Mushrooms have their advantages and disadvantages. As food, they can be delicious. Out in the wild, however, mushrooms can be a nuisance. Some are poisonous and others can ruin the…
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The modern gardener has access to several different herbicides to get rid of weeds. Herbicides, however, are expensive. They require special handling to minimize toxicity and sometimes do unintentional damage.…
If your jumper or sweater is wearing out at the elbows or has bobbles then do not throw out, give to charity or rejuvenate it. I sound like I have…
Chewing gum can make a sticky mess anywhere it lands. You might put a piece of chewing gum wrapped in paper or a tissue in your pocket that glues itself…
Jeans are a wardrobe staple for many people. Made of denim, a strong cotton weave, jeans are comfortable, sometimes fashionable and often rugged. Jeans stain just as any other natural…
White marks on bricks — and other masonry items — are typically mistaken for mold, soil leaching or water stains. However, efflorescence is normally the cause of the white marks.…
I am removing a single brick from a wall with 3 different power tools. The idea is to remove a brick without disturbing the surrounding bricks and to replace it…
Prevalent during periods of excessive rain, black spot disease is a fungal pathogen that can affect trees, ornamental plants, crops, shrubs and hedges. Plants infected with this fungal disease will…
PVC pipe is often chosen for home plumbing projects because it is easy to use for the do-it-yourself homeowner, and because it can be used in nearly all cold water…
A quick way to give a new look to the bathroom is through fixture replacement. The bath taps are an easy item to install. You may need a special pipe…