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Straw Bale Homes - An Earth Friendly Choice

Nearly half of the houses on our planet are made from stone, mud and straw. In the industrialized areas of the world it is common practise to use plastics, foams and OSB. These materials can be bad for your...

24 comments    real estate energy green
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How to Make Your Own Log Cabin Floor Plan

More and more people are now appreciating log cabins. In fact, the log cabins being constructed or purchased by many are to be used as the primary residence and not just a vacation dwelling or a hunting...

1 comment    software design log home
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Home Styles

There are beautifully designed homes all across the world; big or small, tall or skinny, beautiful or ugly, every home has its own design and characteristics.  In this hub, I will talk about some amazing...

1 comment    home design windows
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How to Build a Concrete Patio

The addition of a patio to your back yard has numerous benefits for your home. A patio can be attached to the back of your house, but it can also be free standing. The first benefit is purely visual, as a...

0 comments    how to home design
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Designer Dog Houses

Ok so the days of plain and simple are out. People no longer want the plain old box style, four walls, a floor, and a roof style dog house, and it's definitely not the plain old igloo dog house, either. You'll...

5 comments    builders dog house dog houses
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Stone Fireplace Designs

There are a lot of fireplace designs spread through time and these designs have never ceased to get better and better. But the stone fireplace designs have remained a popular favorite among a lot of...

0 comments    how to home design
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The Best Green Home Upgrades For 2009

If you are building a new home, now is the time to choose the energy-efficient "green" home upgrades that will not only help lower your heating and cooling costs, but will also reduce the size of your...

0 comments    home improvement green living
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Designing A Gourmet Kitchen On a Budget

Everyone dreams of the designer kitchens that are featured on the pages of magazines, but with money tight, who can afford it? It is possible to design a gourmet kitchen on a budget, but you have to spend...

0 comments    interior design home decorating
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Permeable Pavements for Your Driveway

If you are building a new driveway or replacing an old one, consider choosing a permeable surface. Permeable pavement is attractive, low maintenance, environmentally friendly, and relatively inexpensive. ...

4 comments    home green green building
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Moroccan Tile

Moroccan tile is fast becoming a fashionable decorative statement in the home, especially in the kitchen and bathroom.The tiles are made and imported from Morocco. The Moroccan tile is part of the rich...

0 comments    home design kitchen
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