How to make a vegetable garden

The garden has a variety of plants that give the house, if it is found in its vicinity, an image laid out and clean. The garden is a garden where you can plant different types of vegetation : from spices used to flavor foods fresh plants . There is also the possibility of making a vegetable garden : where to start? We see the following steps which are certain key factors to make a vegetable garden.

To begin to create a vegetable garden you have to prepare the ground with a soil suitable: since within it will put the vegetation for the first time, agrees that it is 'virgin'. The second step is to select all of the plants that can, once planted in the ground, releasing an aromatic odor .Among this type of plants we can identify: the rosemary , basil, spearmint, sage, thyme, oregano, chives, the parsley , lavender etc.

The next step is to prepare the soil hoeing with special tools and making sure that there is enough space so that all these spices can enter. It is essential that you leave a space wide enough between a plant and the other because, growing up, they can intertwine with each other causing the death of both plants.

Then need to select the places where to place the spices: it is strongly recommended to separate the plants with the passage of time from the plants that produce too much volume instead remain medium-sized plants such as basil or parsley should be placed at the beginning of the garden in an easily accessible location while bulkier, such as lavender, should be placed in or on the sides or bottom of the garden . 

All this variety produces different smells : strong and delicate. Precisely for this reason it would be better to group the plants by type and level of fragrance: the spices that have a more delicate odor should be placed at the entrance (especially if the plot is covered), while those plants that emit strong odors should be placed in the bottom of it. Of vital importance is to consider the fact that our vegetable garden may be approaching very sensitive to strong odors, so they should never hurts. After considering all of these factors will result in a vegetable garden neat, clean and especially fragrant!

How to waterproof the roof

The weather conditions are a danger to our house: the rain is the worst enemy of the roofs of our homes. The water seepage can cause damage that is not indifferent and put in serious danger the whole structure of the building . So you need to try to put a remedy to this problem. In this guide we will see in a few steps how to waterproof the roof of our house.

There are of special waterproofing membranes which have the function to prevent infiltration various come into contact with the internal structure of the roof, leaving, however, the possibility for the latter to breathe. They are composed of specialized materials to ensure that the steam of the attic is expelled and the water does not come from outside.

If you depart from the roof pipes that allow the water to drain, it would be appropriate to ensure that all the water can drain in not letting them to be deposited in other parts that can cause it to stagnate. Especially if it is not particularly a roof pendant, you should pay a particular attention to this factor.

While they may seem more effective, these membranes placed in the attic can prove ineffective if not protected by a shield of tiles, or other waterproof material, which helps them to perform their job well shall be sought materials with high waterproofing abilities : those recommended are those who do good ecological protective action and, above all, have the least environmental impact .

If you have to do a rush job you should consider using liquid membrane which is very functional thanks to its liquidity it manages to reach corners and edges or internal parts that, with a rigid sheet, may be neglected.There are in trade some temporary sheaths that, in the long run, under the action of the sun lose their protective action. You should therefore choose sheaths resistant to sunlight or risk a continuous maintenance of the roof.

Waterproof a roof is very simple because, unlike other parts of the house as the terrace which are continuously trampled, the roof appears to be a place where there is frequently passes. Based on this you will have the work done in this part of the house will stay much longer if done appropriately with the appropriate material .

How to create a door with a coat hanger earrings

If we have a passion for earrings and we possess a fairly large collection, we often have the problem of where to store them, to have them always at hand, whenever we want to choose the right combination for our outfit. A door earrings simple but very functional, can be created with a wooden coat-hanger that can be placed or hung in the closet, at some point in our room, employing it as a nice complement furniture.

Procurement a wooden hanger with bar for pants, preferably a flat form and choose a scrap of cloth, textured rather large, taking into account the colors of furniture in our room or cabinet. We buy a box of acrylic color, to match that of the fabric choice and we look for in a shop drapes, even a braid and a satin ribbon in tune with the rest of the material.

For one thing, the coat be painting with paint, spreading a first-hand with the brush and let it dry, then we will spend a second coat to get a nice color opaque and homogeneous; let dry again for at least 12 hours, to avoid damaging painting, during the continuation of the work.

