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Why Egyptian Cotton Is Still King by Patricia Bowlin Egyptian cotton has become wildly popular for bedding in recent years. Why exactly? Does it really matter? It was thought for ages that cotton was cotton and thread count was king when choosing quality sheets. That is no longer true. Consumer guidelines for buying bedding suggest that cotton from Egypt is superior to other cotton. Is this true and, if so, what is the big difference? Egyptian cottons are used to create bedding of all types from sheets to pillowcases to comforters. The long ... Basement Refinishing by Jeff Smithers Basement refinishing – how to get the best tile floor Refinishing your basement is a costly and challenging task, but it does allow you to create extra room in your home and it also improves the value of the house when you are going to sell it. The floor is the most important part when redoing your basement – you probably have a concrete or wooden floor, but there are other alternatives worth considering, such as a tile floor. After clearing out the basement, removing all the cobwebs and taking ... What Exactly Is Crown Molding? by Patricia Tomaskovic By definition, a molding is an ornamental piece of wood, metal, or plaster, used to decorate or outline something. It can be used on the interior or exterior of a home. Moldings frame walls, ceilings, windows, and door openings. Examples of moldings used to decorate with are baseboards, crown molding, and chair rails. Today, I want to talk exclusively about crown molding as a decorative architectural choice. Crown molding, also referred to as crown moulding, or cornice, i ... Protective coatings for your home by Jeff Martin Protective coatings for your home There are several areas of your home that suffer from extensive damage, whether it is due to poor weather, physical damage or simply because of old age. Protective coatings are a great way to help these areas remain durable and resistant against negative elements. One of the most delicate surfaces around your home is the driveway and garage floor. You can use some tough protective coatings to protect such spaces – simply brush or roll the coating in an easy b ... How to Remove a Tree Stump by Brenda H. Murphy Just hook a rope to it, tie it to your bumper, and off you go...right? Wrong! Depending on the size of the job and how well the stump has been loosened, you could wreck an axle, cut up your lawn or pull off a bumper. Unless you're talking a sequoia, stump removal is usually a pretty simple process. First, consider the size of what you want removed. It is a bush, small tree, or large tree? In most cases, you can handle everything but a truly large tree, with just a spade, a lawn bar, and s ... Radiant Heating System: A Comprehensive Overview by Team Content To make your home more warm and comfortable during the harsh winter months make use of radiant heating system! This modern day invention makes those wet and icy winter days spent at home/office much more enjoyable and manageable with its unique heating mechanism that provides you with luxurious warmth and comfort. Radiant heating system is a unique and efficient system of heating a room/space either by generating heat through electricity circulating in electrical cables (Electric radiant hea ... Kitchen Safety: Keeping Stovetops and Ovens Clean by Vincent Platania The kitchen is the heart of a family’s house. It is in this room that a family prepares meals, shares meals, and gathers to talk about the day. This is the room where guests gather, where friends play games around the kitchen table, and where parents might relish a quiet time at the end of the day. It is also one of the leading locations for a household fire, an accident, or germs that breed food-borne illness. Every householder needs to be aware of the issue of kitchen safety. Many homemaker ... How to Efficiently Install Ceiling Medallions by Patricia Tomaskovic Adding a ceiling medallion is the easiest thing you can do to change the look and feel of any room in your home. Installing small ceiling medallions, up to approximately 24 inches or so, is a simple job for the average home handyman. As long as you are comfortable with changing a light fixture you should have no problem. If you are uncomfortable with removing your fixture take a look at installing a 2-piece ceiling medallion. Safety is so important we would like to address it brief ... How to Lend Your Home A Rustic Decor Theme by Jared Winston Rustic decor is a look that many people aspire to or choose as a theme when decorating or redecorating part of their home. They choose the style because it is homely, simple and can lead to a warm and welcoming space. The first thing to examine when looking to decorate in a rustic style is what the term 'rustic decor' means to you. For many people it conjures up visions of log cabins, country farmhouses and Shaker style kitchens. However, most of us now do not have exposed wooden beams in ... Easy ways to build home ponds by Dave Wills Having a pond in the backyard will definitely be an eye catching sight for everyone. The sound of water, beautiful fishes and exotic plants all makes your mind cool and relaxed besides feeling fresh. So if you think you can feel fresh, relaxed and cool by making your backyard beautiful, now is the best time to start it. Having a pond in your backyard is not a tough job. It can be easily done with some proper planning and implementation. This article deals with various techniques and strate ... | ||||||
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