Searching for light fixtures can cause you to feel like Goldilocks: What you want is not too big, not too small, not too hard, not too soft — but only right. The amount and quality of light in a room exert a definite impact in your mood and level of relaxation. Especially in a bedroom, in which relaxation is a priority, you have to choose light fixtures of the right size. Bedroom Dimensions Selecting the most appropriate size for bedroom…
In addition to leather’s complex appearance, it’s durable, easy to care for and cozy. But in case your leather furniture is growing the stains and creases of age and wear, it may start to drop some of its attractiveness. Luckily, cracked, worn leather is generally fixable. You may hire expert leather restorers to fix your furniture, either in a shop or at your own home. This costs approximately $400 to $1,200 due to 2012, based on the magnitude of the…
You often find utility sinks in laundry rooms, basements, garages and mudrooms to manage bigger cleaning jobs which you can not manage in the bathtub or kitchen sinks. Utility sinks are manufactured from materials like stainless steel steel, fireclay and enamel-coated cast iron; the kind you select depends on your home’s design, the installation place and your budget. Since these sinks are utilitarian in character, they’re subject to staining. However, it is possible to prevent utility sink stains with appropriate…
Ostentatious and exotic, a nest is certain to be an attention getter in any landscape. But a nest by itself may appear out of position, particularly when surrounded by easy turf grass. Rather, landscapers utilize various sorts of plants as well as a few hardscaping suggestions to help slopes incorporate into the larger landscape aesthetic. The Exotic Tier Many exotic looking plants may present your nest a distinguishing look. With the nest for a centerpiece, plants have been arranged by…
Camellias (Camellia sp.) Are evergreen shrubs with beautiful single or semidouble blossoms that typically blossom from winter to spring, based on the range. They require acidic soil and partial shade but are otherwise dependable plants once established. Several species and many hybridized cultivars exist, with diverse flower colors and kinds, in addition to different growth habits and overall size at adulthood. Camellias are generally suitable for U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zones 7 through 9. Upright Shrubs Many camellia shrubs…
When you think of beans, plants that produce vegetables like peas or lentils likely come to your mind. But many ornamental plants that encase their seeds in pods are also considered beans, belonging to the botanical family Leguminosae. This huge family contains quite a few bushy plants that make excellent, colorful garden plants within an herbaceous edge or planting bed. Barbados Pride The Barbados pride bush (Caesalpinia pulcherrima) originated from the West Indies. Occasionally called red bird of heaven, it…
Sandy loam soils are dominated by sand particles, but include sufficient sediment and clay to provide some structure and fertility. There are four different kinds of sandy loam soil that are classified depending on the magnitude of the sand particles from the ground. You can determine whether your lawn has this sort of soil using a very simple test. Classification Sandy loam soils are broken down in to four classes, such as coarse sandy loam, fine sandy loam, sandy loam…
Landscaping with arbors and arches creates signals for visitors at specific places, like entryways, walkways and seating areas. Good positioning of arbors or arches provides shelter over paths and patios while also bringing aesthetic value when scaling bushes and vines are planted together with them. Put arbors and arches inside the landscape for practical or ornamental purposes. They work well in suburban, country or urban environments, blending into the landscape together with realistic preparation and placement. Use arches and arbors…
Spills from household goods, such as makeup and bleach, can cause carpets to become discolored. In case you have a huge field of carpet that requires recoloring, you might wish to hire a professional carpet care company to do the job. It’s possible, however,re-dye small spots with fabric dye or carpet dye sticks. Whichever method you use, analyze the dye on a carpet scrap or in an inconspicuous location to guarantee the shade matches. Note that polyester fibers do not…
If you’ve ever spilled tea on an unfinished hardwood seat or table, then you are likely aware of its ability to stain hardwood. Several woodworkers have used tea to make natural stains, and you could conceivably use it to mask a water stain on your hardwood flooring. Two caveats apply: The offending place has to be relatively fragile, and you will most likely have to stain the whole floor. It might be easier to bleach from the place. Staining With…