It is said that the sole difference between a bad haircut and a good haircut is just two weeks, but this maxim does not apply to drastic pruning of maple trees (Acer spp.) . “Topping” a tree is much more like decapitation than the cosmetic process, causing severe pruning wounds and destroying the maple’s natural…
Beveled glass replacement is not any different than other forms of glass. It is held in place by thin pieces of trim molding around the perimeter. The angle is generally inadequate to affect the way the molding fits, and really makes it fit better than straight glass installations because it pinches the glass slightly as…
Plan for pear perfection this season by accommodating your gardening program to the development cycle of your pear trees. Every year, pear trees, like the rest of the fruit trees, go through a developing cycle. Being in touch with this cycle for a gardener makes it possible to determine the best times to prune, protect…
A dryer vent close, also referred to as a dryer vent cap or drier vent cap, which is made to let the warm air from the dryer escape during the drying cycle, subsequently avoid the cold outdoor air from entering when the dryer isn’t running. They also prevent animals from taking up residence on your…
If your clothes are coming from the drier more damaged when they went in, the felt gasket on the drum may be worn out. The gasket’s project would be to prevent clothes from being ground between the drum and the body of the drier, and over time it may wear down to the point that…
Squash varieties comprise both winter and summer varieties. Summer Patch contains zucchini, which is harvested while still immature and the skin is easily penetrated. It grows well in a sunny place with well-drained soil. Although zucchini is fairly simple to grow, insects and other problems can cause leaf curl. Offering proper growing conditions can help…
A rip or tear in the sling of your patio seat does not mean you have to throw the chair away. However, since the sling’s fabric is most probably damaged and worn across the rip, patching it less effective an alternative as replacing the sling. You can make your own replacement sling or purchase one…
The installation of a new furnace or reconditioning of an existing one might involve installing a vent in the home’s foundation, and the process might seem perplexing if the foundation is constructed of masonry or cinder blocks. It is not that difficult, though, especially in the event that you have access to high-resolution masonry cutting…
Electric ranges containing coiled burners are the first indication what you are cooking on is something of the past and probably at the bottom of the price chart. At the time of publication, ceramic stovetops, also called smooth-surface cooktops, dominate the electric range marketplace and are also available for gas cooking. Heating elements are underneath…
Bright and cheery buttercup or affluent and sultry saffron — yellow walls are a bold statement. Yellow immediately lifts the soul, but also much of it in a concentrated region can be overwhelming. Determining which accessory colours, floors and furniture best match your yellow walls assists temper emotional responses to the space. Yellow plays nicely…