When you decide to redo your home's landscaping design, you may find yourself toying with ideas of how to incorporate sand into your new design. Sand is an inexpensive and natural substance and can help to cover up any areas of your landscaping where plants and grass may not grow for one reason or another. However, what you may not know is how you want to get sand into your backyard landscaping.
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The old, standard staircase railings are becoming a thing of the past now that modern homeowners want to refresh the look of their home. While the staircase isn't something you normally think about when it comes to interior design, there are new looks available that can transform the entire look of your living room. Here are a few design ideas if you're considering changing out those old railings and putting in something completely different and new.
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If you are planning on making your very first quilt, a yarn tie quilt is a great option. This quilt is held together by using the yarn to tie all of the different layers together. This quilt is easier than some of the quilts that require more sewing and skill. To start making your quilt, you are going to need to go to the fabric store to purchase all of the materials that you need.
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If you're not ready for winter, it can seem to be more severe out there than it really is. The good news is that there are several things that you can do in the fall before the cold weather hits that makes sure you're ready if the worst happens.
Stock Up on Canned Foods
Most people don't have a food budget that allows them to buy a winter's worth of groceries in one trip.
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You depend upon your hot water heater to deliver heated water when you need it, but you don't want to overlook its effect on your energy bill. The following conservation tips can help you make your existing hot water tank more energy efficient, which saves you money and benefits the environment at the same time.
Tip #1: Put a Wrap On It
Wrapping your hot water heater in an insulating blanket made for the purpose can save you up to $45 annually on your energy bill.
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