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Designs that incorporate homemade, outside topiary trees can include jasmine vines, among others. Get decorating ideas for homemade, outside topiary trees with help from a home design professional in this free video clip.
Planting small trees in your northern Michigan landscape offers more than just aesthetic beauty. Trees shade homes in summer and block wind in winter, lowering energy bills. They provide privacy and buffer sounds. A landscape that includes mature, healthy trees can even increase the perceived monetary value of your home. When choosing trees less than 25 feet tall for your landscape, the Michigan State University Extension suggests selecting species with an eye to how they'll look in 15 to 25 years.
Decorating artificial eggs is something you can do with stickers, paints and a wide variety of other types of materials. Learn about decorating artificial eggs with help from an expert in the world of arts and crafts in this free video clip.
Making an origami Christmas tree topper can be a great, creative way to spread a little holiday cheer. Make an origami Christmas tree topper with help from an experienced origami professional in this free video clip.
Old-fashioned, vanilla milkshakes make excellent use of some very simple ingredients. Find out about making old-fashioned milkshakes with help from a food service industry professional in this free video clip.
Felt Christmas tree crafts open up a whole world of opportunities for spreading holiday cheer in a really creative way. Make felt Christmas tree crafts with help from a six-year Angeleno/Central California farm native in this free video clip.
Paper Christmas garlands and decorations are a great way to put your own creative stamp on the Christmas season. Find out about do it yourself Christmas garlands and decorations with help from a six-year Angeleno/Central California farm native in this free video clip.
A sweet gum ball Christmas tree craft is a great way to spread a little cheer around the holidays. Find out about a great sweet gum ball Christmas tree craft with help from a longtime and distinguished crafts expert in this free video clip.
Using old-fashioned hairpins may be a bit different from using newer versions. Use old-fashioned hairpins with help from a New York City-born hair and makeup artist in this free video clip.
Old-fashioned ship crackers need to be prepared in a very particular way for maximum flavor. Make old-fashioned ship crackers with help from a home economist in this free video clip.
Old-fashioned lasagna needs to be made in a very particular way for maximum authenticity. Make old-fashioned lasagna with help from a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in this free video clip.
A handmade silver tree is a great way to really personalize your home for the holidays. Make a handmade silver tree with help from an authority on entertaining in the home in this free video clip.
Christmas tree ribbon toppers need to be hung in a very particular way to avoid any problems later on. Find out how to hang Christmas tree ribbon toppers with help from an authority on entertaining in the home in this free video clip.
Just because you're going away for an extended period of time doesn't mean you can't keep your Christmas tree alive. Find out what to do if you're going away and want to keep your Christmas tree alive with help from an authority on entertaining in the home in this free video clip.
Certain tree watering techniques can help make sure your trees grow up as healthy and as strong as they should. Learn about tree watering techniques with help from an award-winning designer in this free video clip.
Recreating an old-fashioned photography effect is something you can do in a variety of ways, including with computer software or even with the camera itself. Learn about recreating an old-fashioned photography effect with help from an experienced and accomplished director of photography in this free video series.
A Christmas tree topper should always be anchored properly to make sure it stays in place. Anchor a Christmas tree topper with help from a family entertainment specialist in this free video clip.
You can make a great Christmas tree wreath craft right at home using little more than glue and rice. Make a Christmas tree wreath craft made with glue and rice with help from an experienced art educator in this free video clip.
Old fashioned vegetarian patties need to be prepared in a very particular way for the best possible results. Make old fashioned vegetarian patties with help from an accomplished cook book author in this free video clip.
Garlands can be a great decoration for a wedding so long as you know how to use them properly. Decorate with garlands for a wedding with help from a published author and certified wedding coordinator in this free video clip.
An old-fashioned tossed salad is a great, simple and most importantly healthy dish you can prepare right at home. Find out about making an old-fashioned tossed salad with help from a talented and dedicated Manhattan chef in this free video clip.
A word tree can be of great use in a first grade class room. Learn about the purpose of a word tree for first graders with help from a professional reading and English tutor in this free video clip.
Live and artificial tree and flower sprigs provide the materials for a natural tree topper. Short stems of foliage, needles and flowers, or sprigs, can add color and interest to your tree without looking artificial or overpowering the rest of the tree decorations. Basic floral supplies, such as picks and wires, allow you to create a professional-looking tree topper with minimal crafting skills. There are even supplies available to keep live sprigs healthy and looking their best through the holiday season. You can buy these supplies from florists or find them at craft stores.
