Cast-offs revived by simple antiquing ideas
Cast-offs from weddings become stylish with easy antiquing kits. Scale down legs to make a bench, dismantle a secretary to form a wall-hung hutch, or add brass hardware and drawer stencils. Undercoat creates the color base, and a full range of tones suits any furniture.
Dish gardens add beauty to homes
Small green plants brighten homes and apartments says the Society of American Florists. Tiny foliage plants are inexpensive long lasting and suit tabletops or hanging spaces in studios and bedrooms. Local florist shops offer dish gardens with several plant types arranged in matching containers for an attractive display.
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Patio dining gains charm in the corner of America
An Arizona patio offers outdoor dining with concrete center area for chairs and table, surrounded by pebble concrete for contrast. Exposed pebbles bridge to lawn, with color and surface treatments possible. A well built concrete patio lasts years with minimal maintenance and should be placed for kitchen access wind protection privacy and pleasing views.
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Plant shrubs trees anytime for instant landscape
The American Association of Nurserymen says planting shrubs and trees can occur any time. Nurserymen grow many in containers so roots stay undisturbed when planted, making out of season planting feasible for roses rhododendrons azaleas and evergreens.
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Rugs Shape Remodeling and Home Expansion
Homeowners planning additions or remodeling often use carpets and rugs as finished flooring to save costs and solve cold floor issues. Start by defining room use, consult an architect or contractor, and choose wall ceiling and floor materials. Rugs add sound conditioning and decorative value while remaining practical for active spaces.
Poinsettia Plants Adapt to Outdoor Gardens
The annual poinsettia, also called Mexican fire plant, can grow outdoors unlike the housebound Christmas variety. It readily sprouts from seeds and forms two foot tall plants with bright red upper leaves. Lobes of foliage may be edible indoors but cut stems should be burned or boiled to stop milky juice.
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Carpet safety tips for home repair and child spaces
Advice emphasizes keeping carpets in good repair and mending rips or tears with professional help. It notes securing loose edging, insulating children's bedrooms, and using carpet to avoid slippery cold floors for safer, warmer play areas.
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