• Conceptually Modern House Split-level Design Ideas

    Updated: 2009-12-31 03:47:53
    modern house design concept is to match in contextually Victorian architecture form surrounding its neighborhood. Exciting area is at top floor of this modern house. There is a split-level living area with unique detailing interior design. This interesting modern living area opens to roof deck... this is just summary, visit archinspire.com for more detail. A lot of home and garden info waiting for you there :). Share with your facebook friends if you like it.

  • Light Airy House Modern Renovation Addition Design

    Updated: 2009-12-31 03:23:03
    The modern addition and renovation of this house, focuses to create airy space and more natural lights inside of this house. For the addition, second story master suite bedroom built with open interior design, along side with outdoor/indoor living spaces that connecting to terrace deck roof with... this is just summary, visit archinspire.com for more detail. A lot of home and garden info waiting for you there :). Share with your facebook friends if you like it.

  • Bamboo Crumb Board: A Neat and Tidy Cutting Board With a Difference

    Updated: 2009-12-31 01:49:08
    Cutting bread and cake can be a messy business in the kitchen. No matter how hard we try to keep crumbs off the kitchen surfaces, somehow they seem to get into any nook and cranny as well as trodden underfoot on the floor. That’s why this unusual cutting board caught my eyes. The Bamboo crumb [...]

  • Search For New Homes Stoke-on-Trent And Find Your Ideal Home

    Updated: 2009-12-31 01:06:52
    The new homes Stoke-on-Trent website is easy to use and provides visitors with relevant, up to date information in a few seconds. There are many advantages for buyers considering newly built homes in Stoke-on-Trent over a second-hand home. Everything from the roof, to the windows, the décor, to the brickwork is brand new and unlived in [...]

  • Modern Interior Design in the Heart of Morocco

    Updated: 2009-12-30 19:55:34
    Morocco is a popular destination for Westerners seeking to make a new life. It’s closeness to the Southern tip of Europe as well as its relatively liberal Islamic and Arab culture make it an ideal location for people looking to experience the delights of African and Arabic living in one location. I know quite a [...]

  • Achieving a Natural Look with Your Bathroom Remodeling in Massachusetts Project

    Updated: 2009-12-30 06:22:58
    A home remodeling project is a very worthwhile endeavor that an accomplished homeowner can initiate to achieve a new look for their Massachusetts home. They can either go for a full remodeling of their home, or opt to start one section at a time like the bathroom of the kitchen. In any case, most homeowners [...]

  • Bathymetry By OddHero

    Updated: 2009-12-30 06:00:40
    Forums Palettes Patterns Colors Lovers Blog Trends Groups Store Sponsors All Discussions Color Talk Site Info Top New Search Create New Random COPASO PHOTOCOPA Archives Top New Search Create New Random Archives Top New Search Create New Random Archives Top New Search Sponsors Everything Articles News Trends Interviews Popular Magazine Colors Website Colors My Groups New Groups Search Groups Add Group 824 Active Lovers Record : 2,316 on 5 March , 2009 Username Password Remember Me Everything Articles News Trends Interviews Popular Bathymetry By OddHero By evad in Art Inspiration News Print this page Inspired by looking at maps atlases as kids , OddHero has created a set of prints capturing the color palettes of three oceans : Mediterranean , Pacific Ocean Indian . Ocean Bathymetery Prints The first in our series for those who , in school , were mesmerized by old atlases and maps . And in particular , the ocean depths . The Mediterranean is warm and shallow , but treacherous and its bed is littered with thousands of wrecks . Second in the series , the Pacific Ocean has crushing depths , so the blue scale is mixed with inky black . Third in the series is The Indian Ocean . In depth ,

  • Simple Stones House Construction Modern Design Ideas

    Updated: 2009-12-30 03:44:42
    This natural stones house created in simple construction but has clever house plans arrangement. Formed L-shaped like design, this house faces the modern swimming pool. For the exterior design, there is fascinating façade terrace with simple minimalist patio along with barbeque party outdoor... this is just summary, visit archinspire.com for more detail. A lot of home and garden info waiting for you there :). Share with your facebook friends if you like it.

