Winter is a season that's known for being dull and gray. Many colorful plants die or go into hibernation and trees lose their leaves, leaving behind just a brown or gray trunk and branches. Even the grass loses its color. I there any way to add some color to this colorless season? According to bhg.com, there are ways you can brighten up your garden with splashes of color to add cheer to the … [Read more...]
Holiday Party Hosting in Small Spaces
Are you trying to host a holiday party in a small space, like an apartment or flat? It can be challenging in such spaces to find room for the decorations as well as all the food and favors. But with a little cleverness and the right supplies, it can be done. This article, "Entertaining Hacks For Hosting a Big Holiday Party in a Small Space", posted on diynetwork.com proves it's possible. This … [Read more...]
How to Brighten Up a Room
Does your house seem to have perpetual mood lighting? You're not alone; it can be tricky to keep rooms properly lit. That's why thisoldhouse.com posted an article called "6 Design Tips for Better-Lit Rooms", which reveals some of the reasons your room(s) might be dark and what you could do to remedy that. The tips touch on how to know how big of an overhead light to purchase, as well as how to … [Read more...]
Why You Should Have a Humidifier
In winter, the air gets colder, and colder air means less humidity. Colder air doesn't have as much capacity to hold moisture as warm air does. Because there's less moisture in the outside air, there's less moisture in even the warmer indoor air; that's why your hands, lips, etc. get drier in the winter. The goal of a humidifier is to manually add moisture to the indoor air that the outdoor air is … [Read more...]
The Beginner's Guide to Electrical Panels
If you're not an electrician, you might get confused when you look at an electrical panel. You might be a little unsure of what does what and why there are so many components. But it's useful for any homeowner to have a basic knowledge of electrical panels, so as to perform some simple tasks that don't require an electrician's expertise. If you'd like to learn the need-to-knows about electrical … [Read more...]
Settling the Heated Debate
The debate is simple, but it needs to be settled; the question is, is it better to keep the thermostat at a constant temperature, or does it conserve energy to lower it at night and when you're away? Does the heating system have to work harder to bring the house back up to temperature if it's lowered, or is does lower energy use at a lower temperature lower your energy bill? This article posted … [Read more...]
Seal Your Doors with Weatherstripping
Are your doors letting in drafts? Even if you don't feel the drafts, your doors may not be as sealed as you think. Check out this article to learn about a great technique for finding out if your doors are sealed well. All you'll need is a dollar bill. If you do find that your doors are letting in drafts, what should you do about it? One great solution is weatherstripping, which thisoldhouse.com … [Read more...]
Winter Decor for Your Mantel
If you have a fireplace, mantels are a great opportunity for winter decoration. It's an established tradition to use the mantel space as a space to which you can add some extra adornment. But how can you do so in an elegant way that's appropriate to the winter season? Read this article posted on hgtv.com called "Decorate Your Mantel for Winter" for some great tips and pictures to give you … [Read more...]
Sophisticated Snow Shoveling Solutions
Snow shoveling can be a real chore, a real pain in the back. But it doesn't have to cause so much pain, if you have the right tools. There are shovels out that there that are more sophisticated than the traditional snow shovels you may have been using, and are designed to be ergonomic to lighten your load. bobvila.com posted an article that describes a collection of them called "8 Innovative Snow … [Read more...]
The Solution to a Stripped Screw
If you do much DIYing, it's bound to happen at some point: a stripped screw. So what do you do if you strip a screw, or find one already stripped in whatever project you're working on? According to bobvila.com, there are several different ways you can go about it, depending on what tools you have, and what materials you're working with. From this handy guide "How To: Remove a Stripped Screw", … [Read more...]
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