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Add whimsy to holiday decorating using a snowman tree produced with a white artificial Christmas tree. Frosty may be brought to life very quickly with embellishments you most likely already have and at the close of the season, all the decorations can be removed and packed away until next year. Create this jolly fellow for your home, office, classroom or even a holiday party for old and young. Trace a nickel two times onto a scrap of black paper. Cut…

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The demand for clever storage solutions for those wires and wires can also be on the rise as lives become populated with electronics. If your house seems overwhelmed by a mess of chargers, your need may be met by a two-wheeled charging station for charging up while decluttering your coveted counter and desk tops. Charging Station Basics Charging stations are available in many styles, but they consist of an enclosed box fitted to rest electronic equipment such as MP3 players…

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While the inhabitants of Seaside, Florida, is well below 5,000, over 1 million people have lived in this New Urbanist town since its start in 1981. This fact comes in Dhiru Thadani, a Washington, D.C., architect, urbanist and educator who served as a artist in residence in Seaside at 2011 — the exact same year he obtained the Seaside Prize, which recognizes “significant contributions to the quality and character of communities” From the huge publication Visions of Seaside (Rizzoli, September…

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Kids and butterflies share an affinity for mud puddles. Although kids splash for sport, butterflies build around puddles to satisfy their need for salt and nutrients — a behavior called”puddling.” You can entreat butterflies with the addition of a pool that is puddling into the flower garden to see your backyard. Puddling Behavior To design a puddling pool that is successful all you’ve got to do is replicate butterflies’ preferences. Butterflies prefer the protection of puddles instead of birdbaths and…

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When you’re digging in the backyard, you’re bound to unearth some sort of monster. Healthful soil needs of living organisms to support plant growth, including the larvae of insects all sorts. Some larvae help in the backyard by eating bugs that are pest or decomposing organic matter, while others are more destructive to your growing plants. If you discover big brown mammals on your soil, start looking then you can choose the most appropriate course of action. Potential Pupae A…

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Floor tile is a sturdy flooring alternative which retains the floor temperature cool and reduces allergens often seen in carpeting. In neighborhoods populated by condos and townhomes, tile is an ideal flooring option for smaller bathrooms or entryways. Floor plans with a limited amount of square footage require you to pick tiles carefully to prevent visually shrinking the space. Ceramic, ceramic, slate and stone tiles can be used in the majority of small areas. Dimensions and Selection Assess the width…

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Every state and most communities have rigorous chimney building codes that have to be followed by all contractors working on new construction, installing fresh chimneys in an old house or repairing and renovating old chimneys. The code is intended to avoid dangers that can be worsened by substandard chimney construction and materials, particularly in places as well as fire hazards. Foundations Chimney foundations encourage a great deal of weight. The foundation for the chimney has to be substantial enough to…

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Sure, the USA is a country that’s big on scale and massive gestures. However, I must mention I love small moves that make a large difference. At times it’s as simple as changing a colour. Occasionally it’s incorporating a strategically positioned window or removing a badly positioned wall. One of the best small moves is incorporating a bay window to a space. Whether it is a box bay, an angled bay, a walk-out bay or a bay with a window…

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Sometimes I take a gander around my home and I notice a few humdrum element with fresh eyes. Now it was my boring fireplace screen. It is not even necessary for blocking sparks, as my fireplace is gas, but Miss Bubby (my cat) loves to crawl into the fireplace and then leave a path of saltwater all over the house. This discovery led me at a “fireplace screen” search frenzy. Fireplace screens can match the kind of the space or…

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If you hear the term”farm animal” in interior design, you might associate it with a country motif or rustic style. Perhaps you think of a whimsical kid’s nursery or room. But these designers show us that you can borrow from a cow, horse, pig and any other manner of livestock without bringing in the whole barn. PSCBath Turn up the humor in a fresh and modern bathroom with a wall mural of a curious cow and a tub to coincide….

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