If you’ve invested in building or purchasing a greenhouse or arbor to enhance your outdoor living space or green thumb, installing a plastic shade cloth is the perfect addition. Shade cloth is designed to shield you or your plants from the intensity of the sun, thus allowing you to control the heat gain in your…
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A chateau currently under construction in Highlandville, Mo., will be one of the largest homes in the United States—72,000 square feet, even larger than the White House—when completed in 2013. But what really makes the Pensmore chateau unique is its design. Pensmore’s owner set out to design an exceptionally energy-efficient building that is durable enough…
Read More…Plastics Make It Possible® attended the 2012 International Builders’ Show in Orlando, Fla., to check out the latest innovations in building and construction. We uncovered some interesting new ways that plastics enable building industry professionals to create more sustainable, convenient, and functional homes. Here are some examples: Let the Sun Shine In: Home features that…
Read More…Plastics Make it Possible® attended the 2012 National Association of Home Builders’ Show in Orlando, Florida. Check out the photos below for examples of innovative new plastic building materials available now for your home improvement projects.
Read More…I’m always looking for new and innovative ideas for my home. Searching around on the Web for the latest and greatest techniques and products is a favorite pastime. Recently I found a really neat idea that makes a lot of sense for homeowners, and I thought I’d share it with you: synthetic turf made with…
Read More…So…. You’re hosting the gang at your place for the Superbowl and you’re bored with the same old beer-in-the-cooler routine. Here’s the 411 on party prep with simple plastic serving solutions so you can relax and have fun at your own party! Also, try this crowd-pleasing cocktail recipe for your game day get-together. This cocktail is easy to make…
Read More…When cooler weather arrives, you might think the days of beautiful flowers and plants are numbered. Not so! Building an easy and inexpensive greenhouse out of plastic pipe and sheeting is a perfect way to protect and nurture your plants during cold and windy days. There are ready-to-go greenhouse kits available, and finding the right…
Read More…Old Man Winter is headed our way. But don’t worry: plastic insulation and caulks can make it easy to keep the cold, drafty air at bay while saving you money on your monthly heating bill. I always recommend starting at the most typical place warm air escapes to the outside: your attic. Making sure you…
Read More…Recalling the Solar Decathlon—an event that challenged universities and their students to design, construct and demonstrate sustainable homes—the home that has stuck with me most is Caltech’s Compact Hyper-Insulated Prototype (CHIP) house. Specifically, I was struck by this home’s innovative use of outsulation—a term that refers to cellulose-filled batts fastened in layers to the outside…
Read More…Just because the warm weather is fading doesn’t mean we have to put away our gardening tools just yet. There’s still something you can do now to make sure your landscaping looks great this winter and next spring: install landscape edging! If you’re cleaning out your summer flower and garden beds to plant pansies or…
Read More…Plastics Make it Possible® attended the 2011 U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon. Here are some images that demonstrate the innovative uses of plastics and energy efficiency that were seen at The Solar Decathlon. To learn more about ways you too can make your home more energy efficient, visit our interactive house here!
Read More…Welcome to Plastics Make it Possible’s Interactive Home. Hover over the various rooms and then click on the white buttons to learn how plastics can help make your home more comfortable and sustainable. Then, create your custom home and have it added to our gallery! View the 2011 Solar Decathlon event photo gallery here. …
Read More…We are excited to welcome HGTV star Brooks Utley! Brooks and Plastics Make it Possible® will attend the 2011 Solar Decathlon in Washington, DC, where collegiate teams from across the nation showcase livable homes built using the latest innovations in green building and energy efficiency. Tomorrow’s architects, home designers and engineers compete at the Solar…
Read More…Choosing to rent instead of own your home? Decorating with some innovative yet readily available items can help you bring some personal style to your place, with asking your landlord to knock down walls and make big, expensive changes. Here are some ideas … made possible by plastics: Many rentals lack adequate storage and display…
Read More…Plastics Make it Possible® attended the Architectural Digest Home Design Show to check out the latest trends in home design and interior decorating. One of our key findings from the Show – color is back in a big way! A new paint color is often one of the easiest ways to breathe new life into…
Read More…As my garden and flowers grow to full bloom, I spend a lot of time outdoors making sure every plant is happy and healthy. And to help ensure that I also stay happy and healthy while hard at work, there are certain gardening accessories that I can’t live without – my knee mat, gardening gloves,…
Read More…Whether you are adding a room, renovating your house, or starting from scratch, construction can be an arduous and lengthy process. Not only can it turn your life upside down, but it also can generate a lot of waste. To help “green” the construction process, many companies are creating innovative products from recycled plastic. I-Plas…
Read More…When Plastics Make it Possible® asked self-taught gardening guru Michael Petrie about the beautiful garden oasis he designed for the 2011 Philadelphia Flower Show using plastic materials, he told us that when he began his career in horticulture at the age of 21, he had no idea how much he’d depend on plastics to help…
Read More…So your deck or patio is in great shape for the summer, your outdoor furniture is broken in, and the weather is cooperating … but you look around your outdoor living space and think: something is missing. If you don’t have an area rug to accent all your hard work and well thought-out design, then…
Read More…Arbors and trellises can be great additions to many gardens and backyards. They usually are easy to assemble and install, so adding a beautiful backdrop of your favorite climbing roses or flowering vines may be easier than you think. Arbors and trellises come in a wide variety of styles and sizes, so you can choose…
Read More…If you’ve always wanted a water garden feature on your patio or deck but thought it would be too expensive or time consuming, read on! A container water garden is so easy to create and literally takes minutes to assemble. And there’s no digging required. A plastic planter is the perfect choice to hold your…
Read More…When it comes to designing and decorating your interior spaces, there are so many aspects to consider before picking up a paint brush or hanging a piece of art that it can feel overwhelming. The main thing to keep in mind during the planning phase of your project is how you are going to use…
Read More…Bathroom looking a bit dingy? If you’ve got a weekend, a few do-it-yourself upgrades will help revive your space … with a little help from plastics. Fill the Gaps –- Changes in temperature and humidity can cause cracks in the seams of your shower stall or around your bathtub as the walls expand and contract.…
Read More…Now that the warmer months have finally arrived, it’s time to get outside and start enjoying your deck. To ensure a great summer in your outdoor living space, make sure that your deck is in good shape and looking its best. Plastic coatings can help to maintain wood decking. Or consider a new deck made…
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