The limbs of the Enterolobium cyclocarpum, the earpod tree, soar to 120 feet tall. This tree is known by several names, including elephant's ear tree and monkey ear tree. Not surprisingly, its noticeable characteristic is its ear-shaped pods. Common throughout Mexico and Central America, the tree is grown for both human and livestock food, as well as for wood. It is also enjoyed as a landscaping and shade tree. This tree is most pleasing to those who appreciate the many odd, spiral-shaped pods that it produces. The leaves are feathery and fernlike, and small white flowers appear in spring. When…
Fresh berries can make an already great Christmas trifle that much better. Make a Christmas trifle with fresh berries with help from a personal chef in this free video clip.
The Lennox G40UH is a whole-home gas furnace with a combustion air pressure switch and Lennox’s DuraLock heat exchanger assembly. The furnace has a control panel where the automatic ignition pilot light can be viewed. There is a light on the control panel that will blink rapidly if there is a problem with the furnace that requires attention. Alternating lights on the control panel indicate that the burners failed to ignite, which requires some troubleshooting.
Harmon wood stoves provide a warm, dry and comfortable heat that can help you save money, depending on the accessibility of wood in your area and the price of your utilities. Lighting the stove can be tough if you don’t have a lot of experience building fires. Troubleshoot the issue to warm your home.
Satsumas and tangerines are two common mandarin trees grown for fruit in the United States. Like all mandarin trees, satsumas and tangerines require little if any pruning to thrive and produce a good harvest. They naturally grow round, attractive canopies. There are, however, a few circumstances whereby pruning may be necessary or is an option to grow a healthier tree that is more productive and easier to harvest.
Windowsills allow you to display small plants, home accents and decorative vases. However, if your windowsills are constructed using plain drywall, they may look unsightly. One option is to install old-fashioned woodwork windowsills using a few basic tools and supplies purchased inexpensively from any home improvement or hardware store. This enables you to create decorative windowsills without spending a lot of money in the process.
Appliance manufacturer GE offers a series of pre-lit Christmas trees. All you have to do is set up the tree, plug the cord into an outlet and enjoy. However, sometimes things can go awry, such as when the lights won't work properly. Luckily some do-it-yourself troubleshooting may solve the problem.
Curly ligustrum (Ligustrum japonicum “Rotundifolium”), better known as curly leaf ligustrum or roundleaf Japanese privet, is an evergreen shrub that reaches approximately 5 to 6 feet in height. It’s notable for its curly, round leaves and is often grown as a container plant. Curly ligustrum is cared for in a similar manner as other privets. It also tolerates pruning well and can be pruned any time of year.
Automatic timers aren't just handy devices; they're important for your family's security and safety at home, and for the security of your home itself when you are away. Automatic timer lighting is ideal for illuminating your surroundings as daylight turns to shadows, reducing falls and injuries; and it can serve as a theft deterrent: If a burglar thinks your home is occupied because lights come on or go off, he is less likely to bother entering it. Automatic timers are useful for powering on Christmas lights, patio lanterns and other outdoor fixtures at set times each day. Many people apply…
Decorative tree light tubes can be permanently placed in trees to decorate an area around your home. Lighting your trees from within makes them look their best, and the additional light spread throughout the yard can make the space seem safer and lend it an air of magic. These tubes are constructed using basic clear plastic sheets cut to a specific size and wrapped around glass tealight holders, which can be purchased for under a dollar at home decoration superstores.
Pictures of decorated Christmas trees from the early to mid-20th century often include many silver tinsel icicles hanging from the branches. While those icicles may appear to be aluminum, they contained lead and tin and originated many centuries before their popularity in America. The iconic Christmas tinsel has an interesting history.
The Christmas tree is, quite literally, the centerpiece of Christmas for many who celebrate the holiday. But choosing the tree that best fits your family’s logistical and personal tastes can be a challenge, given the seemingly unlimited options filling store windows. The key to choosing one involves figuring out how much time you have to devote to decorating, and then assessing your decorative style.
Old fashion ornaments aren't something you need to pay an arm and a leg for at the store. Learn about old fashion Christmas tree decorating and get ideas for how to make ornaments with help from an author, magazine editor and lifestyle expert in this free video clip.
