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This guide is designed to help you discover what you need to know to select a toilet that suits your needs, matches your bathroom’s aesthetic, and fits in the allotted space. Make the most of your investment and learn a little more about the throne you’ll be sitting on. Before Buying a New Toilet Purchasing and installing a new toilet takes time and money, so before buying a new toilet, it’s recommended to inspect the old toilet to determine whether it can be repaired or otherwise improved....

You can find a variety of doorknobs ranging in material, style, finish, size, and even the lock set, so it’s a good idea to learn more about doorknobs in order to make an informed decision about a new doorknob for your home. Consider important factors like security, indoor or outdoor placement, and lockset while reading this comprehensive guide to help you learn how to choose a doorknob. Before Replacing Your Doorknob Doorknobs are relatively simple mechanisms, so when a doorknob isn’t working properly, you may immediately decide to replace it....

Wheelbarrows While wheelbarrows and garden carts perform basically the same functions, they each have their pros and cons. Ultimately, the choice of wheelbarrow or garden cart is up to the user. Many gardeners find they have need of both. Wheelbarrows have sloping sides and one to two front wheels. You walk behind the wheelbarrow, making it easy to control and maneuver. They are especially handy for loose materials that can be dumped out, like compost, soil, weeds, or gravel....

Living Room Curtain Considerations Chances are your living room is the most seen and frequently used room in your home, so picking out the right curtains, both form and function-wise, is important. Consider a couple of factors to get started — will the curtains be purely decorative? Do you have many windows and want to keep cost down or is there a large window that’s the focal point of the room and worth a splurge on more high-end curtains?...

Fires that begin from clothes dryers that are clogged with lint are second only to kitchen fires as the leading cause of home fire damage. Accumulated lint and dust lead the list of why laundry room fires occur, far ahead of wiring problems or other issues. While emptying the dryer lint screen after every load is essential to helping your dryer perform more efficiently and preventing fires, a properly installed and maintained dryer vent system is also key....

Examples of Natural Mosquito Control Methods and Safe Repellents: Plant oils that can be applied to the skin as natural repellents; for example, those that come from citronella, castor bean plants, or catnip plants. Certain bath oils with repellent qualities. Many people swear by Avon’s Skin So Soft, although it is specifically Avon’s “Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus” that is marketed as the true mosquito repellent. Devices such as the Mosquito Magnet....

One of the best things about stripes is that they’re versatile. They can be elegant when they’re tone-on-tone, or wild when they’re bright and bold; classic when the stripes are the same width, and modern when they’re all different. Where to Use Stripes work anywhere and everywhere. Here are just a few places: WallsPillowsRugsLampshadesCeilingsWindow treatmentsDishesBedding Vertical vs. Horizontal Traditionally, vertical stripes have been a common way to go. They create the illusion of height thus making ceilings appear higher than they truly are....

How did country living morph into tales from the crypt? Alicia Blomquist of Rustic Queen Halloween has a theory. “I think originally cottagecore took hold because of the pandemic,” she says. ”It’s a more fun and whimsical decorating style, and since everyone was stuck at home, you might as well make yourself and your home feel cozy. Then from that, the cottage goth style evolved. So for the people who liked to have their spooky pieces out all year, they just mixed it in and it took off!...

Can anything be done to turn this dead zone into an area that’s more useable and that better integrates with the kitchen? Why Open Areas Are a Problem With Cabinets The problem begins with ceilings: most are 8 feet high, minimum. Some homes are fortunate enough to come with generously elevated 10-foot ceilings. High ceilings and humans do not mix. The comfortable height for most people to reach items in cabinets is between 5 and 6 feet....

Ants, part of the family Formicidae, are incredibly persistent insects that live for a long time. It is no wonder that they cause issues for so many people! A common place for ants to pop up is inside vehicles. What should you do when you find ants are invading your car? Why Do Ants Like Cars? Before getting into any DIY control options for ants in your car, it is important to understand an ant’s biology, especially the differences between budding and swarming ants....

A member of the prayer plant family, the triostar folds its leaves up at night, and it can often be confused with the similar calathea plant. Although flowers can develop on this plant in spring when kept outdoors, it’s the large, colorful leaves that are its star attraction indoors and out. It’s a moderately fast-growing plant but will become temperamental and slow down when it feels disturbed, root bound, or doesn’t get enough light....

The crape myrtle is a great option for planting in urban or suburban environments. Its small size makes it ideal for gardens or lawns, or it can be used as part of a commercial landscaping plan. Before planting, make sure that the full grown tree won’t cause issues on the property since the tree cannot be topped. You cannot cut off the top of the tree to control the height; that will kill the tree (“crape murder,” as it’s known)....

Neither plant is a fern, but instead, they are warm-weather perennials closely related to the common edible garden asparagus. In zones 9 to 11, these plants are hardy outdoors, where they grow as creeping spreading plants, but it is also common for them to be grown as indoor houseplants, where they make good “thriller” specimens in mixed containers or hanging baskets. Normally planted in the spring, the fast-growing asparagus fern has a lot of good qualities, but it comes with some important cautions....

While they prefer a warm and dry climate, they are more adaptable than some of their cacti cousins, able to withstand temperatures that hover around freezing as long as they’re kept dry. To encourage better flowering, allow the plants to enjoy a cooling period in the winter and dramatically cut back on watering cadence. Lastly, make sure to fertilize during the growing season for the best results. Light Ball cacti like lots of light—just not too much of it....

Broccoli has a moderate growth rate. It is typically planted in the early to mid-spring for an early summer harvest. And in warm climates, a late summer planting can yield a fall harvest. In the fall, plant seeds in the garden approximately 85 to 100 days prior to your area’s projected first fall frost date. Selecting a Planting Site Pick a sunny spot that has good soil drainage for your broccoli....