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A pond adds new dimension to the backyard and new challenges for many inexperienced with aquatic plants. A pond creates a ecosystem that requires more than topping it off with a hose and plunking in a couple of goldfish to avoid an algae-covered litter that needs constant maintenance. Pond plants create your water feature look…
Whether your old toilet seat is chipped or worn, or you merely want to alter the color, you can spruce up your bathroom’s look by replacing your old toilet chair. Some toilets have an elongated bowl and require an oval replacement seat. Plastic oval bathroom seats are easy to clean and are available in colours…
Lemon trees (Citrus limon) create edible fruit and fragrant flowers in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 9 through 11. This broadleaf evergreen is susceptible to various problems such as insect infestation and fungal disease. When these pests attack the lemon tree, applying particular sprays will help control the issue and protect the fruit.…
Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is a frost-tender flowering vine characterized by a large, sprawling growth habit, yellow blossoms and large, sweet edible fruits. A healthy watermelon vine boasts lush green stalks and leaves. If a watermelon vine turns yellow, then it’s a sign that the plant is not healthy and has fallen prey to disease, pests…
You can place non-skid and traditional carpet runners above carpeted staircase to protect against wear and break up the monotone appearance of the carpet, but appropriate installation is crucial. Instead of runners, consider employing a rug and upholstery protectant to lengthen the life span of the flooring and “bulk up” the fibers, decreasing the slippery…
A little, cluttered walk-in closet can set a negative tone to your day, especially when you need to search for what you want to wear. However, you can remove unnecessary stress if you quit putting it away and just spend the time to reorganize it. Bid farewell to cluttered piles of jackets and bid adieu…
Here’s how you update your completely boring kitchen with a minimum investment of time and cash: install a tile backsplash. You don’t need to paint, rip anything out, move appliances or buy a whole lot of expensive and hard-to-use equipment. Tile comes in pre-glued sheets along with a nearly limitless array of shapes, sizes, colours…
Chalkboard paint brushes or rolls onto a wall much like any other wall paint, but some special considerations are required to produce a usable chalkboard wall. The wall surface has to be smooth — a metallic end does not work well, because even once painted, writing on it with chalk ends in choppy, broken lines.…