2015

Four Things Advanced Seamstresses Should Look For In A New Sewing Machine

If you are an advanced seamstress then you may have been using the same sewing machine for years. For various reasons you may have decided that it's time to upgrade to a new sewing machine. When you venture to the store to browse for your new machine, you may find that there is a huge variety and each option has their own benefits. In order to cut down your browse list, consider these four things to look for.

Not A Litterbox: Choosing Mulch That Will Discourage Cats From Digging In Your Flower Beds

If you are not a cat owner or lover, you may be unhappy to find that neighborhood cats have come into your yard, dug in your flower beds and garden area, and used your property to relieve themselves. And even if you do own cats, you probably have areas that you don't want them to use as a bathroom. Not only does their activity make your well-cared-for beds look unattractive, but you don't like finding cat waste as you tend to the beds.

Got Collectibles? 3 Signs That It Might Be Time To Get Rid Of Some Of Your Trinkets And Collectibles

The desire to seek out, purchase and collect items is inherently human. In fact, most people have a collection of some sort. Whether it's classic cars, buttons, figurines, coins or books, most people are passionate about something and dedicate their time, money and space to housing the objects of their desire. While there's nothing wrong with collecting, some people have taken the art of collecting to a whole new level. If you fear that you're one of the latter, take a look at these three signs that it might be time to downsize your collection.

Overcoming The Biggest Hillside Landscaping Challenges

There is something unique about a home that is built on a hillside. However, after you have fallen in love with your new home, you may discover how challenging it is to do landscaping on such a property. Also, if you change too much about the hill, you might lose the view, one of the original reasons for choosing the home. Decide What View You Want When looking out of your window, consider the type of view you would like to have.

How To Acid Stain Your Concrete Floor

Concrete floors can seem like a boring flooring option, but with acid stain, you are able to give it an interesting effect. Acid stain allows you to control the depth of color and style of your concrete, even letting you create a dramatic marble effect. Here are some tips for using acid stain to dye your concrete floor another color: Prepare the Area If you are acid staining concrete floor that is already installed in your home, there are a few things you need to do in order to prepare.