Almost every room designer loves the luxury of planning around one or more kitchen windows. Given the heavy presence of cabinetry lining the walls, a window offers welcome relief for the eye, as well as the obvious benefit of letting natural light into the space. Natural light brings a dose of real life to a room that no artificial lighting can replicate, and kitchen designers always look for ways to accentuate a window in one way or another....
The Day at the Spa Deluxe Gift Set from Creativity for Kids bundles together everything tweens need to paint their nails and pamper their feet. A popular gift for girls, the 30-piece gift set provides enough supplies for a group mani-pedi party or multiple “spa visits” for a single child. But did the experience delight our 10-year-old daughter and her friends? Read on to find out. Design: Everything you need for a spa day at home The Day at the Spa Deluxe Gift Set from Creativity for Kids ships with 30 different pieces, all of which will help recreate a spa experience in the comfort of your home....
Crop rotation is crucial for soil health, nutrient balance in the soil, and pest and disease control. Why Crop Rotation is Important The nutrients that each vegetable and fruit take out of the soil are different both in terms of the type of nutrient and the amount. Leafy vegetables, for example, require more nitrogen, whereas root vegetables, such as carrots, need more phosphorus. Crops belonging to the same plant family are similar in their nutrient requirements....
Keep in mind that mini cyclamen are toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. According to a case study published in Veterinary and Human Toxicology, these plants (especially the tubers) are also toxic to humans, though the incidence of serious exposure is very low. Light As a houseplant, the mini cyclamen requires bright, indirect light, such as a north or east-facing window. When planted outdoors, filtered light is most desirable. Mini cyclamens do best when planted in a sheltered area, such as under a tree....
Best planted in early spring or late fall, desert spoon plants feature serrated blue to grayish-green leaves that are long and slender, with frizzy ends and reddish-brown margins. An inward curve at the leaf base inspires the plant’s common name “desert spoon,” and a large “skirt” of dead leaves covers the central stubby trunk. When the desert spoon plant is about seven to 10 years old, it begins to produce showy flowers in late spring or early summer....
But diagonal tile layouts can be an excellent choice. With a few techniques and tools, they aren’t all that hard to install. And they can work well for many spaces, especially small spaces like bathrooms. What Diagonal Tile Layout Is A diagonal tile layout, sometimes called bias layout, places the direction of the tiles at a 45-degree angle to all of the walls. A diagonal tile layout can be preferable in a bathroom or another small room because it helps to make the room look larger....
Live edge wood projects range from coffee tables, side tables, and patio tables to more unusual items like fireplace mantels, bathroom counters, and even a bedside table that hangs from the ceiling. What Is Live Edge Woodworking? Live edge is a popular style that incorporates at least one natural edge or plane of the wood’s surface: wormholes, bark, wood grain, and all. The remaining sides are milled down to straight edges or planes....
Dove tree’s cordate leaves are 2 to 6 inches long and look quite similar to those of the linden trees. They may change to orange or red before they drop. Though it appears that this tree has two very large white petals, they are actually bracts. The true flowers with reddish-purple anthers are clustered into a ball between the hanging bracts. One bract is usually 3 to 4 inches long and the other will be 6 to 7 inches long....
You see, I’ve never had to decorate with a lot of plants. In December 2019, I only had a handful so I was able to relocate them easily. This year, with my collection now nearing 80, moving them around is just not an option. I also have minimal space near the windows so I really can’t be switching things up too much. After thinking through quite a bit, I decided that instead of moving them around, I would incorporate them into the decor as much as possible....
Turning off the Power Before you examine or touch the water heater wiring or electrical connections, turn off the power to the circuit that supplies the water heater. In most cases, the circuit is served by a 30-amp, double-pole circuit breaker. Switch off the appropriate breaker in the breaker box, then use an electrical voltage tester to make sure that the circuit is off by testing at the water heater....
The National Electrical Code, which is the basis for all local building codes, has specific regulations for installing electrical wires so that they are protected from damage. NM Electrical Cable Proper Uses NM cable, also known by the trade name Romex, is the most common form of electrical wire used in residential electrical work. NM cable is a bundle of individual conducting wires wrapped in a plastic vinyl outer sheathing....
When it comes to toddler toys, not much can beat a well-designed STEM building set. From learning math in a practical setting to expanding spatial vocabulary, toys like ETI’s Lil’ Engineers Set are designed to give your child a leg up in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math. To see if Lil’ Engineers can help build up a child’s fine motor skills while keeping them entertained at the same time, we put them in the capable hands of our 3 year old son....
If you’ve heard rumors that neighbors in your building found roaches in their kitchens, you should inspect your own home for a cockroach issue. What starts as a small, one-apartment roach problem can quickly spread into a cockroach infestation throughout the entire building. Learn the fastest ways to get rid of roaches. 4 Ways to Get Rid of Cockroaches If you discover a cockroach infestation in your apartment, it may be time to get aggressive with your control measures....
The tradition of connecting a stone to your birth information is found in different cultures around the world. Similarly, we can find modern and ancient examples of relating all sorts of systems with crystals such as the chakras, numbers, astrological signs, and more. Birthstones are especially popular because it’s a personal way to receive, reflect upon, and understand the qualities of the stone and how they relate to you....
Where Hummingbirds Get Trapped Hummingbirds like to explore different areas of a yard. And anywhere there is red—whether it is natural or artificial—is likely to attract their attention. When that happens, the birds can get trapped somewhere that isn’t safe for them to be, such as the following: Garages: They might be attracted to the emergency door release or other red spots inside an open garage door and get stuck inside when the door closes....
The other common names of sea foam, sea lavender, and marsh rosemary are a clue to the tough nature of the genus Limonium, and the fact that it thrives in coastal gardens, shrugging off salty soil and sea spray. Statice plants grow 15 to 30 inches tall in all zones as a warm-weather annual. Full sun exposure is an important growing requirement, for without adequate light, the plants flop over....
Latin Names While many still use Michelia figo as the scientific name for this shrub, it has been placed by some botanists with the magnolias and had its name changed to Magnolia figo. You may also see it written as Michelia fuscata. It is considered to be part of the Magnoliaceae family. In addition to the magnolias, you may also be familiar with the tulip tree, another relative. Common Names In addition to banana shrub, Magnolia figo is also known as port wine magnolia, banana magnolia, Chinese tulip tree, and brown-stalked magnolia....
