Kate Stoupas / Getty Images Is your shed absolutely bursting at the seams? Not sure what to keep versus toss? “Upgrade your tools and save yourself time and energy.” Kate Stoupas / Getty Images Have wooden tools with a cracked or splintered handle? Get rid of it, Johnson urges, noting that such pieces pose a safety risk. Finally, get rid of any dull or rustedprunersas well, Johnson adds. ATU Images / Getty Images...
We noticed a few commonalities, especially with one plant in particular. Talerico even went as far as saying that a summer garden wouldn’t be complete without it. When she’s done harvesting from the plant, she allows it to bloom, sincebees adore its flowers. The Spruce / Meg MacDonald Want more gardening tips? Letier actually isn’t the biggest fan of tomatoes herself but still plants them for her family. One of Ulasy’s favorite qualities of tomatoes is their ability to climb....
Betsie Van der Meer / Getty Images Gardening can be full of challenges. Heres what gardening pros have to say about their pet peeves. She tried traps, a vacuum cleaner, and everything else before taking the advice. Betsie Van der Meer / Getty Images However, there is one newer pest in her garden that makes her squeamish:squash bugs. Its the worst pest to kill by hand. Want more gardening tips?...
It’s better to leave these grasses and herbaceous perennials alone. Want more gardening tips? Food for Wildlife The stems of grasses and flowers serve many purposes. PaulMaguire / Getty Images Birds such as chickadees and sparrows will forage for seeds throughout the winter." Shelter for Wildlife The dead and dormant plants also provide shelter for wildlife and beneficial insects. Mackow points out that hollow-stemmed plants can serve as overwintering and nesting grounds for native pollinators....
Below, we’re sharing easy hacks to revamp old flooring. However, Bailey notes that in most cases, this won’t be a DIY project. Want more design inspiration? Prudence Home & Design/ Photo byStephane Kossmann “This is a great way to revamp your space without completely replacing the hardwood floors.” “Its a cost-effective way to make a big impact without replacing the flooring entirely.” For a chic temporary fix, try somepeel-and-stick floor tilesor vinyl planks, Hayslett suggests....
This alternative is super versatile and frees up the much-needed countertop space that a knife block would occupy. Want more cleaning and organizing tips? Wall-mounted paper towel holders are easy to install and will keep your kitchen an organized oasis. Kseniya Ovchinnikova / Getty Images If you want more of a woodsy or natural-looking cover, opt for a wooden covering. If you want something super quick and no fuss, there are also foldable silicone sink coverings....
If you think those paint cans are done for, think again. There are so many ways to reuse those last drops of paint so nothing goes to waste. Want more design inspiration? The Spruce you’ve got the option to also totally paint your furniture inside your home. Much Needed Touch-Ups Even brand-new homes need touch-ups. This will be a great arts and crafts activity with friends and family. The Spruce...
Meet the Expert Rhonda Wilsonis the quality lead cleaner at FreshSpace Cleaning. “Suddenly youve got the perfect tool to get in those nooks and crannies,” Wilson says. Want more cleaning and organizing tips? The Spruce / Jason Donnelly Wilson recommends slipping your bags inside the pillowcase and tying it off, so no debris can get inside. Then, once everything is packed, tie it shut or sew it. Simply cover the opening of the paint can and secure it with a rubber band, Wilson says....
There are plenty of ways to repurpose steeped tea bags all throughout the house and backyard, experts say. The result is an eco-friendly, non-toxic, and affordable method for keeping your garden in tip-top shape. Not sure what bang out of tea bags to use here? Kritchai Chaibangyang / Getty Images Want more gardening tips? Shaw also likes to use them to enhancecompost piles, given that they’re packed with nitrogen and carbon....
Want more gardening tips? Pansies and Violas (Viola wittrockiana, Viola spp.) you’re able to plant pansies and violas together or with other cool-weather spring annuals. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova It can flower for up to five months if conditions are cool enough and you keep up withdeadheading. Keep cineraria moist, not wet, and never let the plant dry out completely. Large pots with plenty of good, moisture-retaining potting soil will increase your odds of success....
Your project might include only thebathroom flooringin order to freshen up the space. Its available printed with nearly any color or pattern you could imagine. There are however a few drawbacks to vinyl. The Spruce / Margot Cavin But even vinyl tiles perform quite well in a bathroom. Linoleum Flooring Linoleumis an older form of resilient flooring. Although it was at one time largely replaced by vinyl flooring, linoleum has made a resurgence....
2024 can be your year to get organized for good. With a few easy-to-implement organizing habits, a cleaner, clutter-free home is within reach. To help, we tapped two organizing experts for their favoriteorganizing tips to try in the new year. The Spruce / Meg MacDonald Read on for six easy habits it’s possible for you to start today. Give away an old set." Labels are key to success. The Spruce / Ana Maria Stanciu...
From toptips for minimizing clutterto advice for clearing out an overstuffed closet, professional organizers know best. It’s not the best way to start the day, but there’s an easy fix. I start every day by quickly running through my schedule. Michele Lee / The Spruce An organized mind is essential for an organized life, Harkey says. Want more cleaning and organizing tips? Wherever you choose, this should be somewhere easy to convene with your family as needed....