  • Cost Effective Modern Housing Design Ideas

    Updated: 2009-12-30 03:29:00
    This raw cedar plates house modern housing has cost-effective feature design. With construction technology, innovative off-site construction, this house built in simplifies but still has architectural matters. With river side landscape, this wooden frame house structure is simple and takes form of... this is just summary, visit archinspire.com for more detail. A lot of home and garden info waiting for you there :). Share with your facebook friends if you like it.

  • Chess and Checkers Board Game Table Set With Storage Drawers

    Updated: 2009-12-30 01:36:31
    The game of chess has a long and proud history that stretches back to 6th Century India and the Gupta Empire. It has since been played by the nobility of Renaissance Europe, patrons of 18th Century London coffee houses, American presidents and a generation of Russian greats including Garry Kasparov and Boris Spassky. With this [...]

  • Contemporary LED Optic Desk Lamp With a Glowing Blue Base

    Updated: 2009-12-29 19:33:46
    It’s important when working from home to have conditions that are suitable for concentration and bodily health that one often finds in traditional office settings. Lighting in the home office is one of the elements one needs to get right in order to avoid eye strain, damage and unnecessary tiredness. The contemporary LED optic desk [...]

  • Home Style Kitchen Cart for Extra Surface Space and Storage

    Updated: 2009-12-29 11:24:22
    The Home Style Kitchen Cart is in my view the best value for money wooden kitchen cart you’ll find online. If you’re looking for a kitchen cart with secure casters, storage space and a surface area suitable for chopping vegetables or holding a microwave, then the Home Style Kitchen Cart as seen in the image [...]

  • Modern Makeover Lake House Extending Design

    Updated: 2009-12-29 03:53:32
    Entire of this lake home was updated to ensure modern living style accommodated. Finishes and fixtures updated to create modern house. Large kitchen build, along with modern furniture and interior design. At downstairs, recreation space built, along with fun simple courtyard design ideas with... this is just summary, visit archinspire.com for more detail. A lot of home and garden info waiting for you there :). Share with your facebook friends if you like it.

  • Interlocking Vernacular Style House Modern Design

    Updated: 2009-12-29 03:33:22
    This modern farm house architecture has contemporary outlook with vernacular building style. Built in three interlocking structure forms this house rich of flavor to create extraordinary way of living. An assemblage of smaller elements contain different functions, living, guest/study, and sleeping... this is just summary, visit archinspire.com for more detail. A lot of home and garden info waiting for you there :). Share with your facebook friends if you like it.

  • Minimalist Fruit Themed Weekend Home in Iran

    Updated: 2009-12-28 22:52:54
    If you are thinking of ways to decorate your home in a minimalist fashion perhaps with Middle Eastern theme, then the Fruit House pictured in the images below might provide some inspiration. The fruit themed weekend home is located in the northern Iranian city of Gorgan and is owned by an Iranian family who spend [...]

  • Where To Find Free Colorful Yarn Patterns Online

    Updated: 2009-12-28 21:11:00
    Forums Palettes Patterns Colors Lovers Blog Trends Groups Store Sponsors All Discussions Color Talk Site Info Top New Search Create New Random COPASO PHOTOCOPA Archives Top New Search Create New Random Archives Top New Search Create New Random Archives Top New Search Sponsors Everything Articles News Trends Interviews Popular Magazine Colors Website Colors My Groups New Groups Search Groups Add Group 830 Active Lovers Record : 2,316 on 5 March , 2009 Username Password Remember Me Everything Articles News Trends Interviews Popular Where To Find Free Colorful Yarn Patterns Online By evad in Guest Guides News Print this page Suzane Smith sent over the ink to her post 25 Best Places to Find Knitting Patterns Online to share with the community , and we're glad she did . If you like to nod your head to the knitting beat then you might want to check it out . And even if you're a non-knitter there is plenty of color inspiration to be found in the yarns and patterns on these sites . Below is a selection of sites and descriptions picked from her list . You can see the complete list and reviews here Few online communities are as welcoming and open to beginners as those devoted to the ancient

  • Love for the Ombre Rug

    Updated: 2009-12-28 20:08:37
    We find ombre rugs well suited to dwellings with a lot of clean lines and contemporary furniture, although mixing in a few well-chosen vintage pieces could add character to a living room featuring a statement ombre piece.

