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22 Ways to Mount Your New TV
Trying to figure out how to mount that new TV you’re getting this holiday season? Since the TV is the corner stone of many living spaces, it’s only natural we obsess about where and how to place it. From a 90 degree articulating arm TV mount to the typical over the fireplace look, here are some ideas from the pros.
Mar 19, 2020
Is DIY Spray Foam Insulation a Bad Idea?
While I’d love to stick denim insulation in my walls, it’s just not possible without ripping off all the sheet rock. So while the debate goes on for petroleum based insulation products that claim zero VOCs, R-values up to 7.4 per inch, and CFCs and Formaldehyde free, I’d argue that the one-time environmental cost would provide years of environmental savings.
May 9, 2019
How to Grow 100 Pounds of Potatoes in 4 Square Feet
On many occasions, we’ve been tempted to grow our own potatoes. They’re fairly low maintenance, can be grown in a pot or in the ground, last a fairly long time if stored properly, and can be very nutritious (high in potassium and vitamin C). Here’s more incentive: according to this article, you can grow 100 pounds of potatoes in 4 sq. feet.
May 9, 2019
How To: Insulate with Bubble Wrap
We’ve blogged about a bubble wrap “stained glass window” before, but bubble wrap also works as a great insulator when it’s cold. See how to use leftover packaging to decrease your heating bill, after the jump…According to Build it Solar, bubble wrap is often used to insulate greenhouses during the winter — so why not use it at home, too!
May 8, 2019
How To: Paint with Milk Paint
Milk Paint was used before the sale of commercially made paints. It comes in rich colors that don’t fade, and can be used on furniture and walls. It is biodegradable, non-toxic, versatile and environmentally-friendly. Wondering how to use it? See how after the jump.We’ve seen this beautiful kitchen done with Milk Paint, but what do you need to know before trying it out?
May 8, 2019
How To Make A Wine Bottle Tiki Torch for Under $4.00
Inspired by the this Recycled Wine Bottle Torch post and annoyed by mosquitoes this week (how is it that they’re already out and there’s been only a few weeks of spring?), we hit up the hardware store and threw together a $3.48 recycled wine bottle torch filled with citronella. While it’s not as classy as the real thing (nor as safe), it keeps the bugs at bay and looks pretty good. And it was quick and cheap.
May 8, 2019