If you've got a plethora of shade trees, you may not be able to grow flowers easily. There are plenty of plants that don't need all sun all the time, in fact they thrive in shade. Hydrangeas Though unfit for heavy shade, hydrangeas deliver bountiful blooms in spring and summer, with some pretty fall foliage to boot. All they need is a little morning sun. Remember to avoid planting perennials … [Read more...]
Clutter Hot Spots
It happens to the best of us. There are spots in our homes that tend to be magnets for messes. So here's a list of the most common culprits and how to combat them. Entry Way Set up clutter collectors where items naturally tend to gather, like a bowl on a table for keys and loose change, a set of tiered baskets for mail and school paperwork, a coat tree or wall hooks for outerwear and … [Read more...]
Flying The Flag Proud and Proper
A lot of Americans love flying the flag but few know how to do it the right way. Displaying the Flag If you're displaying the flag on a staff that projects horizontally or at an angle, place the union—the blue rectangle with its 50 stars—at the peak of the staff (unless the flag is purposefully being flown at half-mast). On a Pole Don't let the flag touch the ground or any other object, as you … [Read more...]
Entertainment In Your Backyard
The Fourth of July will be here before you know it and there's no doubt that you have something planned to celebrate America's independence! Here are some tips to help you bring the party out back while you're watching the grill. TWISTER! Using a cardboard template, spray paint circles onto the grass. You can personalize it by using different colors (like red white and blue!) , or scaling down … [Read more...]
Mood Altering Decorating Tips
If you're an adult, you know that growing up wasn't all it was cracked up to be. Between paying bills, earning the cash for all of your needs and wants, running a household, and trying to have a social life...well it can sometimes be more work than it's worth. Add in the stresses of raising kids or keeping animals and you could possibly be just about to loose your mind. Here are some decorating … [Read more...]
Rx For Your Lawn
We've officially moved and that means getting used to a new region and how to take care of our lawn in the climate. Bob Vila can help. A well-balanced, perfectly groomed lawn is the prize of the neighborhood. But having rightfully earned its reputation for fussiness, grass frustrates many homeowners with its high degree of unpredictability. Growing beautifully one day, your lawn can become a … [Read more...]
How To: Healthy Beauty Tips
It seems that these days everything is focused around beauty and all the miracle products that will tuck, suck, tone and revitalize. But what do you do when you don't have a budget set out for all the department store concoctions? Well, you look up how to do it naturally. Not only is it better for you and your skin, it's made of things that you can actually pronounce and it's less expensive! … [Read more...]
Interesting Animals You May Not Know Exist
Science admits that, even with all our technology and countless hours of research, there are still animals out there that haven't been "discovered" yet. Though there are some on this list that I have heard of like the naked mole rat (thanks Kim Possible) there are several that I haven't. Some cute, some interesting and some just plane ugly, check out these pictures. imgur.com The Dhole The … [Read more...]
Which Sunscreen Should You Use While Having Fun In The Sun?
We just celebrated Memorial Day and for many that means the mark of the first day of summer. Depending on the area you live in, this could mean spending time in the local pool, hiking, sunning at the beach, fishing, or just running through the sprinklers. It doesn't really matter what you're doing or where you're going, if you're hanging out, outdoors, you're going to need to pack your … [Read more...]
Sanding Wood- A Basic How To
You come across several projects that step one is simply "Sand the wood down" but for first time DIY-ers you may or may not know exactly what this means. So what does sanding your wood projects entail exactly? Bob Vila has the answers. BobVila.com What Is Sanding? Though sanding makes wood feel smoother, it’s really the process of abrading wood fibers so that they are rendered uniformly … [Read more...]
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