Bringing the Light Back In with Blinds

Do you have some old, beaten up wooden rulers hanging around your house? Instead of letting them waste away in a desk drawer, why not turn them into attractive, decorative crosses? You can hang these painted crosses on the wall, or stick them near potted plants to add character to your bouquets. This simple craft will take about 3 hours to make, including drying time, and it is suitable for kids as long as you're around to help with the cutting and sanding of the ruler.

If you want to have landscaping that is always green and full of color, a good irrigation system is essential. This includes your sprinklers, controls and maybe even things like grey water and rain collection. There are many things that you can do to improve your landscape irrigation to make it more efficient and use less water. If you want to have efficient irrigation for the landscaping around your home, here are some improvements you may want to consider for your sprinkler system:

Shemagh scarves have become increasingly popular in fashion because they are so versatile. Both men and women can wear them and still look stylish. They can be worn as a head wrap, a traditional scarf, a wrap, or even as a skirt. If you plan to wear a Shemagh scarf during the warm summer months, you need to be sure that you know how to choose the perfect scarf for you.

Granite countertops enhance your kitchen surface with classic beauty, and the material's associated low maintenance is a draw for its use. You will likely increase the market value of your home when you decorate your kitchen with granite stone countertops. The variable patterns and colors allow granite to assume a glossy shine when polished. Granite stone is valued for its strength and durability as well as its luxurious appearance. Granite Material Will Not Chip Or Crack

The landscaping of your front yard can make a big impact in its curb appeal, making it a good idea to tackle some projects before listing your home for sale. Not only can you greatly improve the chances of selling your home by working on the landscaping, you'll also have the potential to increase the value of the property as well. The following projects are all good places to start when wanting to make improvements to the front of your yard.

You've decided to hang drapes in your home. You've spent a countless number of hours considering the color, pattern, and even fabric style of your drapes. However, you probably haven't spent nearly as much, if any, time thinking about measurements. The length and mounting measurements of your drapes have a huge influence on the style they reflect, so choose wisely. Length When it comes to length, you have two options: just hitting the floor or breaking at the floor.

Aquariums can be lovely additions to any room. However, much like with cats and dogs, fish are pets and do require regular maintenance. This is especially true if you are starting a saltwater aquarium. While saltwater aquariums are generally prettier than their freshwater counterparts, they also require a lot more effort to set up and maintain. Here are three things you need to consider when starting a saltwater aquarium. 1. It requires more of an investment of money than freshwater aquariums.