Eggplants are one of the easiest vegetables to grow. Eggplants are grown globally and are enjoyed all over the world. There are several types of eggplants. Some of the most common types are the dark purple variety which can run to being almost black in color. They are shaped either round or oblong, or can ...
Creating your own lamps
Creating one\'s own lamp is easy to achieve just by following the instructions and being extra careful when involving electric works. This is a great decorating idea and would apply for people who enjoy putting a personal touch into their designs and decide the way on how to bring light into their lives. These diy ...
Removing Wallpaper from a Wall
Wallpapering is hard, but to remove wallpaper is even harder. Despite the difficulty, it is necessary if you want to remodel your room. This article intends to guide you through removing wallpapers easily. Turn off electricityAs the process of removing wallpaper requires the usage of water, you need to turn off the electricity to avoid shocking ...
Making a Mosaic Mirror
A mosaic mirror adds a whimsical touch to your home, whether used in the bathroom or creating a centerpiece that goes over the mantel above the fireplace in the living room. The only thing that limits the design (and size) of your mosaic mirror is your imagination. Generally you will need the following items when you ...
Using your electricity safely at home
Protecting your family from the hazards of electricity has to be done at all costs. Every year, dangerous electrical fires happen, and they can be very frightening and deadly. These fires aren\'t the usual fires and they can often cost you the lives of your loved ones. There are many ways to avoid them ...
Using a tile saw
Maintaining your air-conditioner
Nowadays the air is getting dirtier and dirtier, air pollution is getting more serious by the day, and so, even the air you\'re breathing in your bedroom might be more polluted than you imagine. Have you ever seen the insides of your air-conditioner? Or have you ever cleaned it? If not, take a look and ...
Converting your basement into a bedroom
Don\'t want to leave your basement space for waste? Are you thinking of converting your basement into a guest room or a bedroom for your son? There are many things you have to consider and before it\'s possible to start going forward with your plans, you have to know whether there is moisture in your ...
Build Your Own Wine Rack
For connoisseurs of wine, storage for their precious liquids is an important aspect to ensuring that the wines age well. Wine collection is a source of pride for many who atest to knowing their vino, and it is important to provide a safe, cool place to keep all of those bottles. While a wine cellar ...
Selecting a Blueberry Bush
Cultivating blueberries in your home garden is a very rewarding experience. From learning and understanding the intricacy on how to plant them, to harvesting and enjoying the fruits of your labor, blueberries will definitely keep you busy and on your toes. There are many different varieties of blueberries available to plant. It all depends on the ...
Testing Your Soil pH
Soil is the most important aspect when it comes to successful gardening. How well your plant thrives depends on the quality of the soil, and this encompasses the fertility and texture. Fertility involves the amount of nutrients and the level of pH within the soil that facilitates availability of these nutrients to the plants. This ...
Testing Your Soil Nutrients
Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium are the three main components in plant nutrition. Nitrogen is important for the propagation of healthy foliage and stem growth. Nitrogen bioavailability is made via nitrogen fixing bacteria that act by converting nitrogen into nitrates that can be used by plants. An adequate amount of nitrogen is required by the soil ...
Testing Your Soil Composition
Soil composition is another factor that plays an important role that determines how well your plant can survive being planted in your soil other than soil fertility. Soil composition refers to the texture of the soil, as well as the organic matter that it has. TextureThe texture depends on the particle size of the soil. There ...
Selecting a Strawberry Variety
Strawberries are a great addition in your home garden. Not only is it fun for the whole family to pick juicy red fruits, these plants provide you with an ingredient that can spice up your dinner menu with scrumptious deserts.Types of StrawberriesThere are basically three types of strawberries to choose from when you decide to ...
Planting Strawberries Indoors
Strawberries are derived from a flowering plant in the rose family, Rosaceae. There are more than 20 different types of strawberries and a whole lot more hybrids and cultivars. The most common type of strawberries grown are the Garden strawberry. They are plants that can be grown in containers outdoors as well as indoors. For ...