Thick old towels are great heat insulators and therefore, make good material that you can use to make pot holders. If you have old towels lying around the house with too many holes in it to be used, consider transforming them into pot holders that you may use in the kitchen.On a piece of old ...
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Making a Mini Beanbag out of Old Towels for your Pet
If you have old towels lying around, don’t throw them away! Your pets will be able to appreciate your hand-me-downs in other ways. Ever thought of turning your old towels into mini beanbags for your pet’s sleeping basket? Not only will these beanbags help keep your pets warm, they will also help them to sleep ...
What is Hydroponic Systems – Wick
In Wick hydroponic system which is a passive type, plants are placed in a separate container from the nutrient reservoir and a wick is used to draw nutrient solution from the reservoir feeding the roots. It provides a continuous stream of nutrient solution in which contributes to the growth medium of the plant. In order ...
Hydroponic Systems – Water Culture
You can make water culture hydroponic system by converting an aquarium, for example, into a simple reservoir for the hydroponic system, while your chosen plants will be suspended on a floating Styrofoam platform. This type of system normally used in the classrooms due to the visibility of the roots of the plants hanging below the ...
What are Hydroponic Systems – Aeroponic
The aeroponics system is a growing method which infuses oxygen into the nutrient solution and therefore allows the plant\'s root to absorb new nutrients easily and much faster. This technique involve the usage of sprayers, nebulizers, foggers, or other devices in order to create a fine mist of solution that can deliver nutrients to plant ...
What is Hydroponic Systems – N.F.T.
The NFT (Nutrient Film Technique) system is one of the most productive hydroponic systems available among all types. It uses no dirt and normally is used in a large industry, plus the system involves a channel of nutrient enriched water which constantly flows past a plant\'s roots.In order to do the N.F.T. hydroponic systems, below ...
Hydroponic Systems – Ebb and Flow
The Ebb and Flow Hydroponic system is also known as a reservoir system which is an easy system to build, low in cost and also maintainance. All you need to have a basic setup for the system is a growing tray containing plants in containers filled with a growing medium like clay pebbles, rockwool, or ...
What is Hydroponic Systems – Drip
The drip hydroponic systems operate is similar to a drip irrigation system where water is pumped through tubing and regulated to enable the water to drip instead of running through in a steady stream. The drip system can be used in your hydroponics Dutch bucket system where your water source will be turned into a ...
Reusing your food scraps into compost
Nowadays, everyone seems to follow the "going green" movements in order to help the environment. Still, people are asking what they can do to help. The easiest and simple way to start is with your food scraps. You can convert your food scraps into compost. This is a great way to remove your unwanted food ...
How to Make a Wine Barrel into a Rain Catcher
The weather these days is so unpredictable that drought can even hit water catchment countries. For the rest of us, just get prepared for the rainy days. To prevent flooding of the yard or basement, rainwater collection in rain barrels just might be the solution. Don\'t take it as a waste of effort as these ...
Wiring for the Bathroom Extractor Fan
The function of a bathroom extractor fan is mainly to extract heat, humidity and moisture within the bathroom. The importance of installing an extractor fan is to avoid the moisture from seeping behind walls and forming mold and other types of bacteria that can be harmful to the stud walls and flooring. If you are ...
Glazing your Kitchen Cabinets
Glazing or darken up your kitchen cabinets will certainly add more depth and character, thus providing them with an antique look along with some colorant. Whenever you plan to glaze your kitchen cabinets, you rub a watered down layer of paint over the surface of the cabinet. It will look almost like translucent layer over ...
Give your kitchen cabinets a darker look
If you manage to transform your kitchen cabinet by yourself into a new and fresh look, you will definitely feel the satisfaction of your work done on the task. The transformation of your kitchen does not mean that you have to purchase a new one, but instead just by staining them or making it look ...
Building your own kitchen cabinets
Kitchen cabinets do not have to be plain; it can be decorated with creative designs which reflect your choice of style and budget. Personalize and custom-made kitchen cabinets will make your kitchen environment look unique even though sometimes the cost is not that expensive. Below are guides on how to build your own kitchen cabinets.What ...
Adding Molding to Kitchen Cabinets
To mould kitchen cabinets on your own might be time consuming but the end result would definitely make you proud of yourself. In order to mould kitchen cabinets, you need to have a proper plan and preparation, the right kind of tools and also a checklist of materials that you want to use or purchase. ...
