Hair dyes contain chemicals that in rare cases can cause severe, even life-threatening, allergic reactions. Hair dye manufacturers say they are not intended for anyone under the age of 16. Can a 12 year old dye their hair? Since kids’ hair is not fully developed, it is susceptible to damage…
When temperatures drop below the freezing point, water pipes in the crawl space are bound to freeze if the vents remain open. It’s a good practice to close off the vents in winter. Doing so prevents the dry, cold winter air from freezing the pipes inside the crawl space. What…
Should Compost Bin have a Bottom? A compost bin needs a bottom. The bottom helps conserve heat, which is required for the breakdown of composting materials. The bottom also helps prevent rodents and insects from messing up with your compost. What should you put on the bottom of a compost…
Rugs feel warm and cozy on your feet and the softness gives your floors the flexibility to absorb the weight of your footsteps. This makes for a gentler surface to tip-top across with bare feet. Plus, we can all agree that it’s much more pleasant to step out of bed…
Pruning should be done in the late winter or early spring. For mature plants, trumpet creeper tolerates heavy pruning to control its spread and maintain a desired size. Prune annually, spur-pruning lateral shoots back to within two or three buds of the main stems. Remove weak and diseased growth. How…
Being a socially responsible company can bolster a company’s image and build its brand. Social responsibility programs can boost employee morale in the workplace and lead to greater productivity, which has an impact on how profitable the company can be. Is business socially responsible? Social responsibility in business, also known…
Building codes generally require working vents in the crawlspace to allow outside air to circulate under the floor in the summer to prevent moisture buildup that, among mildew and mold, encourages wood rot. Which is better vented or unvented crawl space? The principal perceived advantage of a vented crawl space…
Whatever you decide is fine if it works for you. The only thing that isn’t okay is keeping empty shoe boxes on the floor or shelves of your closet where they are collecting dust or taking up valuable space. Is there a reason to keep shoe boxes? Avoid Sunlight The…
After you have cleaned your grout and it looks neat and beautiful again, it’s necessary to reseal it immediately. The cleaning procedure removes any remaining seal, which may waste your efforts. Without sealing, your grout’s appearance will not take much time to deteriorate. How long after cleaning grout can you…
ProTip: If you are looking for contrast, a good rule of thumb is to select a grout several shades lighter or darker than your tile color. The more of a contrast you choose with your grout color, the more pattern you add to your space. Should grout be lighter or…