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Furnace Inspections A Must Under New Oilheat Regulations

(NC)-The Canadian Oil Heat Association (COHA) is encouraging oilheat customers in Ontario to book inspections on their heating systems as soon as possible to avoid any unforeseen delays or interruptions in service.Basic and/or comprehensive...
News CanadaMay 10, 2003

Fuming Over The High Cost Of Electricity? Switch To Oilheat

(NC)-With the cost of electricity skyrocketing and unstable, now is the best time to switch to oilheat, says the Canadian Oil Heat Association."Not only does oilheat offer a reliable, safe heating alternative," says COHA president John...
News CanadaMay 10, 2003

Finding Adventure In Little Things

We recently planted our saskatoon berry trees. I am sure those of you who live in Saskatchewan know exactly what I am talking about. For the 99.99999% of Internet readers who have never even heard of Saskatchewan, let alone of saskatoon berries,...
David LeonhardtApril 09, 2003

How to Decorate Ethnic

FIVE EASY STEPS TO DECORATING ETHNICNEW YORK, NY - With all that is happening in the world today - the threat of war, falling stock prices, a recession (in spite of what economists say) - more and more of us are nesting.
Yuwanda BlackMarch 28, 2003

Ivory Like Sholapith Sculptures from India

In the past, collectors have been fascinated with sculptures of pure white Ivory without knowing the damage it caused to our eco-system. Luckily governments of a number of nations have banned Ivory trade altogether.Craftsmen from eastern India had...
Som ChaudhuryFebruary 27, 2003

Putting PASSION Back Into Home Decorating

For most people, they can count the times they redecorate their homes in a lifetime on one hand. It's a shame because this is not because they don't have great ideas about how they want their homes to be, but that the thought of...
Veronyka LauFebruary 24, 2003

Finishing Touches Make the Difference Between Drab and Fab

(ARA) - Three thousand parts. According to the National Association of Home Builders, that's what the typical home contains. And when you're building a home, you're faced with hundreds of decisions regarding those 3,000 parts.
ARA ContentSeptember 21, 2002

Beyond the Box: Outdoor Spaces Can Extend the Boundaries of Your Home

(ARA) - Fresh air, natural light and open space are key elements in today's home designs. New home buyers and existing homeowners alike want more open living and homes with a seamless connection between indoors and out.For example, courtyards...
ARA ContentSeptember 21, 2002

'Re-tiring' Old Mulching Routine Paves the Way to Ten Worry-Free Years

(ARA) - The yearly routine of digging up last year's mulch and replacing it with a fresh supply can be time consuming, messy and expensive. But one new product can put consumers on the road to a full decade of worry-free mulching -- and that...
ARA ContentSeptember 21, 2002

The Time to Remodel Your Home is Now

(ARA) - Remodeling your home can be a daunting task and devoting quality time to make your house a home can be a challenge any time of the year. If you’ve been thinking of remodeling, now is a great time to freshen your home’s appearance...
ARA ContentSeptember 21, 2002