  • Four Days Left to Buy Energy-Efficient Products for a 2009 Tax Credit!

    Updated: 2009-12-28 14:30:00
    Insulation Saves Energy and Money at Home . and HOA from Disaster Four Days Left to Buy Energy-Efficient Products for a 2009 Tax Credit December 28, 2009 09:30 Black Friday sales have never been enough to entice me to brave the crowds after Thanksgiving . I'm just not that dedicated to shopping . After-Christmas sales , however , are another story . Sometimes those sales are just too good to pass . up If you're planning to take advantage of some of those great sales , you may want to see if there are any deals out there for energy-efficient purchases but time is running out if you want to get a tax credit when you file your 2009 taxes in April . You have just four days to make your purchase for this year's tax credit . See the products that are eligible for federal energy-efficient tax . credits Don't forget to save your receipts and Manufacturer's Certification Statement , which certifies that the product meets requirements for the tax credits . You can usually find it on the manufacturer's Web site , or call them directly . Learn from my experience I almost bought the wrong product and make sure anything you buy meets those requirements If you can't make your purchase in the next

  • Stylish Pet Cave Bed Ideal for Sophisticated Cats and Small Dogs

    Updated: 2009-12-28 13:15:31
    A spoilt cat needs a sophisticated room of their own in which to preen, lick their bums and generally purr with graceful and arrogant aplomb. Little dogs, including puppies, like to have a secure den where they can retire after a day’s work tending to rabbit holes and muddy puddles. In both cases, for cat [...]

  • Traditional Decorative Thai Rice Pot Made from Bamboo Strips

    Updated: 2009-12-27 20:16:50
    Rice and its cultivation has been a part of South East Asian history for a great many centuries. Deities such as the Rice Mother or Rice Goddess (Mae Posop) are worshipped, especially in Thailand where two-thirds of the population rely on rice in some way for an income. It’s not surprising therefore that this beautiful [...]

  • Eclectic Color Roundup

    Updated: 2009-12-27 06:00:50
    Forums Palettes Patterns Colors Lovers Blog Trends Groups Store Sponsors All Discussions Color Talk Site Info Top New Search Create New Random COPASO PHOTOCOPA Archives Top New Search Create New Random Archives Top New Search Create New Random Archives Top New Search Sponsors Everything Articles News Trends Interviews Popular Magazine Colors Website Colors My Groups New Groups Search Groups Add Group 829 Active Lovers Record : 2,316 on 5 March , 2009 Username Password Remember Me Everything Articles News Trends Interviews Popular Eclectic Color Roundup By evad in Art Fun Home News Print this page Photography Caribbean Colors Link A great blog that captures the unique and inspiring colors of the Caribbean taken from the lens of an anonymous mom living in the Caribbean who takes beautiful photos . Fun Color Quizes Squido Via  COLOURlovers Industrial Design Shelving by Imeüble Imeüble Imeüble is Bjørn Jørund Blikstad who has been working with the concept of storage by looking at it , not as a practical issue involving the storage of known objects , but in sync with our memory comparing the mental storage capacity with the actual . Music Video WTF by OK Go OK Go like a live action

  • Interior Design Trends: Silver & Gold

    Updated: 2009-12-26 06:00:47
    : Forums Palettes Patterns Colors Lovers Blog Trends Groups Store Sponsors All Discussions Color Talk Site Info Top New Search Create New Random COPASO PHOTOCOPA Archives Top New Search Create New Random Archives Top New Search Create New Random Archives Top New Search Sponsors Everything Articles News Trends Interviews Popular Magazine Colors Website Colors My Groups New Groups Search Groups Add Group 828 Active Lovers Record : 2,316 on 5 March , 2009 Username Password Remember Me Everything Articles News Trends Interviews Popular Interior Design Trends : Silver Gold By ofifteen in Home Interior News Products Print this page With the holidays quickly approaching , I have been seeing a lot of metallic silvers and golds . Interestingly enough , I have not actually seen them as much as I used to when I was little . I guess individuals are trying to modernize the feel and look of Christmas decor . I miss them . So , here are some pretty interesting silver and gold . items chairs trays bowl boxes bags lego speakers pillow pen set 26 December , 2009 1 Did you enjoy our post Get our blog feed by Email or RSS for daily . updates Showing 1 1 of 1 Comments Pulit4 Pulit4 : wrote 3 Days Ago

