Cork absorbs sound better than most underlayments. It’s great at adding insulation to your home as well. Cork is also an eco-friendly choice in underlayment. Plus, the natural antimicrobial nature of cork prevents the growth of bacteria, mold, and mildew as well. What is the benefit of cork underlayment? The…
Brown says 13 is an appropriate age to start wearing makeup in small amounts. “Middle school is the time to start, not fifth grade,” she says. The first step is to skip foundation altogether. “I don’t think that girls need a full face of foundation,” Brown says. What makeup is…
Bridal Wreath Spireas do not require pruning however respond well to it. They bloom in the spring from flower buds that formed on the branches the previous summer. Therefore, pruning in late summer, fall or winter will remove flower buds effecting the spring bloom. When should you trim bridal wreath?…
Dethatch or aerate before overseeding? Both aerating and dethatching are recommended before overseeding because they improve grass-to-soil contact for proper germination. In most cases, you’ll only need to dethatch to remove the debris that is covering the soil and preventing grass seed from germinating properly. Can you seed after dethatching?…
Clear caulk is good for sealing fixtures on tile or stone (such as in showers or around a kitchen sink). Use clear caulk where you do not plan to paint over caulk. White caulk is best used for sealing baseboards, trim, and siding. Use white caulk where you will be…
Keeping any mulch material at least six inches away from the base of each fruit tree avoids trapping rot-causing moisture against the trunk and harboring rodents and other pests. Watering woody mulches in thoroughly after spreading them helps to prevent fungal growth on the mulch surface. What is the best…
If you have any type of vehicle that sits in storage for months at a time, you should look into using fogging oil if you want to protect the engine. This product offers a way to keep inactive engine components from becoming corroded over time. Is fogging oil necessary? Fogging…
“Most pieces look better with a mat, with a couple of exceptions,” says Tessa Wolf of Framebridge. “Large-format photography looks incredible unmatted—the image has a greater impact without anything qualifying what you’re seeing. Do photos look better with mat? “Most pieces look better with a mat, with a couple of…
A well-painted front door looks fantastic, offers strong surface protection and value, and it can be completed at a fraction of the cost of staining. To put it in more drastic terms, in most cases paint will last 10 times longer and cost 90-98% less than wood refinishing. Is it…
You can and should deadhead camellias. Deadheading will improve your plant’s looks and health. Not to mention, it will encourage new, beautiful flower growth to replace the deadbeat blooms. Deadhead by hand, not with tools, twisting the old blooms off gently while holding their stems. Should I cut the dead…