The Versatility of Spray Foam Insulation

The Versatility of Spray Foam Insulation: "As an insulation material, spray foam is perhaps one of the most preferred choices, simply because it surpasses the energy efficiency of many other traditional insulators and is environmentally friendly. However, spray foam's versatility is another good reason to use and love it. What makes spray foam versatile is a combination of the material itself and the installation method used when working with it. Simply put, spray foam insulation is about as versatile as an insulation product gets.

Spray foam allows for retrofitting insulation in existing buildings. It can be applied to all those awkward crevices, and around joists and beams that create formations inaccessible by other types of insulation. In addition, spray foam is architecturally versatile because new home design and existing home features do not need to be modified or compromised when using spray foam insulation." ... (Click on title link above to read entire article on spray foam insulation.) ...

Using Commands To Train Your Puppy

Using Commands To Train Your Puppy: "Training the puppy in the beginning seems to be difficult, but as the training continues it gets easier for the owner and the dog. When training the puppy you might get the feeling that it is cruel to talk to the puppy in the manner you are giving the commands. Training your puppy has one purpose, this is teaching the dog how to accept commands and carry them out when the command is spoken to the new puppy." ... (Click on title link above to read entire article on how to use the proper commands to train your puppy.) ...

The Many Uses Of Embroidery

The Many Uses Of Embroidery: "Handcrafting or decorating fabric is the art of embroidery by using a needle with thread or yarn. Using materials to include in embroidery may consist of pearls, beads, metal strips and can also include sequins or quills. Embroidery is basically a design that can either be stitched from the top or you can go through the base of the fabric which depends on the placement of the stitch. Some people call embroidery stitches, short stitches.

The smallest stitch is known as the embroidery stitch. There are other types of embroidery which use knots and they are sometimes known as Candle wicking, these knots are formed by creating a figure 8 going around the needle. To make different types of embroidery patterns you have many stitches, these can either be the same or different ones, and one of the best ways is to count a chart on paper, follow a design that has been painted on fabric or try to do this using freehand." ... (Click on title link above to read entire article on how to use embroidery to decorate fabric.) ...

Canvas Prints Is More Than Affordable

Canvas Prints Is More Than Affordable: "The quickest way to give the interior of your home or office a fresh and innovative look is to consider purchasing some artwork. That is nothing new and works done by well known artists can cost you a fortune. Thus the quickest way to decorate your place can turn into the most expensive one. If you are that lucky person who can afford it, you can buy paintings of famous artists or find modern abstracts at a nearby art studio, but in the majority of cases, these options are out of the question for many people due to the transcendentally high costs." ... (Click on title link above to read entire article on how affordable canvas prints can enhance your home or office.) ...

PLANT A NATIVE WILDFLOWER GARDEN

PLANT A NATIVE WILDFLOWER GARDEN: "Armed with field guides and a knapsack I would attempt to identify and list every species of wildflower I would encounter. Those plants that I couldn’t pinpoint in the field would sacrifice a flower and a few leaves and be the subject of intense scrutiny that evening on the kitchen table. There, the writings of Munz and Jepson and others far smarter than I would tutor me.

Many of those local wildflowers have since given way to development and urban sprawl, and ironically, to home gardens where a different array of plants are intensely cultivated. Why not grow at least a few of our local native wildflowers in your own garden? I’ll tell you how." ... (Click on title link above to learn about planting a native wildflower garden.) ...

Choosing The Right Mattress For You

Choosing The Right Mattress For You: "With all the products out there claiming to be the best mattress, it can be hard to figure out which one's telling the truth. Well, the truth is that there probably is no best mattress overall - it's the one that's right for you and the way you sleep that's important. After all, every person has different sleep habits, different preferences, and different aches and pains. How can someone else's mattress be the best one for you? Here's how to find the right mattress and be sure about your purchase." ... (Click on title link above to read about how to select the proper mattress.) ...

YARD WORK AS VIEWED FROM HEAVEN

YARD WORK AS VIEWED FROM HEAVEN: "God: Francis, you know all about gardens and nature; what in the world is going on down there in the U.S.? What happened to the dandelions, violets, thistles and the stuff I started eons ago?

I had a perfect no-maintenance garden plan. Those plants grow in any type of soil, withstand drought, and multiply with abandon. The nectar from the long-lasting blossoms attracts butterflies, honeybees, and flocks of songbirds. I expected to see a vast garden of color by now. All I see are patches of green.

St. Francis: It's the tribes that settled there, Lord. They are called the Suburbanites. They started calling your flowers 'weeds' and went to great lengths to kill them and replace them with grass.

God: Grass? But it is so boring, it's not colorful. It doesn't attract butterflies, bees or birds, only grubs and sod worms. It's temperamental with temperatures. Do these Suburbanites really want grass growing there?" ... (Click on title link above to read a make-believe humerous interchange between God and St. Francis about yard work.) ...

Why Should You Choose Tropical Decorations?

Why Should You Choose Tropical Decorations?: "Some of the popular home décor choices have island decorations or tropical decorations as the mainstay of the decoration theme. These decorations are the most sought after among all the home décor themes that are in the market today as is evidenced by many opinion polls conducted by leading media publications over the past couple of years. The reason behind the popularity of these decorations is quite simple. The island and tropical themes in the decorations can be represented in the brightest and the best of colors. There are also a lot of motifs that can be chosen to represent these themes very effectively." ... (Click on title link above to read about the charm and beauty of tropical decor.) ...