  • Nontraditional Christmas Palettes

    Updated: 2009-12-25 06:00:51
    Forums Palettes Patterns Colors Lovers Blog Trends Groups Store Sponsors All Discussions Color Talk Site Info Top New Search Create New Random COPASO PHOTOCOPA Archives Top New Search Create New Random Archives Top New Search Create New Random Archives Top New Search Sponsors Everything Articles News Trends Interviews Popular Magazine Colors Website Colors My Groups New Groups Search Groups Add Group 828 Active Lovers Record : 2,316 on 5 March , 2009 Username Password Remember Me Everything Articles News Trends Interviews Popular Nontraditional Christmas Palettes By evad in Inspiration MEMBERlove News Print this page In color tradition , green red is a forbidden color combination yet it is front and center every year around Christmas . Of course , this is perfectly acceptable as we believe you can do no wrong with color . But seeing the same two shades paired together year after year can get a bit drab . So , maybe these palettes from the COLOURlovers groups  Christmas Palettes Ouch will inspire you to create your own christmas palette in years to . come 25 December , 2009 2 Did you enjoy our post Get our blog feed by Email or RSS for daily . updates Showing 1 2 of 2 Comments

  • Double Height Sloped Modern Beach House Design

    Updated: 2009-12-25 02:31:14
    This modern beach house has long sloping site and double height structure to the beach. Form the street, a double garage entering us to the long kitchen dining space with clean and interesting interior design. The roof use polycarbonate roof and plywood baffles that diffuse light. At the rear... this is just summary, visit archinspire.com for more detail. A lot of home and garden info waiting for you there :). Share with your facebook friends if you like it.

  • Modern Restyling Mid-Terrace Fulham House Ideas

    Updated: 2009-12-25 02:09:20
    Open plan is always a challenge to apply for narrow and long site house like this mid-terrace Fulham house. To restyle this house, open plan applied, you can see entire ground house space activities. Partition not used; only bordered with its activities style and there is roof windows. The kitchen... this is just summary, visit archinspire.com for more detail. A lot of home and garden info waiting for you there :). Share with your facebook friends if you like it.

  • Christmas Wall Mural of the Nativity Delights the Patrons of an English Inn

    Updated: 2009-12-24 18:04:15
    The walls of the Blisland Inn are usually adorned with old fashioned barometers, ale adverts and black and white pictures of the village football (soccer) team. However, when patrons entered into their local pub a few days ago they were greeted with an altogether different scene. A traditional nativity scene has been ingrained onto one [...]

  • ‘Tis the Season for Velociraptors

    Updated: 2009-12-24 17:05:19
    We're always on the lookout for unusual takes on traditional holiday treats. This week, we found inspiration at Dean and Deluca's phenomenal bakery counter, where dinosaur cookies in flourescent shades of sugar stole the show.

  • Will You Be Purchasing New Appliances for a Rebate from Your State?

    Updated: 2009-12-24 14:30:00
    Four Days Left to Buy Energy-Efficient Products for a 2009 Tax Credit Will You Be Purchasing New Appliances for a Rebate from Your State December 24, 2009 09:30 This week , you read about Amy's war with her dishwasher and how she plans to take advantage of her state's appliance rebate program to replace . it Will you be purchasing new appliances for a rebate from your state Tell us about your . plans Each Thursday , you have the chance to share your thoughts on a question about energy efficiency or renewable energy for consumers . Please comment with your answers , and also feel free to respond to other . comments Categories : Appliances Financial Opportunities Question of the Week Permalink Actions : E-mail Twit This Kick it Digg This Save to del.icio.us Share on Facebook Comments 2 Comment RSS Comments We own a large apt . complex and have lived in one of 5 units for 22 years . nbsp We also own a house with 3 units and recently replaced the boiler . Can we get a tax credit or state grant for the purchase and installation It was 4,000 and has put us in a financial bind that may lead to bankruptcy . M . Ernhart December 24. 2009 16:41 I am installing a Compost Geo-Thermal Solar

  • Openness Private Space House Design Ideas

    Updated: 2009-12-24 04:01:26
    How to built house with private area but no curtains? Here is the inspiring modern house, which accommodates private space with open plan design, and yet no curtains, but still achieve a sense of security. This house divided into open place for public communal activities like a performance hall... this is just summary, visit archinspire.com for more detail. A lot of home and garden info waiting for you there :). Share with your facebook friends if you like it.

