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How to Remove Stains From Cutlery

Cutlery is subject to exposure to all types of chemicals through regular use: oily foods, minerals and detergents, to mention a few. Over time, that once-sparkling flatware’s finish becomes dull and stained. Even stainless-steel cutlery stains. Oftentimes, these stains may be rubbed away with things already in the kitchen; occasionally, it might take more than [...]

The way to Remove Water Spots From Glass Shower Doors

Fresh water spots may seem easy enough to wipe away from a glass shower door, however, the more they sit down, the more difficult they become to eliminate as minerals build up. These spots eventually become really obvious when looking through the glass, as every little bit reminds you the door needs a fantastic cleaning. [...]

How to Safely Heat a Homemade Greenhouse

A greenhouse is a natural wood collector and it usually does not have to be warmed during the day, even in sunlight. But it is another story when the sun goes down and unless you’ve got a means to give heat, the temperature will quickly equalize using the exterior environment. You can use the heat [...]

What Plants Can Be Planted Near a Blueberry Bush?

Blueberry bushes can live 50 to 100 years when taken care of correctly. This native North American tree produces sweet blue berries, which are eaten fresh or used in cooking. Many acid-loving plants grow well when planted near seventeen trees. Flowering Shrubs Flowering shrubs work well covering large gaps in the landscape and also supplying [...]

Is a Silver Maple a Good Choice for Shade at a Front Yard?

Silver maple (Acer saccharinum) is a big riparian tree, growing as tall as 120 feet in its native streamside habitat. Its deeply lobed, soft green leaves have a silver-gray backside that provides the tree its name. It might appear to be an ideal candidate for a front yard color tree, except for a few important [...]

Fiddleleaf Fig Bushes

Also called banjo fig, fiddleleaf fig (Ficus lyrata) is an evergreen tree indigenous to tropical Africa. In the wild, the tree can grow to heights of around 100 feet, with a spread of around 60 feet. The tree may be pruned heavily, however, to allow it to maintain a smaller, longer bush-like habit. Fiddleleaf fig [...]

The way to put in a Post Lamp or Lantern Without Using Concrete

Setting up an outdoor area for a gathering or event frequently involves for installing temporary post lamps or lanterns that provide light during night hours. While concrete is used for permanent installations, it’s removing temporary posts or poles difficult and time-consuming. Installing post lamps or lanterns securely involves digging a hole and then tamping the [...]

The way to Prune an Orange Viridis Maple

“Viridis” maple (Acer palmatum var. Dissectum “Viridis”), a cultivar of laceleaf Japanese maple, is a powerful specimen tree for a small yard since it grows to about just 10 feet tall and also contains brilliant hues of bright orange foliage in fall. Hardy at U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 5 through 9, “Viridis” [...]

How to Fix a Chain on a Black & Decker Alligator

The Black & Decker Alligator is a small, lightweight, battery-powered 18-volt rechargeable electric chain saw intended for pruning limbs from large trees and cutting those limbs to manageable segments. It has a 6-inch string bar and safe scissor-like action for cutting branches up to 4 inches in diameter. Should you encounter poor cut quality and [...]

Why Do Apples Rot Inside Before They Fall?

Some apples cultivars (Malus domestica spp.) Ripen and deteriorate on the tree before they drop, although other cultivars fall before they ripen. If your apple cultivar is one that does not drop easily, you need to examine it for ripeness so that you can pick it in its prime. The important thing is knowing how [...]