I have a few friends and relatives who, when I walk into their homes, every book, paper and pen has its own perfect spot, and I am simply in awe of their organizational touch. Such a meticulous home almost makes me feel as if I have walked into an open house, rather than a simple [...]

REC Solar, the largest solar installer in the country, has teamed up with SunRun to bring solar power to Colorado residents. Residents can purchase a solar electric system through a new low-cost leasing program.

“We’ve been thinking about going solar for some time, but we were hindered by the upfront costs,” said Peter. “Even with utility [...]

If not for the eco benefits, homeowners are on average trying to consume less electricity in order to reduce their electric bills during these trying economic times. A Scottsdale-based company, iGo, has established a resource for individuals who want to quit wasting energy and prevent the power company from sucking too much green out of [...]

Pet-lovers, this one’s for you. There is nothing worse than coming home from a busy day at work and finding your oh-so-cute puppy has destroyed something of value that does not belong to you. Can you relate? I can, because it happened to me. For the past few months I have been training my five [...]

 
Sally Morse, Director of Creative Services for Hunter Douglas, North America’s leading custom window fashions manufacturer, shares her tricks of the trade on creating the perfect room. Morse is the design expert featured on “Ask Sally & Jen” at www.hunterdouglas.com and also lectures around the country. Here’s what Sally suggests:

• Getting Started: You need a [...]

We’ve all heard of (and maybe even have in our home) those uber-efficient toilets that reduce the amount of water wasted per flush. Now, Brondell is prepping to release and showcase their ultra eco-sensitive device that will save 50 percent more water without having to invest in a completely new john.

When 14,000 environmental thought leaders [...]

Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet has a long history of outdoor kitchen innovation, creating products that incorporate thoughtful features that make big differences for outdoor cooks. Kalamazoo is interested in what works, and will be sharing that information, along with the latest high-end outdoor kitchen products, at the American Society of Landscape Architects Annual Meeting and Expo, [...]

I think you can learn a lot about someone based on the art they display in their home. For me, the more personal a piece of art is to its owner, the better. Art collectors are familiar with the phenomenon of being spoken to by a piece of art. And it is completely true. Art [...]

Here in Arizona, fireplaces are an integral design element, yet 90 percent of the year they are really just for show. A home improvement website, www.Fireplacedesigninfo.com offers one of the most complete source of fireplace information. On the site, they divulge information on various types of fireplace designs. Here are some examples of useful tips [...]

I really love this concept of Me Art and think this is a great original decor idea and a perfect gift for a great friend. I might actually order one myself - I think they are brilliant!
With Me Art, you can turn ordinary photos of your loved ones into custom works of art. It can [...]