After we made the move, I shopped heavily at mailboxandbeyond.com. They offer a whole world of address plaques / plates, pretty mailboxes, garden hose holders, bird baths, bird feeders, sun dials, door knockers, door bells, outdoor decorative laterns, and just about any other external house beautification fixtures that you can imagine.

For our address plaque, I got a large estate-size one for our driveway, and another standard one that I placed on the wall at the side of the house. mailboxandbeyond.com is highly recommended in my book, so if you’ve got outdoor beautification needs, from address signs to personalized doormats, be sure to check ‘em out.

Also, browse their site fully before you purchase … just so you don’t miss something really cool that you might want/need; and also check out their discount coupons page. Enjoy!

As we were about to move, I was very worried that I’d have significant downtime at my new house, as we figured out where/who to get DIRECTTV service from. Thankfully, I searched the web and came across a website that cuts to the chase, and helps you to find The Best in High-Definition TV, Sports Channels and Packages, Digital Video Recorder Service options, Premium Movie Channel options, international channel options and more – and most importantly, you can do this for any state. The website is DirectSatTV.com.

My focus was on California, but wherever you need Direct TV Satellite, there are some good options for you, and DirectSatTV.com will help you to find them. So if you’re a television junkie like me and planning to move to another state, fear not about Direct Tv downtime … what’s your take though on television service providers in your area? Please feel free to post your feedback below.

ADT has been around since the 1800s, and is a top-rated supplier electronic security systems. For just around $1 per day, you can have an ADT-monitored home security system that will help to keep you safe from break-ins, home invasions and other similar breaches. A home alarm is a worthwhile investment because it is a very effective deterrent against your home being broken into.

That aside, you need to be aware at all times, and be wary too. Don’t leave keys in doors or lying carelessly around. Don’t leave certain windows or doors unlocked. Try not to let too many persons be aware of your movements (for e.g. if you plan to be out of town). Report suspicious looking persons or activity in your neighbor. Stay in close contact with your neighbors …. form an alliance of sorts. These are among the important steps that you can take to stay safe and secure your home.

Most importantly, consider getting ADT security. They are worth the financial outlay due to their effectiveness in preventing crime.

Naturally, being a little self-obsessed, I checked out their extensive offering of mirrors – they’ve got really nice floor mirrors, cool fly mirrors, freestanding mirrors by Doimo and some nice ones for your dresser as well. If you’re looking to have a cool new look for the summer in a particular room or all over the house, be sure to check out eroomservice.com. Have a great 4th of July!

I’m getting through morelockers.com. They offer a world of locker solutions – from standard lockers to stadium lockers to locker benches. Their prices are low (I searched and compared at a few places) and their selection of locker options seems unparalleled, carrying all the top manufacturers of lockers, as well as the latest styles and colors. Be sure to check ‘em out if you’re trying to be creative (as I was) or if somehow you’re in the need for lockers for your business.

I got my address sign via justaddressplaques.com; they offer a world of address plaques and options, carrying all the top manufacturers of address plaques, as well as the latest styles and colors. Residential address plaques, commercial address plaques, address numbers, address posts, you name it and they’ve got you covered in this area and with the best low prices guaranteed too.

Be sure to check ‘em out if you’re on the market to beautify your home / yard for this summer.

I may sleep on this one for a day or two, but this 39-inch JK Adams pot rack (for the ceiling) is looking like a very strong possibility. It’ll look good hanging somewhere near the stemware rack. Check out the pic below. I’ll be hovering around this JK Adams direct website for a couple more days for sure, as I have a very strong feeling that a nice chunk cutting board and a spice rack carousel will soon be on order for delivery here

My goal today was to find a nice glass stemware rack, and I am very pleased with the hanging stemware rack (picture above) that I ended up getting. It can hold up to 24 glasses, hangs easily from the ceiling and just looks cool! Lots of other options available too – from all glass racks to cabinet glass racks to wall, floor and table glass racks. Options for days … go see for yourself.

This new Tatami Italian bedroom furniture set by San Tiziano literally has me drooling. Check out the picture below. Really and truly, if you want modern furniture from Europe NYC Concept Furniture is your sure shot. I’m pondering calling them to see if I can somehow exchange what I bought a few months ago for the Tatami set. Go check ‘em out online, they’ve got everything for the home – furniture for kids, office furniture, entertainment centers, living room sets, bedroom sets, dining room furniture, TV stands, closets, wardrobes, you name it!

So I implemented a rain harvesting system that uses several cool and cleverly disguised rain barrels to store water for use in the future. I got mine through simplyrainbarrels.com, and they offer several cool rain barrel options – from the plain, regular, plastic barrel design to real well designed ones that look like flower pots or garden fixtures. Get a rain barrel and conserve water today! Do your part to save our country and our planet for our children, and their children