How to Reseal a Slate Tile Backsplash

How to Reseal a Slate Tile Backsplash

Slate is a metamorphic stone made up of layers of compressed mud. Like most stone, it’s porous and can absorb moisture if it is not properly sealed. This moisture may leave behind a blot on the slate, which can be…

The Way to Kill Bacteria in Terra-Cotta Flowerpots

The Way to Kill Bacteria in Terra-Cotta Flowerpots

Most anglers have a stash of terra-cotta flowerpots somewhere in the garage or drop — but until you use those pots a second or possibly a third, fourth or fifth time round, it’s important to sterilize them. Last season’s plants…