Despite being completely different animals, many people can still confuse possums with opossums. The confusion appeared due to various reasons but it’s mainly because of colloquially using the word “possum” instead of “opossum” in lots of cases. The animals are both small marsupials that can appear similar at a first impression. It takes a closer …
Contents 1. What is German Smear (or Schmear)? 2. History of German Smear 3. Benefits and Disadvantages of German Smear 4. German Smear VS Other Techniques 5. Painted Brick 6. Whitewash or Limewash 7. How to Apply German Smear 7.1 Gather the Materials 7.2 Clean the Brick 7.3 Mix the Mortar 7.4 Prep the Bricks …
Whether you wish to change the bathroom fixtures or make a visual upgrade for the kitchen hardware, you will be faced with multiple finish choices. Some of the most popular and reliable choices for faucets, cabinet pulls, or towel bars include chrome and brushed nickel. These metal finishes appear to be quite similar at a …
While normally chinch bugs shouldn’t cause a lot of damage to your lawn, certain environmental conditions such as drought can cause a more severe infestation of this pest. The bugs can breed fast and eat up large patches of grass creating an unhealthy look of your yard. Getting chinch bugs under control and restoring the …
1. What Is Mid-Century Modern Design? Known for mixing organic shapes and innovative materials to put a new spin on traditional pieces, the mid-century modern aesthetic experienced great popularity ever since its inception in the 1930s. The style gets its name from the period when it started to form considering how the design concepts appeared …
What Are Liminal Spaces? The term “liminal” refers to a threshold that’s almost imperceptible. In that sense, liminal spaces can be defined as ambiguous spaces of transition. Examples of liminal spaces in architecture or nature can often be perceived as ghostly areas with unknowable qualities. Many people can find liminal spaces fascinating or downright scary …
Every property owner in the US has to pay property taxes that fuel the local government’s financial resources required to maintain a wide range of public services and projects. No matter what state you live in, it’s safe to say that you will pay a certain amount of tax money to fund public transportation, road …
Multigenerational living refers to sharing a single household with at least another adult generation. The term has become quite popular in recent times because the number of multigenerational households in the US is increasing at a steady pace. That being said, multiple generations living in the same home is far from a new concept. It …
If you have a large family but lack a lot of storage space, you’ve probably run into the problem of organizing backpacks and school bags used by the children. Despite your best efforts, it seems that backpacks somehow always end up on the floor or in some other place where they don’t belong. Whether you …
When it comes to beautifying your patio, few options can be considered more popular than stamped concrete. Also known as textured concrete, this design style provides a nice range of patterns and colors to improve the look of your patio. The low cost of stamped concrete is another reason why this is more popular compared …