Curled lucky bamboois a very aesthetically pleasing plant that goes great in any home or office. Unfortunately, though straight plants are common, curled ones are rare and expensive. However, if you are on a budget—or if you like a challenge—you can curl lucky bamboo yourself with no special equipment. Here are some instructions that should help you if you decide to curl your lucky bamboo. Materials Lucky bamboo Cardboard box Artificial light (optional) Scissors Step 1 – Setting Up Unfortunately, it is not possible to curl a mature growth of lucky bamboo. For this reason, it is vital to start with a young, green, growing lucky bamboo plant. Select a cardboard box that is...
by Murray Anderson As the hot, humid summer fades into the cooler more pleasant days of fall you may be wondering how you can add some fall accents to your home. Fortunately, there are all kinds of ways you can bring a warm, fall feeling into your home and they don’t require a lot of money or work. Here’s some ideas on how you can add easily add some fall accents to your home. It starts with the colors Fall is full of bright colors like reds, golds, yellows, Burgundys and oranges so you the simplest way to add a fall feel by introducing fall colors. Consider some of the small ways you can add fall colors without making major changes. For example, you could simply change your throw...
by Murray Anderson Centuries ago people recognized the importance of having a supply of fresh water close to their homes so they built their homes close to rivers and streams. Over the years our human need for fresh water hasn’t diminished, but now our homes are seldom built beside a river. As a result, we’ve had to develop water supply systems to bring water into and take it away from our homes. However, many people have little knowledge of how water systems work and how the water magically gets into their homes, so here’s an overview of your home’s water system. It all starts with the water supply Most of us get our water from a municipal water supplier who get the...
For a stain or scratch, my favorite solution is to move an ashtray or artwork over it and hope only the snoops will notice. However, some stains and scratches really do need a lot of work to make them less obvious if not totally disappear. If the injured surface is solid wood, experiment away. Veneer is touchier. After all, it’s just a thin layer of wood on wood – so gently does it. There are touch-up and filler kits on sale which are pretty good but don’t expect the perfection they promise. In the hands of a furniture refinisher you’d get the acclaimed results, but of course if you’re a furniture refinisher you wouldn’t need the kit. And so it goes. If you...
And Other Packing TipsSome people say they would rather not bother with or risk adding individual decorating or convenience touches in a rental. But when it’s so easy to restore the status quo if necessary, it seems to me two or three years is a long time to exist like a monk.In one of the over-closeted apartments I had, I converted one of the living room closets into a bar. I stashed away the clothes rod and shelf lumber in another closet, and then simply put it back together before I moved. A half-hour’s rebuild allowed me three year’s worth of a kitchen free of the glasses and helpful guests. Here are some suggestions to undo all those things you have done:1. For shields...
You don’t have to spend a fortune to turn your unfinished basement into a livable space. If you need privacy, or simply a way to section off specific areas in your basement, you can make walls out of fabric that are both functional and nice to look at. You can use fabrics in a way that requires little or no sewing, or, for those who like to sew, you can get elaborate as well.To start, you need to measure the distance that you would like a wall to fill. If you want curtains that are straight down, you can use that exact measurement, or, if you want folds in the fabric, you can take that measurement, half it, and add that halved number to the original measurement. For more folds, simply...
Whether the room doesn’t have a window or the window in the room tends to let in very little light, low light rooms need a splash of color to lighten up the area. Behr interior paint colors in lighter shades that will make the room brighter and more inviting are a great choice for low light rooms. Another great option is to use a darker tone that will make a private room feel secluded and serene. These are the best Behr paint colors for low light rooms whether the room is north facing and rarely sees the sun or just a room without a window, these colors are perfect.Behr Paint Colors for Low Light Rooms: Light TonesPastel Green from the Behr interior and exterior paint color line is a great...
Lamps Offer Relaxing LightThe first thing you notice about a Himalayan Salt Lamp is the beautiful glowing orange color. But these are not just typical lamps made for their great looks. They are made of natural crystals formed over 300 million years ago and comprise a number of positive attributes.These lamps do even more than a typical light. The salt crystals react with the water molecules producing negative ions that diffuse into the environment. This causes the lamps to act as natural ionizers.This effect neutralizes allergens and other pollutants such as dust, pollen, pet dander and bacteria. I was amazed by the effectiveness of these lamps. The salt crystals work better than expensive electronic...
A sunny summer style kitchen is a great place to cook family meals, have some conversation and enjoy the times. Oak cabinets are a great theme in a summer style kitchen as the light color of the wood lends itself to the many rich sunny colors of the season. If you love the warm months, tropical climate and a bright and sunny day, then this sunny kitchen makeover with Behr premium paints is the perfect answer to your kitchen dilemma. Brighten up the kitchen with sunny yellows, melon tones and a hint of green that will tie it all together.When you think of a Georgia peach and the juice melons that you can purchase from roadside vendors in the summer this is the inspiration for a sunny kitchen paint...
The hallways within a home are typically found to be a waste of space where very little happens to be inspired. Create more inspiring and fun hallways throughout your home by adding some beautiful hues that coordinate with the colors of the rest of your home but add a splash of fun to the theme. For a whole new look, try one of the Glidden paint colors to add an eye opening burst of color to the hallway in your home. Listed are hallway colors as well as the perfect matching colors for adjacent rooms in the home.Bold Hallways Hues from Glidden: RedsFor the hallway in a home that needs some spice, try Glidden Watermelon Smoothie to brighten things up a bit. This bright pink tone is perfect for...