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July 2011

Reducing water consumption in the summer

by RONAMAG on Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Every year, the government and the media launch a campaign to create awareness among the general public about their water consumption during dry spells.

The right paint brush makes cutting easy

The right paint brush makes cutting easy

by RONAMAG on Monday, July 18, 2011

The easiest way to paint the walls without smudging the ceiling is to have the right paint brush.

Fall in love with purple!

Fall in love with purple!

by RONAMAG on Monday, July 18, 2011

In every aspect of design and fashion, purple is the hot new colour of the season. Fashion designers are incorporating it in their clothing lines and interior designers are using its various tones in their décor. It’s a rich and lively colour that offers a wide range of impressive possibilities.

Natural pools, a green alternative

Natural pools, a green alternative

by RONAMAG on Sunday, July 17, 2011

For homes on larger lots, a natural pool is often an ecological and practical feature. A natural pool is a constructed body of water that does not contain any water treatment system, since the filtration is left up to the pool’s aquatic plants and natural living organisms.

Eco-friendly ways to paint

Eco-friendly ways to paint

by RONAMAG on Sunday, July 17, 2011

Start by choosing quality products. The paint’s coverage capacity and its opaqueness will determine how much you’ll need: the better coverage it has, the less paint you’ll need.

Featured product : Lanterns

Featured product : Lanterns

by RONAMAG on Saturday, July 16, 2011

Light up your summer with a selection of stylish light fixtures. Featured this week: exotic lanterns for your outdoor space!

Disposing of hazardous materials

Disposing of hazardous materials

by RONAMAG on Saturday, July 16, 2011

Recycling is a treatment process that takes the material from a used product (waste) and reintroduces it into the consumption cycle.

Preparing your garden before your vacation

by RONAMAG on Friday, July 15, 2011

Just like your home, the garden requires some tending to before you leave on vacation. Here’s what you can do to make sure it remains beautiful and healthy until you return.

Dining makeover with Colin & Justin: Low Cost High Style Dining

Dining makeover with Colin & Justin: Low Cost High Style Dining

by Colin and Justin on Friday, July 15, 2011

Having a great place to munch shouldn’t cause a credit crunch – if, that is, you reuse what you’ve got and get more from inexpensive staples like paint, fabric and accessories. Cheap chic is the new black… or is that the new blue?

Painting must-haves

Painting must-haves

by RONAMAG on Thursday, July 14, 2011

It’s always fun to change the look and feel of a room by adding a touch of colour. Depending on the size of the room, painting could take a few days, which may be discouraging for some. But with a little preparation and the right tools, painting can become a fun activity you can enjoy with family or friends.

In the garage studio of artist Gidon Bing

In the garage studio of artist Gidon Bing

by RONAMAG on Thursday, July 14, 2011

New Zealander Gidon Bing has made wood his profession by becoming a painter and sculptor. To work at home in a tranquil environment, he has installed a studio in his garage, designing a space that is both practical and inventive.

Ecological advice for pools

Ecological advice for pools

by RONAMAG on Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Water is a living organism since it fosters the proliferation of micro-organisms and algae. Simply filtering the pool water is not enough, that’s why a cocktail of chemicals is always added.