Blog Carnival - A Carnival of Everything Home

Blog Carnival – A Carnival of Everything Home

02.11.2009 · Posted in Everything Home

Welcome to the February 11, 2009 edition of a carnival of everything home. Everyone has outdone themselves with such great article submissions. There is always something new to learn. Thank you to everyone for being a part of this.

The next carnival is scheduled for February 25th; the submission deadline date is February 23rd.

Green Living

John Coke presents Smart Strip – Consume Less Energy with a Smart Power Strip posted at Smart Strip – Consume Less Energy with a Smart Power Strip, saying, “You can start saving money today and consume less energy by using by an energy saving smart power strip. To help you get started, below you will find some products reviewed and also some considerations covering how to apply them in your home.”

Jamie McIntosh presents Easy Wallpaper Removal posted at Jamie’s Blog, saying, “Just because a home improvement product or remedy it’s natural and nontoxic, doesn’t mean it’s less effective than the chemical alternative.”

SJ presents Saving Petrol – Easy And Effective Tips That Work posted at Save Money On Gas, saying, “Thinking about how you can start saving petrol? So is the rest of the world – the truth is that the rising gas prices have hit everyone on a global scale.”

Heather Levin presents Green Building: Building Homes For The Working Poor posted at The Greenest Dollar, saying, “Ever heard of homes made completely out of trash? Well, you’d never guess it but these are. They’re gorgeous, and almost completely free!”

makingthishome presents Dishwashers or Hand Washers? Our Newest Appliance posted at Making This Home, saying, “Thanks for hosting. Hope you enjoy my discovery. Katie”

Steve Holder presents Energy Efficient Geothermal Heat Pumps posted at Energy Efficiency Advisor, saying, “Hi, Rosemary, For those seeking the ultimate “green” home heating and cooling system, they should definitely investigate installing a geothermal heat pump. If you include the attached article on geothermal heat pumps, I’ll include a link back to your site. Thanks much! Steve”

Home Decor

Lynn Wilson presents Manly Decorating posted at For love or funny.

Angie presents Kitchen Corner Sink posted at Kitchen Sinks & Kitchen Sink Accessories, saying, “The kitchen sink is one of the main focuses in the modern kitchen. The corner kitchen sink is one of the nicest new looks on the market if you have a L-shaped or U-shaped kitchen. There are a lot of different styles that you can get it all depends on your taste and style.”

Holly presents Now You Can Put A Window Anywhere posted at ABC’s of Fine Design.

Josanne Anthony presents Make a Rose and Chocolate Hearts Topiary! posted at A Chocolate Bouquet.

Home Improvement

Barb Hacker presents My Five Favorite Cleaning Tips posted at Cleaning Up the Clutter, saying, “These five cleaning tips will make cleaning and decluttering easier and quicker.”

Aparna presents Burning incense and candles bad for health? posted at Beauty and Personality Grooming, saying, “Burning incense and candles for long has been a part of religious ceremonies and rituals in Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity and other major religions of the world. The pleasant aroma emanating from the smoldering incense sticks might send you into a state of ecstasy and trigger the spiritual mood in you but did you know that it causes the release of some harmful pollutants that is hazardous to your health?

Sarah Gilchrist presents Enjoy and Protect Your Urban Home with these Simple Safety Tips posted at My Secure and Beautiful Home, saying, “This article outlines some safety tips for securing your home from break-ins and theft. It also speaks about the importance of good landscaping in making your home less of a target.”

Mich Po presents The Benefits and Services you Get from the Oklahoma City Electrician « Truetechhomeservice posted at Truetechhomeservice, saying, “Blog about the benefits of Oklahoma Home Service”

TimTipper presents If it weren’t for women, men would live in caves posted at TimTipper, saying, “Women are largely responsible for the entire “home improvement” concept and practice. Men tend to put the bucket under the leak in the roof and adjust the couch cushions for a more comfortable position. It’s not that we are lazy, we’ll work like a dog in the 8×5 routine, it’s just that we tend to think of home as a place to relax and drop the civilized veneer. So thanks to all the women who keep us hopping. ”

NetBiz presents How To Get The Best Home Improvement Loan Rate posted at Money Galaxy – Make Money | Save Money | Invest Money.

Silicon Valley Blogger presents Doing A Home Improvement Project? Know Your Return On Investment posted at The Digerati Life, saying, “Thank you!”

