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Backsplashes have a high work-to-enjoyment ratio. Simple backsplash installations can be completed in only a few hours, with minimal tile cutting. Installing a backsplash typically is less messy than other tile projects since it uses less thinset mortar. The purpose of a backsplash is primarily functional. It protects the wall behind the sink against water damage from inadvertent splashing. In the kitchen, backsplashes cover other parts of the countertop beside the sink area....

Fast Facts Scientific Name: Passerina amoenaCommon Name: Lazuli BuntingLifespan: 5-7 yearsSize: 5.5 inchesWeight: .5-.6 ouncesWingspan: 8.5 inchesConservation Status: Least concern Lazuli Bunting Identification At first glance, these buntings may be mistaken for bluebirds, but they’re actually quite different. Recognizing key field marks and distinguishing features can help birders be confident when identifying lazuli buntings. The thick, conically-shaped bill is dark gray-black but slightly lighter on the underside, and these birds have a relatively long tail for their overall size....

How to Wash Jute and Burlap Fabric Jute fibers and woven jute fabrics most limiting factors are that they are greatly weakened by water. That’s why you will often find jute combined with other fibers like cotton or polyester to add strength during cleaning. Dry cleaning is recommended for any structured burlap garment or home accessory. If there are stains, take time to point them out and identify them to your professional cleaner to get the best results....

Growing up, we loved playing with LEGOs. The nostalgia from stacking, snapping, and designing with those hard plastic block pieces made us want to pass on that LEGO love to our child. For our review of the LEGO Creator Mighty Dinosaurs, we asked our 8-year-old daughter to try out the 176-piece set with enough pieces to build a LEGO T. rex, a triceratops, or a pterodactyl. We hoped our child would be able to build the dinosaurs and find as much joy from LEGO as we once did....

Owner Drew Scott, DIY expert and the eye behind Lone Fox Home. You can also find Drew over on YouTube at Lone Fox, where he teaches his over one million subscribers home DIY, renovations, and decor in an approachable and affordable way. Location Mid-City, Los Angeles, Calif. The 3-bedroom, 2-bath duplex is around 1,300 square feet and was built in the 1920s. “It has been renovated many times over the past century, so every room had a nod to a different era, which was quite fun!...

March holidays and observances cover fun foods, educational activities, health awareness, environment causes, and more. March is the awareness month of dissociative identity disorder, colorectal cancer, and multiple sclerosis to name a few. Some March national holidays are National Grammar Day, National Dentist’s Day, and National Pi Day. March celebrations also include Holi, St. Patrick’s Day, and International Women’s Day. Plus, Passover, Easter, and Ramadan are often holidays in March....

Properties of Opal Color: VariousChakra: Depends on colorNumber: Vibrates to 8Planet: VenusZodiac: Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Pisces, SnakeBagua areas: Career Gua (Kan)Elements: WaterOrigin: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Honduras, Iceland, Mexico, Peru, Slovakia, Tanzania, UK, USA Meaning and Uses of Opal Opal is a very sensitive stone that can promote vision, intuition, and insight. It can also help you connect to your inner creativity, inspiration, and imagination. Opal is said to help you become invisible and is recommended in situations where you may need to protect yourself from danger....

Searches for bidets and related attachments have risen more than 4,000 percent in the last year as people seek more thorough ways of maintaining good hygiene at home. While bidets have been common in homes in Europe and other parts of the world for decades, their popularity in the U.S. is a rather new development after the events of Spring 2020, and interest seems to be growing. In line with these trends, Moen—a major faucet brand in the U....

Every time I spot a hummingbird, it feels like I’m witnessing something special. In fact, I get such a thrill from seeing these high-speed aviary creatures in my yard, I’m taking it to the next level by installing feeders. Here, I put the More Birds Vintage Hummingbird Feeder to work. Read on to find out if the local hummingbirds, or hummers, return my affection. Design: Retro cool The design of the Vintage Hummingbird Feeder from More Birds is lovely....

Kinds of Ornamental Trees A tree suitable for one homeowner’s yard and needs (or desires) may not be suitable for another’s. So let’s discuss some particular specimens, with an eye to what may make them suitable under some conditions and unsuitable under others. If you need a good street tree, then you will want to seriously consider only specimens that are pollution-tolerant and trees that tolerate road salt; some trees do, others do not....

This year’s catalog is extra special. In recent years, so few of us are going out to actual stores to shop, choosing instead to shop from the comfort of our homes, and many of us are also fixated on fixing up our homes. This catalog is chock full of some special pieces to do just that. Here are my favorite products from IKEA’s catalog this year: Here’s the deal about IKEA bedding, not only is it affordable, but the quality is quite good....

The drawback to ceramic tiling in a kitchen is that the floor is very hard. If you are a fan of long marathon cooking sessions, this could be a problem as the surface beneath your feet can affect how your entire body feels, with the pain and fatigue growing greater with every step you take. That hard surface can also be a problem for rambunctious puppies who come running into the kitchen then go sliding across it as their claws can’t find purchase....

Historically, marble flooring has been associated with a sense of wealth and opulence. It is a material that has adorned the palaces of kings and queens, and it been used in some of the great works of art and architecture produced throughout human history. When installed in a kitchen, it can create a sense of sophistication that will carry throughout the atmosphere of the room. Benefits of Marble Floors in Kitchens There are a number of notable advantages to using marble as a flooring material in kitchens:...

What Resilient Flooring Is Resilient flooring is defined as flooring that is firm, yet has a certain amount of “give or bounce-back,” according to a leading resilient flooring industry group. Resilient flooring is also a catch-all term that refers to floor coverings that occupy a middle ground between soft floors (such as carpeting) and hard floors (such as stone or hardwood). So, carpeting is not resilient flooring because even though it has give, it is not firm....

Saltwater pools can be just as sanitary, plus the water feels smoother and fresher. Many owners of swimming pools have chosen to switch from chlorine to saltwater for these reasons, and because saltwater can mean lower maintenance costs and easier upkeep. The absence of chlorine means there are no harsh smells and no need to store toxic chlorine chemicals on your property. How a Saltwater Pool Works While salt alone does have minor capabilities as a disinfectant, creating a saltwater pool isn’t as simple as dissolving salt in a swimming pool and leaving it at that....

Anatomy of a Recessed Light Fixture Recessed light fixtures operate the same way as standard light fixtures, with a screw-in Edison socket that accepts lightbulbs with matching threaded bases, but the rest of the fixture has a much different configuration, designed for installation above the ceiling line. Some styles use a shallow design for ceilings that butt directly against roof rafter rather than an attic space. The parts of a recessed light fixture include:...