As we grow, our body cells divide. And each time they divide, the telomeres shorten. They continue to shrink with age until the body stops making them. And the faster they shrink, the faster we age. Eventually, we become vulnerable to chronic diseases. Is there a solution? Even though t...
The reason you are creating a budget determines the urgency of sticking to your budget.If you’re in the first group, you don’t have a lot of wiggle room. There is no good way to regularly spend more than you earn. If you do, everything will eventually, break down and it will imp...
Whether you’re hanging curtains, assembling flat-pack furniture, mounting a TV, building a playset or even framing a deck, a drill will make the project go smoother and quicker. Plus, with little to no learning curve, anyone, from amateur homeowners to professional contractors, can pick up ...
Use them if you want, but try not to always leave them on. For those who are watching TV in bright rooms, think about installing darker curtains, or buying a TV with a higher brightness (nit) rating. 3. Clean your TV and keep it away from hazards like dust and smoke. Give your ...
Investing in window treatments that are white, beige or light gray will reflect the sun’s scorching rays and reduce the strain on your AC. Also, be sure to keep curtains and blinds closed from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to block out the intense UV rays that tax your air conditioner. Lastl...
How to Calculate Pleats Types of Curtain Hooks Techniques to Shorten Sheer Curtains Decide how many drapery pins you'll need. Usually, one pin every 4 to 6 inches is enough. Flimsy fabric may need more pins, however. Lay out your curtain so that its back side faces up. ...
bed frame|art|nightstands|lamps|pink sheets|pillow|rug|ottomans|curtains When we told one of our friends about the bed change, they were stunned – nay, SHOCKED – to hear we didn’t already have a king bed. In fact, we’ve heard this sentiment several times over our decade and a hal...
Stitch 1 1/2 inches, from the top of the panel toward the bottom of the heading tape, 1/8 inch on one side of the first placement pin. Pivot and stitch across 1/4 inch to the other side of the placement pin; pivot and stitch up to the top of the panel. This creates a U-shap...
I like to sew knits with my walking foot, especially if they are very stretchy. A walking foot moves both the top and bottom layers of fabric at the same time. This makes it a lot easier to avoid stretching the fabric out too much. They run $15-20 and you’ll use it a lot once...
I like to sew knits with my walking foot, especially if they are very stretchy. A walking foot moves both the top and bottom layers of fabric at the same time. This makes it a lot easier to avoid stretching the fabric out too much. They run $15-20 and you’ll use it a lot once...