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6 / 10 TMB Studio Research Deck Boards Before You Buy Each of the four main deck board categories has its advantages and disadvantages. Natural softwoods Cedar and redwood decking boards are beautiful, have fantastic grain and natural coloring and are very stable. They lay flat and won’t move, cup, crack or split as much as treated boards. However, they will lose their color, fading to gray within about a year or two, says Kou, so they will require regular refurbishment with deck oil or other proprietary treatment.

IntroductionCreate an heirloom garden pathway or sidewalk by combining bricks or pavers with natural stone accent pieces. Learn the simple, time-tested techniques used to build a winding, free-form walk. Paver Stone Walkway Overview Do you want to spruce up an ordinary, all-purpose sidewalk? If so, this project is a great eye-catching solution. It’s basically a brick paver walkway set on a solid bed of gravel and sand. It’ll stay flat and smooth even under heavy use, and unlike concrete, it won’t crack.

Fear of water is common it kids, particularly when it comes to getting their head under water. And parents who feel the fear is irrational will likely be frustrated when they can’t can’t figure to dunk a child’s head in the bath to rinse out the shampoo. But, for kids, fearing the act of putting their face or head under water is completely rational, and there’s no threat or sharp remark a parent can say to change that.

Alicia Keys looks absolutely stunning in this Stella McCartney dress, but do you think this 'Girl on Fire' in green wore the dress better than 'The Woman You Love,' aka Ashanti? This fashion battle between the two beautiful R&B divas is a bit hard to decide upon, since both ladies totally rocked the McCartney number, but in very different ways. Keys, who wore the skin-tight frock to the 2012 MTV Europe Music Awards, paired the sleeveless, curve-hugging dress with a bold choker and metallic, pointy stilettos.

Some families take their game night very seriously — so much so that one man was arrested after a game of Monopoly turned violent. John Armstrong of Tulsa, Okla., was drinking with relatives when their family game night went very wrong. According to the Tulsa Police Department, officers responded to the family's home after a family member called 911 to report "shots fired." Investigators report the family was playing a friendly game of Monopoly when a feud between Armstrong and his stepfather suddenly erupted into chaos.

Anyone who’s owned or maintained a pool knows how rapidly water levels can drop. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, a typical uncovered pool can lose between 12,000 and 31,000 gallons of water annually, simply due to evaporation. Here’s what can be done to preserve the water you’ve already paid for! Cover It Up The most effective way to prevent evaporation is to put a lid on top of the pool, effectively keeping pool water locked in.

Engineered wood sounds like it comes from a bio-lab, but rest easy — there’s no genetic modification involved. The term refers to real wood modified into different forms that are stronger and longer-lasting than the raw materials they’re made from. In all likelihood, you are currently surrounded by engineered wood. The table you’re sitting at and you chair might very well contain engineered wood. There’s probably also engineered wood in the cabinets and shelves of your kitchen and bathroom.

Meet David Fhima, the ex-husband of Golden Bachelor Leslie Fhima. Did he remarry after Leslie? Is he still alive? Find out about his age, job, and current residence in this article below. The answers unfolds as this article proceeds. Meet David Fhima, Golden Bachelor Leslie Fhima Ex-Husband Golden Bachelor’s alleged final four contestant Leslie Fhima was previously married to renowned Minnesota chef David Fhima. David arrived in the US in 1982 so, they likely met each other after that.

Famous for her role as Donna Paulsen on the USA Network’s Suits, actress Sarah Rafferty is soon leaving Chicago Med after just one year on the show. Fans were disappointed when the showrunner confirmed that Sarah–who made her debut in Season 7–won’t return after the Season 8 premiere. Her time as Dr. Pamela Blake in the show has been so short that her fans don’t know much about the actress, especially her husband Santtu Seppala.