Table of Contents Nature Silk Watercolor Landscapes Calligraphy Paintbrushes Asymmetry Signature Teach kids about the long history of Chinese painting with a few important facts. According to The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the late Tang Dynasty, which lasted from 618 to 906 A.D., was the turning point in which painting began to depict the inner heart and mind of the artist rather than complete realism.

Replacing an air conditioner unit in Florida is considered a construction project by county governments. You must have a permit to replace the air conditioner or you will face a possible fine. In Flager County, Florida, the permit is a simple one-page document titled “Air Conditioning Replacement.” Window Units A licensed professional can replace an AC unit in one day. A permit is necessary only if you are replacing the main unit in your central air conditioner system.

Building a new home or remodeling your current home often entails working with a contractor to complete the project. Almost all contractors require a homeowner to advance money for the project as part of a deposit. The scope of a project influences a contractor's deposit; small projects may not require a large deposit. The amount of the deposit varies from contractor to contractor and is dependent on the type of project to be completed.

Learning how to caulk crown molding is a necessary skill for anyone who has this beautiful architectural feature in their home. Expansion gaps between the molding and the wall/ceiling are fairly common as a result of the natural heating and cooling process that takes place during each new season. Caulking Crown Molding. Things You Will Need + Ladder Caulking gun Trim caulk Small scissors Damp cotton rag Learning how to caulk crown molding is a necessary skill for anyone who has this beautiful architectural feature in their home.

After a deck is stained, the stain must be allowed to cure. Curing is the time the stain fully settles into the surface of the wood, dries, and sets its final color. Wood stain essentially cures itself. What you can do to help is create the optimal conditions for the stain to cure properly. Wood stain cured under wet, sunny, or otherwise unsuitable conditions may become contaminated, discolored, or develop mold.

An outdoor spotlight is used to shed light on a corner or backyard of a home during the night. If you have an outdoor spotlight that isn't working properly, there are a few things that you should check before you take it back to the manufacturer. The most common reason that an outdoor spotlight isn't working properly is because of a burnt light bulb; other reasons could have to do with the wiring or the light switch.

Preventive maintenance is key to a longer life of your hot water heater. Poorly operating heaters will produce water that is not as hot as you prefer it. Bad maintenance can lead to faulty elements, higher utility bills and a shorter life for your tank. Things You Will Need + Adjustable wrench Garden hose 3/4 inch Allen wrench 3 to 4 gallons apple cider vinegar Toothbrush Lime deposits are often a cause of faulty hot water heaters, so removing lime deposits will save you money in the long run.

Slipcovers are used to freshen stained or worn furniture, to cover furniture with upholstery that no longer matches wallpaper or painted walls, or simply to provide a new decorative look. Slipcovers can be made to cover sofas, chairs of all types, cushions or footstools. Sewing square corners on slipcovers is important to ensure the cover will fit the cushion exactly without pulling, stretching or looking like bunched, poorly constructed lumps at each corner.

If you are looking for a refined, masculine, classic decorating style, try the English Hunting Lodge decor of the late 1800s. Wealthy upper-class Victorians in the United Kingdom made fox hunting a social pastime and decorated their country lodges in great detail to support the sport. Today, this same style can easily be translated into a modern, sophisticated home with plenty of comfort and style for the entire family. Rich, oiled woods, a big cozy fireplace, some well-placed hunt art and interesting rare hunting accessories bring home the elegance of Victorian England and create a warm, comforting atmosphere in your own home.

Wall headers run along the top of window and door openings in your home. Headers are typically constructed of wood, and fulfill the role of a lintel in a post-and-lintel system. They are load-bearing elements that transfer weight around the window or door, to the solid foundation below. When installing wiring in your home, it is always best to avoid drilling through load bearing elements. If you have no choice, wires can be set within notches in your header to preserve as much structural integrity as possible.