Black and White. Always a classic, black and white looks crisp, clean, and classy. Think black and white checkerboard floors, black furniture against white walls, or black...
Color can change the perception of our home. It can appear to change the size, either to make smaller or larger, the shape and feel of a room. It can also brighten, excite and...
Materials: 2 cake pans (8 and 12 inch diameters)clock mechanismdrill and bitdecorative nuts and boltstape measurepaperpencilSteps: 1. Find the center of both pans by making a...
Telling time is a critical part of life but that doesn't mean it has to be boring. With advances in technology and an increasing desire to bring beauty into the home, today's...
Adhere a picture from a magazine, a piece of fabric or a favorite photo to a thin piece of craft wood. Decorate the clock with beads and other craft materials. Drill a hole in the...
Materials: Kente clothunfinished wood clockfusible webSteps: 1. Paint clock as desired and allow to dry. 2. Cut cloth to fit inside clock front. Press piece, and then attach...
A wooden plate and life preserver combine to make a unique nautical wall clock. Materials: wooden plateclock mechanismnumbersdrilllife preservertie-off cleatpaint (white, blue,...
Ponds have become a popular addition to home landscaping in recent years. Available in various sizes and shapes, ponds create a unique focal point for any yard. Once your pond is...
To make part of your backyard like natural wetlands, use a mix of diverse plants. Most trees, shrubs, ferns, and many other plants grow best in soils that are only saturated early...
You can create a wetland in any level area and make it suitable for most wetland plants by digging out a depression, lining it with plastic, refilling it with soil, and adding...
In Your Backyard A mini-wetland in your yard can provide many of the same benefits that natural wetlands offer. A mini-wetland can replace the important natural functions of...
When life was slower and simpler, many houses had substantial front porches. These were places to relax, catch up on the latest neighborhood gossip, or cool down on a hot summer...
A sunroom can bring sunlight and air into your home without sacrificing the comfort of the great indoors. Sunrooms can be custom-designed or purchased as a kit. When planning,...
In many parts of the country, good rain gutters can be essential. In any rainy area, gutters can make a substantial difference in protecting eaves, fascia, and siding, and allow...
Aluminum Gutters Aluminum is a moderately priced and rust-resistant material popular with newer installations. It comes unfinished or factory-painted. The downside is that...
Some leaves won't make it all the way to the ground. In fact, they may land on your roof, blow into your gutter and create massive leaf-clots in your downspout. Then comes the...
If you have a house with steel rain gutters, you'll want to check them for rusted patches. Catch the problem early and it's a cinch to fix. Just buff off the rust, clean off the...
Gutters and drainage systems handle rainwater removal that keeps water from flowing down your walls and causing damage to the house.A heavy rain, flowing down house walls to the...
Galvanized is a strong and inexpensive material choice for your gutter system. It can rust.Gutter Installation Basics Gutters are critical components of a house because they...
