Removing old windows and installing new ones as a DIY project will only work when the new one is the same size and shape as the old one and the existing one is square. To determine if your window opening is square, measure diagonally one way (from the upper left corner to the lower right corner) and then the other (from the upper right corner to the lower left corner)....
If your patio concrete is just stained or uneven in color, follow the same prepping process as you would for resurfacing concrete. Clean the concrete with a power washer and concrete cleaners for really tough stains. Then, you have the option to stain the concrete or use concrete paint to paint over stains for like-new decorative concrete options. The process below is recommended for flat surfaces only. Using the compound on stamped concrete patios will cover up textures, colors, and seams....
But first, it’s important to note the distinctions between cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cleaning is the removal of dirt, germs, and impurities in a process that “does not necessarily kill germs, but by removing them, it lowers their numbers and the risk of spreading infection.” Sanitizing, on the other hand, actually brings down the number of germs on your household surfaces to a level that is deemed safe by public health requirements or standards, which further lowers the chance of spreading infection....
How to Steam Eggs Here’s how to steam hard-boiled eggs (and how long to steam them, depending on how many you’re making) any time you want deviled eggs, eggs to add to salads, for a snack, or for egg salad sandwiches: Place 1 inch of water in a 4-quart Dutch oven or deep skillet. Add a steamer basket ($23, OXO). Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Carefully add 6 large eggs using a slotted spoon....
To create a bed from recycled materials, check your local thrift store (or the back of your closet) and gather old jeans or denim shirts. This is a great way to use denim clothing that might never be worn again—clothing with rips, holes, or stains—and, since you’ll be cutting the fabric into smaller strips, you can cut around the holes or stains. How to Make a Pet Bed Supplies Needed Thrifted denim jeans¾-yard cotton batting1-yard chambray fabric24x24-inch pillow formScissorsCutting matRotary cutterSewing machineStraightedgeIron and ironing board...
Needless to say, when Allform reached out with an offer to test a sofa, I happily agreed. Allform’s sofas are totally customizable, so you’re able to choose the size and the upholstery material, as well as add-ons like ottomans and matching pillows to get the look you want. You can create just about any configuration, including a four-seat sofa with a double chaise, an eight-seat U-shape sectional, or a humble single-seat armchair, all with a number of fabric choices....
So what is Microban? Is Microban safe? Microban safely gives products the ability to fight the growth of microbes such as bacteria, mold, and mildew. While some materials, such as copper, naturally kill microbes, others use additives like Microban to fight against bacteria (which can double on your home’s surfaces every 4 to 20 minutes). This makes surfaces “easier to clean and last longer; you can even wash some items less,” says Brian Aylward, Senior Director of Global Textiles Business at Microban....
3 ounce cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoon butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 ½ cup powdered sugar Milk To Make Ahead Prepare rolls as directed through Step 5, except do not let rise after shaping. Cover loosely with oiled waxed paper, then with plastic wrap. Chill 2 to 24 hours. Before baking, let chilled rolls stand, covered, at room temperature 30 minutes. Uncover and bake as directed.
½ bunch fresh thyme (about 10 sprigs) 3 bay leaves 30 black peppercorns 1 cup kosher salt 1 cup sugar 1 18-20 pound natural, unenhanced fresh or frozen turkey, thawed (See note*, below) Braised Turkey Legs with Pan Gravy - 1 day ahead ½ bunch fresh thyme (about 10 sprigs) Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 2 teaspoon rice oil or cooking oil 2 large onions, quartered 5 stalks celery, cut in thirds 3 carrots, halved crosswise ½ cup Chardonnay or dry white wine 6 cup turkey or chicken stock or reduced-sodium chicken broth 2 bay leaves 20 black peppercorns 2 cup water...
¼ cup butter, softened 1 cup powdered sugar ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 tablespoon kirsch (cherry brandy) or frozen cherry juice blend concentrate, thawed 1 tablespoon milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup powdered sugar
½ cup softened butter ¼ cup finely snipped fresh cilantro 2 fresh jalepeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon chili powder
3 lemons ½ cup sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 3 egg yolks, lightly beaten ¼ cup butter, cut up
¾ cup butter 3 eggs 2 cup all-purpose flour ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking soda ¾ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 2 cup sugar 2 teaspoon vanilla 1 ½ cup milk Yellow Cake ¾ cup butter 3 eggs 2 ½ cup all-purpose flour 2 ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 ¾ cup sugar 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla 1 ¼ cup milk Creamy White Frosting...
Make the first cut about 1 inch from the bottom of the card. The cut should be about 1¾ inches long. Make another of the same length above it. The next two cuts will be 1½ inches long, continuing to move up the card. The last two cuts will be 1 inch long. Open up the card, poke the sections you created with your cuts into the card, and refold them in the opposite direction....
Ground or Cooked Meat: Ground beefGround pork, bulk pork sausage, or Italian sausageCooked chickenCooked turkey Frozen Vegetables: Baby mixed beans and carrotsMixed vegetablesPeas and carrotsPeas and pearl onionsStew vegetables Base: Condensed soup (cream of celery, cream of chicken, cream of mushroom, cream of onion, cream of potato)Canned or jarred gravy (beef, brown gravy with mushrooms, chicken, country style cream gravy, golden pork, mushroom, or turkey)Bottled Alfredo pasta sauce Seasoning: Chili powderCurry powderDried dillweedDried tarragon, crushedDried thyme, crushedGround ancho or chipotle chile pepperItalian seasoning...
