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Knitting spools, also known as knitting Nancys, have been around for centuries. This form of knitting is unlike usual knitting, which uses two needles. Instead, a special tool is used to create knitted cord, which can then be formed into other items--ranging from rugs to more intricate designs. Learning how to spool knit is easy, especially if you are familiar with other knitting and crocheting techniques, and it can be a fun project to do with your children.

Hold the spool knitter in your left hand, or your right hand if you're a lefty. Take the yarn and loop it...

Taking care of your driveway may be the last thing on your mind when you first move into a new home. Driveways are a functional space created mainly for vehicles, and to most homeowners, their purpose outweighs their aesthetic value.

But driveways need tender loving care as much as your home needs maintenance and improvement. A sturdy and well-maintained driveway provides a great first impression of your home. At the same time, it adds value to your property, especially when you go to sell your home in the future. Homebuyers prefer well-built and eye-catching driveways.

Cleaning Your Driveway

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Sustainable methods to improve the garden without negatively impacting local flora and fauna include mulching, drip irrigation and biological pest control. After setting up a sustainable system, you can spend less time weeding and more time enjoying your garden and orchard. In the warmest areas of the United States, in United States Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 9b to 11, gardens include tropical fruits such as the Persea americana, the avocado tree. Native to southern Mexico, avocado trees thrive in Mediterranean climates when provided sufficient water and wind protection. Avocados respond well to sustainable gardening, as several techniques reflect...