  • Farmhouse Modern Extension Building House Design

    Updated: 2009-12-24 03:23:50
    Here is inspiring house extension building architecture design. Not only create double house, but has sculptural house architecture design and create new way to enjoy life. The new building designed as connecting building, form ground continues to lift building construction, just like a spiral... this is just summary, visit archinspire.com for more detail. A lot of home and garden info waiting for you there :). Share with your facebook friends if you like it.

  • Colorful Trinitary Tree Tapestry by Young US Artist Natasha Wescoat

    Updated: 2009-12-24 02:47:33
    It’s always a pleasure to come across the work of a new artist and this is the position I was faced with when I first saw the work of the young American artist Natasha Wescoat. Below you will see an example of her work which has been turned into a colorful tree tapestry named ‘Trinitary’. [...]

  • "Experts" Name Colors of 2010... But What's Yours?

    Updated: 2009-12-23 23:48:45
    . Forums Palettes Patterns Colors Lovers Blog Trends Groups Store Sponsors All Discussions Color Talk Site Info Top New Search Create New Random COPASO PHOTOCOPA Archives Top New Search Create New Random Archives Top New Search Create New Random Archives Top New Search Sponsors Everything Articles News Trends Interviews Popular Magazine Colors Website Colors My Groups New Groups Search Groups Add Group 828 Active Lovers Record : 2,316 on 5 March , 2009 Username Password Remember Me Everything Articles News Trends Interviews Popular Experts Name Colors of 2010. . But What's Yours By COLOURlover in Inspiration MEMBERlove News Trends Print this page Every year color experts announce their opinions on what the next year's hot color will be . This year PANTONE® named theirs Turquoise Benjamin Moore thinks Cedar Green is looking to be the it color . Hermine Mariaux included mustard tones reds in the orange and brown families deep , inky blues and blacks and silver in her colors . Looks like we'll have a wide range of hot colors in 2010 and we love that because we think there is a color of the year for each of . us Can the leading color authorities really forecast a color trend anyway I

  • Christmas Decor: 6 Non-traditional & Colourful Options

    Updated: 2009-12-22 23:08:07
    : Forums Palettes Patterns Colors Lovers Blog Trends Groups Store Sponsors All Discussions Color Talk Site Info Top New Search Create New Random COPASO PHOTOCOPA Archives Top New Search Create New Random Archives Top New Search Create New Random Archives Top New Search Sponsors Everything Articles News Trends Interviews Popular Magazine Colors Website Colors My Groups New Groups Search Groups Add Group 827 Active Lovers Record : 2,316 on 5 March , 2009 Username Password Remember Me Everything Articles News Trends Interviews Popular Christmas Decor : 6 Non-traditional Colourful Options By evad in Culture Guest Home Interior News Trends Print this page This is a guest post by Speakin_colors The magic of the Christmas season is reflected in the warmth of the family gatherings and the strong impact of tradition . More and more people , however , are growing increasingly tired of the conventional customary Christmas decor . The following ideas offer original variants while retaining the Christmas : spirit The minimalist option Both simplicity and functionality are highlighted in the minimalist tendency . A metal fruit holder filled just with nuts and placed on a table made of glass and

  • The Most Colorful Part Of The Holidays?

