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To spare you some scrolling, I’ve rounded up some of my all-time favorite tiny house tours on TikTok. 1. Mid-Century Modern Mobile Believe it or not, this mid-century modern home was once a humble school bus. Now painted pink (with a matching 8-foot channel back sofa inside that’s a total show-stopper), it’s unrecognizable from its days of carting around kids. Why we love it: Between the pink couch, the green cabinets, and those adorable porcelain bathroom tiles, I can’t get enough of this dreamy color palette in this skoolie....

When it comes to creating a life well-lived, Danielle Boltz of Honeysuckle and Mud has it figured out. We recently connected to chat about how a spark of curiosity led her down an unexpected career path, and what is next for the brand she runs alongside her husband, Hy. How did you first get interested in woodworking? DB: In 2016, I closed my brick-and-mortar yoga studio and was ravenously looking for something, anything, that would bring my creative spark back....

Though they originated in the 1700s, their popularity really blossomed throughout different decades. In the 1950s on onwards, these swanky swiveling seats donned the corners of homes as accent chairs. Swiveling office chairs also boomed in the 1980s when a huge push came about for ergonomic work furniture that would protect employees’ posture and health (though simpler versions had been a fixture at desks in prior decades). Since then, the clunky office chairs you might be picturing have transformed....

For an air plant, it’s robust, easy-to-care-for, and fast-growing. The gray-green, narrow, tapering leaves are tough, and they quickly develop into a tight clumping form. Flowering for a few weeks in the summer, the pink shades on the bracts add a wonderful splash of color to your home. So do the delicate little blue or violet flowers that form on them. The flowers may only be a few centimeters in size, but they are bright, have white centers, and have interesting twisted petals....

Native to the Balkan Peninsula, lilacs have long been revered for the heady scent of their abundant flower clusters. In the 1500s, the flowering shrub found its way to northern Europe, and settlers brought it to North America in the 1700s. New Hampshire even made the lilac its state flower. Light Plant your lilac in an area that receives at least six hours of full sun each day. Lilacs will grow in some shade but likely won’t produce as many of the prized blooms....

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Here are our picks for the best hybrid tea roses to add to your garden, by color.

And just what does ​the best flooring mean anyway? That depends on several factors, all of which are applicable to your own situation and several key factors: Budget: If you cannot spend more than $1,000 on a large room, then granite and marble are not viable options. Location: Where is the floor being installed? Will the flooring be in a wet location, or one that is semi-wet, dry, or high-traffic?...

Gardeners can choose a mulch that complements the tropical garden theme. Chopped cocoa bean hulls not only keep their rich dark brown color throughout the growing season, they also impart a pleasing chocolaty aroma for several weeks after spreading. Wood chips that are dyed black are also a wise choice for tropical gardens: the dark color absorbs sunlight, adding a few degrees of warmth to help tropical plants thrive in cool areas....

List of Warm-Season Grasses While you might think of this topic mainly in terms of two disparate regions (the North and the Deep South), there is also what’s called the “Transition Zone” between those two, which stretches roughly from southern Pennsylvania to northern Georgia. This is an in-between region. Tall fescue is a particularly tough cool-season grass that can survive in the Transition Zone. Meanwhile, among the warm-season types, Bermuda grass, centipedegrass, and zoysiagrass are cold-tolerant enough to be grown there....

How in the world is anyone supposed to know the difference between all the mattress sizes and bed dimensions on the market today? Even the sales person in your local department store bed department might not have all the facts. It can be a very overwhelming decision. So, what exactly is the difference between the different bed dimensions and sizes available? Custom Size Bed Some manufacturers will custom-cut beds larger or smaller than standard sizes, but beware of these custom made beds....

Sometimes companion planting is not just a two-way partnership; the best plant synergy may require a three-way partnership. An Ideal Three-Way Companion Partnership There are many good companion plants for tomatoes, but how do you work them into an overall garden plan without just feeling like you’re wasting valuable veggie-growing space? Here is an idea for getting the most use out of a popular tomato companion plant—borage: an old-time herb that brings unique merit as a companion plant....

Fast Facts Scientific name: Pooecetes gramineusCommon name: Vesper Sparrow, Bay-Winged BuntingLifespan: Up to 7 yearsSize: 5.5-6.5 inchesWeight: .75-1 ounceWingspan: about 10 inchesConservation status: Least Concern Identification These sparrows may seem plain and unremarkable at first, but birders who learn to look for subtle field marks can soon recognize what makes them distinct. The slender, conical-shaped bill, long notched tail, and deep belly shape are the first clues to note. Genders are similar though males are slightly larger than females....

Wood paneling does add to the cost of a room remodel. But it has many advantages that contribute to the home’s durability and resale value. Wood paneling is a soundproofing material. In dining rooms, paneling protects the lower half of the walls against chair bumps. Natural wood paneling that is stained or clear-coated gives rooms a soothing feeling. Wood paneling, too, can be painted for a more formal look....

Find Your House Facing Direction Feng shui compass school practitioners may use a feng shui compass, called the luo pan, to locate the directions of your home. If you want to try this on your own, there’s no need for a luo pan. You can use a regular magnetic compass, or (even easier) the compass app on your smartphone. One key difference between the luo pan and a regular compass is that the Chinese version has the pointer facing south, while a regular compass faces north....

Some schools of feng shui consider the compass directions when looking at a home. If you work with a practitioner who is trained in the Compass or Classical schools of feng shui, for example, this is something they will pay attention to. One of the things they will likely look at is your home’s facing direction. Find Your House Facing Direction To find your house facing direction, find a compass (the one on your phone works) and stand in the front door of your home facing out....

So, then comes the challenge of finding the best baby toys from birth to 6 months. Babies up to 6 months are in the discovery phase. While newborns can be sleepy at first, you will notice they are awake and alert for more extended periods at different times of the day. Look for these times in your baby’s schedule and keep a basket of fun toys nearby for some playful opportunities....

How Pollination Works Pollination is the transfer of pollen in flowers from the anther (the part of the male reproductive organ, the stamen, where pollen is produced) to the stigma (the part of the female reproductive organ, the pistil, that receives the pollen) to produce offspring. The male and female reproductive organs can be either in the same flower (perfect or complete flowers) or a plant has both male and female flowers....

By some definitions, a perennial is a plant that you can expect to live at least three years, or in some cases much longer. As mentioned, though, not all perennial plants are hardy enough to withstand extreme temperatures, so some perennial plants may not survive the winter in colder climates. That’s where the USDA plant hardiness zones factor in. There are a few different kinds, including annuals, perennials, and biennials....

Benefits of a Powder Room One of the main benefits of a powder room is that it greatly adds to the resale value of your home. If you’ve scrolled through real estate listings, they will always list the number of full and partial bathrooms, and potential buyers love to see both included. The fact that a powder room is usually located on the main level of a home and is separate from the main bedroom makes it extra practical when guests are visiting your home....