Question – Is Rubber Mulch Safe? Yes, rubber mulch is safe both for the environment and for use as a playground surface. Studies conducted by the EPA, the Rubber Manufacturers Association, and Cardno ChemRisk, a company that provides environmental risk assessments, found that rubber mulch on playgrounds caused no adverse human health or ecological health effects. No Fault Rubber Mulch is a great, economical way to surface your playground!

Christian Garibaldi
Trendy closet photo in New York

Tuck + Tuck Architects
Example of a mid-sized beach style l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen design in Providence with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island

Eric Roth
Entryway - coastal entryway idea in Boston

Shou sugi ban, weathered mesquite wood and white walls around found throughout this modern home, including in the stairway.
Staircase - modern wooden straight metal railing staircase idea in Austin

These photos are from my own garden. It's where I test my ideas, learn how far plants can be pushed in one way or another, and how to problem-solve adverse conditions, and maximize small garden spaces. The garage was expanded by a previous owner, so the backyard space available for a garden is even smaller than that of most standard urban lots.

Pleated Shades for the Bathroom. Pleated shades are inherently immune to the adverse effects heat and moisture can sometimes have on window coverings. This makes them ideal for kitchens and bathrooms.

Example of a mid-sized trendy open concept concrete floor living room design in Seattle with gray walls and a standard fireplace

Nicole Leone
Mid-sized arts and crafts 3/4 white tile and ceramic tile corner shower photo in Los Angeles with glass countertops

Merle Prosofsky Architectural Photography
Example of a large trendy master carpeted bedroom design in Edmonton with gray walls

Deck - contemporary deck idea in Vancouver with a fire pit, decking and no cover

Designed by Rosemary Merrill Photgraphy by Susan Gilmore
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped dark wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in Minneapolis with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

We used: Custom cherry cabinetry in Arts & Crafts Shaker style by Kabinart in Boulder and Espresso stains. Liberty Hardware Venetian bronze 1-1/2" cabinet knobs. KitchenAid Architect II Series 22 CF counter-depth French door refrigerator. KitchenAid Architect Series II 27" convection single wall oven. KitchenAid 36" 6-burner dual fuel freestanding commercial-style range. KitchenAid Architect II Series 24" dishwasher. Sharp Insight Pro Series 24" built-in microwave drawer (Model #KB6524PS). Crystorama Solaris 12" wide pendant lights in English bronze. Granite countertops in Brown Fantasy. 3"x6" polished marble backsplash. Paint colors: Walls: Glidden Silver Cloud 30YY 63/024 Ceilings/Trims/Doors: Glidden Swan White GLC23 Robert B. Narod Photography

Example of a mid-sized classic l-shaped slate floor eat-in kitchen design in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, light wood cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash and ceramic backsplash

Engineered cedar siding creates beautiful gray-blue tones at the exterior of the home, while adding a textural element to activate the simple exterior design.

The living room is a panoply of custom designed furniture and art pieces. The room’s design concept celebrates the well-traveled modern lifestyle with a subtle Egyptian and South African flair. Much of the furniture, carpets and wall coverings were specifically sourced by the designer to emphasize small-batch design & production, and they utilize natural fabrics and fibers that do not off-gas or adversely affect a healthy home air-quality. A richly red accent wall draws the eye down the length of the space, and is comprised of faux alligator leather, cork veneer and golden grass cloth alcoves. Creamy velvet couches flank a striking custom carpet woven richly in natural wool fibers, which is then topped with a rich center table in faux-ostrich and ebony. Dave Bryce Photography

The living room is a panoply of custom designed furniture and art pieces. The room’s design concept celebrates the well-traveled modern lifestyle with a subtle Egyptian and South African flair. Much of the furniture, carpets and wall coverings were specifically sourced by the designer to emphasize small-batch design & production, and they utilize natural fabrics and fibers that do not off-gas or adversely affect a healthy home air-quality. A richly red accent wall draws the eye down the length of the space, and is comprised of faux alligator leather, cork veneer and golden grass cloth alcoves. Creamy velvet couches flank a striking custom carpet woven richly in natural wool fibers, which is then topped with a rich center table in faux-ostrich and ebony. Dave Bryce Photography

Beautiful stonework and entry benches
Elegant entryway photo in New York

Dense mature tree cover caused heavy shade and a lot of autumn leaf-raking. At the curb, passengers alighting had to step on bare, sometimes muddy ground. To make way for some understory foliage and to accommodate the easing of leaf pick-up, i proposed to have planted pots, to give a sculptural focal point and keeping the ground free of leaf-trapping cover plants. Mica slate stone pieces were set on a base of 1/4"-10 clean, crushed gravel and the joints were grouted to make the surface finish sanitary. The happy client commented that the irregular edge was evocative of the silhouette of the city skyline. Solution here is a practical, beautiful and welcoming best-foot-forward for this home. Other plants possibilities in this very shaded, adverse situation would be Aspidistra, Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Robbiae', Buxus, Polystichum selection ferns, Asarum, Beesia, Mahonia repens, Vaccinium ovata, Epimedium, Saxafraga, Reineckia carnea and Vinca major. Client's choice, Pittosporum 'Golf Ball', will be on probation here, as the shade may too dense. photo by Steve Carruthers