The furniture looks great in the store, the flyer, online and in a magazine. It’s the perfect style, the perfect color. But somewhere between buying it and having it delivered, something went wrong. It had to, because it just doesn’t look the same at home. What went wrong? Accessories Furniture stores often have associates whose […]
Organizing Christmas Decorations: Ornaments, Lights, Fabric and Large Holiday Decorations
Nothing is as disheartening in early December as pulling out a favorite box of Christmas ornaments to find that it is damaged or mildewed from a year in basement storage. Protect precious holiday decorations by storing in labeled, plastic containers. Take special care of lights, fabric decorations and large ornaments to find them ready to […]
How To Make A Fantastic Hanging Basket
The plants Ady uses in his hanging basket are: – Sphagnum Moss for the basket liner – Geranium for the central plant – Nepeta, Trailing Fuchsia, Bacopa and Trailing Surfinia around the edge (one of each) – Petunias and Trailing Nebelia for infill (eight of each)
Carpet Trends
If you don’t know much about carpet, you may not even realize that you have countless types to choose from. Of course, not all carpets are created equal, and carpet is usually a commitment you plan to keep in the home for some time. Here’s what’s hot in carpet right now. Recycled Carpet “Green” or […]
Window Boxes Planting Tips
Gardening How-To Editor-in-Chief Kathy Childers offers tips on selecting plants for window boxes, preparing the window boxes for the potting-soil mixture and creating the most appealing arrangements.
Different Types Of Beds
When we are all tired after a long day at work or after exploring all the places and attractions of a new city, we can actually visualize ourselves sleeping on our bed. That’s the importance of a bed, they instantly give you a sense of relaxation and comfort. But do you know the different kind […]
Building A Log Home
A Step-by-step Guide To Building A Custom Log Home Log cabin homes possess the rustic charm and the quality craftsmanship home owners are looking for. Interest in building a custom log cabin, has increased among home buyers because of its sturdy construction and the new modern designs and amenities. Home buyers who are looking to […]
Mold and Mildew – Health Effects and Mold Removal
Mold and mildew refer to tiny microscopic fungi that exist nearly everywhere. Fungi do not require light to survive, since they do not perform photosynthesis. Rather, they reproduce through microscopic spores. Mold and mildew often appear as brown, green or black spots, and usually cause a musty smell. Mold and mildew typically grow in damp […]
Avoiding Asbestos Exposure In Older Homes
Once prized in manufacturing for its durability and heat resistance, asbestos has now been classified as a carcinogen by both the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the World Health Organization. The use of asbestos in new construction in the U.S. is strictly regulated, but becuse it can be found in many older homes,schools and public […]
Top 3 Reasons to Clean your Gutters
It can be perceived as an easy task to forget about, but for an homeowner who intends to avoid damage to their homes, they will not forget to clean their gutters. Note that gutters helps in getting snow melt and rainwater away from your home roof, foundation, and we both know that thwarting that effort […]