The blue-green colors of turquoise make a relaxing atmosphere in a room. It’s said that turquoise treats and controls the feelings and generates psychological balance and equilibrium. This makes it the ideal colour for a little one’s room. If you are not able to paint the whole room turquoise, below are a few touches you’ll […]
Too much of a fantastic thing, when it comes to your swimming pool’s chlorine levels, is simply dangerous. While most pool owners worry about keeping enough chlorine in their pool to reduce disease and bacteria from occurring, occasionally the opposite occurs: chlorine levels rise too high to float safely. Perhaps you simply added too much, […]
Exterior wooden decks are built in a variety of fashions. Most decks need just a couple of steps to lead from the ground floor level of a home to the yard below. Making the steps too steep can create a trip hazard. By making the steps deeper and wider, not only do they become safer, […]
The Stihl MS 210 C is a reasonably powered chain watched for medium-duty usage by a homeowners. Its capabilities put it at the middle of Stihl’s lineup of homeowner saws, but it boasts a few innovative features that elevate it above bare-bones, low-end saws. As of 2014, the MS 210 C model was stopped, but […]
Old lamps abound. You find them at flea markets and yard sales and at unexplored attics. Finding wobbly old lamps is no issue; the challenge comes in turning those worn-out frogs into useful and handsome princes. But repairing almost any lamp and restoring its attractiveness and usefulness are skills the do-it-yourselfer can learn. First Things […]
The varnish protecting the woodwork all around your window doesn’t last forever. Sunlight and moisture degrade the finish over time, and also the window has to be re-varnished to prevent harm. A Fresh Look Prior to working on the inside, inspect the exterior woodwork for almost any chinks in the glaze or seal across the […]
Over time, grout in a ceramic tile shower can become stained from soap scum, dirt accumulation, hair wax or mildew. Because grout is porous, stains can install, particularly if the grout isn’t sealed or when the sealant has worn away. The quicker you get to some stain, the better the chance of removing it. A […]
While all-weather materials help protect outdoor cushions from mould and mildew brought on by moist conditions, even the heartiest fabrics eventually succumb to prolonged exposure to the components. Routine maintenance and care is critical to keeping your patio chair cushions and cushions in optimal condition. Fabric Matters Some cloths hold up much better to the […]
When left unchecked, mold and mildew may ruin the aesthetic and monetary value of a leather couch. Over the years, it may degrade the leather finish, release allergens into the atmosphere and make an unpleasant odor. But there are some safe, non-toxic tactics to clean and eliminate mold and mildew without damaging the leather itself. […]
Gilding is simply the overlaying of stone on a surface. When implemented on walls, gold leaf imparts a subtle and sensuous glow, especially in candlelight. Engaging a professional artist to gild your walls may cost a lot of money, and you might not get the specific look that you want. Fortunately, gilding is not much […]