by Mike Sebastian | Mar 6, 2009 | Blog
The economy is not good to say the least, but this doesn’t mean that our backyard oasis or curb appeal should suffer. There is much to be done that can cut future costs, increase the value of your home, and give a sense of pride and accomplishment while beautifying...
by Mike Sebastian | Dec 29, 2008 | Blog
The Internet is the most powerful communications tool ever created. Search for, or “Google” a term, topic or phrase and you will face an avalanche of pages offering information, places to purchase, facts, and opinions. With more than 124 billion Web pages…yes,...
by Mike Sebastian | Oct 27, 2008 | Blog
Despite the almost daily economic downturn, a recent study points to the positives when it comes to travel trends for the next few years – 87% of those surveyed say travel involving personal interests will remain the same or increase over the next two years. This...
by Mike Sebastian | Oct 13, 2008 | Blog
This month is not about the feel good side of recycling, it is all about laying out the facts and letting them sink in. Many of us try to make a difference, but as a whole, we do not do enough. The facts are not pretty, but they are facts and need to be dealt with. ...
by Mike Sebastian | May 25, 2008 | Blog
We have all heard the saying that the bigger you are the harder you fall. I tend to disagree with this statement as isn’t it all about proportion, as well as frequency? My son is about 3 feet tall, and I am a bit over 6 feet tall. If he falls off a swing set that is...
by Mike Sebastian | May 22, 2008 | Blog
Math doesn’t quite add up does it? It also makes little to no sense to me as well in this format, but let me explain a bit. Earlier this year, a news story applauded the St. Louis Cardinals for a cutting edge program – recycling? Even worse, Major League Baseball...
by Mike Sebastian | Apr 12, 2008 | Blog
Limbo is defined as a state of transition, or state of uncertainty…it is also a dance, but that definition is not in any dictionary that I own…it also best describes the weather for most of the country during the next month. For some, 70 degrees one day and 30 degrees...
by Mike Sebastian | Feb 18, 2008 | Blog
As the snow begins to pile up for many of us, and for the fortunate few where snow is not part of Mother Nature’s plan, flora goes dormant until the spring rains bring new life to our gardens, we need to take a moment to pause, think, and create a plan of action for...
by Mike Sebastian | Feb 18, 2008 | Blog
Most of us live in a reasonably large city, or in close proximity to a major metro, but how many of us know all guidebook.jpgthe hidden gems of our hometown? Two more questions and then we will get to a bit more substance. Have you ever called your town boring? Do you...
by Mike Sebastian | Feb 18, 2008 | Blog
There are some of you out there that I could never convince to use recycled rubber products in your yard, and I am alright with that. Some gardeners like to reclaim old pine needles and use them for mulch. Others start their own compost piles in the backyard, and...
