unplantable for anything else. Far better to paint the thistles with an herbicide, or a vinegar-based product if you don't want to go that route. See more advice here:

http://blog.pennlive.com/gardening/2011/06/g...

Ideally you want to do the outside if at all possible. While pitching soils, capping soils with clay based materials, piping water from gutters away from the house will slow down the effect of moisture or water coming in, the fact remains water will still leak into the house because you have done nothing to stop it only moved it away from the leaky wall.

Painting the walls on the inside looks fine, but over time they will begin to leak again. Installing french drains on the inside will help control the water, but again the water is coming into the house. Digging soils outside down to the footing, then cleaning, and sealing the walls using asphalt and few other items is really the only correct way to water proof.

Depending upon your ability level, depth of foundation and extent of the issue, you may be much better off having this work done for you.

are almost all related. Some in GA, FL, NC, SC, SD..., but not IA. :)

to the Kvartal Curtain Rods to cut the Kvartal Metal Rods to the proper length before connecting the 2 long rods to the curved center piece. There always seems to be a change of stock in curtains - we picked a $19 set of 2 panels that was not too heavy, but also not too sheer, since the idea was to hide the water heater while allowing proper ventilation. You could probably use any curtain with a curtain rod that could be mounted to the ceiling (we needed extra long curtains because her ceiling was 10 ft tall!) I have seen clients use Tension Shower Rods with pretty Fabric Curtains if the Washing Machine and Dryer are hidden in a Closet Area. Best of luck with your project ~ We would love to see how it turns out! Thank you for your very nice post. Beth & Susie

I like with warmth and color.