Rainwater Harvesting Gains Popularity With Barrels
The revival of rainwater harvesting grows amid climate concerns and rising municipal costs. Homeowners use 30 to 300 gallon rain barrels, with common 55 gallon kits around $100, stressing proper container type, size, location, and safety to prevent pests while enabling gravity fed watering.
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Designer offers summer retreats in "Summer House" book
Artist and designer Terry John Woods presents vacation home ideas to slow down and recharge. The cottage-inspired interiors feature pale colors, timeworn antiques, and favorite objects. Published by Stewart, Tabori & Chang, hardcover $45.
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Reusable Tuscan Mural Becomes Peel and Stick Art
Murals Your Way unveils SmartStick peel and stick murals that adhere to most surfaces and can be reapplied over 100 times. With 7000+ designs and customizable sizes, prices start at 171.84 dollars plus shipping. Visit The Southern lifestyle link for ordering details.
Vern Yip on space planning and personal style
Atlanta and New York designer Vern Yip discusses space planning, avoiding furniture sets, and infusing personality into homes. He notes that homes with play areas for kids balance relaxation, shares nursery details, and recommends editing belongings, adding bold statement pieces, and buying original art.
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Design Star
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