Archive for September, 2008

Showering in living color.

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ReGeneration Roadtrip: Earthships ahoy!

Living off-grid in a reclaimed gravel pit

Home and garden calendar for Sept. 27

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ReGeneration Roadtrip: For them, the bell tolls

Bridging architecture and ecology at Arcosanti

The Environment Report - September 29, 2008

Government gambles on cellulosic ethanol break-through. American Lung Association cautions against wood-burning stoves. Experts say African-Americans hit harder by higher heating bills.

Writing Her Way Home

BACK in 1993, Dorothea Benton Frank had never written a book and didnt really imagine that she ever would. She was a million-dollar fund-raiser for a number of charities, the contented mother of two young children and the wife of a successful New York

Make your opinion heard on apple moth spraying

Join with your friends and neighbors in the fight to preserve our freedoms, our health, our homes and our environment. Q: Is borax a good product to use to kill roaches and ants? Is it safe? A: Borax is a natural product, but it isn’t necessarily safe.

Sophisticated basements are within easy grasp

The basement can even function as a guest bedroom or a bedroom for a teenager who needs a bit more separation and privacy from the rest of family. Really large basements might be divided into several rooms that fulfill many functions. If you have this

Amend lease, in writing, if both parties agree

Like any lease change, the addendum should be in writing and should be signed and dated by all parties. In either case, the change should be specific as to the time, number of visitors, parking and other aspects of the business that may affect other

Ideas From a Garden Editor’s Deck

Redesigned on a budget, this outdoor room will inspire you to create your own getaway. The old, rickety deck was unsafe and unappealing. The new deck is a colorful and fun place where we can entertain friends, listen to the birds, grill some burgers, or