Cathedral ceilings provide a house a sense of space and expansiveness, but they also raise your electricity bill. Together with the beauty of a cathedral ceiling, you also confront heat, cooling and lighting all of that excess space. Since heat and heat already take a huge bite out of your monthly budget — about 54 […]
Mold and mildew can grow on your own wicker furniture if it is maintained in a very moist or humid environment with time. These beings cause stains and even an unpleasant scent on the furniture, but fear not — the furniture is still salvageable. Cleaning wicker might seem like an overwhelming task because it is […]
Installing a new GE water heater is not always as simple as pulling out the old water heater and also plugging a new one in its place. Changes in local building codes will impact the installation of the new water heater regardless of how your current water heater is installed. Take some time to learn […]
Aluminum siding first gained popularity during the 1940s as a durable and easy-to-maintain alternative to traditional wood siding solutions. While durable aluminum shingles may last for decades when correctly maintained, its painted finish can fade over time because of weather, sun exposure and the consequences of oxidation. To restore your home to its former appeal, […]
There is often some truth in old superstitions. Once thought deadly poison, 1 part of the nightshade family, the tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum), is one of the most-planted plants in the modern house garden today that its biochemistry is well known. Among tomato’s family members, potato (Solanum tuberosum), was never quite as infamous. As prevalent as […]
Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) is a member of the Brassicaceae (Cruciferae) family, together with vegetables such as broccoli and radishes. Hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 4 through 8, it is an herbaceous perennial grown for its flavorful roots, which have been used and used as a condiment since early times. Horseradish flowers […]
A island in the front yard creates a showcase place, which breaks up the lawn. This focal point provides you the chance to fill the island with texture and color. Place front yard islands so they can be seen both from the street and the house. Along with plants, add different things of interest, such […]
Hanging new drapes is a fantastic way to quickly upgrade the decor of your house. Important to this process of hanging new curtains is measuring width so you get the ideal fit. If you plant to hang lace curtains, you’ll realize that measuring their width is usually no different from measuring for other curtain substances. […]
A frosted glass lamp shade is intended to diffuse the light coming out of a wax. This effect makes for a softer glow from the room in which the lamp will be installed. To achieve this effect, the shade itself might be chemically etched, which produces bumps and scrapes from the glass. But more frequently […]
Vinyl fences seem to be the reply to every gardener’s dream. They appear fresh for years and years without a painting or mending. But what should you desire to split the stark relief of a vinyl fence having a beautiful flowering vine? Go straight ahead — just so long as you choose the best plastic […]