How to Start a Bell Pepper Plant
Bell peppers add sharp texture, bright colors and sharp, sweet flavor to recipes and salads, and taste even better straight away from the garden. Green varieties naturally mature to red, but there are also yellow, purple and orange bell peppers, as well as miniature bell cultivars. Because the price of a single pepper is usually […]
Planting Instructions for Barberry
Barberry shrubs (Berberis spp.) Grow best in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 4 through 8, and if specified shade in hot summer afternoons, can develop in zone 9. There are more than 400 different types of deciduous and evergreen barberries, reaching 3 to 10 feet tall, depending on the variety. These dense shrubs […]
What Could Be Planted Between Tomato Plants?
The assortment of insects that plague tomatoes abound, even if left unchecked, but compound controls disrupt the delicate eco-balance of the lawn and leave plants more vulnerable to infestation. Companion planting provides an alternative, natural way of pest control which repels harmful insects and attracts allies by planting compatible herbs, vegetables and flowers between the […]
How to Repair a Troy-Bilt Pressure Washer Pump
Troy-Bilt pressure washers use a gasoline-engine-powered high-pressure pump to produce a powerful flow of water to clean exterior surfaces around your home. If your pressure washer is not running right, there are several things you may check out and repair yourself, perhaps saving you from having an expensive professional repair. Verify that the gasoline engine […]
How to Use Chemical Dyes for Carpet
Specialty carpet dyes enable you to revamp faded or bleached spots or to alter a light-colored rug to another color. Depending upon the type of dye you use, the carpet may require a chemical pre-treatment and heat setting as soon as you’ve implemented the color. Products fluctuate greatly, so make certain you’ve thoroughly read the […]
The way to Use FRP Molding
Commonly utilized in commercial kitchens and hospitals, fiberglass-reinforced plastic is a moisture-proof, sanitary and impact-resistant wall covering. The stuff is relatively cheap and available in a variety of colors and textures, which makes it a fantastic choice for bathrooms as tub surrounds and wainscoting. FRP molding is specifically fabricated for this kind of paneling and […]
DIY: Sparkly Napkin Rings Made Out of Toilet Paper Holders
Rather than tossing them upcycle cardboard toilet paper tubes into glittery napkin rings for regular use or for a special event. Paints, glitter and cloth provide ways to pretty the plain cardboard up, completely changing its appearance. Cut the tubes to the desired thickness using a craft knife to poke a hole if you wish […]