Boil the artichokes for the most traditional method of cooking them. 1  Put a large pot of water on the stove to boil and add salt. 2  Drop the artichokes carefully into the pot once the water begins to boil and leave them to cook for 30 to 45 minutes.3  Drain artichokes with the stem up before serving.oil the artichokes for the most traditional method of cooking them. 1  Put a large pot of water on the stove to boil and add salt. 2  Drop the artichokes carefully into the pot once the water begins to boil and leave them to cook for 30 to 45 minutes.
Depending on the size and complexity of your home, you may want to choose two, three, or as many as six colors. In addition to color for your siding, select accent colors for shutters, moldings, doors, window sashes, brackets, columns, and porch decks. But beware: too many colors will overwhelm your house.
Content continues below ad. Make sure the paint colors you choose complement the colors of the other materials of your home, such as the roof, brick, stone, or stucco. Paint window sashes and overhead surfaces, such as porch ceilings and soffits, a lighter color to reflect light and lift the spirit of your home..