User coco323 recently posted the following on the Discussion Board, and I’m so glad she did: Has anyone posted an idea book which talks about vibrant interior doors? Occasionally they… [Continue Reading]
Author: Alear1947
Deep Purple Dreams for Rooms
Purple is a fascinating color since it’s the coming of the spectrum’s two extremes: crimson, a fervent and arousing hue, and blue, which can be serene and calming. For that… [Continue Reading]
Can I Sell My House Through an Affordable Home Mortgage Program?
The Making Home Affordable endeavor offers homeowners assistance in creating their mortgages more affordable and preventing foreclosure. MHA is jointly run by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development… [Continue Reading]
How Do I Pickle Fake Woodgrain Paneling?
In its first sense, pickling — such as whitewashing — is a means to preserve wood by coating it with caustic lime. The coat creates a translucent finish that enhances… [Continue Reading]
Flax Lily vs. Sweet Flag
Flax lilies (Dianella spp.) and sweet flags (Acorus spp.) Resemble each other superficially because both have a somewhat grasslike aspect with clumping growth. They differ from each other in most… [Continue Reading]
7 Things to Do Before You Proceed Into a New House
Our son and daughter-in-law just bought their first home. It is in a location that makes it possible for an easy sail to Boston, where our son operates, and is… [Continue Reading]
Great Design Plant: Ironweed Fills Tall Garden Orders
I am constantly on the lookout for native plants I don’t find in gardens but that I do see outside in the wilderness. Ironweed is a unique plant that is… [Continue Reading]
8 Materials for Raised Garden Beds
The allure of raised garden beds is not new, and although they are remarkable focal points, their roots are a lot more practical than aesthetic. Raised beds were originally created… [Continue Reading]
Case Study: 8 Tips for Planning a Backyard From Scratch
Just like with any inside area, a gorgeous backyard is about those personal touches. Unlike with living rooms, however — in which furniture swaps and family accessories make a large… [Continue Reading]
Dado
A dado is a channel cut throughout the width of a plank. It can be made with a dado blade set designed for a table saw or a router with… [Continue Reading]