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Your Sunroom — Have
you ever wondered what the view would look like from your own
back yard? Well here's your chance to learn how and to view
beautiful projects completed by Sunrooms of New England. read
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Planning
Your Project —
Landscape
Architecture
So
when and why should you hire site design and landscape professionals
and exactly what will they do?
Written
by Mark J. Papa, ASLA, Landscape Architect
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Protect
Your Property From Deer —
And Your Family From Deer Ticks
Two
major factors are prompting more and more homeowners into making
their properties “deer-resistant”. Foremost is the threat
that parasites such as deer ticks pose to the health of children,
adults and even pets. Secondly is the damage that deer can wreak
on beautifully landscaped gardens.
What
is tick Control? —
Visit Connecticut and New York Tick Control's informative web site
for more information on Lyme prevention and control. |
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Outdoor
Spaces — Planning Your Outdoor Home Environment
Stone
and brick showroom features more than 150 natural products displayed
in their finished settings.
Yardscaping with
concrete pavers, retaining walls and light and sound systems create
dramatic effects with Gault, Inc.'s masonry and landscape division. |
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Sunroom
Planning —
To
help homeowners understand how the process of installing a sunroom
works, here are a few case studies.
Sunroom addition — creates
four seasons exposure with dramatic night and day views.
Sunroom addition — creates a year round entertainment
area.
Sunroom
addition — expands kitchen/living area.
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Picks:
We
often search
the Internet to find web-sites that are highly educational,
informative and also fun to view. On these sites, you will
discover interesting new products and services. You can order
DVD's and play
real-time videos
that can be easily downloaded.
We will continually add new sites, so please be sure to bookmark
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http://www.sunroomsofnewengland
New
England's Premier Manufacturer of Beautiful Year Round/four
seasons Sunrooms and Conservatories. Learn how to view a before
and after sunroom image on your own home from the inside looking
out. Visit their showroom located in Worcester, Mass.To
speak with someone locally, call Joe Derosier at (508) 868-8859. |
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http://www.endlesspools.com
Everything
you've wanted to know about the Endless Pool (a counter-current
swimming and exercise pool) is covered in this web-site.View
movies
and order a Free
DVD.
Also read articles concerning the therapeutic benefits on
this site. |
http://www.phantomscreens.com
Many
area homeowners and celebrities are installing these very
popular motorized retractable screens in their windows and
doors for shade from the sun, protection from pests, and enhanced
privacy at the touch of a button. View
MPEG videos
on this site.
To
speak with someone locally, call Jon Duranko at (203) 247-2382
in Westport, Connecticut. |
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Pools
& Spas: Project Planning—
A pool project involves much more than
just simply installing a pool and some decking. There are
many variables to consider: How do you plan to use the pool,
for exercise, or relaxation? What type of plantings do you
want to have around the pool? Do you want night lighting?
What type of fencing will look best?
To
help you ensure a well-implemented project, these important
considerations are addressed in this article. |
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Home
Essentials —
By Jane Wotton. Now that your design projects are complete, add
the final touch by introducing the benefits of pure plant essences
to your home. |
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Digital Shopping Tours Find
the best in home accessories, tableware, lighting and more in this
easy to find directory. |
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A
Nantucket-Style Cooking & Dining Environment
Kitchen
designers transform a historical home. The end result? A cozy, inviting
Nantucket style. |
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