One thing to consider with bed skirts is the drop, or height, of the skirt. The drop is measured from the top of the box spring to the desired length. Most bed skirts just graze the floor; some, however, like the example shown here, stop a few inches above the…
The radiator fan is normally controlled by the ECU (electronic control unit) which is the brains of your car. The ECU knows when to turn the fan on by the temperature sensor near the thermostat reading the temperature of the coolant and sends a signal to the fan relay. The…
This sour smell is created by the bacteria. During the process of separating cream from milk, the traditional buttermilk is fermented naturally by the lactic acid which is a form of self-producing bacteria in milk. In general, today buttermilk has a sour and tangy taste, but the traditional one usually…
While fashion once dictated a “flood level” bottom line for curtains—one that hung just past the window sill, short enough that it would not get wet in a flood—today, style calls for curtains to either hang down to within ½-inch of the floor or even puddle slightly. Measure Correct Length.…
Since you’re married, it’s likely that you both stand to benefit from a new car, credit card, or home loan. Your spouse would have greater incentive to cosign on a loan than another relative or trusted friend would. The loan will appear on both your credit scores. When Qualifying for…
I think it’s better to mix and match for utility and design. The most functional cabinet hardware mix is knobs on doors and pulls (or handles) on drawers. The Basics of Mixing Cabinet Hardware The easiest way to get started is to mix and match knobs with pulls. The ‘purse/belt/shoes’…
Blend two different pieces that share the same painted or stained finish, even if they are different sizes or shapes. Balance with Accessories. Introduce symmetry by pairing the same or similar artwork, mirrors, lamps, and linens on the bed to downplay the differences between the nightstands. Do Your Own Thing.…
– A rougher ride. – Bottoming out (your vehicle’s body or suspension hitting the ground) when going up a parking garage ramp or backing out of a driveway. – Longer stopping distance. – Swaying after a turn or lane change or in cross winds. – Noticeable bounciness (more than one…
Kitchen cabinets should always match trims as much as they can. However, it is not a set standard that they have to match each other. In kitchens where there are other trim works apart from cabinet trims, you need to ensure that a balance exists between the kitchen cabinets, the…
There is a popular misconception that bees shouldn’t be able to fly. In reality, this is not true, because they can and do fly all the time. The science behind how they can fly involves the way they move their wings, and the generation of tiny hurricanes that lift them…