Other

santoshi presents photoshop glowing edges art posted at Black is beautiful, saying, “This is a simple photoshop art done with the help of glowing edges filter.”

Roy Twogood Jr. presents About Plans and Planning… posted at OLIN e-Book e-Publishing.

Matthew Paulson presents Tools For Managing Your Home posted at American Consumer News.

Travel Advocate presents Top Snow Tubing Travel Destinations Revealed posted at The Travel Advocate.

Savings Toolbox presents If You Gotta Drive, Save Some Cash On Your Car Insurance posted at Savings Toolbox.

Finance Tips 101 presents Drowning In Debt? Bad Credit Loans May Need To Be Considered! posted at Finance Tips 101.

debt kid presents The #1 Reason You Can’t Get Out of Debt posted at DebtKid.

DebbieDragon presents Win a House in Hawaii Essay Contest posted at Empowering Mom.

ESN presents 8 Cutting-Edge Crime Scene Investigation Tools • Criminal Justice Schools – Information on Criminal Justice Degrees and Careers posted at Criminal Justice Schools.

Vera Lang presents Subsidence Insurance Risk Increases in the Year of the Ox posted at Be Safe Insure .com, saying, “Cracks in the wall make me write this story… Safe yourself a drama.”

Papa Riah presents Parent Kidnappings Cry Wolf posted at Stupidity In Society.

Finance Tips 101 presents The Pros And Cons Of Personal Loans posted at Finance Tips 101.

Lazy Man and Money presents 10 Tips to Save Money Around the Home posted at Lazy Man and Money.

Kat presents PG&E: less gas usage = credit on bill posted at the part-time life, saying, “Attention all Californians: Reduce your winter natural gas usage and get a credit on your spring bill. Non-Californians, does your natural gas provider have a similar program? — if not, ask for one!”

Fiona Lohrenz presents Encouraging Diversity At Day Care posted at Child Care Only.

noemi presents How Can a Cactus Die? posted at Dreamwalker, saying, “Hi! This is my first time to join a carnival and I am unsure as to whether or not my post qualifies…would welcome your feedback. Thanks!”

jim presents Best Money Market Account (MMA) Rates posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity.

One Family presents Stamp Collecting – Introducing Philately to Kids and Free Stamps Giveaway posted at One Family’s Blog, saying, “An introduction to philately for kids and a free worldwide stamps giveaway.”

Tina presents Still Raining, Still Pouring – Really want to be snoring. . . posted at TLC in the Kitchen, saying, “Rainy day recipes for rice pudding and French bread with rosemary.”

The Smarter Wallet presents Winterizing Your Home: Do’s and Don’ts posted at The Smarter Wallet, saying, “Thanks!”

Mr. Banker presents High Interest Savings Accounts posted at Best Interest Rate Banks.

Robert Hazlewood presents How To Write A Business Plan posted at Ways to Survive Life, saying, “A basic guide on how to write a simple business plan.”

Belle presents Pistachio Pudding Recipe posted at Homesteaderbelle’s Blog.

Real Estate

Raily Arena presents Sell Your Own Home – Despite the Lousy Economy posted at How to Sell Your Own Home.

Patricia Turner presents Introducing the Real Estate Marketing Report Card posted at International Listings Blog.

Erika Collin presents 50 Tools to Research Your New Home, Neighborhood, and Community posted at e-Justice Blog.

Chris presents Expenses that come with owning your first home posted at Home I Own, saying, “This article will help first home buyers with their budgeting”

Gavin R. Putland presents Stupid property owners posted at LVRG Blog, saying, “Property owners’ attitudes to taxation inhibit growth in property values.”

Joe Manausa presents Safe Home Buying Process In Tallahassee | Tallahassee Real Estate Blog posted at Tallahassee Real Estate Blog, saying, “If you have ever purchased a home, then you know how much emotion goes into the selection process. Buying a home is not like buying something off the shelf at a consumables store, rather it is a process in which we determine how we will be living our lives in the near future. A prudent buyer knows this and therefore should create a process that does not allow emotion to initiate the home selection process.”

Jacqulyn Richey presents Community Spolight: Beacon Hill in Mountain’s Edge posted at Las Vegas Real Estate News.

C Richey presents Las Vegas remains Attractive for Foreign Investors posted at Las Vegas Homes – Henderson Real Estate.

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