Dog days of summer, so called because the Dog Star (Sirius)
rises and sets with the sun during this part of summer.

Here are a few ideas for your outdoor spaces,
impressive landscapes and ways to transcend
the boundaries of your walls as well as your appetites:

Check the DOE's guide for climate-based landscaping ideas and tips:
LANDSCAPING ENERGY SAVERS
http://www.eren.doe.gov/consumerinfo/energy_savers/landscaping.html

Always keep ice-cold lemonade ready in the fridge:
LEMONADE RECIPES
http://www.vegweb.com/food/drink/index-drink-lemonade.shtml

Create your own outdoor entertainment center from modular components:
VERMONT ISLANDS
http://www.vermontislands.com

Find the best place for an outdoor shower anytime, anywhere:
SUPER SUN SHOWER
http://www.efi.org/products/water/watrss.html

Connect the inside of your home to the outside environment:
TANGLEWOOD CONSERVATORIES
http://www.tanglewoodliving.com/html/index1.htm

I'll meet you on the patio for chips and salsa:
219 SALSA RECIPES
http://www.panix.com/~clay/cookbook/salsa/

Learn creative approaches to water conserving landscaping:
XERISCAPE COLORADO
http://www.xeriscape.org/middle.html
http://www.csu.org/xeri/

Check out project ideas for building a retaining wall:
ANCHOR WALL SYSTEM
http://www.anchorwall.com/asp/page1.asp

If you're feeling energetic, put yourself to work:
HOW TO BUILD A DECK
http://www.bestdecksite.com/intro_odds_ends.htm
http://www.findarticles.com/cf_fmhymn/m1080/4_49/54296703/p1/article.jhtml
http://www.repair-home.com/how_to/build_a_deck.htm

Don't forget to add a play area for the kids:
PLAY NATION
http://www.playnation.com/

Compliment your backyard dining area:
CALIFORNIA FIREPIT
http://www.firepit.com/

This really makes me hungry for beef ribs and chicken breasts:
BARBECUE SAUCE RECIPES
http://allrecipes.com/directory/1474.asp

Any other suggestions for outdoor sites or recipes, please let me know,
I'll report them on the radio show.

Down Home Radio
http://www.DownHomeRadio.com/

Best Regards,

Tom Landis

Owner Builder News
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