I would like some advice on painting a tray ceiling. I’m considering whether to paint it the same color as the wall or change the color slightly, perhaps by 3 shades. “Terra-cotta and earth tones (like rust or terra-cotta) look better with white walls and off whites look better with…
A salt lamp is a type of decoration that was originally found in the Himalayan region of South Asia. The lamp is made from a large chunk of natural salt, colored with dye or paint to give it a pleasing appearance. As part of the production process, the lamps are…
There are many ways to accomplish this, but the final result can be quite different depending on how you do it. Personally, I was able to get the look I wanted by doing all of the following steps, others may not need to go that far! Materials Needed: Rubber gloves,…
Taking down existing curtains and rods and putting up new ones is a big job, so you’ll definitely want to be sure hanging living room curtains are the right choice before you take on such an undertaking. The good news is you can always put your drapes back where they…
Are septic tank locations public record? The Alabama Legislature passed a bill that would keep the addresses of septic tanks from being made public. House Bill 541, by Rep. Mack Butler (R-Rainbow City), will shut down access to the records on septic systems in Alabama. In what has been dubbed…
In this article, I have included three different ways to clean fly poop off a lampshade. The first way is dish soap and water, the second is a vinegar spray, and the third uses a natural enzyme cleaner. Please note that none of these methods will work unless you remove…
What is the history of the ceiling fan? The history of ceiling fans spans a large time period, starting from the invention of the electric motor in 1876. In 1752, Englishman William Carrier designed a simple fan for removing hot air from a container, but it wasn’t until 1880 that…
While we would all love to have stunning, hand made solid oak wooden furniture in our homes, for many people this dream is beyond their financial or practical means and so veneered furniture has because every popular over the last 30 years. Offering a great combination of functionality and style,…
Crystals have been used for centuries as a way of keeping away negative energy from your bedroom. They are often placed on the bedside table, on the dresser, or in the windowsill, their job is to protect you while you sleep. However, when choosing crystals for your bedroom it can…
Bird nesting boxes are great additions to any backyard. They provide a home for nesting birds and also help control the bird population. However, it is important that you place them in the right location for maximum effectiveness. There are certain areas of your yard that nesting boxes will be…
