Summer is peak season for pool parties, cookouts and dining outdoors. Be sure to complete these Must-Do home projects long before the guests arrive to ensure your event is a hit.
1. Empty birdbaths and plastic “kiddie” pools once a week
Keep blood-thirsty pests off the guest list by emptying birdbaths, kiddie pools and other containers at least once a week. Anything that collects and holds water for longer than seven days can be a breeding ground for mosquitoes. These pests typically do not travel far from their original breeding sites, so eliminating standing water near the house can have a noticeable impact on their populations.
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Six Scents is a highly unique project, where periodically six carefully selected fashion designers/artists are paired with a renowned Givaudan perfumer for each Series to create a unique scent based on the explorative theme of memory. Six Scents sets itself apart as they strive to highlight collaborative efforts of its participants in the truest sense, having each duo work closely together from beginning to end. The result truly extends beyond a fragrance to an artistic project, delivered in the form of six fragrances, six stories, six films, six art pieces and six photographic works.
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Dado joints for the top shelves add strength and beauty. Michael Spencer special to the Daily News
Potting Bench
Is there any single tool for the serious gardener more useful than a potting bench with plenty of room for all of your gardening activities?
Nothing is better. And, building your own can be easier than you think.
Basic dimensions
The project starts with a lot of questions: How big should it be?
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Kristen Cochran’s drawings are a study in subtly. Some of her earlier work is bold and dynamic, with harsh lines and energetic compositions. H
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When one says San Francisco is one of the best modern cities in the world , one is serious. San Francisco has a lot to offer; restaurants, clubs, and cafes are all present among major metropolises in the world, but this small city has its own enchantment on visitors and residents alike. One special thing about San Francisco is that during the first week of each month, several museums offer free entrance. Read more…