Just because your Christmas tree is of the miniature variety doesn't mean it can't still be decorated. Learn about miniature Christmas tree decorating ideas with help from an author, magazine editor and lifestyle expert in this free video clip.
You can take a regular piece of folded paper and turn it into a Christmas tree decoration with relatively little work. Learn about Christmas tree decorations from folded paper with help from an author, magazine editor and lifestyle expert in this free video clip.
A homemade angel can make a lovely topper for a Christmas tree. Make a Christmas tree angel topper with help from an author, magazine editor and lifestyle expert in this free video clip.
Numerous cultures, including the Romans, Egyptians, Arabs and Chinese, have esteemed pearls for centuries. Although once designated for the wealthy, pearl beads are now common jewelry accessories and even holiday decorations. Pearl bead strands instantly add an elegant touch to Christmas trees, especially when the beads are accented by white lights and shimmering, metallic ornaments. Like all decorations, pearl bead strands require proper placement on Christmas tree branches to ensure the trees appear adequately balanced and aesthetically appealing.
Getting kids to make their own Christmas decorations is a great way to allow them to put a personal stamp on the holiday. Learn about Christmas tree decoration crafts for kids with help from an author, magazine editor and lifestyle expert in this free video clip.
Create natural homemade ornaments for Christmas including those for tree decorating, though ornaments do not have to go on trees to be enjoyed during the holiday season. Pick up items such as twigs, seed pods and fallen evergreen branches from your backyard or local park to make natural ornaments and use them on a natural-themed Christmas tree or combined with commercial ornaments.
A tree newspaper craft is not only an activity for children that you can easily modify for teens, it's also an excellent way to teach your children about the importance of reusing discarded items. For young children, a tree newspaper craft also offers a chance to learn fine motor skills through cutting and rolling. Teenagers can use tree newspaper crafts as science projects and family trees.
Brick edging around a tree defines the border and dresses up the base of the tree. The brick edging helps integrate the trees into the rest of the landscaping and makes an ideal border if you plan to plant flowers or greenery around the tree base. A brick ring around a tree is a relatively easy project you can complete in a weekend.
Tree lacing is a form of trimming that removes up to 30 percent of the branches, which allows more light and air to enter the central portion of the tree. Thinning a tree in this manner also provides more light to the ground underneath and near the tree. When you lace a tree, it can resemble a lace tablecloth or bridal veil because the trimming allows you to see through it. Tree lacing is a valuable practice that can also help to prevent damage to nearby buildings, vehicles or other plants.
GE Appliances manufactures more than 80 cooktop models, and about 55 of them are in the GE Profile family of cooktops. If you own one of the electric smoothtop or induction models, you will operate the cooktop using electronic and lighted controls. The glowing indicators for "hot" or "heat" are a safeguard for you, since you don't see an open flame as you would on a gas-based cooktop or range. A solidly lit hot indicator is normal, but you might need to troubleshoot by monitoring the cooktop's actions if you believe there is a potential malfunction or problem.
Though not common, it is possible for your cut, natural Christmas tree to experience some new growth even though it is sitting in your home and is no longer connected to its root system. New growth on cut Christmas trees typically takes the form of occasional buds and even small branches.
The two main varieties of aspen, Populus tremula and Populus tremuloides, cover most of the northern hemisphere, including North America, Europe and Asia. Aspens are usually found in groves, spreading by new shoots that grow from the roots of the parent tree. If the parent tree is cut down, new trees grow from the living roots. Gardeners prune a young aspen to shape its growth and remove unwanted or dead branches.
Most people think of fishing when they see a brightly colored bobber. However, you can utilize the fun colors and interesting shapes bobbers are available in for some creative crafts. Make a unique, memorable gift for the fisherman in your life, decorate for the holiday season or use bobbers to add personality to the table for dinner party. Rethink the use of bobbers and your crafting opportunities are endless.
In many situations, the old way is often the best way. Using an old-fashioned fly swatter for killing flies, for example, is the safest, and often most satisfying means of dispatching annoying flies from your house. Flies can contaminate food with bacteria and viruses, fly in your face or even into your mouth, and just be an all-around menace. As such, flies can be both a mental and physical health hazard. Unfortunately for you, flies are also pretty fast. But unfortunately for the fly, by using a fly swatter, your problem can be over in one swift flick of the…
