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Thought for Today: “Good advice is something a man gives when he is too old to set a bad example.” – François de La Rochefoucauld |
Transform an Ordinary Concrete Slab into a Mexican Tile Patio
If you’ve got a concrete slab for a patio or porch deck, then you’re just a few steps away from enjoying a handsome tile surface. In this project, we use Mexican Saltillo tiles. Saltillo tile is a type of terra-cotta tile that originates in Saltillo, Mexico. Most often, you’ll find these classic pavers in hues of red, orange and yellow. Since there is no glaze on the top surface, installing them properly calls for a few special steps. Learn More |
When to Put Away the Sandpaper and Pick up a Piece of Twine
If you do any furniture refinishing, you know how hard it can be to get into those grooves and recesses on round objects like chair spindles and legs. Well, here’s a neat trick that involves using a piece of common, ordinary jute twine to get the job done. Learn More |
Control Any Wall Outlet with a Wireless Wall Switch Placed Wherever You Want It
Table lamps and floor lamps, especially those with in-line on/off switches are often much more convenient to use if they are operated by a wall switch. In many cases, though, the wall receptacle into which that lamp is plugged is not switch operated. Well, you can change all that in just a few minutes by installing a wireless wall switch that can control any lamp in the room. Installation is surprisingly simple. Learn More |
This Week's Vision of Home by Fred Swan
Walking to Town Fred Swan is a Vermont artist whose paintings are nostalgic and heartwarming. To me, they stir the emotions and bring back cherished memories of my childhood in rural upstate New York. Over the next few weeks, I plan to share some of these wonderful images with you. Images that are incredibly detailed and realistic yet filled with warmth, simplicity and beauty. To see more of Fred’s work, CLICK HERE |
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