1 / 10 courtesy @brendemarshalldesign/instagram Extravagant Details When aiming for luxury, there’s no need to hold back. This gorgeous shower by @brendemarshalldesign pulls out all the stops with a regular shower, a steam shower, double doors, herringbone tile ceiling, a built-in bench, brass fixtures and a limestone floor.
Your luxury shower might not be quite as extravagant, but invest in extra upgrades in whatever form your budget and bathroom size can accommodate.
How to Fix a Stripped Screw Hole
Introduction Most often, a screw won't tighten because the hole is stripped. If this happens, here's how to repair it
It can be frustrating when you’re trying to adjust a door on old furniture or an entry door hinge, but the screw just keeps spinning without tightening. The screw hole is stripped! This can occur when a hinge or joint is put under a lot of weight, or used frequently.
There's A New Top Dog In The US And It's Not The Labrador Retriever
For the first time in more than 30 years, the much beloved Labrador Retriever has been knocked off its throne. No longer holding the crown for America's Most Popular Dog Breed, a new pup now sits on the top and is more than happy to take reign.
According to the American Kennel Club (AKC) 2022 registration statistics, the new most popular dog breed in the U.S., dethroning the Labrador Retriever, is the French Bulldog.
What to Know About Snow Melt and Deicing Systems
There are plenty of residential snow and ice melt products. You can spread rock salt or liquid ice melts, but some have negative effects on your home and the environment, and you’ll need to keep them in stock all winter long. If you’re unsatisfied with traditional ice melt methods, a deicing system might be the answer you’re looking for.
Snow Melt and Deicing System Options There are two types of residential deicing systems: radiant heat systems and removable floor mats.
Burger King Wants You to Celebrate Homecoming at Its Restaurants
The date, the dress, the Whopper.
Burger King is hoping people will come to their restaurants as part of homecoming this year.
What's In Burger King's Homecoming Meal?"To celebrate the start of the school year and homecoming season, Burger King is helping guests create new traditions and lasting memories with the first-ever BK Homecoming Meal," the company announced this week.
The meal includes a pair of Whopper Jr. sandwiches, two milkshakes, onion rings and fries for $10.
Cloth Diapers vs. Disposable Diapers
Your baby is going to produce a lot of poop before they start dropping loads in a toilet. You’re going to need something to catch all that crap (and, no, turning their entire nursery into a litter box is not an option). If you happen to be concerned about the annual deposit of 20 billion disposable diapers in US landfills, you may be considering going the cloth diaper route. But dang, they look expensive.
How Your Extra Weight Can Affect Your Children Before and After Birth
Three years ago, writer Mackenzie Pearson coined the term “dad bod” to describe the physique of former college frat boys sporting middle-aged beer guts. Pearson’s “Why Girls Love the Dad Bod” turned dads’ love handles from health indictment to endearing distinction. What biceps? Dad bod has been forgiven, and even celebrated. But when a dad-to-be sports a dad bod, studies suggest the extra weight can be downright unhealthy — both for himself, and for his future children.
Who Was Raoul A. Cortez? Google Doodle Honours Mexican-American Broadcaster
Raoul A. Cortez was honoured by Google on October 17 2023. He is a civil rights leader and pioneer of Spanish-language radio and television in the United States. Google Doodle honours life and legacy on his 118th birthday.
Who Was Raoul A. Cortez? Raoul A. Cortez was the pioneer who opened up Spanish-language media to the US market in the 1940s. He was born in Veracruz, Mexico, on 17th October, 1905.
10 Secrets of Amish Furniture Makers
1 / 10 Amish Furniture Makers Will Only Use Solid Wood — Never a Wood Substitute Amish woodworkers don’t just set out to build furniture. They aim to craft heirlooms that will stand the test of time and survive through generations. That’s why you’ll never find a piece of authentic Amish-crafted furniture constructed with flimsy materials like particleboard or MDF.
These artisans stick to locally sourced wood, exclusively. Some of the most common woods in their workshops are super-durable red and white oak, cherry, hickory and brown maple.
7 DIY Fixes To Try
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Why Is My Dryer Not Drying Clothes? I’ve worked as an appliance technician for more than 30 years and have been asked this question hundreds of times. The short answer is, there’s something wrong with the dryer’s airflow.
Here’s the way it’s supposed to work: The heated air mixes with the wet laundry, then that moist air is carried outside via the dryer vent tube. There are a number of things along the way that can derail this process and leave your clothes damp.