    Updated: 2009-12-21 23:08:46
    Forums Palettes Patterns Colors Lovers Blog Trends Groups Store Sponsors All Discussions Color Talk Site Info Top New Search Create New Random COPASO PHOTOCOPA Archives Top New Search Create New Random Archives Top New Search Create New Random Archives Top New Search Sponsors Everything Articles News Trends Interviews Popular Magazine Colors Website Colors My Groups New Groups Search Groups Add Group 826 Active Lovers Record : 2,316 on 5 March , 2009 Username Password Remember Me Everything Articles News Trends Interviews Popular The Most Colorful Part Of The Holidays By evad in Culture Fun News Print this page What's the most colorful part of your holiday Over indulging mostly on wine relatives Getting the same gift you got last year , and still having found no use for the last one The mound of wrapping paper headed for the landfill Forgetting to get a gift for one of your nieces , cousins , siblings Holiday sweaters There certainly are many to consider . For me , it's the extravagant christmas light displays and adorning~ lawn . ornaments 20 Extravagant Lighting Displays The Brain Toad abbey christine Rev . Voodoo Rev . Voodoo francisco_osorio Ed Bierman pokpok313 Bright_Star

  • La Vida Rustica

    Updated: 2009-12-21 16:45:18
    Brooklynites are no strangers to rustic apartment elements. If it weren't for those pesky frontiersmen in the 1800's, it's highly likely that our fine borough would be credited with the very invention of "antler" accents.R

  • No Brainer: Cotton Throws

    Updated: 2009-12-18 22:38:56
    We could all use a few "easy" gift ideas for the tough names on our list, and there's no crowd pleaser like a cuddly cotton blanket to keep on the couch or at the end of the bed, guaranteed to convert even the biggest of Scrooges. Often referred to as "nap blankets," these 100% cotton throws are chic, inexpensive and easy to clean.

  • This Hands-Free Module Will Have Lights Turn On Automatically When You Enter A Room

    Updated: 2009-12-17 16:30:33
    Problem: You find yourself fumbling for a light switch in the dark or while you have something in your hands. Solution: Smarthome Screw-in Motion Sensing Light Adapter What is it?: A motion sensing adapter that can have light bulbs turn on automatically when you enter a room and off automatically after you leave. Difficulty: It doesn’t get [...]

  • What Kind of Mobile Sites or Applications Would Help with Your Energy Savings?

    Updated: 2009-12-17 14:30:00
    Dishwasher : 1 Human : 0 What Kind of Mobile Sites or Applications Would Help with Your Energy Savings December 17, 2009 09:30 This week , you read about an application that helps you find E85 fueling stations using popular GPS navigation units . GPS units and mobile computing in general continue to grow in . popularity EERE has a few sites available especially for mobile devices , and we are working to make as much of our content ready for use on mobile devices as possible . We want to make our mobile sites and apps useful for you , so we'd like to : know What kind of mobile sites or applications would help with your energy savings Each Thursday , you have the chance to share your thoughts on a question about energy efficiency or renewable energy for consumers . Please comment with your answers , and also feel free to respond to other . comments Categories : Question of the Week Web Sites Permalink Actions : E-mail Twit This Kick it Digg This Save to del.icio.us Share on Facebook Comments 2 Comment RSS Comments A peak hours app which would notify you of peak our electricity rate changes for your provider would be very cool . nbsp I suppose you DOE would simply need power providers

  • Xantech Dinky Link Designer IR Kit, Plasma & CFL Proof – Black

    Updated: 2009-12-16 17:15:34
    Use your IR remote on components behind closed doors or walls IR receiver resists interference from plasma TVs, Compact Fluorescent Lighting (CFL) and sunlight IR receiver can be mounted on your TV, wall, ceiling or other stealth locations IR receiver talk-back LED confirms commands IR receiver accepts IR commands from up to 30 feet away Click here to control up [...]

  • Unusual Tree Toppers

    Updated: 2009-12-16 15:12:55
    So maybe, just maybe, we haven't gotten around to decorating our Christmas tree yet, and we hope our sincere apologies will be accepted by the gods of Seasonal Spirit and General Festiveness. You see, it's our lack of a suitable decoration collection that stops our hand each time we attempt to hang another nondescript red bulb (supplied in kmart's boxes of 12 ornaments for $5). How, then, to infuse some character into our sad little fern?

