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15 Christmas Decorating Ideas

Decorating your home for the holidays does not need be stressful or expensive. Being one of the most popular times of the year to decorate, get your family involved and have fun making your home beautiful for the holiday season.Here are 15 Christmas...
Lesley DietschyDecember 11, 2006

Using Green Glue to soundproof a party wall!

Many people who live in apartments, condos or co-ops deal with noise from the next-door neighbor on a daily basis. Generally these demising or party walls are constructed of 2’ X 4’ suds and maybe some R-13 fiberglass insulation and then...
Robert W. OrtherDecember 11, 2006

Batt Insulations, are they a sound investment in Soundproofing?

“Which batt type insulation will give me the best soundproofing?” I hear this question a lot, or better still, “Do I need to add more soundproofing if I already have insulation in the walls and ceilings?” Keep in mind that any...
Robert W. OrtherDecember 11, 2006

Sonex Studio foam at Soundproofing America

There is a lot more to a modern home or professional studio then simply soundproofing the walls and floating the floor. Oh of course these things are important especially when you are trying to capture that perfect classical guitar solo on tape or...
Robert W. OrtherDecember 11, 2006

Christmas Tree Safety Tips

Christmas time and decorating the Christmas tree is a favorite part of many people’s holiday season. Many family traditions involve going to a tree farm or Christmas tree store to pick out the perfect tree.
Lesley DietschyDecember 11, 2006

Take the Stress out of Moving this Christmas!

With the festive season fast approaching, it's not only the shops and retail outfits that are getting ready for the sudden onslaught of customers.As well as Estate and Lettings Agents, Removal and Shipping companies are getting ready for...
Jane FinchDecember 11, 2006

Outdoor Lighting: Beauty, Security, Safety

Add dimension to your home with professionally designed landscape lighting. Nothing is more majestic than seeing your home illuminated at night. As light gently washes the walls, accents architectural features and illuminates the trees, your home...
Heather LarsonDecember 11, 2006

Protecting Your Lawn the Organic Way

Many lawn owners like to use chemical pesticides and herbicides to control the pest and weed growth in their lawn. However, these chemicals are harmful to the environment if they are not used in the proper way.
Jack GreenwoodDecember 11, 2006

Window Coverings: Offers a Functional and Stylish Look

Window shades and Venetian blinds are two of the most versatile and functional window coverings that exist today. Both allow you to adjust the level of light that enters your room through multiple methods.
Rob BuenaventuraDecember 11, 2006

Upscale Goes Green: Homeowners Focus Increasingly on Sustainable Energy, Renewable Building Materials

A quiet revolution is going on in the real estate sector. Many successful professionals are putting considerable money into building their own dream homes, and many of those professionals are choosing to build according to green principles.Perhaps...
Aldene FredenburgDecember 11, 2006