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Posted on February 15 2012 by Jett Boyle

Eco Friendly Recycled Bamboo Lighting Decoration Idea

This Eco Friendly Bamboo Lighting Decoration Idea for the first time was introduced by multidisciplinary studio based in Vancouver Canada who designs lighting interior and furniture design. Toby Baratt, Pamela Goddard and Nik Rust, Bamboo furniture designer developing lighting decoration projects from the recycled bamboo material. The idea is how to change recycled material become [...]

Posted on February 6 2012 by Jett Boyle

Weekend Garden Events: You can can, too.

Behnke’s Nursery Saturday, 10 a.m. in Beltsville Canning and Preserving Your Garden’s Bounty, with host Sissy McKenzie: Extend your gardens goodness into the winte. Behnke’s Sissy McKenzie explains how to can and preserve your fruits and vegetables to enjoy at a later date. Be prepared to take notes.  Call (301) 937-1100 to reserve your seat. [...]

Posted on January 22 2012 by Jett Boyle

Used Electric Car Batteries Could Be Crucial In Future Energy Storage

Nissan North America ABB 4R Energy and Sumitomo Corporation of America have formed a partnership to evaluate whether used electric car batteries could provide residential and commercial energy storage solutions and back-up power sources making electric vehicles even more sustainable. Their aim is to develop a prototype to effectively reuse lithium-ion batteries taken from the [...]

Posted on January 16 2012 by Jett Boyle

10 Easy Pieces: Glass Pendant Lights

Glass pendants are among our favorite lighting solutions; heres our (updated) roundup of favorites. MODERN OPTIONS Above: Solitaire Pendant by Jeremy Pyles of Niche (available in a range of colors); $475 at Y Lighting. Above: Aquatinta Murano Handblown Glass Pendant Light by Michele de Lucchi, also available in green, glazed white, sanded, silver, or black; [...]

Posted on January 5 2012 by Jett Boyle

Simple Halloween Decoration Idea

The first to made Custom Halloween decoration to be prepared is obviously a Jack OLantern. Take a large pumpkin orange, making sure it is as smooth as possible and without defects. Cut the top and starts digging with a spoon to remove the inside pulp and seeds. Draw eyes, nose and mouth monster with a [...]

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