by Envision Marketing | Mar 28, 2018
Knowing about the different types of paint available can help ensure you choose the right paint for the job. LATEX PAINTS Latex paints can be thinned with water and are easily applied. Compared to oil-based paints, the advantages of latex paints are: Less odor Water...
by Envision Marketing | Mar 28, 2018
Aerosol paints consist of two elements: the propellant and the product itself, whether a liquid, foam or semisolid. Three kinds of propellants are used: hydrocarbons (liquid propellants), carbon dioxide (a compressed gas) and dimethyl ether. Hydrocarbons are effective...
by Envision Marketing | Mar 28, 2018
WALLCOVERINGS Applying wallcovering is very much the province of do-it-yourselfers. Technical advancements make “paper-hanging” a relatively easy redecorating job. Self-adhesive or pre-pasted coverings simplify the job; paper- or fabric-backed vinyl...
by Envision Marketing | Mar 28, 2018
WATERING Over-watering is the greatest cause of plant problems. Too much water literally drowns the roots by closing off the oxygen supply in the soil. First sign of trouble is yellowing of the lower leaves. A simple way to find out if a plant needs watering is to...
by Envision Marketing | Mar 28, 2018
RAKES Most rakes have an overall length of 5′ or 6′ but that is where their similarities end. There are several types, each for a specific function. Garden Rakes are used to break up and smooth soil after it has been spaded and cultivated. They have sharp,...