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Gretchen Jones admits that her 550-square-foot dual studio apartment in New York City wasn’t just love at first sight when she transferred there from Portland, Oregon, but she saw its potential. “My mother always likes to say I know the way to ‘polish a turd’ as it comes to apartments,” Jones states. Using her background … Continue reading Have a Look at a 'Project Runway' Winner's Brooklyn Studio
I really like that bringing a fresh accessory into the home can add a completely new dimension to a space. Maybe it’s by filling a gap on the bookcase that’s been annoying you for months, or maybe it’s just because you were looking for something particular to wear the center of the desk. In any … Continue reading Guest Picks: Spring Vases
It is confession time: I have a rug habit. If a person were to ask me what my favorite thing to buy is, with no doubt I’d say a rug. I’ve developed a close relationship with my carpet vendor over the years; he has taught me everything I understand about rugs. Following 18 decades of … Continue reading 12 Ways to Work With Sudden for Warmth and Beauty
A swimming pool pump helps keep your pool water clean, as long as it runs long enough to circulate all of the water in your pool . Is dependent on factors such as pool size, frequency of usage and pump size. Pumps typically do not need to run with maintenance and proper pool cleaning. Pool … Continue reading How Many Happens If a Swimming Pool Pump Run?
While the exterior appearance of a microwave is important, it is what’s inside that counts. The interior box of a microwave is known as the bathtub. The bathtub typically comes in one of two substances — stainless steel or plastic. Both kinds are strong and durable, generally outlasting the working life span of the dishwasher … Continue reading Is a Stainless Dishwasher Tub Material Better Than Plastic?
At the face of ever-increasing energy costs, wall insulation is now a very important part of buildings worked or lived in by humans. High-quality wall insulation enhances the comfort within a home, reduces its environmental footprint, and finally increases its selling value. While fiberglass batts stay the most commonly used kind of wall insulation, it … Continue reading Wall Insulation Thoughts
Tending to the lawn means more than turning on a sprinkler or spreading fertilizer. Plants must be protected from diseases and insects, too, and that often means spraying them with chemicals to remove these issues. If the affected plant is just a tree, delivering a comprehensive spray to treat diseases and insects can be problematic … Continue reading How Much Does an Ortho Tree Sprayer Spray?
1 way home contractors, home sellers and real estate agents use to attract buyers is to offer a warranty on the homes that they sell. Home builders are generally required to supply buyers with promises covering their new residences against various flaws. Non-builder home warranties are actually service contracts and they cover an assortment of … Continue reading Does a Home Warranty Cover My Foundation?
A seed is like an egg to get the plant embryo. Outside, the seed has a hardened shell that protects the tender and young plant while, indoors, it provides a package of nutrition which keeps the plant living for a moment. This period differs from plant to plant and also can influence your ability to … Continue reading The Longevity of Flower, Vegetable & Herb Seeds
The term “winter vegetable” is frequently used to describe that which are technically “cool season” vegetables which are planted in the late summer or early fall and lift well into the fall and winter. What winter vegetables are great to plant is dependent mainly on the harshness of the winter. A few winter vegetables may … Continue reading What Is a Great Winter Vegetable to Plant?
