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Подсказки специалиста на начинать лужайку

Posted: 04 Apr 2011 08:45 AM PDT

Здесь в контингенте Огайо Charles & Hudson, мы смотрим rehabbing и наш фронт и задние дворы -- потому что в бывшей жизни они были фактически малы урбанские фермы вместо сочная зеленой размечают. Пока мы все для урбанский быть фермером, мы надеемся создать лужайки так, что наше немногая одни будет иметь безопасные места для того чтобы сыграть и лето эта весны которые не требуют управлять вне к парку. Однако, landscaping никогда действительно наш сильный костюм -- удачливейше для нас, мы отнесены к специалисту травы. Мы могли интервьюировать Райан Wharton через Skype (он в настоящее время служит за морем с военновоздушной сила) и клали его бэтчелоров в науку Turfgrass к испытанию. C&H: Высокое Райан, спасибо для принимать время сидеть вниз с нами и impart на наших читателях ваше внушительное знание травы. Райан: Отсутствие проблемы, отпрыска. Вы говорите к всему из ваших интервьюируемых как то? C&H: Не, как раз вы потому что вы специальны. Райан: Ha, спасибо. Что ваш вопрос?

Как найти контрактор: Пронумеруйте-Одн секрет вам нужно знать

Posted: 04 Apr 2011 08:00 AM PDT

Are contractors competing for your business? Are they going above and beyond, offering detailed estimates, glowing references and phenomenal customer service to win you over?

If not, you should probably learn the #1 homeowner’s secret to a successful remodel.

This trick gets you remodeling contractors like no other. Not just regular old workers, but experienced craftsmen with an eye for quality yet affordable home renovations.

Think of it as a one-step stairway to remodeling heaven.

Brace yourself — the super-sneaky trick to pain-free home improvement is to . . .

. . . click here.

Yes, it really is that simple.

The Best Contractors are CalFinder Contractors

What’s in it for you? Besides the aforementioned wonderfulness, if you grab your free contractor referrals here, you’ll get remodeling pros that are also:

  • Licensed and Insured — this may seem obvious, but you’d be surprised at the number of scam contractors out there.
  • Local to you — a shorter commute means fewer costs passed on to you.
  • Quality Certified — CalFinder Certification is the blue ribbon of contractor inspection.

Personally, I’ve read a lot of horror stories about kitchen remodels, bathroom remodels and whole-home renovations that stretched on for months — sometimes even years — because the contractors couldn’t pull themselves together.

They were overbooked, under-skilled, or worse . . . they had fled the job.

Your best protection is a network of certified contractors. A point and click, grab your estimates and be on your merry way referral service. And that’s exactly what we provide at CalFinder. No hassle, no fuss, no delay.

Just Look at These Beauties

But hey, I’ll let our recent remodeling pictures do the talking. Check out a few projects completed by CalFinder Contractors below:

Home renovation with multiple replacement windows

Kitchen remodel with new kitchen island

Modern bathroom remodel in warm, soothing earth tones

And another with light-colored tile and spa-quality stone

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Ready to get started? Here’s that link again, and happy remodeling!

 

 

 

Футуристические дома

Posted: 04 Apr 2011 05:00 AM PDT

George Jetson lived in one. The gang from Lost in Space also lived in one. It’s a futuristic home and you’ll be amazed when you see how they’re constructed and what they can do. First however, is a peek at some of the innovative features you may find in the homes of the not too distant future:

  • Click and Build: Imagine being able to buy a home online as easily as you buy a t-shirt. Well, in the not too distant future, home buying will be just about as easy as that. In the future, home buyers would use online design tools to to help them create their dream home–everything from the materials they prefer to how the landscaping should look. This information would then be passed on to contractors who would then construct the home according to those specifics.
  • Smart Meters: With the rising prices of oil and energy skyrocketing, it’s difficult for the average homeowner to control how much they spend on their fuel and electricity bills every month. Well, in the not so distant future, that may not be an issue. Thanks to “smart metering”, consumers will soon be able to see an up-to-the-minute display that tallies the household’s utility consumption. Everything from water to fuel to electricity usage will be displayed on a user friendly device that will allow the consumer to get a better handle on the amount of energy their household consumes.
  • Voice Recognition: Imagine being able to “request” your room to be warmed up without having to fumble with the thermostat. Well, according to experts, homes of the future will require very little pushing of buttons. Everything from heating to lighting will be voice activated.
  • Facial Recognition: Imagine entering your bathroom in the morning and a sensor switches on and gives you the day’s weather report as well as reminds you to take your vitamins. Well, thanks to facial recognition, that day could very well be possible. With facial recognition, it may also be possible one would no longer need house keys to enter their home.
  • Smart Refrigerators/Pantries: Hate grocery shopping? Well, in the future your refrigerator may do the shopping for you. Thanks to sensors placed in your refrigerator and pantries, all your inventories of food would be monitored and replaced if an item was running low.
  • Smart Kitchens: Running out of cooking ideas? Well, in the kitchen of the future, the kitchen will give YOU the recipes. By simply placing a food item on the smart kitchen counter, a monitor will display recipes that could be made from that item along with additional food items available in the house that would go with that item.
  • Virtual Mirrors: Have a ton of clothes in your closet but still don’t have a thing to wear? Well, thanks to virtual mirrors, future technological advances will allow mirrors to identify clothing held up in front of it and then suggest items of clothing that would go with that item. Just like having your own personal stylist!

