Loose-lay vinyl has a heavy fiberglass backing that allows the sheet to lay flat on the floor without glue. You can purchase the flooring at most home centers and flooring stores. Standard sheet vinyl is not heavy enough to be installed in this fashion—it will slip and curl over time. To prevent loose-lay vinyl from curling up in high traffic areas, secure the material with double-sided tape at the doorways....
Note: This gate is designed for a stair base with posts on both sides. This project can accommodate any hallway or staircase opening up to 48 inches. Tools Miter sawDrill¼-inch drill bitFraming squareTape measurePencilSander blockSandpaperPaint and paintbrush Materials 1x3x48-inch pine board (actual width is 3½ inches)(4) 1x6x72-inch pine boards (actual width is 5½ inches)1x4x72-inch pine lumbers (actual width is 3½ inches)48x96-inch bead board(1 box) 1¼-inch drywall screwsWood glue2 extra-heavy gate hingesGate latchExtra long zip ties (20 inches)...
Supplies Needed Two-way garden hose connector (1/2" faucet hose fitting)Irrigation timerPressure regulatorMainline drip irrigation hose (1/2" poly drip irrigation tubing)Plant containersTape measureTapePVC pipe cutting saw, or a PVC cutting tool (for cutting the poly tubing)Poly tubing end capHammerIrrigation micro tubing (1/4" vinyl micro tubing)Drip irrigation hole punchDrip line connectorsDrip hose goof plugs (to patch holes that are mispunched)Potting soilPlantsIrrigation drippers with spikes, one for each pot Step-by-Step Instructions You can opt to pick up the list of supplies from the hardware store or use a pre-assembled drip irrigation kit ($42, The Home Depot)....
We’re starting to see Instagram posts under #FourthofJulyBoard and #FourthofJulyCharcuterie, and we only expect to see more of the red and blue food creations as we get closer to the holiday. The best part is, it’s easy to make your own! There’s no right or wrong way to make a charcuterie board—and you can add anything you like. With a few easy styling tips, you can turn any combination of foods into a festive holiday treat....
How to Make Baked Brie en Croûte Refrigerated puff pastry is the baking hero of the encrusted Brie dish. Light and layered, quick to cook, and extremely adaptable, it makes it possible to have Brie en croûte in the oven in a matter of minutes. Step 1: Roll Dough and Cut Circles Lightly dust your work surface with flour, and unfold one sheet of packaged frozen puff pastry. Roll dough to a 16x10-inch rectangle....
How to Make Over an IKEA Dresser Upgrading an inexpensive bedroom dresser is simple, plus you can customize the look to suit your style. Re-create this IKEA furniture makeover in a couple of days. Supplies Needed Malm 6-drawer chest Fine grit sandpaper Tack cloth Paintbrushes or foam rollers Primer Paint Table saw (2) 3/4 x 20 x 36 in. spruce edge-glued panels (2) 3/4 x 20 x 72 in. spruce edge-glued panels Stain Polycrylic protective finish (4) 6-inch wooden furniture legs with metal plates Wood glue or construction adhesive Drill Screws Cardboard Pencil Drawer hardware (We used two 49 mm Amerock bar pulls and four 12-5/8 in....
Most of the ingredients you need to make pretzels are already in your kitchen. The simple list of ingredients is: MilkWaterActive dry yeastAll-purpose flourButterSea saltHot waterBaking sodaEgg yolkCold waterCoarse salt (or pretzel salt*, which can be found in gourmet food stores or online) *Pretzel salt tip: If you can’t find pretzel salt locally and don’t want to order it online, try any kind of coarse salt, such as kosher or sea salt....
How to Make Snow Cream (aka Snow Ice Cream) Sorry, snowbirds, this snow cream recipe isn’t for you. Only fresh snow will do. Before we get started, collect fresh snow in a very large mixing bowl ($25, Sur La Table). You need about a gallon of clean snow. Test Kitchen Tip: We found glass bowls worked best. Stainless bowls warmed too quickly, so the snow started melting faster after bringing it inside....
Drought-Tolerant Groundcover Plants If you live in an area that doesn’t get a lot of rain, you might be used to a brown lawn. Instead of planting turfgrass, try these hardy groundcovers that can withstand the heat. Growing Conditions: Full sun in well-drained soil Size: Up to 12 inches tall Zones: 5-9 Buy It: Red Creeping Thyme ($33, Breck’s) Growing Conditions: Full sun or part shade in well-drained soil Size: Up to 12 inches tall, depending on variety Zones: 3-10 Buy It: ‘Angelina’ Sedum ($23, Etsy) Growing Conditions: Full sun in well-drained soil Size: Up to 6 inches tall Zones: 3-8 Buy It: Hen and Chicks Collection ($21, Walmart)...
Big brush strokes of color draw up the eye through the landscape. Here, a bright red stretch of astilbe beckons at the top of the path. Bright blooms of yellow sedum soften the geometric angles of the path and edging. A terra-cotta container offers a no-fuss way to integrate additional flowers and foliage at the base of the slope. Are you using retaining walls to manage your hillside? Find out how to keep them in great shape....
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Pair it with: A lighter-bodied red like a Bordeaux makes a lovely red wine food pairing for the cured meats. We recommend 2015 Château Greysac Cru Bourgeois Médoc. Pair it with: Wildly affordable, effervescent Vinho Verde from Portugal. Try Broadbent Vinho Verde ($10, wine.com). Pair it with: A crisp Provence rosé along the lines of 2018 Trés Chic Rosé ($19, winc.com). Pair it with: One of the best tips for pairing wine with food is, “What grows together goes together....
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