While we love the idea of using a gourd vase as the centerpiece on your Thanksgiving table, you can also display handiwork on your mantel or on your front porch steps. Choosing Your Gourd There are so many gourd varieties and nearly all of them can pull double duty as a vase: butternut squash, acorn squash, sugar pumpkins, ghost pumpkins, and more. Before you buy your gourd, think about how tall you want your centerpiece to be....
Changing the lighting in your bathroom is one of the easiest ways to transform a plain space into a high-end showpiece. Rethink how lighting is typically used in a bathroom for a designer look. Instead of the traditional light bar above the mirror, try out pretty sconces on either side. If you have the space available, pendants are a trendy look for bathrooms. Pair your new lighting with updated vanity mirrors and new hardware for a gorgeous bathroom makeover....
Developing good watering habits isn’t difficult, but it does require a few essential ingredients, such as consistency and at least a bare willingness to pay attention to your plants and “read” their signs. Ultimately, the plants themselves are your best source of information. Plants that are wilting are telling you they need more water, while plants that are yellowing and looking washed out may be getting too much water....
Asking yourself some key bathroom planning questions will define the scope of your project, give you a better vision of the end product, and keep you within cost parameters. Determine the Level of Bathroom Remodel The first question to consider is the big picture: What size and level of bathroom remodel do you have in mind? If you do no other bathroom planning, this is the one that you want to have firmly established before starting....
What Causes Pills to Appear on Clothes? The pills are usually found on the areas of clothing or linens that receive the most abrasion in day-to-day use, such as center of bed sheets, under the arms of clothes, around the collar and cuffs of a shirt, and between the thighs and on the rear of pants; but can happen anywhere on fabric. While it is difficult to predict which fabrics will pill, there are some types of fabrics and fibers that are more prone to pilling....
Before You Buy Before you buy a clothes steamer, take time to review these tips to help you make the right decision. As professional cleaners know, steam is a gentle and effective way to remove wrinkles, remove odors and freshen fabrics. Steaming is faster than ironing and will not scorch or damage most fabrics. Using a Steamer Before working on any fabric, allow the steamer to heat completely. This will prevent sputtering of water that can leave marks before the steam appears....
If the smell is faint, you can investigate a bit to see if you can determine where the leak is located, then turn off the gas near the leak before calling the utility company. In the vast majority of cases, the gas leak will be near some appliance in your home. Possibilities include: Gas stove, oven or rangeGas water heaterGas furnace or boilerGas fireplace or other gas-fueled heaters Here are some methods for turning off the gas if you smell a leak....
Fortunately, no matter where you live or what kind of space you have, soundproofing is an option. While this may conjure images of renovations and draining bank accounts, there are many ways you can cut out noise without needing to blow your savings or reconstruct your home. Soundproofing doesn’t have to be complicated, it can be cheap, and even the simplest DIY strategies can make a big difference. You just need to know the right materials that can absorb or block sound, whether it’s coming from inside or outside of the room....
