I gave some ugly old pots a new look by painting them in a stone grey color. And today, I want to share how easy it is to do. I know "Ugly" is a negative word, but really, look for yourself, these old pots were crying out for a makeover. Being a Plant mom to about 30+ house plants I have come to learn how important a pot can be. I now only plant my plants in a pot that has holes in the
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* This article was originally published here
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Moving during the pandemic? Relax, you can do it safely.
Companies have ramped up their safety procedures, and you can, too.
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* This article was originally published here
Moving during the pandemic? Relax, you can do it safely.
Companies have ramped up their safety procedures, and you can, too.
* This article was originally published here
* This article was originally published here
How to Give Plant Pots a Stone Look
I gave some ugly old pots a new look by painting them in a stone grey color. And today, I want to share how easy it is to do.
I know "Ugly" is a negative word, but really, look for yourself, these old pots were crying out for a makeover.
Being a Plant mom to about 30+ house plants I have come to learn how important a pot can be. I now only plant my plants in a pot that has holes in the
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* This article was originally published here
Monday, June 29, 2020
20 years later, does it matter if the joist bridging was installed wrong?
Fixing the problem will prevent the floor from sagging in the future.
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* This article was originally published here
20 years later, does it matter if the joist bridging was installed wrong?
Fixing the problem will prevent the floor from sagging in the future.
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* This article was originally published here
Sunday, June 28, 2020
Paint, plant or pack them: how to use plastic takeaway containers outside the kitchen
From organising desk drawers to transporting beauty products, the leftover containers can be reused all around the home
When restaurant dining rooms closed during the coronavirus pandemic lockdown, takeaway took off. Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polypropylene (PP) plastics used in food and drink containers are recyclable, but we know that reducing and reusing is a far better policy. Most plastics can be recycled only once or twice to make a new product before they eventually end up in landfill.
Maybe you kept a few to store food, but here are some ways to reuse disposable containers outside the kitchen.
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Saturday, June 27, 2020
20 DIY Summer Door Wreaths
Can you believe that summer will be here in less than a month? If you are looking to get a head start on your summer decor, now is a perfect time! There are many great summer wreaths out there that are easy to make and can be done just in time! If you’re looking for a great piece to hang in your home or on your front door, these summer wreaths will be sure to please! Whether you’re a beginner or an expert wreath maker, there is something on this list for everyone! Here are the best summer wreaths out there to make at home.
- DIY Wheat Wreath
- Striped Summer Wreath
- Dollar Tree Pool Noodle Summer Wreath
- Flamingo Tiki Summer Wreath
- Seashell Wreath
- Watermelon Wreath
- Summer Wreath with Split Peas
- Succulent Wreath
- DIY Driftwood Wreath
- DIY Summer Clothespin Wreath
- 10-Minute Summer Peony Wreath
- Pool Noodle Wreath
- Summer Wreath Made With Flip Flops
- DIY Hydrangea Wreath
- Coastal Wreath
- 4th of July Flip Flop Wreath
- Easy Patriotic Paper Star Wreath
- Seashell Wreath
- Starfish and Sand Dollar Wreath
- Flamingo Summer Wreath
Looking for more wreaths? Check out these Summer DIY Wreaths on our sister Blog.
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20 DIY Summer Door Wreaths
Can you believe that summer will be here in less than a month? If you are looking to get a head start on your summer decor, now is a perfect time! There are many great summer wreaths out there that are easy to make and can be done just in time! If you’re looking for a great piece to hang in your home or on your front door, these summer wreaths will be sure to please! Whether you’re a beginner or an expert wreath maker, there is something on this list for everyone! Here are the best summer wreaths out there to make at home.
- DIY Wheat Wreath
- Striped Summer Wreath
- Dollar Tree Pool Noodle Summer Wreath
- Flamingo Tiki Summer Wreath
- Seashell Wreath
- Watermelon Wreath
- Summer Wreath with Split Peas
- Succulent Wreath
- DIY Driftwood Wreath
- DIY Summer Clothespin Wreath
- 10-Minute Summer Peony Wreath
- Pool Noodle Wreath
- Summer Wreath Made With Flip Flops
- DIY Hydrangea Wreath
- Coastal Wreath
- 4th of July Flip Flop Wreath
- Easy Patriotic Paper Star Wreath
- Seashell Wreath
- Starfish and Sand Dollar Wreath
- Flamingo Summer Wreath
Looking for more wreaths? Check out these Summer DIY Wreaths on our sister Blog.
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How to grow linarias | Alys Fowler
These lofty spires of tiny flowers stand tall in the sunniest, driest spots
Purple toadflax came uninvited to my allotment, as it is wont to do, and got to stay because the bees were so pleased. Linaria purpurea is not native – it hails from Italy. It is, however, widely naturalised and a fan of railway edges, stone walls, concrete cracks and other dry, free-draining spots from which it manages to create lofty spires of tiny purple flowers that look like snapdragons.