Making Fun Beads for Kids with Polymer Clay

Making Fun Beads for Kids with Polymer Clay: "Creating clay beads can be a fun activity for young and old alike. You may want to produce fun clay beads for kids or you may be interested in polymer clay beading as a creative activity in which kids can participate. Either way, you'll find the use of polymer clay in bead making to be an easy and fun creative practice.

Many bead makers use polymer clay alone to create their beads but you should keep in mind the expense and weight of the beads in making your material decisions. Big beads created from clay can be nice in appearance but they can also be heavy to wear as jewelry. Clay can also be a relatively expensive material which makes it more cost effective to consider using a filler bead in creating polymer clay beads for kids' jewelry." (Click on title link above to read entire article on how to make beads from polymer clay.) ...

Canvas Photo Print Is Really Exclusive

Canvas Photo Print Is Really Exclusive: "It is quite obvious that canvas photo printing has become incredibly popular in the present day. Printed memorable moments on canvas can be really exclusive and impressive. You can use your personal photo or choose any image you like from online galleries. The completion phase of canvas photo can be restoration, gallery wrapping, varied frame methods, and several other more. Canvas photo can make a cherishing deal with your friends and relatives and they of course naturalize well on the walls of your house making it a warm place friendly and welcoming to visitors or guests. Yet another exciting factor of photo canvas is that, canvas picture could make an appropriate gift for a birthday or any other occasion too." ... (Click on title link above to read entire article on canvas photo printing.) ...

How to Upgrade to a new luxury bath

How to Upgrade to a new luxury bath: "A bathroom is very different than any other room in the house. It offers the house its essential style status. The quality of a house’s design and style quotient come from the designing quality of its bathroom. A Jacuzzi, a walk in shower, a sauna bath would glam up the entire bathroom and might even become the talking point for visitors. This is one reason why the market for luxury bathrooms has grown considerably.

After the kitchen, the bathroom is probably the second most frequented place in any house. It would do a lot of good not only to the house but also to the owner if a little money were spent in order to upgrade the bathroom to a better level. Luxury bathrooms are the best way to upgrade and can at once improve the value and feel of the home. They are the final word in bathroom style and fitting. Luxury bathrooms come in many different ranges catering to a variety of styles. The customer can choose from a variety of styles from Art Deco to Greco Roman and savoir-faire Victorian designs along with the chic modern and techno for people with an advanced mind." ... (Click on title link above to read entire article on installing a luxury bathroom in your home.) ...

Non Toxic Paints Better for Your Health and Home-00-6378

Non Toxic Paints Better for Your Health and Home-00-6378: "Many of us are blissfully unaware of the paint & coatings chemicals we are exposed to everyday. Unfortunately, many in the industry are also naïve when it comes to the common ingredients in conventionally made paints. This page is intended as a brief education for those who are interested, and a reminder that the complex chemistry of coatings needs to be monitored carefully by both users and producers alike. We are a petrochemical based society, but there are many areas which are turning to bio-friendly alternatives. With the help of Earthpaint, paintings and coating are heading in the right direction though the high production of toxic, dangerous paints continues." (Click on title link above to read entire article on how non-toxic paints can protect your family's health.) ...

MY LAWNMOWER CONFESSION

MY LAWNMOWER CONFESSION: "For one dollar per address, I would manicure the neighborhood into a fine green carpet, every blade perfectly in its place. An old push mower at first gave way to a bright red gas-powered rotary mower. Eventually, I worked up to the Rolex of mowers at the time, a McLane front-throw, self propelled, 7-blade, 21 inch beauty. Briggs and Stratton, 3.5 horsepower with a fire-hydrant yellow finish. It was the envy of the lawn mowing neighborhood.

But maybe I dislike mowing lawns because I now see the insanity of the process. Fertilize and water incessantly to make the millions of tiny green blades grow quick, tall and straight. Once they do, push the fancy metal machine over them and slice them off, back to where they were before the water and fertilizer. Feed, water and slice. Feed, water and slice. Repeat each week indefinitely. Hmmm." ...( Click on title link above to read about the practical metamorphisis of a lawn mowing maven.) ...

How Retaining Walls Can Make a Steep Lawn More Usable

How Retaining Walls Can Make a Steep Lawn More Usable: "A sloped yard can limit your landscaping options and prove difficult to work with, but there are several ways to flatten or otherwise improve a steep lawn. The most popular solutions include creating a series of terraces, building retaining walls, and planting slope-inclined groundcovers or grasses.

Here's a look at each option to help you decide which might work best for your home:" ... (Click on title link above to read entire article on how to turn a steep lawn into a useable living area.) ...

Seven Tips for Making a Small Deck Appear Larger

Seven Tips for Making a Small Deck Appear Larger: "If you're struggling to fit a cedar or composite deck into a tiny yard, or if you have a small deck you wish looked bigger, you're not alone. During the past century, average American house sizes have grown, while yards have gotten smaller.

As a result, more and more homeowners are trying to make the most of minimal outdoor space. Fortunately, by applying a few basic deck design principles, you can easily make a small deck look larger." ... (Click on title link above to read the entire seven tips on how to make a small deck more livable.) ...

BREATHE IN THE GARDEN

BREATHE IN THE GARDEN