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.
Give your home's appearance a quick and easy refresh by painting your window and door trim. 1  Painting the trim around your doors or windows is one of the many ways you can liven up your home's exterior. Use an exterior paint accent color that complements the main colors of your home or paint your trim white to embolden and emphasize the other colors. This guide will take you through the process of painting trim.