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* This article was originally published here
How to grow linarias | Alys Fowler
These lofty spires of tiny flowers stand tall in the sunniest, driest spots
Purple toadflax came uninvited to my allotment, as it is wont to do, and got to stay because the bees were so pleased. Linaria purpurea is not native – it hails from Italy. It is, however, widely naturalised and a fan of railway edges, stone walls, concrete cracks and other dry, free-draining spots from which it manages to create lofty spires of tiny purple flowers that look like snapdragons.
Continue reading...* This article was originally published here
Thursday, June 25, 2020
Q&A: Cassandra Aarssen is chatting live on ideas for decluttering your house while stuck there
The Washington Post hosts a live chat on home and design every week.
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Wednesday, June 24, 2020
A quarantine project that’s a win for you, your garden and pollinators: A bee house
The homemade (or store-bought) nesting boxes are an effective way to draw wild species to your domain.
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* This article was originally published here
A quarantine project that’s a win for you, your garden and pollinators: A bee house
The homemade (or store-bought) nesting boxes are an effective way to draw wild species to your domain.
* This article was originally published here
* This article was originally published here
I've decided what to do with the rest of my life: grow a lemon tree
My first attempt at nurturing one from seed looked promising, but ultimately failed. Armed with expert advice – and hopefully enough years – I’m trying again
You know you’re getting on a bit when you find yourself paying attention to Gardeners’ Question Time on Radio 4. I’ve been dimly aware of it for ever, but never actually listened properly, other than to gently scorn the twee Britishness of it. And, of course, to wonder at the name of one panellist: Bob Flowerdew.
I’ve turned the corner from fond mockery to rapt attention in a surprisingly short amount of time – a matter of minutes. It happened on a Sunday last month when I had left the radio on by mistake. Someone had written in with a question about what might grow well in a pot on a terrace facing north-west. At this, my ears pricked up like a pair of bamboo shoots. Hang on a minute, I thought, I’ve got a terrace on which some azaleas are thriving. Before I knew it, I was out there with a compass. And, yes, it turns out it is indeed a north-west facing terrace.
Continue reading...* This article was originally published here
* This article was originally published here
I've decided what to do with the rest of my life: grow a lemon tree
My first attempt at nurturing one from seed looked promising, but ultimately failed. Armed with expert advice – and hopefully enough years – I’m trying again
You know you’re getting on a bit when you find yourself paying attention to Gardeners’ Question Time on Radio 4. I’ve been dimly aware of it for ever, but never actually listened properly, other than to gently scorn the twee Britishness of it. And, of course, to wonder at the name of one panellist: Bob Flowerdew.
I’ve turned the corner from fond mockery to rapt attention in a surprisingly short amount of time – a matter of minutes. It happened on a Sunday last month when I had left the radio on by mistake. Someone had written in with a question about what might grow well in a pot on a terrace facing north-west. At this, my ears pricked up like a pair of bamboo shoots. Hang on a minute, I thought, I’ve got a terrace on which some azaleas are thriving. Before I knew it, I was out there with a compass. And, yes, it turns out it is indeed a north-west facing terrace.
Continue reading...* This article was originally published here
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Still working from home? Here’s what you need to know about window or portable air conditioners.
Pros and cons for each type of unit, and how to shop for them.
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* This article was originally published here
* This article was originally published here
* This article was originally published here
Why does burnt toast set off my fire alarm but the wood burning stove doesn't?
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts
Why does burnt toast set off the standard, battery-powered smoke alarm on my ceiling instantly whereas my wood burning stove an equal distance away needs more time and more smoke to trigger the alarm? Smoke from the toaster is invisible but wood smoke is highly visible, so why the counterintuitive response from the smoke alarm?
John Gorrill, Cumbria
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LADISIC FINE HOMES SPEC HOUSE PROGRESS
Thank you for all of your comments about the tick bite.....I'm still trying to get back to normal and I would say I am around 85-90%. I have not googled any info because I don't want my brain to lock in on a particular symptom.....you know how that goes:) Right before I got sick I had the Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles webinar about the Ladisic Fine Homes spec house. You know how nervous I
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LADISIC FINE HOMES SPEC HOUSE PROGRESS
Thank you for all of your comments about the tick bite.....I'm still trying to get back to normal and I would say I am around 85-90%. I have not googled any info because I don't want my brain to lock in on a particular symptom.....you know how that goes:)
Right before I got sick I had the Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles webinar about the Ladisic Fine Homes spec house. You know how nervous I
* This article was originally published here
* This article was originally published here
Why does burnt toast set off my fire alarm but the wood burning stove doesn't?
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts
Why does burnt toast set off the standard, battery-powered smoke alarm on my ceiling instantly whereas my wood burning stove an equal distance away needs more time and more smoke to trigger the alarm? Smoke from the toaster is invisible but wood smoke is highly visible, so why the counterintuitive response from the smoke alarm?
John Gorrill, Cumbria
Continue reading...* This article was originally published here
Still working from home? Here’s what you need to know about window or portable air conditioners.
Pros and cons for each type of unit, and how to shop for them.
* This article was originally published here
* This article was originally published here
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