As a deck railing, attach posts to the deck either with through posts at the corners and taller rail posts in between or with tall rail posts throughout. You’ll need to dig postholes and set posts for a detached lattice fence. Just make sure the fence line is square to the landscape feature of your choice. If its function is to provide privacy to the deck, it should be square to the deck, no matter how far away it is....
If your ceiling does need to be washed (kitchen spatters, for example), use an all-purpose cleaner and scrub one small section at a time. You can also use a homemade cleaning solution made by diluting 2 tablespoons of white vinegar or ammonia in a quart of water. After you’ve washed the ceiling, rinse with clear water and a clean sponge or rag. If the stains remain, apply a stain-resistant sealer – such as Kilz – and repaint....
How to Clean a Refrigerator A clean refrigerator can change your kitchen in more ways than one. Aside from looking nice, a clean fridge can rid your home of odors, expired foods, and unsightly clutter. Here’s how to clean a refrigerator the easy way. What You Need Vinegar Spray bottleCloth Step 1: Prep and Apply Cleaning Solution Mix together equal parts water and vinegar in a spray bottle. Keep this food-safe cleaner in the refrigerator (with a label)....
How to Clean Mushrooms The only “tool” you’ll need is a paper towel. How to Clean All Mushrooms (Except Morels) Use a damp paper towel or a soft mushroom brush to wipe each mushroom, one at a time, to remove any dirt. We can imagine the follow-up question now: How do you clean mushrooms when you don’t have time to individually wipe each one? We grant you permission to lightly rinse the mushrooms with cool water and pat dry with paper towels....
When it comes to wood furniture maintenance, there are a number of terms that get tossed around, such as dusting, cleaning, waxing, and polishing. To keep wood furniture looking its best, you’ll likely have to tackle all four of these cleaning tasks every now and then. While experts have varying opinions on wood furniture care, the technique you use will depend on the finish of the piece. You should always seek out specific care and cleaning guidelines when purchasing new or old furnishings....
Not all roses need deadheading, and some need a little more care than just snipping off the old blooms, so follow the tips below for the variety you’re growing. Other than knowing which type of rose you’re working with, all you need for the job is a good pair of gardening shears. Deadheading Hybrid Tea Roses The general rule for deadheading hybrid teas is to find the top set of five leaflets, then cut the stem below that at the second set of five leaflets....
Pegboards can be as big or small as you need them to be, so if your space is limited, just cut the board to the appropriate size for the area. This makes it easy to add a pegboard to your basement, workshop, garage, garden shed, or anywhere in need of additional storage. Use this guide to find out more about pegboard materials and learn how to hang pegboard on your wall....
Check out our steps below to see how it’s done. You’ll be surprised at how easy this project can be! Editor’s Tip: We used inexpensive boards to get the look of a rustic pallet wall. Because of the high amount of chemicals used to treat pallets, we don’t recommend using upcycled pallets for interior projects. What You Need 28 8-foot-long 1x4 boards, sanded (our wall is 8x8 feet)StainPaintbrush1/4-inch plywoodStud finderPencilConstruction adhesiveNail gun with nailsJigsaw...
Joint width depends on the relation of the brick’s actual size to its nominal size. Generally if the actual size of a brick is 1/2 inch shorter than its nominal size, you’ll make 1/2-inch joints. If it’s shorter by 3/8 inch, you’ll space the bricks at 3/8 inch. You can adjust spacing for aesthetics. Cut plywood of the desired thickness for spacers. If you’re mortaring your borders to the surface of the slab instead of setting them on the side of the patio, build forms to contain them....
How to Make an Egg Salad Sandwich This step-by-step process uses a classic egg salad recipe, which is a simple combination of cooked eggs, relish, mayonnaise, and mustard. 1. Hard-Cook Your Eggs The secret to delicious egg salad is perfectly cooked eggs. While there are several different methods, the BHG Test Kitchen’s favorite way to cook eggs is actually steaming them in a pot fitted with a steamer basket ($23, Target)....
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Whatever your objective, let these freestanding tub ideas act as a jumping-off point for all of your bathroom design dreams. Once you find a style that suits you, play with decor, paint colors, flooring materials, and more to create an oasis that’s primed to become your favorite spot in the house. 1. Deep Soaking Tub Don’t underestimate the importance of tub dimensions. While it’s highly important to find one that’s the right size for your space, it’s equally important to find one that’s the right size for you....
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1. Install a Tall Fence Tulips in a landscape provide a salad bar for deer. The most effective protection from deer is a fence. Install one that’s at least 8 feet tall or two fences 4 feet tall and 4 feet apart. Deer can jump high or wide, but they can’t do both at once. A tall fence also works to protect tulips from rabbits as long as the slats of the fence aren’t too far apart so they can sneak between them....
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Birthday Cake Prepare as directed except add 1/2 cup assorted jimmies and nonpareils with the cereal in step 2. Frost with desired frosting before serving. Oreo Use 8 cups of crisp rice cereal and 5 cups of chocolate crisp rice cereal. Add 2 cups chopped Oreos in with the cereal in step 2. Mounds Replace the butter with coconut oil. Stir in 1 ½ cups shredded coconut in with the cereal in step 2....
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