Top 2012 garden and lifestyle trends: cultivate the new good life with the power of plants
Besides beautifying our homes and gardens, plants play a vital role in our health and well-being. They elicit powerful positive emotions, revive neighborhoods, and influence everything from what we eat to life's milestones. Here are the top trends for 2012.
It may not be winter yet, but do not wait for it to arrive to start getting the house ready for the coldest months of the year. Preparing a home for winter will take time and should not be rushed.
Through tempestuous weather and extreme four-season cycles, today's vinyl siding is living up to both the style and durability demands of discerning builders, remodelers, architects, homeowners and multifamily developers. Manufacturing advancements allow the market's innovative producers to artistically recreate looks of genuine weathered cedar, reclaimed brick and deeply-faceted stone.
From warm woods and creative colors to memorable murals and tailored textures, interior designers and industry experts predict 2012 will offer a multitude of options for those interested in giving their homes a fresh look. Even better for today's cost-conscious consumers is that many of the trends are easy and inexpensive.
Who could forget the challenges of last winter? The 2010/2011 winter season went down in the record books as one of the coldest and snowiest for many parts of the United States. Unfortunately, in looking at forecasts for the coming winter season, it appears that many Americans may again be facing the same challenge. The good news, despite the dismal forecast, is that there are more and better choices when it comes to snow removal options today.
