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Windowsill Herb Garden: Best Plants and Growing Tips

February 28, 2024 by HG&H Staff Leave a Comment

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Creating a windowsill herb garden offers the joy of fresh savory flavors and greenery indoors right in your kitchen. Growing a windowsill herb garden is an easy way to have fresh kitchen herbs right at your fingertips. Many herbs grow well in small pots and containers. They will thrive on a sunny windowsill in a kitchen or on a deck or patio. Most herbs prefer moist soil. But don’t let the soil get waterlogged. It’s best to grow them in a pot or container with a hole in the bottom that lets excess water drain away. A plant saucer underneath the pot will keep your herb pots from making a wet mess on your windowsill! Different Plant Types for Your Windowsill Herb Garden It’s important to decide which specific plant varieties to grow in a windowsill herb garden. But first, let’s take a moment to review the differences between annual, biennial, and perennial plants. These three plant types refer to the life cycle of the plants, which affects how they grow, bloom, and need to be … [Read more...] about Windowsill Herb Garden: Best Plants and Growing Tips

Benefits of Window Replacement

March 13, 2023 by Randy Schultz 3 Comments

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There are many benefits of window replacement. In fact, new windows for your home can actually improve your health and save energy. Many homeowners see installing new windows or insulating old window units as a way to enhance their home's appeal. However, did you know that new windows can also have a positive impact on your health? While many people consider ventilation, adequate lighting, and energy savings, several other health benefits come with new windows. Reviews of Ecoline Windows showed that many homeowners experienced various health benefits after installing modern quality windows. Here's what you need to know. Benefits of Window Replacement: Reduced Dust and Allergens Over time, dust accumulates in your home, particularly if you keep your windows open for extended periods. Dust can cause allergic reactions, leading to frequent coughing, sneezing, and even asthmatic symptoms. With new windows, you can keep dust and allergens outside for as long as … [Read more...] about Benefits of Window Replacement

Daylighting and Interior Design Tips

October 10, 2022 by Randy Schultz Leave a Comment

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Top trends such as daylighting and interior design tips can make your home more valuable. That’s right! Interior design is not only about the look of your home and your individual preferences in home decor. Interior design can also impact the value of your home. You don’t need a huge budget to incorporate daylighting and other interior design tips.  Some intelligent and specific design choices can directly increase the value of almost any house. Just follow these daylighting and interior design tips to create more equity in your home. 1.   Join the Daylighting Bandwagon Daylighting is one of the hottest trends in interior design. Fortunately, it does not always require a lot of money. Daylighting can be accomplished with an mere change in how you approach lighting in your house. The concept of daylighting is actually quite simple. It's all about using more natural light the illuminate your home rather than relying on artificial lighting sources.  … [Read more...] about Daylighting and Interior Design Tips

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