So now that we’ve aroused your curiousity, here are some homes that, while they may not possess all this futuristic gear just yet, their looks are downright intergalactic!:

Looking like an elegant spaceship that landed right on the harbor in Sydney Australia, this ultra-modern house, designed by Tony Owen Partners is ultra-cool and ultra cozy. Designed using the very futuristic 3D digital software, this steel framed house makes maximum use of its natural ventilation while having a minimal affect on the ecosystem. Now that’s funky!

Home of the future designed by Tony Owen Partners

Home of the future designed by Tony Owen Partners

Home of the future designed by Tony Owen Partners

Looking like a cross between George Jetson’s and Fred Flintstone’s domiciles, this whimsical house in Mexco City is a true work of art. Designed by Javier Senosiain of Arquitectura Organica and called Nautilus House because of its facade’s resemblance to a Nautilus shell, this amazing house also features a wall of stained glass and interior “grass carpeting”.

Nautilus House designed by Javier Senosiain of Arquitectura Organica

Nautilus House designed by Javier Senosiain of Arquitectura Organica

Nautilus House designed by Javier Senosiain of Arquitectura Organica

Nautilus House designed by Javier Senosiain of Arquitectura Organica

Nautilus House designed by Javier Senosiain of Arquitectura Organica

Looking like the spaceship from the film “2001: A Space Odyssey”, this ultra modern home looks a bit out of place on the hillsides of Frankfurt, Germany but that’s what makes it all the more unique. Designed by architectural firm Meixner Schlüter Wendt Architekten, this innovative house features a sheet metal clad roof and a fully glass enclosed main floor. Making this house even more unique is the ground floor which was literally built underground.

Futuristic house designed by Meixner Schlüter Wendt Architekten

Futuristic house designed by Meixner Schlüter Wendt Architekten

Futuristic house designed by Meixner Schlüter Wendt Architekten

Futuristic house designed by Meixner Schlüter Wendt Architekten

Crafted from granite and glass, this contemporary house designed by A-cero Architects and located in Pozuelo de Alarcon in Madrid, Spain has all the comforts of home right at the owners’ fingertips…literally. Everything from the blinds to the lighting to the air conditioning is all controlled by computer. Making this amazing house even more appealing is its spacious kitchen, indoor swimming pool and tinted glass walls. Well, we’re ready to move in!

Futuristic home designed by A-cero Architects

Futuristic home designed by A-cero Architects

Futuristic home designed by A-cero Architects

Futuristic home designed by A-cero Architects

Now we want to hear from you: would you ever consider living in a “futuristic” house?

Бесплатная раздача весны: Косилка Блачк & Дечкер перезаряжаемые

Posted: 04 Apr 2011 01:32 AM PDT

Spring has officially arrived and it's time to start thinking about how you'll care for your lawn. Should you stick with your loud and dirty gas-powered mower or would you considered a cleaner alternative?

This weeks Giveaway is a Black & Decker Cordless Rechargeable Mower that is a smart, no-mess, no-hassle alternative to gas powered lawn mowers. It saves users time on the job by eliminating the frustration of pull cords, the hassle of mixing gas and oil, trips to the gas station and costly engine maintenance.

This rechargeable mower delivers the power to cut up to 1/3 acre homesite without the mess and hassles of gas. The one-touch height adjustment is a feature that makes it easy to adjust the cutting height of all four wheels at once with the pull of a single lever. Lift-out rechargeable battery lets you charge away from the mower or swap in additional batteries for larger lawns. It also features a durable and lightweight polymer cutting deck that never rusts, and is easy to clean.

The Black & Decker 36 Volt Cordless Variable-Speed, Self-Propelled Mower is available now for $479 and comes with an unconditional 30-day money back guarantee and a two-year warranty.

But this week we'll select at random, one winner to receive the Black & Decker Cordless Rechargeable Mower delivered straight to their doorstep.


HOW TO ENTER
You can enter once-per-day and you've got two options! Enter both ways to double your chance of winning!

1. Leave a comment below saying Recharge my lawn with Black & Decker.

2. Tweet this contest on Twitter with the words "Win a Rechargeable Lawnmower from @black_deckerus @Charles_Hudson http://bit.ly/lawnrecharge #giveaway"

note: Please don't add URL's or email addresses in the actual comment as it may go to spam. Make sure you provide a working email in the comment form so we can contact the winner who will have 24 hours to respond to an announcement to claim the prize.

PRIZE
One winner will receive a Black & Decker Cordless Rechargeable Mower (retail value $479).

GIVEAWAY DEADLINE
We will select one random winner at 12 midnight EST on April 10th, 2011 and he/she will be notified immediately.
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