http://www.homeproductsnmore.net New products, ideas, and what's going on at our retail site, www.homeproductsnmore.com Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:00:35 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Some people dislike Valentine's Day, other folks relish it, but one thing's for sure: A lot of people celebrate it!  Valentine's Day is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in the United States, with millions of couples buying chocolate, roses, or going out to a special dinner.  But what ... http://www.homeproductsnmore.net/2010/01/21/valentines-day-ten-unique-and-original-ways-to-celebrate/ If you enjoy cooking or gardening, or perhaps both, you should consider growing your own herbs at home.  There are literally hundreds of herbs that you can grow yourself.  Not only do fresh herbs make a wonderful addition to a kitchen garden, but they can also be attractive plants to ... http://www.homeproductsnmore.net/2010/01/20/growing-your-own-herbs/ In the United States, regional water shortages are not uncommon.  Parts of California, Arizona, New Mexico, and other dry Southwestern states deal with water shortages and rationing on an almost annual basis.  But for U.S. residents, such water shortages usually mean that we have to water our lawns or wash ... http://www.homeproductsnmore.net/2010/01/19/freshwater-shortages-humanitys-greatest-threat/ If you're one of the many Americans who will be cultivating a vegetable garden this year, one of the first decisions you'll have to make is whether to grow your plants from seed or purchase transplants from a nursery.  In this article, we'll explore the pros and cons to both ... http://www.homeproductsnmore.net/2010/01/18/growing-vegetable-plants-from-seed/ Read on for our final note on the environmental benefits of composting toilets! Environmental Benefit 3 - Nutrients are Recycled, Not Wasted Did you know that over 90% of the waste we produce is actually water?  When the water is removed, and salts are oxidized, only about 3% of the original waste ... http://www.homeproductsnmore.net/2010/01/15/composting-toilet-environmental-benefits-3/ Eco-friendly composting toilets have a huge number of benefits for the environment.  Today we'll explore another way that these unique fixtures make a positive impact on the world around us. Environmental Benefit 2 - Use Less Water Since many composting toilet systems are waterless, and since about 25% of the average American home's ... http://www.homeproductsnmore.net/2010/01/14/composting-toilet-environmental-benefits-2/ There are many pros to installing a composting toilet: money savings for the owner, improved facilities when the composting toilet is replacing an old outhouse, and particularly environmental benefits.  In the next three days blogs, we're going to discuss a few of the ways that composting toilets make a very ... http://www.homeproductsnmore.net/2010/01/13/composting-toilet-environmental-benefits-1/ For any gardener who enjoys working with their plants, a greenhouse is a welcome addition to expand their hobby.  Greenhouse gardening can be as intensive or as low-key as you want it to be, depending on how much gardening you do and how much money you want to invest in ... http://www.homeproductsnmore.net/2010/01/12/indoor-greenhouse-gardening-for-beginners/ Today is our last tip to help you store your tree safely! Tip #5 - Maybe it's time to downsize? If all else fails and you're still having trouble storing your artificial Christmas tree, it may be time to reevaluate all your options.  If you live in a small home or apartment, ... http://www.homeproductsnmore.net/2010/01/11/5-easy-tips-for-storing-your-artificial-tree-tip-5/ This is day four in a five-part series of tips for helping you store your artificial Christmas tree. Tip #4 - Consider all possible storage locations When deciding where to store your tree within the house, be sure to consider all possible locations.  Obvious places include closets and storage rooms, but other ... http://www.homeproductsnmore.net/2010/01/08/5-easy-tips-for-storing-your-artificial-tree-tip-4/