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Direct Painting: A How-To for Oils. Top Story - March 2019.
So you want to learn about painting with oils. That ancient, noble craft passed down from the Rembrabdts and the Caravaggios of bygone days, and the Monets and Picassos, a medium so adept at capturing the ideas of, well, anything! If you can imagine it, you can realize it in oils.
By Shaking Bird Art7 years ago in Lifehack
Creative Ways to Repurpose Old Kitchen Stuff
A lot of household waste comes from the kitchen. There is a plastic wrap from food packaging, as well as wasted food not used before it spoils. Cardboard containers food items come in must also be discarded, as well as bottles and jugs. In addition to the daily waste generated in a person’s kitchen, there are also outdated food preparation materials and broken dishes or partial sets of cutlery a person may wish to replace. Although it is common to generate a lot of trash in the kitchen it is also possible to reduce the volume of garbage headed to landfills in creative and meaningful ways.
By Casey Chesterfield7 years ago in Lifehack
What to Do About Noisy Pipes
It isn’t rare to hear some strange noises in your home every now and then. From walls popping to the house settling, there are plenty of reasons things can go bump in the night. Most of these can be ignored without consequence. Loud, frequent noises, however, should be investigated immediately as they could be a serious problem. These are often caused by pipes.
By Marshall Stevenson7 years ago in Lifehack
4 Tips to Prevent Pipe Bursting
A broken pipe is more than a simple nuisance. If you have ever had to fix one, you know that it is no ordinary task — you’ll need to get the water turned off and then hire a professional to cut into or dig down to wherever the malignant pipe resides. As expensive as a repair may be, it is nothing to the cost of your water bill after leaving a gush of water to flow freely. In fact, State Farm estimates that even a 1/8 inch crack in one of your pipes can leave you shedding 250 gallons of water per day. A loss of this magnitude will wreak havoc on your water bill, but also may lead to serious flooding, mold growth or damage to the support walls or base of your home itself. Pipe health — whether cracks or pipe bursting — is a serious issue in your home and must be approached with caution. However, if you take the time as the thermometer begins to recede in the fall months and early winter you can get ahead of the problem before it even starts.
By Casey Chesterfield7 years ago in Lifehack
The Top 11 Ways to Weatherproof Your Home Without Going Broke
If you have never owned a home before, you might think the hardest part of the purchase was getting approved and closing the deal. It is a big accomplishment that 60 percent of Americans enjoy, but it's just the start!
By Indy Summers7 years ago in Lifehack
15 Household Products That Have Multiple Uses
We can learn a lot from the way people did things in the old days, especially when it comes to finding extra uses for common household items. I mean, think about it. Did you ever wonder how people got stains out of laundry prior to the invention of modern stain remover?
By Iggy Paulsen7 years ago in Lifehack
How to Save the World from Your Couch
We can all agree that climate change is real, right? Okay, so even if you’re a non-believer for whatever reason, at least we as a society can agree that we definitely produce too much waste, and in general are not the most conscientious about being socially responsible as much as we could.
By Maja Zulovic7 years ago in Lifehack
Choosing Between Aluminum Window and Vinyl Windows
One of the most important choices you will need to make is the frame material for your new windows. In this article, we will look at the two most popular choices, and examine the differences between aluminum and vinyl windows.
By Amelia Grant7 years ago in Lifehack
Wheels Around the City: Top Five Tips for Daily Bicycle Commuting
There are an estimated billion people all over the world ditching their cars, and commuting on bicycles. And why not? There are a myriad of benefits, such as avoiding hectic traffic congestion, promoting good physical and mental health, and building a stronger sense of community. However, it doesn't come without the challenges of road construction, distracted drivers, burdensome pedestrians, and of course Mother Nature. Notwithstanding, daily commuting on a bicycle is a unique opportunity to see life through a different view, as long as cyclists are alert and obey the rules of the road.
By Jarrod Miller-Dean7 years ago in Lifehack
The Challenges of Weed Management
Poisoning The use of herbicides has proven a success for many years because they can kill weeds effectively. However, herbicides can also damage insects, harm people’s health and kill native plants. In short, they can lead to poisoning.
By Gracie Evans7 years ago in Lifehack
