Ponds are no stranger to unwelcome weeds, which grow rapidly and can ruin the beauty of your pond. Algae are among the most popular aquatic weeds and may lead to problems, according to Purdue University. An abundance of algae growth may lead to the passing of seafood and desirable aquatic plant life. You can use …
A part of the myrtle family, allspice has been prized for centuries because of its heady odor and flavor of the spice made from the tree’s dried fruit. Gardeners in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 10 through 12 can enjoy the exotic fragrance of this heat-loving, tropical tree’s evergreen foliage year-round outdoors. In …
With their rainbow of colors from pastel to neon and broad, open faces, Gerbera daisies (Gerbera jamesonii) incorporate a splashy bit of dream to any occasion. These flashy dandies of the daisy world speak most eloquently in simple vases that don’t compete with them for focus. Because their fuzzy, hollow, water-absorbing stems split quickly, Gerberas …
With its typically ornate pole, the café curtain is a window therapy designed to offer a bit of privacy while letting in light and air. Light- to medium-weight cottons and blends are great choices for this particular scalloped curtain which covers only the lower half of a window and can be suspended by bands attached …
Young indiscretions, lapses in judgment or terrible decisions may come back to bite you in the future. A criminal background influences your life in many aspects, including the capability to acquire an apartment lease. Landlords use background checks to screen potential renters and criminal convictions are frequently a disqualifier for a good apartment. Whether the …
For birthday parties or outdoor weddings, nothing says “special occasion” like yards of billowing tulle. Transform your garden into a fairytale setting by decorating a large trellis using tulle bows and drapes. Add ribbons in your wedding colors for an eye-catching accent or leave the whole design in pristine white. Cut two lengths of tulle …
So you are in the middle of fixing up that old Victorian-era home that you bought, only to discover that some of the windows don’t work properly or need replacing. Most of these ancient homes have flat double-hung or vertical sliding sash windows. Modern window manufacturers attempt to replicate this appearance with the addition of …
You spend a third of your life at the bedroom, and that’s ideally time spent replenishing the energy that you will need for the other two-thirds. In feng shui, positioning of the bed is the number-one factor that determines the energy at a bedroom, which positioning can be a struggle when you have limited space. …
A hard money lender can provide financial resources for property owners who need a loan that is non-traditional. As hard money lenders are lenient on credit, qualifications for a cash loan are more relaxed than conforming bank products. According to the Bank Rate site,”They charge interest rates and fees that could make conventional borrowers cringe …
FHA-insured loans permit higher-risk borrowers to purchase homes. The lenders’ investment from the houses purchased with these borrowers is protected by the insurance — if a borrower defaults on the loan also goes into foreclosure, the Federal Housing Administration pays the lender an insurance benefit. In return, the lender transfers ownership of the property to …