Lego project turns into dream home for Wisconsin family 
MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL
MEQUON, Wis. _ What began as a father-and-son project with Lego blocks the summer of 2004 turned into the inspiration for architect Fred Dahms' dream home.The house he built in 2005 is almost an exact replica of the toy model he created with his son, Max, now 5."It sat on a shelf forever," Dahms... Read more
Surprise! Welcome home to a bright yellow kitchen THE KANSAS CITY STAR
In a surprise move, my husband painted the kitchen while I was out of town.Yellow.Not mellow yellow, either. More, hello yellow! "Yellow Submarine," even."I was going for a Key West look," hubby said."Uh-huh, more Bahamas, really," I said, trying to get into the spirit, despite heckling from our... Read more
Amazon dianthus rocks garden world MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE
Pinks or dianthus are among the most loved cool-season flowers. While they are described as cool-season flowers, varieties like the Amazon series perform in the cool season and for much of the summer, too, giving us combination possibilities we may never have considered.Once in Mississippi State... Read more
Home energy Q&A MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE
Q: What really makes one home energy-efficient and another one not? We've done a few things over the years to save energy in our home, but I know there are still a lot more things we can do to make it even better. Just how much has to be done before a home can really be called efficient?A: There... Read more
Use nature's fall leaves to nurture your garden THE CHARLOTTE OBSERVER; CHARLOTTE, NC
Before you drag another bulging plastic sack of leaves to the curb, stop and think about what you are doing. You can save time and money, and have a more beautiful yard and garden, if you turn those leaves into mulch or compost.Imagine the dark, sweet-smelling topsoil in a forest. That's the... Read more
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