Travertine is one of the most famous stone products for use both in the home and in the garden or yard. This classic Roman stone has been utilized for construction and tiling for thousands of years. Indeed, the Coliseum in Rome is in fact composed almost entirely of travertine not marble as many people think. Travertine is a sedimentary rock that was formed by the evaporation of water in pools of hot springs. When the water evaporated it left behind layers of minerals and these minerals are what give the stone its beautiful shades. The main hues of travertine tiles range from soft browns to dark mahogany and fiery red. Many accenting colors can be found in each tile depending on the addition of different minerals during the formation process.
Travertine tiles are used for many purposes in the home. The stone makes a very wonderful flooring and is quite common in foyers. When used on the floor the tiles require a seal coat so as to shield against staining. As the rock is sedimentary it generally has small pores and air pockets which permit the staining material into the structure if the surface is not closed. These stains are almost impossible to remove to keeping up on the sealer every few years is very important. The surface on these floor tiles will wear well as these are rather hard and tough. Other common uses in the house include as countertops or worktops and back splashes as well as trim and accent pieces. If the tiles are applied to the wall, which works well because they are so much lighter than marble, then they are not required to be sealed. But you definitely will want to use filled tiles on the counter or work top. A filled tile, like its name suggests, has all the holes and voids filled with a material that matches the color of the tile. This stops bits of food from being trapped in the face and causing a health problem. Another quite nice use is to tile throughout the bathroom.
A travertine tile shower gives you the very stylish look of an old world Roman bath. Again a sealer will be required if the cut tiles are placed on the floor or shower walls. In the garden, Travertine paving stones are quite famous as backyard floors as well as pavers throughout the garden to maintain ones feet dry. Being made of stone the pavers will be fine, but they do require to be covered from moisture in areas with cold weather because if the water filters in and then freezes, it can break the tiles. If you are planning a renovating or remodeling project Travertine tiles are worth your attention.
Friday, August 26, 2011
Better Homes and Gardens Magazine
Today, "Better Homes and Gardens" magazine is one of the most popular home magazines sold. For years it has been showing people everything from how to get clutter out of a house to which plants can be grown in doors. It also has shown countless recipes and quick-fix meals. Various crafts have also been show cased.
History
This magazine actually started off under the title of "Fruit, Garden and Home" in 1922, and was published by the Meredith Corporation. This was a family and home service magazine. Then in 1924 the name was changed to "Better Homes and Gardens". When it first hit the newsstands one could buy it for $.10 a copy. The price for a subscription for a year was only $.35
Several years later in 1930 to be exact, a cookbook under the same name of the magazine was published. Building Ideas was published as a special interest publication under "Better Homes and Gardens" in 1937.
Then in 1978 a real estate service was launched under the Better Homes and Gardens name. Also the Australian version of the magazine was published. A quilting magazine under the Better Homes and Gardens name came out in 1993 offering even more information for people on home activities.
Circulation
The latest circulation figure for this magazine is a whopping 7,688,000 people. Now that is quite a following!
Content
Since early in the publication of the magazine the content has been based on the home and its garden areas. Included in the topics for the home have even been craft ideas people can make on their own. Also various ideas on home décor have been included to help one decorate their house. Tips on planting seeds and taking care of plants are even included in one current issue of this magazine.
From a 1940's information on how easy ironing was then to January 2010 article on how to cut down the clutter in the house among other things, this magazine strives to be of help to people. This magazine has had recipes on various items from cookies to bread puddings.
The recipes are all kitchen tested to make sure they work. This magazine has offered even a food guide in the past. It is quite a job to plan meals for a family and magazines like this one make the job much easier.
In the July 1963 issue had an article "How to Stay Young and Look Great". It seems like the public does not change in what they need to read since many articles are written today on that same subject. In 1965 an issue came out showcasing which campers were the latest on the market.
History
This magazine actually started off under the title of "Fruit, Garden and Home" in 1922, and was published by the Meredith Corporation. This was a family and home service magazine. Then in 1924 the name was changed to "Better Homes and Gardens". When it first hit the newsstands one could buy it for $.10 a copy. The price for a subscription for a year was only $.35
Several years later in 1930 to be exact, a cookbook under the same name of the magazine was published. Building Ideas was published as a special interest publication under "Better Homes and Gardens" in 1937.
Then in 1978 a real estate service was launched under the Better Homes and Gardens name. Also the Australian version of the magazine was published. A quilting magazine under the Better Homes and Gardens name came out in 1993 offering even more information for people on home activities.
