelligently, the more you know, the better. You can become a wise collector with patience and discipline.Know Your SubjectTo determine if a particular piece of art is worth acquiring, ask:1) Who is the artist?2) How important is the...
Carol ChuaMarch 11, 2006