To avoid making a mess indoors, consider cleaning fireplace accessories outside. Use a stiff-bristled brush to scrub any stubborn stains. Rinse and let dry before replacing the andirons and grates inside the fi
Efflorescence is a common occurrence on new brick and mortar. This is a flakey white deposit that occurs when the moisture within the bricks and mortar comes to the surface. The liquid combines with additional minerals within the masonry. When the moisture dries, it leaves behind mineral deposits...
However, scent repellents can be good for running the raccoons off your property, giving you a chance to secure your trash cans,clean up your yard, trim bushes, and generally make your property less appealing to the raccoons so they won’t have any reason to come back. Warning for pet o...
with its comfortable rooms and crackling fireplace in the lobby, and we even have a few hot tub-equipped cabins. You can sip on a festive drink in the Map Room —an ideal setting for sharing stories of
While you start that fireplace, turn the temperature up a notch, seal off your windows, and hunker down you may want to look at some tech savvy solutions. Rechargeable foot warmers are heated in-soles intended to be placed in your shoes. When you are out in the woods or skiing, these...
Before you rush to bring your beautiful hydrangeas indoors to use in your decor, there’s one more important step you don’t want to skip! Give Hydrangeas Heads A Shake And A Clap To avoid bringing in the mess along with the beauty, take a moment to shake out your hydrangeas before hea...
Clean rag Caulk (optional) Priming the Brick Wall Painter's tape Drop cloths Ladder (optional) Latex primer Brush or roller Applying the Paint Masonry or latex paint (heat-resistant paint if you're painting a fireplace) 0.75 inches (1.9 cm) thick nap roller Small paintbrush Tips If you...
Indoors, laminates and ceramic tiles will cost less, while granite, marble and hardwood will cost more. Decorative concrete is great if you can afford to spend some extra money but don’t want to break the bank. When determining the cost of a decorative concrete project, materials and labor...
Baseball caps worn normally give no protection to the back of the neck. Worn back to front, your face is fully exposed, and your IQ drops by 14 points. They are as useful in the desert as a chocolate fireplace. They should never have been invented, not even for baseball. Anyone wearing...
Before I added AirStone to my fireplace, I painted the bricks white. How to Paint Ceramics and Ceramic Tile? Ceramic is not porous and to paint it right so that it lasts for a long time you need to use a paint that has epoxy in it or primer/paint that are specially formulated for ...