Subscribe to the BobVila.com newsletter and get home improvement tips, advice, product news, exclusive discounts and new contest announcements in your inbox. Go here to sign up. You'll be glad you did!
Power outages can affect any home at any time. With the right emergency backup power solution, life can continue without interruption. Here’s a look at how the latest emergency generators are keeping up with today’s high-tech and power-hungry homes.
I stumbled across this interesting video on YouTube in which researcher Kamal Meattle shows how three common houseplants can result in measurably cleaner indoor air. For more information about improving your indoor air quality, see our article, "10 Impacts on Residential Indoor Air Quality."
The Daily Green has a great article entitled "11 Homes Made Out of the Darndest Things" that shows some innovative designs and great uses of green building techniques. The list includes: 1. Treehouses 2. Houses Made from Barns 3. Converted Churches 4. A Temple Made from Beer Bottles 5. Houses Made from Airplanes 6. Missile Silo Homes 7. Earthships 8. Boat Houses 9. Shipping Container Houses 10. Funky Spheres 11. Trash Cans
Check out some fabulous photos and the entire article here.
In celebration of the recent Arbor Day, my town gave out free trees to residents. We selected two apple trees, one that will yield yellow fruit and one with red. If you are also planting trees this spring, check out our how-to video with step-by-step instructions on just how to do it. Happy planting!
Home composting is good for you and your family, your garden and the planet. It's a simple task. All you need is common household and garden waste, air, a bit of heat, moisture and time for the organic materials to break down into a rich, loamy soil-like material that your plants and soil will love. If you’ve been considering composting at home, read here for inspiration and information.
Spring is finally here, and your home projects are probably turning outside. If you've been considering making a compost heap to help with all those kitchen scraps and yard debris, not to mention the benefits to the planet, check out our how-to video with accompanying simple step-by-step instructions.
