While you crank up your HVAC system, it’s best to use a ‘smart’ solution to make it as energy efficient as possible and maintain the best possible temperature! You can either use a programmable thermostat for
In real estate, a lot of buyers judge a book by its cover. That means that curb appeal is essential to get those buyers to come on in. Even small, affordable projects, like repainting the front door or adding a few flowerpots, can make a difference. ...
"I try to be as authentic as possible. I really love soda bread and we still bake them in the big cast iron pots here at the store," she said of the traditional technique that involves buttering the inside of the pot and covering it with a heavy lid. Traditional Irish soda bread from...
Using the LEGO Icons Bouquet of Roses (10328) and multiple packs of LEGO Botanicals Sunflowers (40524), you can go HEAD-TO-HEAD. Maybe you’ll give everyone the same flower and turn it into a speed-building challenge? Or pair up, pop a blindfold on, and build from just your partner’...
First, put down your plant pots where they will be when you’re done so you can ensure all the tubing is the proper size to get water to where it needs to be. You will have to redo this part later if you change the number of plants or how they are positioned. That’s not a hu...
When the boil finishes, time is of the essence. You need to chill your wort fast to yeast pitch temperature. That’s where a wort chiller steps in. You’ve tested the best wort chiller models.Copper immersion chillers deliver speed and simplicity. Plate chillers excel at compact efficiency....
If you must start seeds indoors due to a short growing season, be sure to use biodegradable pots and warm soil to minimize transplant shock and encourage better root establishment. I grow watermelons in light, fertile, deep loam, or sandy soil. Make sure your soil is well-drained. Add ...
When cleaning, we often scrub the back and forth action which works well when you are cleaning pots and pans, but it just doesn’t work for carpets. Most carpets have an underlay. The scrubbing and pushing action just pushes the stain deeper into the carpet and underlay. You have to be...
How to Grow Corn: Corn is a tender, warm-season annual that is best planted after the soil temperature reaches 60°F (16°C), usually 2 or 3 weeks after the last frost in spring. Planting and Spacing Sweet Corn I’ve found that proper spacing and planting technique make a big differen...
Each strain has different tendencies when it comes to overall growth speed and estimated height. Some strains grow tall and stretchy, while other strains grow short and bushy. Additionally, different individual plants of the same strain may grow differently from each other, especially if they come...