Installing slate tile around your fireplace can be an easy way to incorporate a natural element into your home, as well as give you a spectacular focal point for the room. Before you rush to your phone book or the internet to locate your nearest tile installation professional, consider doing the job yourself. Not only … Read more
Propagating Variegated Dogwoods
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The variegated dogwood plant is a nice plant to grow in any landscape. During the winter, the red or yellow stems stand out against the snow. When spring and summer comes, the leaves are variegated with light and dark green patterns. Depending on the variety you want to grow and propagate, the variegated dogwood is … Read more
How to Make a Vanity Cosmetic Organizer
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Makeup is often toted around in a woman’s purse, but if you also have quite a lot at home, you may be interested in making yourself a cosmetic organizer for your vanity or table. Lipsticks, nail polish, compacts, brushes and tubes are often strewn around the place where women usually put on their makeup, but … Read more
Fine Motor Activities for Preschoolers
Fine motor skills are an important aspect of physical development in babies, toddlers and preschoolers. During the preschool years, it is important to help your child foster the skills needed for fine motor development; early concentration can help to prevent and mitigate problems later in life. My homeschooled preschooler has always been a bit slow … Read more
Secrets to Installing Wood Siding
Wood sidings can greatly increase the value of your home. The secrets provided in this instillation directive will make it last longer and be easier to keep beautiful. In the past 40 years, I have seen many different shapes and types. Some of the wood species used are: Western Red Cedar, White Fir, Douglas Fir, … Read more