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Plant A Garden Anywhere
Posted 6/12/2006
Want to grow tomatoes but don't have a garden plot? The Garden Patch Planter is the perfect way to grow full size tomatoes, peppers and other vegetables on a patio, balcony or any sunny area.



It's Easy To Grow Greens
Posted 6/12/2006
One of the great joys of having a garden is being able to enjoy freshly picked salad greens.



New DVD Features Colorful Waterwise Plants
Posted 6/12/2006
David Salman of High Country Gardens, is one of the nation's top experts on xeriscaping and waterwise garden plants. Now Salman has made much of his hands-on knowledge about waterwise gardening easily accessible with the release of a DVD video ...



Elkay's Muse Faucet Inspiring Homeowners
Posted 6/5/2006
Discriminating homeowners are looking for faucets that can act as a focal point for the social hub of their home, the kitchen.



Elkay Honored With 2006 Crystal Vision Award
Posted 6/5/2006
Elkay is the proud recipient of the 2006 Crystal Vision Award presented by The Storehouse, a program of World Vision. Elkay is being honored for their overwhelming support and generous product contributions throughout the year ...



Elkay's Pot Filler Faucet Honored With Platinum Adex Award
Posted 6/5/2006
In the Design Journal's April issue, the 2005-2006 Awards for Design Excellence (ADEX) were announced and the Elkay Allure pot filler faucet received the highest honor, a platinum award.



Catch The Wave With Elkay's Wavy Wire
Posted 6/5/2006
Boring baskets are now a thing of the past, as Elkay is introducing a new collection of wavy wire rinse baskets, bottom grids and other sink accessories.



Knowledge Is Money
Posted 6/5/2006
What you don't know may be costing you money, especially when it comes to home energy use.



Scrub-A-Dubs Sinks From Elkay Add Whimsy To Children's Bath
Posted 6/5/2006
Elkay's highly anticipated Scrub-a-Dubs sink collection is making its debut as a market-ready product at this year's Kitchen and Bath Industry Show in Chicago.



Elkay's Vessels Shaping Next Generation Of Sinks
Posted 6/5/2006
Elkay has expanded its Asana vessel collection to include three new models made from cast brass with an aged-bronze finish.



Stainless Steel Countertops Shine In Residential Setting
Posted 6/5/2006
Elkay's Mystic and Avado Sinks Showcased in Custom Stainless Steel Countertops



Elkay's Island Sink Sheds Light On Entertaining In The Kitchen
Posted 6/5/2006
Elkay's new Island sink with blue underlight adds drama to this centerpiece of the kitchen. This original sink design features a faucet mounted in the middle of the sink and an optional blue light ...



Elkay's Avado Collection Expands
Posted 6/5/2006
Four groundbreaking new designs combine form and function



Include Home Energy Savings In Summer Vacation Plans
Posted 5/31/2006
Going on vacation this summer? Make sure your home's energy use takes a vacation as well, advises Edison Electric Institute.



It's Easy To Attract Hummingbirds And Butterflies To Your Garden
Posted 5/30/2006
With just a little bit of planning, you can attract beautiful butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden.



Keeping Children Out Of Harm's Way During A Remodel
Posted 5/30/2006
Summer break and peak remodeling season clash every year, bringing workers into homes filled with curious and energetic young ones. Now is the time for homeowners with children to plan for necessary precautions that should be undertaken during a home ...



Indoor Electrical Safety Check
Posted 5/30/2006
While you're cleaning off the electric grill, take a few minutes to check for electrical hazards in your home. Unsafe conditions, such as overloaded circuits, the misuse of extension cords, and frayed insulation around wiring, cause many injuries in ...



New SOLO Chest-Mounted Spreader Is Ideal For Irregular Terrain
Posted 5/23/2006
You can spread a larger variety of materials over a hilly, irregular plot of land more conveniently than a wheeled spreader with the new Solo model 421S chest mounted manual spreader from SOLO, Inc.



CMI Introduces Two-Panel Plank Interior Door
Posted 5/22/2006
Keeping pace with current design trends, CMI has introduced the new Corvado two-panel, square-top plank interior door.



Wood Floor Refinishing Pioneer BonaKemi USA Earns Greenguard Certification
Posted 5/22/2006
Bona Dust Containment Technology, Low-VOC Waterborne Finishes Allow Today's Hardwood Floor Owners to Breathe Easier



Parqcolor Gold ... A Rich Alternative
Posted 5/17/2006
ABET LAMINATI introduces Parqcolor Gold, a premium laminate flooring product perfect for areas subjected to greater wear such as shops, hotels, salons and office environments.



Strada Concrete Floor Tile From Ann Sacks Combines Strength And Beauty
Posted 5/17/2006
With its high sheen and contemporary aesthetic, the new Strada concrete floor tile from Ann Sacks dispels the notion that concrete is utilitarian or plain.



Remarkable New Mesquite Tile For Ann Sacks Offers A Lasting Organic Beauty
Posted 5/17/2006
Ann Sacks recently announced an exceptional new line of tile composed entirely of wood. Aptly named Mesquite and crafted entirely from mesquite wood harvested in Texas ...



PROFOUND COLOR, METICULOUS DESIGN
Posted 5/17/2006
Perlick Corporation Unveils The World's First Undercounter Refrigerated Cabinets In Stunning Amethyst and Copper Colored Stainless Steel ...



Triple The Luxury: PERLICK CORPORATION Debuts 72-Inch Three-Door Refrigerated Cabinet
Posted 5/17/2006
For quality, elegance, and sheer capacity, the all-new PERLICK CORPORATION 72-Inch Three-Door Refrigerated Cabinet is in a class by itself, for this combination multi-zone freezer/refrigerator/wine cabinet is unrivaled by anything on the residential ...



Armstrong Residential Ceilings Continue To Explore The "Fifth Wall"
Posted 5/3/2006
As the leader in residential ceiling design, Armstrong Building Products is committed to helping consumers, designers and the industry explore design possibilities for the "fifth wall."



Grow Your Own Potatoes And Veggies For A Wholesome, Tasty Treat
Posted 5/3/2006
The Organic Potato Blossom Festival and a new line of Organic Garden Seed are among the new offerings found in the 2006 Wood Prairie Farm mailorder catalog and website.



High Country Gardens Introduces New Plants For 2006
Posted 5/3/2006
For Spring 2006, High Country Gardens continues its tradition of introducing unique new plants to American gardeners. The new offerings in the 2006 High Country Gardens mailorder catalog include ...



The Safe Way To Kill Mosquitoes Before They Bite
Posted 5/3/2006
As the weather warms up, mosquitoes become an annoying part of the outdoor landscape. Homeowners looking for a safe, nontoxic way to control pesky, disease-spreading mosquitoes can use Mosquito Dunks ...



Mantis Electric Tiller Is Featured On NBC's 'Today Show'
Posted 5/3/2006
The Mantis Electric Tiller was chosen as one of the best gardening tools for seniors by Jim Miller, "Savvy Senior" correspondent for NBC's 'Today Show.'



New Extended Reach Power Tools Make Landscape Jobs Easier
Posted 5/3/2006
Homeowners who maintain their own yards are always trimming a little here and pruning a little there. But every year hedges grow larger, shrubs get bigger and trees grow taller, so sometimes it's tough to reach up to the branches that need to be trimmed.



The Easy Way To Grow Bigger, Tastier Tomatoes
Posted 5/3/2006
If you want to grow tomatoes that are big and beautiful enough to win a blue ribbon at the State Fair, you may need to give Mother Nature a little help.



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