The Engine Will Not Crank If your engine will not crank at all, the cause is probably simple. Check for Safety Features Typically, no crank at all comes down to an engaged safety feature on the mower. On riding mowers, check to ensure the blade is disengaged, the parking brake is engaged, and make sure you are seated on the mower when attempting to start, as many models feature contact points under the seat as an added safety measure....
What Are Flame Weeders? A flame weeder briefly exposes weeds to extreme heat up to 2,000 degrees F, just long enough to damage the plant tissue so that the plant dies. The plant is not burned in the process. The tool consists of a torch or wand that is connected to a propane tank by a hose. There are different systems for the propane tank: torch flame weeders that can be hooked up to any refillable propane tank include backpack-style flame weeders, and rolling flame weeder where the tank is installed on a dolly....
Along with preventive measures such as eliminating food sources, there are two principal ways that an ant infestation can be handled: spraying or baiting. Spraying is a matter of going to war immediately by spraying ants with toxic chemicals that kill them more or less instantly. For homeowners using commercial spray pesticides, this means spotting the ants and dousing them with a spray that may also coat countertops, floors, and other surfaces of your home....
Although orange peel shavings can be used to flavor foods and a small dose of the oil from the orange peel is said to convey health benefits, large amounts of the oil can cause vomiting and nausea in humans. Such negative effects are even greater when the orange oil is used against insect pests. Orange oil can be deadly to many insects, including cockroaches, ants, dust mites, flies, wasps, spiders, crickets, and, perhaps most importantly, termites....
If all the space in your garden has been planted already, now might be the time to clear out some of the early season crops that have faded to make space for August plantings. After clearing, pay attention to the nutritional needs of what you are planting next and add soil amendments as needed. Some of the early crops may have depleted the soil of key nutrients that may need to be replaced before the second round of crops....
In an effort to figure out why this pattern has such staying power, we turned to the experts to ask for their tips, tricks, and insights. “I have found checkerboard patterns in incredible tiling in homes and restaurants, on the decking around a pool, in the fabric on sofas and chairs, and the patterns in the rug,” Tannehill notes. “Gingham is definitely having a moment right now,” Hay says. “It has a casual, charming feel, and every room needs a little relaxed element to make it feel comfortable and liveable....
Babies between the ages of 6 to 12 months are beginning to explore and interact with people and their surroundings, like crawling and walking across the living room. New teeth are now beginning to emerge, so you will need durable and safe toys for them to mouth and chew. At this age, you begin to get a little window into their thoughts, watching your baby touch and activate buttons, place blocks into a container, or begin to turn the pages of a cardboard book....
7 Reasons Holes Appear in Clothes After Washing One Last Thing to Check If you are sure that you’ve checked everything and all looks well, take a few minutes to survey your closet. Clothes need a bit of space so if you have everything crammed together, snags from other clothes can happen that get worse after laundering. If you must do a mixed load, protect delicate clothes by putting them in mesh laundry bags before placing into the washer....
Below, we walk you through the merits of different color choices for accent walls according to designers. Just note that there is a color combo you’ll most likely want to avoid—but don’t worry, we’ll cover that, too! Jewel Tones Bring on the emerald green, ruby red, turquoise, you name it—designer Christine Turknett is all about pairing jewel tones with gray walls. “They are bold enough to stand out but also keep the intimate feel that dark rooms can create,” she comments....
Well, it turns out that interior designers have a range of views when it comes to picking a color to go with brown granite. We spoke with several pros who weighed in on the many different routes one can go when it comes to paint—read on for their input. Dark, Moody Shades Now is not the time to shy away from the color black if you feel like adding a bit of a moody touch to your space....
Fitted Sheet vs. Flat Sheet While there are similarities between a fitted and a flat sheet, such as them being made out of the same material and having the same basic shape, they each have their own function and advantages. You can immediately tell the difference between the two however, because a fitted sheet is elasticated around its entire perimeter, while a flat sheet is not. The purpose of a fitted sheet is to protect your mattress and to provide a soft and comfortable surface to sleep on, and it’s the elasticated edges that ensure it stays put on the mattress and doesn’t come off during a restless night of tossing and turning....
History of McMansions The history of the McMansion dates back to California in the 1980s, a decade of questionable taste and free-flowing capital. But the 40-year rise of the McMansion reached its peak during the subprime mortgage–fueled housing bubble and subsequent global financial crisis that resulted in the Great Recession starting in 2008. Wes Thompson / Getty Images No longer content with the Cape Cod cottages, Craftsman bungalows, and other kinds of post-war housing that sprung up in suburbs to offer middle class families a picket fence and modest quality of life that nevertheless rivaled many places in the world, developers began bulldozing perfectly lovely human-scale houses, which often sat gracefully on generous plots of land, and replacing them with pretentious, bloated monstrosities that started at the sidewalk and stuck out like sore thumbs....
An en suite bathroom is a bathroom that is connected to a bedroom and can only be accessed through that bedroom and no other space in the home, therefore making it fully private. The term “en suite” is borrowed from French and means to make a suite, to connect or attach two spaces. In modern real estate language it is most commonly used to describe a bathroom that adjoins a bedroom, usually the primary bedroom....
Although Charleston-style houses can come in a variety of architectural styles, like Federal, Greek Revival, or Victorian, they all share a similar interior layout. Read on to learn more about Charleston architecture, including its history and distinguishing, must-have elements. The History of Charleston Architecture Charleston single and double house architecture was an extremely early architectural style in the United States. Charleston, South Carolina was originally settled in 1670—with the name Charles Towne, honoring King Charles II of England—and Charleston architecture didn’t follow long after....
But Federal architecture, while similar to colonial-style homes, has a few obvious differences that really sets it apart. Key Elements of Federal Architecture Federal architecture is easily recognizable by its symmetry and geometric elements. Most Federal homes are square or rectangular in shape and two or three stories high. While some Federal homes have since been modified with added wings and stories, traditionally Federal homes are only two rooms deep (but you may sometimes find oval or circular rooms as well)....
Victorian architecture originated in England and still largely defines the architecture of its cities and towns. But several styles of Victorian-era architecture also spread internationally to places like North America, Australia, and New Zealand, where various countries and regions adapted it to fit local tastes, lifestyles, and building materials. History of Victorian Architecture Victorian-era architecture followed the Georgian (1714–1830) and late Georgian period (1830–1837), which was characterized by generously proportioned rooms in typically three-story residences where families lived on the first two floors and servants occupied the smaller third story....
Daybeds are a flexible option for adding more sleeping space to a room of your home that might also double as an office, den, or other seating area. However, there are quite a number of options to choose from when purchasing a daybed. Learn the important factors you need to consider before purchasing a daybed for your home. Before Buying a Daybed Before purchasing a daybed, you should first consider what it is you want the daybed to accomplish....
What to Store in Your Garage For the most part, the items you should store in your garage have a common theme: They’re all items you generally use outdoors. Car supplies If you have a car, it probably spends a lot of time in your garage or parked nearby. So it’s logical to store items you use for your car, including wiper fluid and tire inflators, in your garage. The garage is also a good place for items you often transport in or on your car, such as a roof rack or camping gear....
Many of us simply don’t have the time to drive to the hardware store, pick out a color, and wait for it to be mixed. Instead, more and more paint retailers have begun to offer their products online, saving you time and the hassle of dealing with brick and mortar stores during your next renovation. But buying paint isn’t as simple as purchasing a new duvet cover, and there are some key things you should keep in mind if you decide to order a can from your computer....
