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Results for category: Home and Garden
Beyond gas and oil9/2/2010
There is a growing interest in alternative home heating options in the Hudson Valley. With advancements in technology as well as Federal and State incentive programs, there are now more affordabl...
Green Heating9/2/2010
Go Green Express in Newburgh serves the Valley in all aspects of green heating, specializing in condensing boilers. Owner Ed Wolfe explains that a conventional boiler works much the way as boiling...
How to declutter your life9/2/2010
Tchotchkes start crowding the shelves, fighting for space. Paperwork never gets filed, or it goes willy nilly into a folder never to be seen again. I often look around my living space or in my clo...
Advice for organizing your life9/2/2010
From Streamline U:
Organizing Myths
Myth: One solution fits all. Fact: Your personality, work style, and environment are unique to you, thus your organizing solutions will be unique to you.
My...
To reupholster or not?8/1/2010
Should you reupholster grandpa’s old easy chair? How about getting some snazzy new fabric to update your ten-year-old sofa? Reupholstering a large piece of furniture can be an expensive gamble.
How ...
Modern living + nature = Manitoga7/1/2010
At first glance, the park-like grounds of Manitoga in Garrison might appear to be just a postcard-perfect setting for a lovely example of mid-century modern architecture. But industrial designer Russe...
Manitoga-blending nature with easy living7/1/2010
Wright designed Dragon Rock with architect David Leavitt, whose work on diplomatic housing in Japan impressed Wright while he was there working with the state department helping the Japanese to build ...
The Paths of Manitoga7/1/2010
Manitoga is remarkable not only for its architecture and interior design; it’s one of the few landmarks of environmentally sensitive design. For 35 years, Wright meticulously created and maintained a ...
What's New?- Go native with bee balm5/27/2010
Hudson Valley gardeners continue to discover the virtues of plants indigenous to our region. Bee balm (Monarda didyma) was used by Native American tribes for a variety of purposes, from dressing wound...
Bring the beach home5/24/2010
What are the quintessential qualities of a beach house? According to interior designer Liz Strianese, attributes would include light, airy, sun-filled, casual. She got a chance to work out her interpr...
How to create the beach at home5/24/2010
Beacon interior designer, Liz Strianese shares her decorating secrets and offers advice on beach house style.
In line with the casual living and easy upkeep, the floors in the cottage got a paint ...
Makeover Resource Guide5/24/2010
Interior designer Liz Strianese gives her top home products.
Paint
Primer paints: Benjamin Moore “Fresh Start” (walls),
Kilz: (woodwork)
Benjamin Moor...
It’s raining, it’s pouring –make a rain garden!4/23/2010
I was introduced to the rain garden concept three years ago. As a master gardener volunteer with Cornell Cooperative Extension in Ulster County, I was able to take a training class through a joint pro...
Choosing plants for your rain garden4/23/2010
I have to admit that I am a plantaholic. I find beauty not only in flowers but leaf shape, color, and texture. I also find it hard to pass up something I haven’t grown before. Plants that originated w...
How our gardens grow4/6/2010
Acouple of growing seasons ago, I put off my obligation to my Community Supported Agriculture co-op until late in the season, which turned out to be a good move. While my partner did her req...
Every Seed Tells a Story3/31/2010
Six years ago Ken Greene decided to expand his home garden. Curious by nature, it wasn’t long before he was reading about the consolidation of seed resources and the subsequent loss of genetic diversi...
Sustainable seeds, sustainable business3/31/2010
With so many seed companies around the country, starting one that focused on so few varieties was risky, but Hudson Valley Seed Library Owners, Ken Greene and Doug Muller, who now live in Accord, chos...
The Terminator3/31/2010
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Tips for getting into the gardening groove3/4/2010
· Check with your county Cooperative Extension for quality gardening advice.
· Take some gardening classes. Lifespring (an adult learning community) located in Saugerties, NY,...
Start Planning your Garden in March!3/1/2010
March is the time to start seeds indoors, 6 to 8 weeks before the last expected frost date, which is around April 30th in the Hudson Valley. You can start tomatoes, peppers, eggplants and other heat-l...
The spring garden: Five early season tasks for Hudson Valley gardeners 2/22/2010
Even before the first hints of spring I start preparing for the gardening season ahead. While images of lush landscapes dance in my head, replacing the recent sugar fairies of the winter holidays, evi...
Boost your home on a budget1/28/2010
Follow these tips to boost your home’s value for less.
· Paint is where it’s at. Indeed, paint is one of the best low-cost ways to dress up your home and add to its value. Check out model h...
Boost your home’s value for under $1,0001/25/2010
If you’re like most, your home is your biggest investment and you want to get the most money possible when you sell it. Getting top dollar for your house means it needs to look its best when you put i...
What’s New?1/6/2010
New products spark ideas for 2010
We asked companies to share what’s new and unique to their product line. Some we highlight because they are fun while others because they reveal what is great abo...
Home improvement projects for 20101/4/2010
Refresh the look of your home with a few easy and inexpensive DIY projects in 2010. Before you begin, take a good look around your home and decide what things you really like and dislike. Where do you...
Simple home improvements for 20101/4/2010
There are a lot of easy ways you can update your home. Follow these tips below to transform your abode!
#1. Plants
Use plants to bring the outdoors in and improve the air. Set aside a kitchen noo...
2010 Trends in Home Design Decor12/31/2009
Want to know what the hot home trends will be for 2010? Sharon Hibbard, of Decorating Den Interiors tells us what to look for:
With 2009 soon behind us it’s time to look forward to 2010 and see what ...
Color Report 201012/31/2009
How are decorating hues changing and which ones work best with your personal decorating style? Sharon Hibbard, of Decorating Den Interiors explains all you need to know about what’s popular in color f...
Great Holiday Gifts11/19/2009
Looking for some great home and garden gift ideas? These ideas are perfect for people who spend their time in the garden or enjoy caring for and decorating their home. Even though it’s cold outside, i...
5 fixes under $50 that save money10/1/2009
Lighting: Save $70 each year
Since each ENERGY STAR® CFL saves $30 over its lifetime, changing
your 5 most-used bulbs can save you $70 in energy costs each year.
Timers: Unplug and save
By using...
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