Whether real or fake, they will make your room feel clean, bright, andcalming. When it comes to incorporating plants in your bedroom, anything is possible. You can choose a large-scale plant like the fiddle-leaf
Well, polyester is essentially plastic, and it’s generally not very expensive. I think I got this rug for just over $100 on Overstock, so I was willing to take the risk. After giving it an initial and very thorough washing, I mixed up some Palmolive Oxy dishwashing liquid in...
A relatively new departure in conservatory construction, using structural glass as a frame has many advantages for a homeowner including being easy to clean, resistant to the elements, long lasting and allows a considerable amount of light into the structure. This new method of building is slowly...
Gaps or cracks allow heat to escape, which makes your energy bills high. Now that you understand how to winterize a screened-in porch or sunroom, you should look at the doorways and walls. High-quality doors require periodic weatherproofing because over time, seals wear down, and wood expan...
Now the plant has gotten so big that it is harder to move. I put a large plastic drainage saucer under it to catch all of the excess water that drains out. The water usually evaporates in a day or so, so it isn’t in danger of rot. ...
I can just see her crib in front of the wall! I added a new Outlet Plate that was a bit more rustic than your typical white plastic cover. The rosy dresser really stands out against the neutral walls. Ahh I want to just keep posting all of these pictures. Okay, just one more… I...
Bring the water to a boil, stirring continuously. Turn the heat off and continue stirring until the grated soap is melted and well incorporated into the water. Warning The hot liquid can cause severe burns, so always handle with care and use pot holders to prevent accidents. ...
Enough space in front for a tripod and “distortion elimination distance” (4 to 6 feet is good). I use the sunroom off my bedroom (formerly, an open balcony when my house was first built 80+ years ago) for my Album Cover Studio. This is a perfect spot for shooting album covers, as...
Long story short: Carrie has since called her building’s superintendent and asked two other renters how to hang curtains in the sunroom and no one has found a way! We’re still brainstorming though, so you can bet that if we think of something we’ll be there in a flash adding soft...
You don’t need to rush to repot your Snake Plants. They do better when slightly pot-bound. They have tough root systems, and I’ve seen quite a few that have broken their plastic grow pots. Yes, the rhizomes and roots are that tough. ...