After crown molding is installed, it is caulked at the top and bottom, to hide the gap. Occasionally, this may need to be recaulked. The changes in temperature will cause the caulk to expand and contract, especially if this area is along an outside wall. Do you caulk crown molding…
Curtain rods should “match” the fabric. Heavier drapes such as velvets work well on large and somewhat decorative rods while light silks and sheers can sit on light-weight, thinner bars. That said, hardware should also compliment the rest of the room, and it’s helpful to repeat a material or tie…
People with diabetes and high potassium are more likely to have heart problems and other complications. Your doctor might suggest tips like these to lower your potassium if it’s too high: Eat a low-potassium diet. Take diuretics or potassium binders to remove extra potassium. Is potassium okay for diabetics? People…
Enums are a type and the enum name should start with a capital. Enum members are constants and their text should be all-uppercase. Do enums have to be capitalized? Because they are constants, the names of an enum type’s fields are in uppercase letters. You should use enum types any…
If you have a Federal Pacific panel or Stab-Lok breakers in your home, it’s important to replace them with a circuit breaker that meets modern safety standards. Even if your circuit breaker has been functioning properly for decades, it could still fail to trip in the future. What is the…
Fire extinguishers need to be mounted to the wall so that they are secure, visible, and readily accessible. It is also important to mount them in such a way that they cannot be easily moved or damaged. Do fire extinguishers have to be mounted on a wall? Extinguishers should be…
But please don’t panic. It’s important to properly remove the tick as soon as you find it. The longer it’s attached, the higher the chances it will transmit Lyme disease (studies show that other tick-borne illnesses are transmitted to your bloodstream in a matter of minutes). What happens if you…
Since the bulb is what we eat, we recommend cutting the scape. Plus, scapes are delicious and can be used just like garlic, but they are ready a month or two before the garlic bulb. Win, win! To cut your scape, wait until the center stalk completely forms and grows…
The one thing that really defines it, though, is the way it is thickened. Gumbo is much denser than a simple soup; the broth has a thick, almost viscous consistency. And that characteristic is most commonly created by making a roux, cooking flour and oil together until they thicken and…
If you cook your spinach before sneaking it into your smoothies, avoid boiling it — the water leaches important nutrients. Instead, steam the leaves for a few minutes until they’re slightly wilted and tender. Should I cook my spinach for smoothies? “Best is not to heat the spinach at all.…