What is mahogany?

Mahogany is the most coveted hardwood for furniture making. Its durability, workability, insect resistance, straight grain, and deep reddish-brown color that gives a reddish sheen when polished make it a favorite material among furniture makers for traditional and expensive premium furniture. Mahogany’s color darkens as it ages. Mahogany has symbolic importance as it is the …

How to get rid of springtails (also known as snow fleas, springtails and ectoparasites)

If you have never heard of Collembola, you are not alone. Until a few years ago, these soil creatures were thought to be essentially harmless. Even doctors vehemently denied that springtails could infest human hair and skin. People who suffered from chronic itching, biting, and tingling sensations were often thought of as delusional, but that …

How much storage do you need in your kitchen?

It’s time to remodel your kitchen and if you’re like most people, you want your new kitchen to look beautiful but also to function properly. You’ve probably thought about what kind of cabinets, countertops, flooring, lighting, and appliances you want, but this is just the starting point. In order to have a well-designed kitchen that …

The best home remodeling projects for a high return on investment

If you’re looking to add value to your home, either to make it better suited to your needs or because you have plans to sell it, then you don’t want to spend money on a home remodeling project that has a low return on investment. . However, determining which remodeling projects will bring you the …

splendid countertops like waterfalls make an essential difference in the kitchen environment

Made of metal, wood, tile or marble and in various shapes and designs, kitchen countertops and islands set the stage for work and social gatherings. Do you prefer granite or marble, travertine, limestone or slate? Why not quartzite? The hard metamorphic rock known as quartzite began life as sandstone. Intense heat and pressure transformed it …

Why are Fossil watches so popular?

Fossil watches are classic, yet contemporary, simple and warm: this is modern vintage. This modern vintage is the unique style outlook that defines the Fossil brand and its many products. It successfully translates mid-century modern art and architecture design impression into shapes and fashions that are distinctively relevant to today’s shopper. These watches are very …