box if regular salt, poured on them right before it rained. If you kill them before the flower opens, each year there will be less and less. Nothing will grow for awhile where you have killed something with salt. But a small price to pay to eradicate this nuisance. Some of my friends think I am nuts for killing thistles. It is a host plant for the butterfly.

Thanks for your input Wendy & Linda!

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.