House & Garden

Decorating A Log Cabin

Using nature as an example when decorating a log cabin, using natural wood for flooring and furniture would definitely fit. Birch, pine or cedar would certainly compliment any space especially a log cabin or cottage. To keep the natural look of the wood, you could choose to leave it in it's original form or using stain would give the wood a rustic look. Whether you are choosing authenticity or a newer look, wood is surely the best choice when decorating a log cabin.

The Basic Scoop On Planning A Vegetable Garden

When planning a vegetable garden, your first decisions are location, layout and type of bed. Most vegetables require a southern exposure with at least eight hours of sunlight, so plan accordingly. Raised beds are easy to work and drain well. Lining the bottom of the frame with wire mesh provides protection from burrowing critters. You have a little more initial expense in constructing the frame and filling the bed, but in the long run, you'll have less work and better results. If you choose to dig the ground directly, double-digging to a depth of 24 inches is recommended for the soil and best drainage. If you're growing in pots, use oak half-barrels or similar sized containers. Consult your nursery worker for veggie varieties that grow well in pots.

Bedroom Furniture

My husband and I have decided that we are going to redecorate our bedroom area. We moved into our home three years ago and have given the rest of the house new coats of paints and window treatments. We decided that it was time to tackle our room. We have had the same bedroom furniture since we were married.

Discover The Basics
Of Organic Gardening

You must understand that an all natural space, for your plants and veggies, is going to take some work and dedication, by you, to prepare the specified area properly. This means you will need to add natural ingredients such as table scraps, scraps of paper, grass cuttings, coffee and tea grinds, etc. to make sure adequate nutrients are in the soil.

You can join many of the other organic gardeners, around the world, who create their own compost additives using specially designed bins or containers. However, one drawback to this method of compost creation can be the smell as the natural products begin to rot and breakdown. If the stench will cause a problem for you and your neighbors, you can purchase all natural compost from nurseries, hardware stores and the garden centers located where you live.

Heating Your Home
With Solar Energy

Remodeling your home to use the sun as a natural heating source is fairly easy to do. Although you can't change the direction that your home is built on you can still trap the sunlight that shines through and reduce the amount of time that you use another source of heat. You may want to consider building a sun room onto the side that catches the morning sun allowing it to heat up naturally and then install ceiling fans that will circulate the air into the parts of the house. During the day this may provide enough heat to maintain the warmth in your home. When remodeling your home, it will help to install solar power windows that are specially designed to attract the sunlight and allow it to come into the house but not let it escape. This is a natural way to heat your home.

How To Create A Green
Living Environment

One of the easiest things you can do to reduce energy consumption in your home is to insulate walls, lofts, attics, and between-floor spaces. Do not assume that these areas were already insulated when you purchased your home, particularly if your home is over twenty years old. Have these areas inspected for proper insulation coverage, as well as to identify the type of insulation used. Some older types of insulation used materials that have since been deemed harmful to home environments, to your health, and to the world at large. Consider having this type of insulation replaced throughout the house.