Decorating windows with spray snow is one way to ensure the look of a winter wonderland regardless of the actual weather. Aerosol spray snow works a bit like spray paint in that your creativity is the only limitation to the designs you can create with it. Stencils make it easier to create...
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 ...
Sash windows can also operate horizontally, and there arespecific locks for this type of orientation. As with the previously mentioned design, it has two panels, with one usually being slid though both are moveable. Thelock for a horizontal sliding windowis similar to that of a double-hung de...
Plant the seeds in pots on a window sill or brightly lit table. If you have a grow light then definitely use that. The little seed sprouts that are pictured here are growing on a shelf with light on only one side. That’s why they are leaning over so dramatically in the image above,...
with waterproof material, add a layer of gravel, and place the pots on top. Keep the gravel moist. If you have hanging plants, perhaps you want to install some ceiling hooks. It’s also a good idea to clean your windows—inside and out—to ensure plants get adequate light this winter....
For a DIY window treatment that has clean lines and doesn't take up too much space, learn how to make roman shades (with or without dowels).
The real problem with home heating is retaining the heat you produce: in winter, the air surrounding your home and the soil or rock on which it stands are always at a much lower temperature than the building so, no matter how efficient your heating is, your home will still lose heat ...
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...
A.keep up B.go to see C.bring trouble D.get in touch with5. From the speech we can learn that ___ in England. A.your friends can buy wine for you if you are under 18 years of age B.you can buy cigarettes if you are under 16 years of age C.you must be careful when crossi...
Step 2: Use the squeegee to wipe the water off. At the end of each swipe down, wipe the squeegee dry with the dry rag. A little water will accumulate on the window sill but don’t worry, we’ll get to that. Pretty gross! My windows looked clean but I guess they weren’t really...