Central Ohio Living

Get a Permit Before Planting a “Street Tree” in Columbus

February 15, 2012 by admin · Leave a Comment 

Although winter is still hanging around, ’tis the season for graph paper, gardening manuals and many plans and plots for improving curb appeal, in hopes that spring will soon be here! Are you planning a project which includes planting or removing trees to improve your home’s curb appeal, or is your neighborhood is one of [...]

Romance with Red

February 10, 2012 by admin · Leave a Comment 

February is the month of romance: Red roses, red valentines, red wine…the list goes on. Have you ever considered going bold with paint color and doing an accent wall, a piece of furniture, or even a whole room in red? If you’re thinking of painting a little excitement into your home, there’s a ton of [...]

Central Ohio Christmas Tree Farms

December 2, 2011 by admin · Leave a Comment 

Cut your own Christmas Trees! Here is a wonderful list of all the Central Ohio tree farms that allow you to cut your own trees. Most also have pre-cut trees, wreaths, and garland available on site as well. Happy Holidays! Albert Family Tree Farm, www.albertfamilytreefarm.com  7505 Bunker Hill Rd., Amanda OH (614) 837-1667, 9-5 weekends [...]

America Recycles November 15

November 15, 2011 by admin · Leave a Comment 

Since 1997, on November 15th, communities around the nation have found ways to celebrate America Recycles Day. All year round, Americans have steadily become more and more aware of the benefits of recycling everything they can. Following the USEPA’s slogan of “Reduce, reuse, recycle,” many of us are looking for ways to decrease the amount [...]

Fall Decor Ideas

October 26, 2011 by admin · Leave a Comment 

‘Tis the season for decorating with pumpkins, fall foliage, and other autumnal items. Tired of doing the same old jack-o-lanterns and autumn leaf collections? If you’re looking for a new take on pumpkin carving that will take you through Thanksgiving, Midwest Living magazine has some great choices in their midwestern (of course!) themed pumpkin stencil [...]