The Spruce (TS): People have been buying more and more home products and leaning into maximalism over the past year—why is minimalism still so valuable? Shira Gill (SG): People get the wrong impression of minimalism and think that it means deprivation and scarcity and living in a stark white box. I believe that minimalism is just living more intentionally and creating a home and life that reflects who you are and what you care about....
Building a mortared stone wall is more challenging in the winter. Not only will you be lifting heavy stones and mixing mortar, you’ll be doing it in less than ideal conditions. It won’t be easy. But if you enjoy a challenge then follow these steps and you can build such a structure successfully even in winter. Plan Ahead This is a good idea no matter what time of year you’re building a mortared stone retaining wall, but it’s especially important in the winter....
Do your mind and body a favor by doing your research before buying a pillow to determine which one is right for you. This buying guide will give you all the information you need to make the best decision. Before Replacing Your Pillow If you’re waking up tired and groggy every morning or notice your sleep is being interrupted all night, consider replacing your pillow to potentially solve your problems and improve sleep....
You want something that looks good but also something that is meant for bathroom use and that will be easy to maintain given your time and abilities. This is your go-to guide for learning more about the different types of bathroom tiles. It will help you make the best choice for your purchase and give you the basics of cleaning and maintenance. Before Buying Tile for Your Bathroom You’re ready to change the look of your bathroom, and the old tile just has to go....
Regardless of your child’s age, grade, or excitement (or lack thereof) around learning, here are some foolproof tips for designing the perfect kid homework area. 1. Create a Clutter-Free Space When it comes to creating the perfect workspace, keeping it organized may sound like a no-brainer. But, in the rush to create spaces for work and play, parents often neglect the importance of removing clutter to create a truly distraction-free space....
Also, keep a drain’s four biggest problem items from going down the drain: cooking grease, coffee grounds, hair, and soap scum. Collect cooking grease in an old jar or tin and dispose of it in the garbage, compost or throw out coffee grounds, and get a good mesh catch to cover the drain and capture the hair and soap scum. Weekly Drain Maintenance Weekly, there are a few things you can do to give your drain the best chances for not being clogged....
Fold It Into a Rectangle Roll It Like a Burrito Fold It In Half Fold It Into a Square How to Store Shirts The way you store your shirts is just as important as the way that you fold them. No matter how well you fold them, if they end up in an over-stuffed drawer you run the risk of them being wrinkled or even damaged. Here’s what you can do to prevent that; stack shirts that are folded flat into a rectangle on shelves....
However, hillsides also have some built-in advantages. You have an instant view, and creating a dynamic sense of movement with plants positioned on a hill is easy. This resourceful gardener used the contrasting plant textures of the conical evergreens, spiky flowers, flowing ornamental grasses, and rounded shrubs to animate the garden. The scene is kept moving by a river of silver lamb’s ear that runs the length of the bed....
Herbivores, Canada geese eat both aquatic plants, such as eelgrass, and terrestrial foods, such as grass, grains, and berries. They spend much of their time in and around fresh water, though they also can be found in places like cornfields (a food source for them). This was especially so before Canada geese adapted themselves to an urban and suburban lifestyle. Now, when not in or around water, they spend much of their time on grass, including in parks, at airports, on college campuses, on golf courses, and on the lawns of homeowners....
Huernia zebrina is a unique small perennial succulent that grows in a creeping pattern. You might think that a plant that stunning is difficult to grow but it’s not, it is actually low maintenance, as long as it’s in a pot with the right potting soil and excellent drainage, and watered correctly. One warning though: Huernia zebrina’s striking flowers, which it produces generously from late spring through summer, emit a strong odor, unpleasant to the human nose but designed by nature to attract pollinators....
