Making Use of Shelves Shelves can enhance the look of a room as well as provide storage space. They can be made from different materials for a variety of uses, such as wood for holding books and household equipment, and glass for displaying ornaments, photographs, and small plants. Filling Shelves • Filling shelves safely Be […]
Cold Storage Tips Needed? Refrigerators and freezers are invaluable items of equipment in the kitchen. Both of these appliances ensure that we have a wide choice of safe, fresh food at any time of the year, and they can help us create a varied, healthy diet. Choosing Appliances When you are selecting a refrigerator or […]
Oils are fats that are in liquid form at room temperature. Exposure to light and air can cause them to deteriorate, so keep them in airtight containers in a cool place along with vinegars, salt, and seasonings, all of which require similar storage conditions for long life. Infusing Flavors • Bruising ingredients Lightly bruise fresh […]
When planing storage, first assess which items must be near at hand and which are used only rarely. Lay out storage areas so that you can easily find everyday items, and utilize less accessible places for seldom-used objects. Organizing Longterm Storage For long-term storage, select areas out of the luggage. For example, use suitcases for […]
Gathering together a reliable, varied supply of prepared ingredients is essential to the smooth running of any kitchen. A versatile collection of staples and standby s is the key. Include a selection of good convenience foods in your supplies. Used with fresh foods, they have a valuable place in the kitchen. Pantries It is important […]
Take care of cabinets and their contents. Do not overload shelves or stand heavy items on top of cabinets. Group the contents so that they will be easily accessible, and sort out the cabinet space from time to time to clear away any rubbish that has accumulated. Organizing Cabinets Take care of cabinets AND their […]
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18 Genius Ways To Upgrade Your Wardrope On Budget
Ways to Reuse Coffee Grounds 18 Genius Ways To Upgrade Your Wardrope On Budget… Great tips for making your old-fashion outfits re-wearable … You should check these low cost ways to upgrade your old clothes! This video will show you how to turn your old clothing items into designer-like trendy clothes. You or your daughter […]
How Can I Clean Wear And Tear Marks?
How Can I Clean Wear And Tear Marks? Inevitable around the home. However, some problems, such as mildew, need to be controlled; otherwise, they may require professional treatment and can cause permanent damage to household items. How Can I Clean Wear And Tear Marks? Mildew Patches Mildew tends to occur in damp parts of the […]
Taking Body Measurements for Clothing
Taking Body Measurements for Clothing… Keep accurate measurements for yourself and other family members, and use them as a reference when buying or making clothes. When taking a person’s measurements, be sure that he or she is standing straight. When you go shopping to buy clothes, carry the measurements with you. Revise children’s measurements frequently, […]
Many of the paint effects used on woodwork may also be applied to furniture. Preparing Surfaces: Many pieces of furniture are smaller scale than other wooden surfaces, and their surfaces may include fine details and curves. You may, therefore, need to spend more time preparing the surfaces thoroughly. However, the surface area will not be […]
When you understand the language of plants, but also our healing work, then we can supply ourselves. Healthy diet, not to force the body, even possible to make daily walks. When we pay attention to these, us to explore the healing plants and remains only to take advantage of them. When we begin to understand […]
Facings; Sometimes a shaped edge is finished with a facing. This is a piece of fabric that is attached to the edge and then folded to the wrong side. It is usually totally invisible from the right side and will frequently have seams that echo the seams of the outer section. Facings are usually interfaced […]
Based on cross stitch, this lovely stitch is an example of a loop, or pile, stitch, in which loops of yarn formed by the stitches create a pile on the surface of the canvas. Used in embroidery as well as needlepoint, velvet stitch was first seen in the reign of Charles I and was again […]
How to make Crochet Edgings? Now let’s talk about these techniques. Once the main crochet section has been made, an edging is often added to finish off the item. The way this is done can transform the work – if the edging is wrong, a beautiful piece of crochet can be ruined! Attaching the yarn […]
To understand filet crochet you need to think of the basic mesh as a grid of lines. You have a tall stitch (usually a treble) to form each of the vertical lines, and a string of chain stitches (usually two) to form the horizontal lines. The solid blocks are made by replacing the chain stitches […]
How to make Straight Stitches?
Straight stitches have been used for centuries. They can be seen in early samplers and many pieces of 17th century needlework. You have already learned decorative ways of using several straight stitches, but many other effects are also possible, as can be seen in the next project. Try experimenting with the variations shown below and […]