Crochet Nutcracker For some crochet, art is a waste of yarn that could be used for charity. Crochet is an art form, like it or not. I was literally blown out of the water with the ugly and hostile com...
| Published on Jul 12, 2023 Bamboo flooring is similar to hardwood but comes from grass rather than a tree. Like hardwoods, bamboo is available in solid or engineered planks, different colors, and man...
| Published on Jul 12, 2023 Grout sealer is a clear liquid that plugs tiny pores, repels future stains, and makes cleaning easier. Sealing your grout on a regular basis will prevent it from discolorin...
| Published on Jul 12, 2023 The best grout sealers repel water, prevent staining, and last up to a year. Since grout is porous, adding a sealer is necessary to prevent discoloration and mildew. You ca...
This month’s Designer Showcase features Olena Jones of Golden Lucy Crafts! Her designs are always so happy, seasonal, fun, and approachable! Learn more about this talented crochet designer, and ...
| Published on Jul 12, 2023 Rigid foam boards provide some of the best insulation R-values per inch. But they do not perform identically and cannot be used in all situations. For instance, rigid foam ...
| Published on Jul 12, 2023 Straw bale insulation typically describes house construction using straw bales as exterior walls. The R-value of straw bale insulation is usually well over R-30. In many ho...
| Published on Jul 12, 2023 Asbestos insulation is best known as something you don’t want in your house. Asbestos insulation has been proven dangerous to people’s health. It has been connected to asbe...
Butcher block countertops are individual pieces of wood bound together to form one large surface. They come in different wood species, which affect their color and grain pattern. There are two ways in...
| Published on Jul 11, 2023 The average cost of a butcher block counter in the United States is $3,500 for material and installation. Prices range from $50-$100 per square foot, depending on the thick...