Paint allows you more color options, as where stain is limited to shades of brown. Because paint fills gaps and cracks, it hides the flaws of a weathered or old deck much better than stain does. It’s easier to clean a painted deck rather than a stained one. Is it…
We recommend drilling into the mortar instead of the brick for a few reasons. Drilling directly into brick is more difficult than drilling into mortar and runs the risk of damaging the brick. It is also easier to repair mortar if you drill into the wrong location or decide to…
There’s a good reason cocktails should be shaken. It’s all about blending the drink’s ingredients together smoothly so each sip tastes the same. Cocktails that are served shaken are typically complex drinks made with more than one or two ingredients. What happens when you shake alcohol? Shaking a cocktail aerates…
The short answer is: Do NOT latch the slow cooker while it’s cooking. The latches not only hold the lid in place, but they also press then lid down against extra gaskets that (when used for transport) seal the top to prevent spills. Does a slow cooker lid need to…
The younger they are, the less they need to see, recommends Dr Seeley-Wait. “To be honest, there would be some teenagers who don’t really need to see that.” Sydney vet Sandra Nguyen says in her observations, including children in the euthanasia can help them process the death. How do children…
deadheading is easy! And, removing spent flowers has multiple benefits. Not only does the process clean up a plant’s appearance, but it also controls the spread of seeds and encourages your flowers and plants to continue to grow thicker and fuller than before. Should you pull dead flowers off a…
Do you wash towels with hot or cold water? Choose hot water to wash towels unless the label says otherwise, in which case warm water should be used. Hot water is the most hygienic option for towels. Is it OK to wash towels in cold water? Despite popular belief, washing…
Should electronic records be treated any differently to paper-based records? No. The principles underlying records management – creation, retention, identification, and retrieval of records – apply equally to both electronic and paper records. How electronic records differ from paper records? Paper records require more personnel to manage and maintain paper…
Honeysuckle bushes should be cut back in the spring, while vines can handle a light trim throughout the year. Major pruning jobs on vines should be done in fall or winter when the plant is dormant. When should I cut back honeysuckle? Deciduous shrubby honeysuckles can be pruned after flowering…
This show is brilliantly written and geared toward adults with a new story every season using the same cast in different roles and fresh settings, and some seasons even connect in various ways. That said, obviously it’s horror-themed. Should a 14 year old watch American Horror Story? Parents need to…