|
|
|
Articles by Vicky Smith |
381. Decorate Garden Fences and Walls
July 07, 2013
Most landscapes need walls or fencing. But how can you make that divider construction really look GOOD? You can spend a lot of money and get a really expensive, good-looking fence or stone wall, or you can use a more traditional, l...
|
|
|
382. Cut Slate Floor
July 07, 2013
Slate floors are durable, slip-resistant and natural, giving any room a warm rustic look. Slate floors consist of a series of tiles set securely with mortar so that they last decades. These tiles vary in thickness but are generally thicker than other flooring tile types, making them difficult to cut...
|
|
|
383. Landscape with Stone Walls
July 04, 2013
Stone walls add a nice rustic touch to every garden bed and fire pit and they are an attractive way to store excess soil from previous yard projects. stone walls might even raise the value of your property, as they highlight the ae...
|
|
|
384. Advice on Cutting Slate Tile
July 04, 2013
Slate is a beautiful, natural stone that can enhance any surrounding in which it is installed. It is an incredibly easy stone to work with given the nature of the material. The installation process can be an adventure, but it can be done with a little forethought and planning. The Material Itsel...
|
|
|
385. Plants That Accent Stone Walls
July 03, 2013
A stone wall can be an accent or an eyesore in the garden. With the right plants and landscaping, though, you can soften a stone wall and add interest and color. You need to base your plant choices on your landscaping goals and situation. If you have a retaining |
|
386. Cut Stone Tiles with Hand Tools
July 03, 2013
Most people use a wet saw to cut through stone such as granite and marble because the surface of the stone is extremely hard. The wet saw makes precise cuts, keeps the dust down and cools the stone. Not every home-improvement job is big enough to rent or buy a wet saw, and sometimes it's better to c...
|
|
|
387. A Guide to Building Rock Retaining Walls
July 02, 2013
A rock retaining wall serves two main purposes: to help hold back a small hillside from coming down and to help add to the beauty of a landscape. You can make rock retaining walls out of any type of stone, although the denser the stone is the longer it will last before it weathers away. There are ma...
|
|
|
388. Choose the Right Color Scheme for Kitchen Flooring
July 02, 2013
With so many different kinds of kitchen flooring on the market, it can be difficult to choose among them. Decorators at Kitchens.com encourage homeowners to take time to explore the options and take into consideration a variety of factors, including budget, before making a final decision. Learning h...
|
|
|
389. Modern Bathroom Tile Design
July 01, 2013
A good tile design should look clean and balanced, but not overly busy. Solid colors are usually the best choice for walls, with a pattern incorporated in a very limited way. Floor tile can be more complex, but floor tile colors should harmonize with wall tiles in every respect. You will want to loo...
|
|
|
390. Build a Stone Wall with Round Stones & Cement
July 01, 2013
The graceful curving lines of a stone wall evoke a sense of elegance and romance that few other man-made structures can match. Although most long-lasting stone walls are composed primarily of large, flat stones that stack well, you...
|
|
|
|
|
|
>
|
|
|
|
|
Author Login |
|
|
Advertiser Login
ADVERTISE HERE NOW!
Limited Time $60 Offer!
90 Days-1.5 Million Views
|
|
TIM FAY
After 60-plus years of living, I am just trying to pass down some of the information that I have lea...more
|
|
|
|
|
LAURA JEEVES
At LeadGenerators, we specialise in content-led Online Marketing Strategies for our clients in the t...more
|
|
|
|
|
ALEX BELSEY
I am the editor of QUAY Magazine, a B2B publication based in the South West of the UK. I am also the...more
|
|
|
|
|
GENE MYERS
Author of four books and two screenplays; frequent magazine contributor. I have four other books "in...more
|
|
|
|
|
SUSAN FRIESEN
Located in the lower mainland of B.C., Susan Friesen is a visionary brand strategist, entrepreneur, ...more
|
|
|
|
|
STEPHEN BYE
Steve Bye is currently a fiction writer, who published his first novel, ‘Looking Forward Through the...more
|
|
|
|
|
SHALINI MITTAL
A postgraduate in Fashion Technology. Shalini is a writer at heart! Writing for her is an expression...more
|
|
|
|
|
ADRIAN JOELE
I have been involved in nutrition and weight management for over 12 years and I like to share my kn...more
|
|
|
|
|
JAMES KENNY
James is a Research Enthusiast that focuses on the understanding of how things work and can be impro...more
|
|
|
|