Oct
27

Planting Herbs in Containers

Various ideas for those who have a limited amount of space but still wish to have a small herbal garden whether indoors or out.  

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Oct
18

Emergency Preparedness

Many of us think about what we would do in the event of an emergency, but few of us are able to actually perform when the situation arises.  Would you know what to do in an emergency?  Here are a few tips to help you prepare.

While none of us ever wants to find ourselves in an emergency situation, the fact is that most people will at some point in their lives.  The real question is whether or not we will be prepared and know what to do when it happens.  Emergencies can take many forms such as injuries at home or work, residential fires, natural disasters, or terrorist attacks.  While there are government programs in place to help in the case of widespread disasters, private emergencies often are impacted by our own quick thinking and preparedness, the result of which could be a life or death situation.

Oct
18

Christmas Tree Farming: The History of an Industry

In 2007, over 31 million live Christmas trees were sold in the United States.  Find out how the Christmas tree farming industry grew from its humble beginnings in the mid-1800’s to the $1.3 billion dollar industry that it is today.

The history of the Christmas tree farming industry in the United States dates back to the year 1851, when an entrepreneurial farmer named Mark Carr hauled two sleds full of evergreen trees into New York City to sell them.  As the story goes, he sold all the trees, and thus a new industry was born.  In 1901, Christmas tree farming began on a larger scale when a farmer in New Jersey planted 25,000 Norway spruce trees.  He harvested and sold them just 7 years later for $1.00 per tree.

Oct
10

About Construction Estimating Checklists And How To Organize Them

Learn about Construction Estimating

Just got your contractor’s license? Not ready for those expensive softwares that help you with the fancy estimate proposals? Well you will need at the very least some sort of checklist. There is a lot of free education and tips online to help you design a good construction estimating checklist. From how to methods to tips, all you have to do is Google it. But here is a basic structure of what your list should consist of:

Oct
08

Bruno Electra-Ride Elite Stairlift

Bruno’s Electra-Ride Elite is a straight stair lift for indoor use and it has a number of salient features that make it distinctive. Bruno Electra-Ride Elite Stairlift can be installed on both sides of the stairways. Swivel seating allows users to make easy entry and exit.

Oct
08

Mudroom Madness

Is your mudroom, hallway, foyer or entry way making you mad?

Do you constantly trip over everything on the floor?

Is there no space to put anything?

Is your mudroom, hallway, foyer or entry way making you mad?

                               

Do you constantly trip over everything on the floor?

Is there no space to put anything?

Or has your clutter been like this so long that you just pass by and not really see what your guests see?

Oct
07

Planting plants using your garden tools

Differnt tactics of planting plants in your garden.

Gardens are popping up in schools, communities, public venues, and informal settings. Despite recent interest in gardening with children, little credence has been given to what children think about the experience: what interests them, how they may be involved in decision making and planning, and how they can benefit from their involvement. Gardens are quite possibly one of the most rewarding aspects of a home, and you don’t necessarily have to be a green thumb to cultivate a captivating and breathtaking garden. All a person needs is the correct tools to complete their job. Gardens are places that offer exposure to fresh air and sunshine and provide opportunities for exercise and familiar activities such as raising vegetables, filling the birdbath, cutting flowers, and sweeping the walk. These activities support movement and a sense of purpose while helping persons with cognitive impairment remain connected to nature and the world around them.


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