When dry, cut a piece of cloth, in abundant quantity with respect to the contour the hanger and begin to fix it with the staple gun at the bottom of the hanger, trying to align the seam in the middle of the rod perform the same seam, even on 2 oblique sides, making sure to stretch the fabric well, pulling slightly as we sew, so as to avoid creases, cut the fabric in the sewing thread. 

At this point we will only improve the aesthetics of our door earrings : with the hot glue or PVA, we fix the braids on the whole perimeter the hanger, to camouflage the tacks of metal, starting with the bonding by one of the corners and advancing with the glue in small areas, pressing a little with the tip of your fingers. Finally, we put a bit of glue on the end of satin ribbon, and placing it at the base of the hook of the hanger, Let's turn around to cover all the metal, staring at him again with the glue on the end. Our exhibitor will be ready for be filled with earrings, putting the ametti or staring at the butterfly closures through the fabric.

How to decorate a wall with shelves

In the furnishing of homes, come into play, in addition to more or less common for decorating furniture and objects contain various accessories that can acquire roles also very important, as in the case of shelves . The shelves are apiece of furniture used and very versatile . Let's see, how to decorate a house wall with shelves, providing a support space in the home and furnishing it with gusto.

Once the shelves were relegated to a secondary role, while at present, thanks to the development of special materials and manufacturing techniques, the taste and design have given, even to this accessory, a leading role .In the first place it must be said, that the shelves are suitable to be placed in virtually any room of the houses, which are useful in the living room and dining room, can contain objects of any type : frames, ornaments and books; practices in children's bedrooms, can easily replace a library creating a large storage space, and finally, even in the bathroom and kitchen are placed easily, becoming not only a viable support base , a piece of furniture very pleasant. In the kitchen we incorporate the specific books, or pleasant-looking accessories (cups, egg holder, ceramic and copper objects), while in the bathroom will become a base for soaps, perfumes, make-up, brushes and creams.

In a bedroom shelves can be applied on the bottom of the wall where we entered the headboard and structured as a frame, the bed, which is arranged and located so that both symmetric and asymmetric, play a role in supporting furniture effectively the sleeping area. In the kitchen and bathroom, we generally prefer to enter the shelves not too large, often placed below a mirror (bath), are used to accommodate objects of common use of the bathroom (toothbrushes, brushes, perfume), very aesthetic also placed in showers or over bathtubs, are indicated in the plastic , the glass and crystal.

Wherever please enter your shelves, if you like symmetry, you can set up a wall of shelves playing on the length of the same and creating a kind of library real In the case in which, instead, love irregular structures and the symmetry can not install the your shelves in order to create motion games. We find very tasty shelves of various heights and sizes, wood, glass and plastic, structured in a linear fashion or with the soft undulations We find the shelves in furniture stores in Brico center, and in large stores such as IKEA   In addition to the type of material we can easily choose is the measure of the length, the width of the shelves, opt for products to be finished and dyed the color that you prefer, we can buy shelves also already finished with the appropriate supports to hang.

How to install a washing machine

The washing machine has become over the years one of the appliances without which no one wants to be. By now there are of all types, from the most complex to the most simple and economical. It is, in fact, a very simple object, we sneak our dirty laundry and after a while 'we are returned clean and fragrant! But why all this is occurring properly we must ensure that all its members can work to perfection. We have become so accustomed to an object that is so much a part of our everyday life that when we find ourselves having to install it there is a little 'difficult. In reality it is not so obvious ... Let's see how to install our first washing machine .

We must take into account that this is an inevitable source of noise, then, When installing it will try a place away from the sleeping area, so as not to disturb the rest of the members of the family when we will use it in the evenings. A good place is the bathroom, even better, if he has basement, utility room, laundry .

Consider the possibilities we have: For the installation you need a connection to the water supply of the house and a light (power outlet). The more these are close less effort are we going to get to our first laundry.

Normally, the arrival of the washing machine will find four bolts that secure the drum , preventing damage due to displacement proceed with the unscrew the bolts making sure the washers do not remain within . Removed washers bolts and proceed to bring our appliance to the water intakes and current. 

We should get together with our washing machine a series of tubes supplied.This is the time to connect them. Let's start with hot and cold water pipes.Lately, the trend of manufacturers is to provide two tubes for energy saving: in this way, the washing machine will not have to heat up the water alone. Then connect the two tubes of the water inlet to the washing machine. Then detach the drain hose from the washer to his head and we connect the plastic connection that is used to insert it into the socket on the wall.

