Articles - Home & Garden en-us http://www.WomensJournals.com N/A http://www.WomensJournals.com publisher@womensjournals.com 20 http://www.WomensJournals.com/articles/712/1/Out-With-Old-And-In-With-The-New/Page1.html When a client of ours inherited her mother’s home, she made the decision to live in it rather than rent it or sell it, but she knew she had to renovate. submissions@charter.net (Anthi Frangiadis, AIA, AICP) Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.WomensJournals.com/articles/683/1/When-to-Tear-it-Down/Page1.html If you are considering renovating your home, inevitably there have been days when you have thought to yourself, “if only I could just tear it down and start from scratch.”  Before calling in the demolition crew, there are technical factors you should consider, never mind the emotional factors, especially if it is your family home. submissions@charter.net (Anthi Frangiadis, AIA, AICP) Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.WomensJournals.com/articles/659/1/Renovations--Additions-101/Page1.html If you are considering a renovation or addition, more than likely there is something that you don’t like or simply does not work about your existing building -- it is too dark, it is too small, it is ______, -- you fill in the blank. submissions@charter.net (Anthi Frangiadis, AIA, AICP) Sat, 14 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.WomensJournals.com/articles/658/1/Do-You-Need-A-Horticulturalist/Page1.html The other night, a couple of neighbors stopped by and said “just admiring your yard.”  Tim designed the plan -- hardscapes and softscapes -- and installed the trees and shrubs.  Everything looks healthy, green, and creates great privacy. tim@hortcreations.com (Tim Ramey) Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.WomensJournals.com/articles/653/1/Having-Trouble-Selling-Your-Home/Page1.html In real estate as in life, you never get a second chance to make a first impression. A well cared for, beautiful and functional landscape speaks volumes about a home and its owners. submissions@charter.net (Tim Brown) Mon, 02 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.WomensJournals.com/articles/650/1/Looking-to-Update-Your-Landscape-This-Summer/Page1.html With long days of sunshine ahead, we're all looking for innovative ways to keep our landscapes functional, healthy and thriving. A pressing question on many minds is how to cultivate a beautiful landscape without exposing our children and pets to the harsh chemicals present in so many lawn care products and procedures. submissions@charter.net (Tim Brown) Sun, 24 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.WomensJournals.com/articles/637/1/Want-to-Build-in-March-2012/Page1.html If you are considering a building project, now is the time to start planning for spring 2012 construction.  Yes, I said 2012.  The design and construction of a building project is a process that can best be described as a roller coaster -- it can be painstakingly slow and exhilaratingly fast--along with a few unexpected turns. submissions@charter.net (Anthi Frangiadis, AIA, AICP) Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.WomensJournals.com/articles/100/1/Tired-of-Paying-for-Deck-Sealing-Every-Year/Page1.html Isn't your deck supposed to be a source of fun, entertainment and pleasure? A cleaned and freshly stained deck adds value to your home but the repeated costs can be a burden. The whole reason you have a deck is to provide an extension of your living space. costas@digitalcharis.com (Nick Dunse) Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.WomensJournals.com/articles/635/1/Dirty-Little-Secret-Your-Landscaper-Never-Told-You/Page1.html I have these little black spots all over my house. They go all the way up to the second floor.  WHAT ARE THEY? If you live in New England I can guarantee that what you are asking about is the infamous “artillery fungus”. submissions@charter.net (Dan Galvin) Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.WomensJournals.com/articles/632/1/Fall-Prevention-for-Seniors---Its-Never-Too-Late/Page1.html Remember the tag line, “You can pay me now or you can pay me later”.  The message was about preventing a major problem in the future by fixing a minor problem now.  This also relates to fall prevention for older adults. submissions@charter.net (Greg DiGasper) Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400