The ceiling should always be painted first. This allows you to effectively cover the surface with at least two coats while not having to worry about any over-spray (the effect of excess paint being sprayed onto the walls) by the roller. When using neutral colors, painting the walls and ceiling…
You still have to make your monthly mortgage payment with a little extra to pay it off more quickly, but you can invest even a little of your extra money into different types of investments. That way you’re still reducing your loan while making more wealth from your investments. (TNS)—Many…
Yes, leaving fallen leaves to decompose does return valuable nutrients to the soil, provides habitat for lots of important and valuable insect species over winter, and acts as a natural mulch. When should I remove dead leaves from my garden? For the most part, leaves in perennials beds, under shrubs…
When using sand after aeration, the sand fills the holes and helps change the soil structure, improving its drainage and increasing the growth of healthy grass. Masonry sand is a great option because it’s free of debris, weeds and pebbles. But sand helps with water retention, especially for lawns with…
Does exposed aggregate need to be sealed? Yes. These sealers—typically film-forming acrylic resins—can help protect against spalling, dusting, efflorescence, freeze-thaw damage, stains, deicing salts, and abrasion. A sealer will also enhance the color of the aggregate, accentuating its depth and richness. Sealing exposed aggregate driveways can extend the life of…
If you like to cook longer cuts of meat and large roasts, say a pork loin or whole beef tenderloin, then you might prefer an oval Dutch oven. The oval shape also better accommodates whole chickens, ducks and turkeys better. The bottom line: As long as you adequately pre-heat it,…
The Scotchgard formula prevents stains and dirt from penetrating carpet and fabric fibers, but it isn’t infallible. With proper usage, it will keep your carpet and furniture looking cleaner for longer than they would have otherwise, but they won’t look brand-new forever. Likewise, Does Scotchgard really work on sofas? Why…
Plywood underlayment is typically needed when a floor material must have a very smooth, flat surface. For example, if you install resilient tiles or sheet flooring over a subfloor, any bumps, dips, or voids in the subfloor may be evident in the finished flooring. Underlayment covers subfloor flaws for the…
An upgraded version of Mortal Kombat X, titled Mortal Kombat XL, was released on March 1, 2016, for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, including all downloadable content characters from the two released Kombat Packs, almost all bonus alternate costumes available at the time of release, improved gameplay, and improved netcode.…
The question of whether a growth or value stock investing strategy is better must be evaluated in the context of an individual investor’s time horizon and the amount of volatility, and thus risk, that can be endured. What is Value Investing? Given the current stock market situation, where stock prices…