At this point we can connect all hoses struggling in the walls. Hot and cold water and drain.We connect current ...Let's try sealing sleeves then turn on the machine and verify that everything is working properly (remember to turn on the water.)  If all goes well we can push it close to the wall and proceed with the first wash!

To ensure that the laundry remains clean and perfumed after days from dry, make sure to spread it in a non-humid! In addition to using the correct temperatures detergents and fabric softeners, to smell the scent of a laundry just done is good that the place where it is left to dry and dehumidified. Or have a place in your home that is almost totally devoid of moisture or you should buy a dehumidifier for rooms whose price, among other things, is negligible. You will notice how the rest of the house will be affected for the better will remain fresher smelling and clean.

How best to use the washing machine

The first prototype of a washing machine or washing machine , dates back to 1767 but it was only in the nineteenth century that we have the first models. Today in Italy over 97% of households, own a washing machine and this appliance and not a little has solved the problems of housewives helping with the housework. The choice is vast, many brands of washing machines and appliances produce when the choice is so wide in models, consumption and capacity , prior to purchase, we have to assess our needs. Brought home our car to the wash , we see that in the instruction book, there are tips on maintenance, consumption and efficiency. If we apply these tips and our common sense, will benefit the environment as well as our pockets. Let us see what might be the right precautions to be able to properly use our washing machine.

Try to use a full load to avoid waste and if our contract for the supply of energy it provides, and wash clothes in the cheaper period or during the weekends. You can also replace the softener town, full of additives, contaminants, with white vinegar, it will make your clothes brighter and revive the colors of colored clothes. The expected dose, 2/3 of vinegar (about 100 ml) and 1/3 of water to be added together, then the detergent and start the wash .

When possible, do not use too high temperatures for washing and follow label directions of the leaders.We learn to use detergents sparingly, informing us on the hardness of the water that we are given, this will affect much on the consumption of detergent, since the water with more concentration of limestone, requires more detergent to wash our clothes properly.

A correct use of the washing machine, provides a complete cycle without at least once a month, to eliminate mold and bacteria that can populate the basket when we use low temperature washes washing vacuum we can do it in a natural way with vinegar, baking soda and a few drops of essential oil, or we can use special cleansers on the market . For the use of vinegar, it is preferable to use it in new machines purchased recently, since it will prevent the formation of scale If the Our machine has a few years, you may already have in it, the deposits of limestone that with the use of vinegar may break off, causing serious damage to the machine. 

Reliable Waterproofing Tips to Use at Home

Rain and wind can be very harmful for building constructions. Both ceilings, as the walls are damaged by moisture. For roofs, poor waterproofing can mean significant leaks, and these can have serious consequences. For example, a leak above a sofa upholstery can completely ruin it. Therefore, to detect moisture in a wall, or a leak in the roof, we must do something about it, and not just moving furniture and place buckets around the house. But ... What is the best way to waterproof a roof or a wall?

For ceilings, we use prefabricated waterproofing, which are made of asphalt and derivatives. These have the advantage that they work on any type of surface, such as brick or concrete and require no maintenance. Another option may be to use waterproofing paints. These fill the pores of the surface so that water and moisture do not penetrate the building material.

Anyway, after using any waterproofing system, you need regular checkups. Canals and drains in ceilings and walls must be checked to be sure that no leaks, as these cause heavy wear on the surface of material. These channels should be cleaned so that no overflow, or collect water. If too much water accumulates on a roof, due to a gap, must be fixed with fillings and waterproofing paints. If our roof have roofs, it is important to check that such conserved remain, this check is useful realize every two or three years.

If we waterproofing facades, one of the options available is to use coatings. Despite this being a good way to make a waterproofing coatings suffer over time due to moisture stains, as well as some cracks. If this happens you have to change the carpet, or call a technician who can give us a better solution.

In summary, the waterproofing is very important in every home. A good waterproofing can bring peace, but a poor quality can give us a lot of headaches. After choosing and installing the waterproofing system, we perform regular maintenance, check that there are no cracks, for example. Solve moisture problems in walls or leaky roof can be very annoying, so it is best to avoid the occurrence of these problems.