If you urgently need to trap cold air outside, bubble wraps might come in handy. Bubble wraps might not be the most aesthetically pleasing plastic window cover for winter for window thermal insulation, but it is effective. Pick bubble wraps with bigger bubbles for better insulation. Cut the w...
We keep the geraniums blooming all winter as well, but if you lack a sunny place for them, you can let them go dormant by cutting back by about half, putting a bag over the top, and watering only if they begin to shrivel. Some people even remove them from their pots and hang the ...
Ford advises to “check weatherstripping to make sure it makes contact with the surfaces it’s intended to seal” and to add more or replace if needed. He also suggests considering a window insulation kit. “While they may not look great, plastic film window insulation kits are a ...
Winter Cracks? How to predict plastic shrinkageErika HoltMarkku Leivo
Use the dimensional spray snow for thick, opaque snow creations on your windows. Just be sure to purchase a water-based version rather than plastic-based, as the plastic-based one is meant to be more permanent, such as when adding snow to a holiday tabletop scene. The product label ...
Temporary frames or “cloches” can also be made by leaning old storm windows tent-style over the plants along the length of the garden row. For those of us with limited time and/orDIYskills, try cutting the bottoms out of plastic milk jugs and placing them over individual plants, holding...
There's room for debate on this aspect of recycling, but many recycling processes require less energy than it would take to manufacture the same item brand-new. Manufacturing plastic is very inexpensive, and some plastic goods can be difficult to recycle efficiently. In those cases, the recyclin...
That way when it’s spring, fall or winter I can add just about any color I want without it clashing. Simple neutral colors are sometimes the way to go when you like to spruce it up with the decor! 5. Hang & Plant Your DIY Window Box If you aren’t placing such large window ...
How space-age photocatalytic technology is helping to keep windows and solar panels clean. Son of Carwash, the Self-Cleaning House by Patricia Leigh Brown, The New York Times, January 17, 2002. The story of Frances Gabe and her amazing, waterproof, plastic self-cleaning home! Self-Cleaning ...
Window boxes are containers, typically made of wood, plastic, metal, or fiberglass, that are attached to the exterior of windows and used for planting flowers, herbs, or other ornamental plants. They serve both aesthetic and practical purposes, enhancing the appearance of a building’s facade wh...