So. Just recently Australia declared that they plan on phasing out incandescent light bulbs by 2010. Doing so will significantly reduce the amount of power used on the continent. So does that mean we should to? Well in my humble opinion, I say, “Sure, why not?!” If it saves as much power as they say it does, then of course we should. Now most people reading this might be thinking but those bulbs are quite expensive. Well yeah, some places they are. But if you wait to find a deal, like I did, it will greatly reduce the cost. I just bought an 8-pack of 60W equivalent bulbs at Sam’s Club for around $12. That’s only $1.50 a bulb. Heck, even if you pay full price the energy savings and 4X bulb life will easily pay for the bulb. Take my advice or leave it but I’ve got the feeling that if a whole country is doing it to save energy, so can my house.

Australia’s Bright Idea

Energy Star

European countries have had bidets in most of their bathrooms but in North America the bidet is just coming into popularity.  I always thought that if I ever built a home, I would have a bidet installed.  But, alas, I bought a home and it does not or rather did not have a bidet.  Now, anyone can transform a regular toilet into a bidet with the innovative system from Bidex.  The Bidex allows both men and women to feel fresh and clean at all times.  They are very easy to install, and both temperature and flow are controlled.  For order information or additional information, email ORDERBIDEX@QSM-XPERT.COM or call 888-818-5666.  You will love it! 

This is a quick hint.  When planting your colorful flowers outside, pull colors from your inside room so that everything has a nice flow through the windows.  Example:  When sitting in the living room and looking out at your garden, you should be able to see some of the same colors and vice versa. 

I was, until I visited the Better Homes and Gardens website.  While there, I took a walk through 12 pages of gardens and started writing down ideas for my back yard.  Now the ideas for color, textures and summer fun are running through my head.  I am looking forward to decorating and enjoying the outdoors very soon.  Take a walk with me to www.bhg.com