Article: You may continue to work your table runner in single crochet, double crochet, or a combination of the 2 stitches. This will allow you to create a simple design that will lay flat. Try using single crochet stitches or double crochet stitches for all rows, or alternate between single and double crochet rows. If you want to create more intricate stitches in your table runner, then there are several different decorative stitches you can try. Some good options include: Crunch stitch for a bumpy texture Shell stitch for a shell design throughout your table runner Loop stitch for a shaggy look Abstract cat stitch to make your table runner look like cats V-stitch for an easy, flat design Use the same color for the entire table runner, or change colors every row or so for a striped effect. Tie the new yarn to the base of the old yarn strand so it is close to the last stitch you worked. Use the new strand to work the next stitch and drop the old yarn. Cut the old yarn about 3 inches (7.6cm) from the base of the stitch. Hold it against the new strand to weave it into the next few stitches. Try changing colors every 2 rows for narrow stripes, or change colors every 6 rows for thicker stripes. For example, you could change back and forth between red and white every 6 rows for thick red and white stripes. Or you could change between a multitude of colors every 2 rows for a thin striped rainbow effect.
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Use single or double crochet stitches for a simple runner. Work the rows in a decorative stitch for a more intricate design. Change colors as often as desired.
Article: The best time of year to trim evergreen bushes is before new growth occurs. Early spring is usually most convenient, but you can also trim the bushes in late winter if it's not too cold for working outside. Some people are tempted to use large shears to trim evergreens, but this does not usually lead to the best results. Small hand pruners enable you to tend to specific areas better and keep the natural shape of the plant. Using large shears generally makes people cut off more than they should. if necessary. Dull pruners can make the process take longer, and they can lead to ugly, uneven cuts. Secure the pruners into a vise. Then, run a file along the blade of the pruners until the edge becomes sharper and more defined. Wipe the shears down with linseed oil when you're done to help prevent rust. By catching your clippings with a tarp, you'll be able to easily gather them together at the end. Alternatively, work with a bag next to you at all times, so you can simply discard your clippings into the bag as you work. You can purchase bags specifically made for disposing of yard waste from any home improvement store. Purchase gloves specifically designed for gardening at any gardening or home improvement store. These protect your hands and keep them relatively clean while you work.
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Prune in the spring. Choose hand pruners instead of larger shears. Sharpen your pruners Lay down a tarp around the bushes for easy clean up. Put on gardening gloves.
Article: People often store vitamin and supplement tablets in their bathroom cabinets. Research has shown, however, that the humidity of bathrooms can lessen the effectiveness and potency of vitamin tablets over time. The degradation of vitamins in humid conditions is known as deliquescence. This decreases the quality and shelf-life of the product, and could mean you're not getting all the nutrition you paid for. In addition, opening and closing vitamin and supplement bottles in a humid area traps a little bit of moisture into the bottle each time. Some vitamins might be especially prone to degrade in humid conditions, such as the water soluble vitamin B, vitamin C, thiamine, and vitamin B6. Vitamins and minerals may degrade in quality if you store them in the fridge. There is a lot of moisture inside your fridge, so although it is cool and dark, it is not dry. Only store vitamins and supplements in the fridge if the label specifically tells you to. The kitchen can be a good place to keep your vitamins and supplements, but there can often be moisture and vaporized fat in the air from cooking, which can settle on your pills. The temperature and humidity in the kitchen rises and falls as you use the oven and stovetop. The kitchen sink is another area that will produce a lot of moisture. Look for a dry cupboard away from the stove and sink if you want to keep them in the kitchen. Your bedroom is perhaps the best place to store supplements, because there are few fluctuations in humidity, and the bedroom is usually cool and dry. Make sure to keep them away from open windows and sunlight, which will degrade their potency. Don't keep them near a radiator or any other source of heat. Always keep them safe and secure, and out of reach of children and pets, even if they are in a childproof container. To help avoid moisture, you can keep your vitamins and supplements in an airtight container. Do not take them out of their original packaging, but put the whole package in the airtight container. An opaque container is good, but you can also use an amber or tinted one. These darker containers can also protect the supplements from light.
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Avoid the bathroom cabinet. Don't keep tablets in the fridge. Don't keep them near the oven or the sink. Consider keeping vitamins and supplements in the bedroom. Use an airtight container.