Fungus gnats are small black insects up to 1/8 inch long associated with houseplants. Gnats do not cause any damage to plants as the larva feed on organic debris and the adults do not feed at all. The larvas are rarely seen and live in the soil but can be detected by laying slices of potato on the soil surface.
Archways in rooms are focal points and can make unusual room dividers. If you are choosing curtains for an archway, you’ll be influenced by the size of the opening and the way it’s used. If your archway is a room divider, you may want a symbolic curtain to section off one side of the room from the other.
Junior ring ceremonies mark the transition of underclassmen into upperclassmen. Juniors are presented with their school rings, which symbolize their becoming the future senior class and the potential leaders of their school.
A cardboard stable provides an entertaining prop for a child's school project or at-home play. The stable can be used in a nativity scene or as a barn to shelter toy horses and farm animals. Building a cardboard stable is an appropriate activity for children but adult participation is needed for cutting the cardboard.
Peat moss is the dried, partially decomposed remains of mosses that grew in very acid bogs and its pH ranges from 3.5 to 4.0, about as acid as orange juice or tomato juice. Dolomite lime has an alkaline reaction and is often used to raise the pH of soil or potting mixes.
An unfinished basement doesn't mean that the construction process is finished; however, it does mean that the interior space is not a comfortable place to live in or hang out. While an unfinished basement often contains electrical systems, pipes, wires and water heaters, the space can still be used for storage.
Borax is an all-natural yet powerful cleaning product that's great for cleaning toilets. It works effectively on hard water stains as well as general dirt and grime, and it's safe for use with a septic system. There are various ways to clean a toilet with straight borax or a borax-based solution.
Garbage disposals are tightly sealed units. However, there are several connection points which are vulnerable to leaks. By ensuring connections are tight at each of these locations, kitchen cabinets will be kept dry and the garbage disposal will function properly for years to come.
Since black is such a bold color, it can seem out of place in a room that has a soft color theme in it. Black metal on an object such as a lamp, photo frame or a chair may clash with a soft palette of colors.
While the quickest way to cut slate is with a tile wet saw, the results are a commercial, factory-like cut that is extremely straight and perfect for modern, contemporary installations.