  • Looking for E85? There's an App for That

    Updated: 2009-12-15 17:37:00
    What Kind of Mobile Sites or Applications Would Help with Your Energy Savings Looking for E85 There's an App for That December 15, 2009 12:37 Want to know where you can buy E85 There's an app for that . now The Renewable Fuels Association RFA has launched a new application for Garmin and TomTom GPS units that that maps out the location of E85 85 ethanol 15 gasoline for users with flex-fuel vehicles FFVs FFV's are vehicles that are able to use either gasoline which has up to 10 ethanol by content or E-85 ethanol , which is a blend of 85 ethanol and 15 gasoline . There are over 7 to 8 million FFVs on the road today . This new feature will eliminate the frustration many FFV owners have of not knowing where they can fill up with higher level ethanol blends , like E85, by showing the exact location of the nearest E85 . pumps Using the Garmin navigation system , FFV owners can download station locations and program their device to direct them to nearby E85 stations . The Garmin application is available for download on ChooseEthanol.com There , consumers can download individual state data , a combination of states , or national data directly to their computer and then to their Garmin

  • Gingerbread Glam

    Updated: 2009-12-14 20:57:41
    Our big holiday preparation project for this week is building our very first gingerbread house, complete with licorice paths, red hot string lights, and Hershey's chocolate roof tile. If there are kids in your life, this is (of course) the perfect family project. If, like us, you're a touch short on six year old comrades, invite over some 21+ friends for spiked egg nog and Christmas tree decorating. The finished gingerbread chateau will not only make a fabulous centerpiece...it will be a tasty treat to scarf for dessert.

  • Saving Energy Where It Matters Most: A Hopeful Look at the Big Picture

    Updated: 2009-12-14 14:30:00
    : Looking for E85 There's an App for That Saving Energy Where It Matters Most : A Hopeful Look at the Big Picture December 14, 2009 09:30 Most of the time , I feel like I'm doing my part to save energy , and I'm getting better all the time . But sometimes I feel like what I do to try to offset the unfathomable amount of energy that's consumed around me , and around the country , is so tiny that my actions won't make a ripple of difference . I wonder how the few hundred kilowatt hours per month I shave off through my conscientious behavior and my use of energy-efficient products and appliances means something in the face of the American economic . juggernaut Think about the incredible amount of fuel used by the cars and trucks in the American fleet or the electricity used in powering the factories , schools , hospitals and offices that make our world go round . It's hard to wrap your head around . it But one of the most exciting things I learned about the Department of Energy when I came to work here was that I wasn't alone that experts have been working for many years in the Industrial Technologies Program and the Building Technologies Program to name two of my favorites to tackle

  • Decorating with Vintage Signage

    Updated: 2009-12-11 21:59:51
    By now everyone has seen vintage signage used to decorate the home in magazines like Domino or Elle Decor, but more often than not those pieces are randomly accrued antiques--not that that's a bad thing, but we prefer our vintage buys to have some kind of personal connection to place or time.

  • Have You Used an Electric Meter to Measure Your Energy Use?

    Updated: 2009-12-10 14:30:00
    Saving Energy Where It Matters Most : A Hopeful Look at the Big Picture Have You Used an Electric Meter to Measure Your Energy Use December 10, 2009 09:30 This week , you read about using an electric meter to measure and manage your energy use . Using a meter could make you more conscious of exactly what items are costing you the most money . Plus , it can be kind of fun to put actual numbers to the various items in your . home Have you used an electric meter to measure your energy use Tell us about your . experience Each Thursday , you have the chance to share your thoughts on a question about energy efficiency or renewable energy for consumers . Please comment with your answers , and also feel free to respond to other . comments Categories : Electricity Question of the Week Permalink Actions : E-mail Twit This Kick it Digg This Save to del.icio.us Share on Facebook Comments 1 Comment RSS Comments I've run around with the kill-a-watt , and there weren't a lot- of surprises . However I did find that the entertainment subwoofer pulled 10W when just sitting there the amp has switched outlets so I put the tv , the subwoofer , and the dvd all on the switched outlet and killed 15W very

  • Trend Watch: Industrial Accents

    Updated: 2009-12-07 21:59:57
    It could be the recession that's brought on this industrial home trend, but judging by the time and effort some of these projects can take, we tend to doubt it.

  • Let’s Talk Chalk

    Updated: 2009-12-04 22:20:50
    It's no secret that spray-can chalkboard paint is the fastest way to transform your "blah" kitchen walls into interactive doodle and recipe art--but have you ever considered trying the stuff on furniture?

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