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How to Clean Tanned Leather Hats Tanned leather is sold in two grades: Aniline: Aniline leather is a full-grain leather that has been treated with the chemical aniline. This is the most common type of leather used for jackets and hats. Nappa: The highest grade leather, Nappa leather is very soft, supple, and uses a full-grain sheep or lamb hide. The key to keeping a tanned leather hat looking its best and protecting you from the weather is how you treat it before you ever wear it outside....

The original cobblestone pavers were naturally occurring rounded stones collected from stream beds. They were different from the quarried and shaped paving stones now commonly sold as cobblestones, which are also known as setts or Belgian blocks. Today, the term cobblestone has come to mean any paver made from natural stone, especially the shaped Belgian blocks that are by far the most popular form. This type of cobblestone has the advantage of being relatively uniform in size and shape, making them much easier to install than rounded cobblestones....

Over-Exposure to Sun Brown leaves are often related to over-exposure to the sun, commonly known as “leaf scorch.” This can be aggravated by problems such as lack of water, too much fertilizer, damage to roots, and exposure to strong wind, all of which can stress the tree and leave it vulnerable to the sun. Young trees are especially susceptible to sun overexposure, so it’s advisable to plant them in the spring or fall when UV rays are less intense....

The Categories for Conquering Clutter Find four boxes and label them with these categories: The Four-Container Method Working room by room, sort items into the appropriate boxes. Work with one item at a time determining its proper place in your newly organized life. Do not forget to go through closets, cabinets, and storage spaces. While removing clutter from rooms like the kitchen and bathroom may be easy, rooms with storage containers and closets may take a lot more time....

One thing that might surprise you is that replacing the garage door may well prove to be a good investment. Remodeling magazine has found that the return on investment in a garage door is better than just about any other home improvement project. With that in mind, here are five big questions you need to answer to help get a handle on what your garage door costs might be....

Learn below how to plant juniper ground covers, what some of the best types are, and what assets they bring to your landscaping. The material shown in the picture is landscape fabric, not black plastic. People do sometimes use the latter, but the advantage landscape fabric (which is also called “weed barrier”) enjoys is that it breathes, meaning that a certain amount of air and water will be able to reach the plants’ root systems....

Echinacea pallida is one of three varieties of echinacea that can be used for medicinal purposes. Historically, echinacea has been used as an herbal remedy by the North American Indigenous people. Today, it is still utilized in natural medicine and is commonly used as a treatment for colds, coughs, and some inflammatory conditions. Light Drooping coneflowers thrive in full sun and should receive at least six hours of sunlight a day....

Heated Bird Bath Styles There are two basic styles of heated winter bird baths. The easiest to use is a fully integrated bath that has a built-in heater. These baths only need to be plugged in and they will stay liquid even on the coldest days, thanks to the heating element hidden in the basin. If you don’t have this type of bath available, however, you can add an immersion heater to a regular bird bath....

I certainly felt that way after speaking with her via Zoom on April 7. I felt inspired and empowered after those 20 minutes—I even told her PR rep I wish I could start each day speaking with her! To give you a sense of her what she’s got going on, here’s a short look at the major elements of her life. She is a: Renovation queen and host of the two aforementioned HGTV shows CEO of Egypt Sherrod Real Estate Group in Atlanta Mom of three—one in college, a 9-year-old, and a 2-year-old Author Wife … and a lot more!...

Down comforters don’t come cheap, which is why it’s important to do a little research before investing in your bedding. If you’ve already checked out popular direct-to-consumer brands like Parachute, Brooklinen, and Snowe, but you just can’t stomach dropping $300 to $400, take a look at Egyptian Bedding’s Goose Down Comforter. The comforter costs just a fraction of the price without compromising the quality of its fill, and that’s not an easy task....

The Components of the Service Drop The service drop is connected to the electrical service entrance wires via a service assembly that is usually attached to the side of your house. The service assembly consists of an electric meter and electric meter base that is attached to a vertical pipe, or service mast, fitted with a rounded piece known as the weather head, which covers the electrical wires run up the mast and connecting to the utility company’s service drop....

Cotton, Tencel, bamboo, eucalyptus—who knew you could sleep with so many plants? In their raw form, none are luxurious. But once they’ve gone through the manufacturing process, pick the right one for you physically and ethically. The Ettitude Bamboo Lyocell Sheet Set is sustainable, 100 percent organic bamboo. I tested this eco-friendly fabric, wondering if it feels as comfortable as traditional cotton sheets. From the moment I opened the package, I knew these sheets differed from any I’d slept on before....

Beech trees are long-lived specimens that have been known to thrive for 200 to 300 years. In the right conditions, your beech tree will be an excellent shade tree for as long as you live in your home. Here are five popular species of beech trees. Native Area: Eastern North AmericaUSDA Growing Zones: 3 to 9Height: 60 to 80 feet; occasionally to 120 feetSun Exposure: Full sun to part shade...

But how much do you know about roadrunners? How fast do roadrunners run? What do these birds eat? What other birds are their closest relatives? What noises do they make? This roadrunner bird trivia will have you running to amaze your bird-loving friends. Roadrunner Trivia Although we love to think of roadrunners as cartoon caricatures, they are actually friendly and funny birds to behold. In case you are lucky enough to spot one, here are a few things to know about these kooky little cuckoo birds....

The feel of the foliage is not the only element of texture. Plant texture can change with the play of light and shadow and even with viewing distance. Up close, feathery foliage looks airy and makes you want to reach out and run your hands along it. At a distance, a large mass of fine texture looks like a fuzzy blur. Too much of any texture can be inharmonious to the eye....

Top-Heavy Paperwhites A problem with paperwhites, as with many bulbs planted in pots, is that they grow quite tall and all of their weight is at the top. Researchers in the Flowerbulb Research Program at Cornell University have come up with an unusual solution to this top-heavy problem: alcohol. It turns out that when paperwhite bulbs are grown in a dilute solution of alcohol, the plant’s stem reaches a height of 1/3 to 1/2 of their normally expected growth, but the flowers remain normal size and last just as long....

From “Dirty” Energy to Clean Electricity Generally speaking, homes built before World War II weren’t as clean or efficient as homes today. Many had coal-burning furnaces in the basement, and coal would blacken everything around it. Some homes used fuel oil that was delivered by trucks and piped into the basement, where it was burned in the furnace. Some homes still relied on dirty-burning and inefficient fireplaces to supplement their main heat sources....