We’ve all been there: a glass of wine or juice spills. Perhaps it was your child who knocked over a cup, or you were reaching for the remote on the coffee table and your glass fell over. The substance has seeped into your rug’s once-clean white or cream-colored fibers, and the wet washcloth you grabbed…
Day: August 5, 2014
How Much Do You Know About Carports?
The word “carport” sounds a little bit like something that belongs in a Jetsons cartoon, doesn’t it? Believe it or not, it’s actually something that exists right now, and you might even have one in your driveway. The word “carport” was first used by Frank Lloyd Wright in the 1930s when he told a client…
Three Tips for Creating a Drought Resistant Landscape
It’s been a drought-filled year, and there’s no indication that the droughts that have plagued the country are going to stop occurring anytime soon. Many cities are starting to wise up to the fact that their limited water supply needs to be more carefully this conserved. Among other things, this often means that residents need…