When you are going to cut a picture mat board one of the things most people overlook is the squareness of the matting. Before you start to cut the mat board opening you need to ensure that your mat board is square and sized correctly. Squaring up a mat board is the first step in…
Carpets are a highly popular flooring option for homes because they’re warm and soft and make the whole family feel welcome and at home. Clean carpets are central to this feeling, and vacuuming, even as frequently as once a week, isn’t enough to keep carpets truly clean through the wearing activities of the day. Regular…
The reasons for having the correct pad under your aubusson rug are to keep your carpet flat and wrinkle free, prolong its life and hold it to the floor. Many people ask me which is the right rug pad for an aubusson and my answer is simple. Choose a dense and relatively thin, no more…
Vinegar can be used in a lot of different ways inside your home. It is primarily used as a kitchen ingredient to help make some dishes nice and flavorful. It is also sometimes utilized to remove stains and spots on your clothes or fabric as it can be a really good substitute for commercial cleaning…
I can still remember that my grandmother used to apply turmeric whenever we had cuts or wounds in our childhood. She insisted that no medicine is as effective as turmeric. It is used for generations as an anti-bacterial agent. Not only for medicine, turmeric is an inseparable part of Indian cuisine and an Indian kitchen…
Positioning a lace front wig requires practice and of course the right adhesive. Luckily there are adhesives in the market just made for applying lace wigs. Adhesives can be categorized in two main categories: 1. Tape adhesives are systems that incorporate a double-sided tape that is sticky on both sides. One sticky side is attached…
Take a walk down the Nairobi streets. Life seems so normal… From sound blazing Public Service Vehicles snaking their way into the heart of the town to Motorcycle riders shoving the pedestrians along the foot paths, everybody seems to care about their own welfare. Most daily papers have described it as a city under the…
When I was twelve, our stern, small-town physician diagnosed me with mitral valve prolapse (MVP), though he never explained the disorder. During my teens I had strange symptoms other girls didn’t experience: fainting, fatigue, and eyes burning as though wind blew constantly into them. My mother noticed and trotted me off to that detestable, cursing…
The construction and landscaping industry has taken control of all their projects with the help of heavy equipment machines. However, if you would only want to do a certain construction or landscaping at a small area at home like improving your patio or making a small pond for your garden, you will not need a…
The first thing to learn on how to board up windows on a brick house is that you need to start by counting your windows and then measure the openings. Count on boarding all windows, sky lights, doors and any roof vents or places where wind could cause damage if it got into your house.…
Are you in New Orleans and are looking for an apartment that rents with bad credit, or a broken lease? You are not alone. Recently, the practice of many area apartments to conduct routine credit checks on all prospective applicants has meant that those with problematic credit or rental history. If you have a previous…
Just when you thought it was safe to go out and buy an HDMI cable, you now have to consider a new and interesting concept; flat HDMI cable. What in the world were the manufacturers thinking when they came up with that idea? I thought all cables are supposed to be round. There are a…
When your child is diagnosed with severe plagiocephaly, brachycephaly, or scaphocephaly, you may be left wondering about the treatment options available. In the most severe cases where physical therapy and repositioning have proven ineffective, orthotic helmets or bands are prescribed. In this article, we’ll review the different types of orthotic devices available, the average cost,…
The best part about building your own home? All the possibilities for customization. The worst part? All the possibilities for customization. It sounds crazy, but sometimes having complete power and freedom is overwhelming. No matter how many recommendations you get or how many hours you spend perusing Pinterest, you’re bound to forget something. So let’s…
When talking about the different types of sheds most people trend towards the standard wooden shed. However, as materials improve in the plastics, vinyl and metal categories, there is a real battle going on as to what type is better for the average homeowner. This article will attempt to give you, the reader, a fair…