Circulation
The latest circulation figure for this magazine is a whopping 7,688,000 people. Now that is quite a following!
Content
Since early in the publication of the magazine the content has been based on the home and its garden areas. Included in the topics for the home have even been craft ideas people can make on their own. Also various ideas on home décor have been included to help one decorate their house. Tips on planting seeds and taking care of plants are even included in one current issue of this magazine.
From a 1940's information on how easy ironing was then to January 2010 article on how to cut down the clutter in the house among other things, this magazine strives to be of help to people. This magazine has had recipes on various items from cookies to bread puddings.
The recipes are all kitchen tested to make sure they work. This magazine has offered even a food guide in the past. It is quite a job to plan meals for a family and magazines like this one make the job much easier.
In the July 1963 issue had an article "How to Stay Young and Look Great". It seems like the public does not change in what they need to read since many articles are written today on that same subject. In 1965 an issue came out showcasing which campers were the latest on the market.
Home and Garden Tools
Garden tools are a gardener's best friend (besides his garden, of course). Garden tools can do more than just help a gardener weed his garden. Garden tools are available in the market and these can also be purchased online through internet. Playground slides are great equipments for the children to have great fun. Garden tools are very helpful in getting the work done efficiently. It makes the work easier to be completed. Without the garden tools you have to use some other method of how you want the job done.
Garden tools are any tool that can be used in the practice of gardening, which is related to the practices of agriculture and horticulture. Gardening tools are a necessity if you want to be a successful gardener.
Plants require numerous trace elements for our healthy growth and equilibrium. Even microscopic amounts of trace elements have an important function in a healthy organism, including human beings. Plant Feeder takes care of your plants while you are away. Slow feeding ensures plants don't get too much water.
Plants such as foxgloves (Digitalis species) can be harvested and sown straight away either in trays or in drills taken out with a draw hoe. Once these starts growing remember either to prick them out or thin them so that they have room to develop. Planting the right flowers is never easy, garden project gives you a few ideas and suggestions on what performs the best in gardens.
Garden tools are needed by a gardener for his/her practice of growing and maintaining plants and trees. A gardener needs a wide variety of tools. Garden tools are as necessary for a gardener as hammers and nails are for a carpenter. Make sure that you have the right garden tools.
Garden tools are any tool that can be used in the practice of gardening, which is related to the practices of agriculture and horticulture.
Garden tools are manufactured keeping in mind the expected durability, versatility and weathering standards that the modern gardener desires. Gardening tools make the whole endeavor exciting for the novice and very easy for the seasoned gardener. Garden tools are stacked in one corner; theres a pile of paint cans in another; the kids bikes are parked in front of the cars; and your work bench -- well its under those boxes -- you think. A lot of people try to make their garages more user friendly by putting up peg board for the tools, hanging the bikes from hooks in the ceiling to get them out of the way, and building shelves along the walls to stack things on. Garden tools are available, but bring work gloves. Lunch will be available for those who can work until noon.
Garden tools are any tool that can be used in the practice of gardening, which is related to the practices of agriculture and horticulture. Gardening tools are a necessity if you want to be a successful gardener.
Plants require numerous trace elements for our healthy growth and equilibrium. Even microscopic amounts of trace elements have an important function in a healthy organism, including human beings. Plant Feeder takes care of your plants while you are away. Slow feeding ensures plants don't get too much water.
Plants such as foxgloves (Digitalis species) can be harvested and sown straight away either in trays or in drills taken out with a draw hoe. Once these starts growing remember either to prick them out or thin them so that they have room to develop. Planting the right flowers is never easy, garden project gives you a few ideas and suggestions on what performs the best in gardens.
Garden tools are needed by a gardener for his/her practice of growing and maintaining plants and trees. A gardener needs a wide variety of tools. Garden tools are as necessary for a gardener as hammers and nails are for a carpenter. Make sure that you have the right garden tools.
Garden tools are any tool that can be used in the practice of gardening, which is related to the practices of agriculture and horticulture.
Garden tools are manufactured keeping in mind the expected durability, versatility and weathering standards that the modern gardener desires. Gardening tools make the whole endeavor exciting for the novice and very easy for the seasoned gardener. Garden tools are stacked in one corner; theres a pile of paint cans in another; the kids bikes are parked in front of the cars; and your work bench -- well its under those boxes -- you think. A lot of people try to make their garages more user friendly by putting up peg board for the tools, hanging the bikes from hooks in the ceiling to get them out of the way, and building shelves along the walls to stack things on. Garden tools are available, but bring work gloves. Lunch will be available for those who can work until noon.
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