Because electric baseboard heaters are usually a permanent installation, it’s important to understand issues like correctly sizing the heater, choosing the right type of heater, as well as potential disadvantages of using baseboard heat. Before Buying a New Electric Baseboard Heater Electric baseboard heaters are ideal for bedrooms, bathrooms, basements, moderately-sized living rooms, dining rooms, or hallways. Install one or two electric baseboard heaters per room. A small single baseboard heater cannot heat an entire house nor can it heat a large space....

What Do I Do Daily, Weekly, and Monthly to Keep My Mattress Clean? Cover the mattress, to protect it and extend the time between cleanings. Consider purchasing a mattress cover to protect the surface of your mattress. Choose a washable cover that is easy to remove and replace on your mattress. Some covers are even designed to reduce dust mite allergies and reduce the need to vacuum your mattress. Wash the bedding including sheets, pillowcases, and comforters or comforter covers weekly....

Where to Begin After a House Fire Of course, the most important thing to do after any size fire is to have the home inspected for safety. There may be hidden damage to electrical wiring, wall supports, and foundations that should be corrected before cleaning and finishing cosmetic touches like painting walls. The inspection may be conducted by the fire marshal or by a representative of your insurance company. Once the site is cleared as safe to enter, you’ll still need to take precautions before heading in to document the damage....

Wrought iron is a metal with a very low carbon content when compared to steel, which makes it very malleable and easy to shape and weld into decorative pieces with intricate shapes that can collect dust and dirt. In addition, all iron-based metals will eventually rust and corrode; wrought iron is especially susceptible to this if the surface paint coat is allowed to peel or chip away. Especially in outdoor locations, cleaning wrought iron can involve sanding or grinding away loose paint and rust in order to thoroughly clean the metal before repainting....

If you detect wireworm damage in your garden, you’ve already had wireworms in the soil for several years. Wireworms have a particularly extended lifecycle from two to three up to six years, a good part of which the larvae spend feeding on plant stems and boring into stems, roots, and tubers. Getting rid of wireworms as soon as you detect them is key to prevent damage not only this season but also in future gardening years....

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What Is a Moon Sign? Your moon sign is your inner world. It rules your emotions and reveals who you are when you’re alone (or among your closest inner circle). Your moon sign also determines what your comfort zones are, dictating what you need in order to feel both safe and secure. If any place in your home should be your safe space, it’s your bedroom. Each moon sign has different needs for their bedroom....

How to dispose of paint depends on the type: Latex paint can be thrown in the garbage after following a few guidelines.Oil-based paint must be dropped off at a hazardous waste facility. Spray paint requires emptying the can; recycling the nozzle and lid; then recycling the metal can if your locale accepts it. Can You Throw Away Paint? No—improperly disposing of paint can be problematic and, in many cases, illegal....

Called a deer mouse because it somewhat resembles a very small deer, this mouse’s upper body is grey to reddish-brown, its underbelly and legs are white, and its tail has two colors: dark on top and white on the sides and bottom. With big eyes and prominent, leaf-like ears, the deer mouse is a deceptively cute creature. Getting rid of an infestation of deer mice, and denying them entry to your home, is a serious matter considering the consequences....

As bad as earwigs look, they are not very serious as garden pests—and sometimes are more friend than foe. It’s true that common earwigs (Forficula auricularia) can feed on tender shoots and can occasionally make a holy mess of leaves and even flowers, but the amount of damage they cause shouldn’t present a major problem in most gardens. The repulsion some people feel about earwigs is more about their appearance than their behavior....

The two main species of gooseberries are European gooseberries and American gooseberries and there are several cultivars of each. All varieties ripen between late June and mid-July. Gooseberry Care Gooseberries are low maintenance. However, because of their thorns, harvesting can be challenging. Always wear protective gear: long gloves, long sleeves, and pants. Trellising or staking helps keep the canes from flopping over, which happens especially when they are loaded with berries....

There is a good chance you found Juniperus monosperma, or the One Seed Juniper. What you are not seeing is that most of the plant is under the ground. This juniper tree grows at a snail’s pace on the surface, while its taproot rockets to depths of up to 200 feet at maturity. The tree plays an important part in the local ecology, providing a home for wildlife with its shrubby form and its shade provides a microclimate for plants that cannot handle the harsh temperature of the full sun....