Busy Philipps' new show,Busy This Week, on QVC+ meets all of that criteria and more. Set designer Dan Porto, visited Philipps' home to gain inspiration for the project. ended in 2019, and she wanted this new set to feel more like New York. Jenna Stamm at QVC+ and HSN+ “I was trying to createFriends-meets-Busy Tonight,” Porto says. “We wanted this to be a small, intimate, crazy, East Coast vibe.” “We wanted it to be feel layered, and honestly, busy,” Porto laughs....

In a perfect world,drywallapplied towallsand ceilings would produce no joints. But drywall joints are a fact of life for do-it-yourselfers using 4-foot by 8-foot sheets. In many cases, the bang out of joint you use is dictated by the app. Hisham Ibrahim / Getty Images But in a few instances, you may have a choice between butt and tapered joints. The gap cannot be filled in directly withjoint compound(also called mud)....

When you are shopping for carpet, be sure to avoid these common mistakes. Unfortunately, salespeople are often either too uninformed or too indifferent to explain this properly to customers. It is easier to tell someone that 50 oz. The Spruce / Michelle Becker carpet is better than a 40 oz. carpet than it is to explain all of the other considerations:twist, density, etc. But most of the time, its what you cant see that matters the most....

Stanley K Patz/Getty Images While widely used in the past, BX cable is hardly relegated to the past. With most electrical projects, it’s possible for you to use either metal-armored BX cable or plastic-sheathedNM cable. BX Cable BX is a name for metal-armored electrical cable for indoor or outdoor use. Stanley K Patz/Getty Images BX’s metal sheathing looks like a single, ribbed metal tube. However, the sheathing is a metal strand that runs in a helix-like or twisted manneraround the wires....

Its contradictory nature has the dual ability to uplift us and provide a sense of calm and tranquility." Light blue shades are no stranger to being featured in homes and Thermal is no exception. “Color is never seen in isolation. C2 Paint Just look out the window and see how many colors interact with each other,” said Radon. Marshland can easily be paired with Brulee and incorporated as a contrasting accent color....

Most notably, Radon says that Raku is perfectly adaptable to a wide array of aesthetics. It has that broad a scope of versatility. Its history is all a part of what makes it as versatile as it is sophisticated. C2 Paint Want more design inspiration? It also works well in conjunction with other colors, making it easy to layer into existing spaces. But as a naturally grounding color, Raku is stunning alongside various palettes....

Companion planting is a great way to keep pests, includingcabbage worms, away from plants. What Is a Companion Plant? A companion plant is compatible with and beneficial to another plant. Olena Ruban/Getty Images Carrots are compatible with cabbage because, like the latter, it is a cool-season vegetable. Cabbage and carrots share sunlight, water, and soil preferences. Moreover, carrots and cabbage are attacked by different pests. The Spruce / K. Dave...

Doorhinges, handles, and drawer pulls are also replaced. Cabinet refacing lets you change the kitchen’s look for less than the cost ofreplacing with new cabinets. Read on to learn everything you should probably know about cabinet refacing. The Spruce / Adrian Mangel The Spruce / Adrian Mangel How Much Does Cabinet Refacing Cost? DIY vs. Professional Installation Cabinet refacing is usually done by experienced professionals. Cabinet refacing requires advanced skills like veneering....

When installing, do cabinets or flooring come first? You will also install flooring before appliances. You’ll Use Less Finish Flooring Installing kitchen base cabinets before flooring can be a money-saving advantage. The Spruce / Margot Cavin For example, most of the costly hardwood flooring is usually placed, sight unseen, underneath the cabinets. So, why pay top dollar for imported hardwood that remains hidden? Those materials would have to be changed out for flooring that matches the rest of the kitchen....

Cactus plants are native to climates as diverse as Chile and western Canada. With the proper plant selection and basic care, you cangrow cacti outdoorsyear-round. Want more gardening tips? Christer Fredriksson / Getty Images After transplanting, mulch cactus plants with a few inches of gravel or pebbles to insulate roots. As growth slows and temperatures drop, they require even less water than usual. That means avoiding fertilizing cactus plants as well as eliminating watering during winter....

Michelle Gibson / Getty Images Electrical workcan seem daunting. Approached carefully, DIY electrical work can be a safe, rewarding, and money-saving home improvement project. But can you do your own electrical workboth legally and from the standpoint of your own set of skills? Michelle Gibson / Getty Images Other conditions may apply, too. You may need to show a house deed to prove that you are the owner. You may need to take a brief examination to gain a temporary license to perform the work....

VOCs Exterior paint contains far more VOCs (volatile organic compounds) than interior paint. While the VOCs will eventually disperse, this could take days or weeks. Some VOC-laden substances off-gas for years. The Spruce / Sanja Kostic Want more home reno project tips and inspiration? Interior paint is formulated for indoor areas. So, four gallons of interior paint will cover 1,500 square feet. But if you use exterior paint, you must add an extra gallon to paint the same space....

It’s less a matter of if you might take it outside and more about doing it right. Read on to learn how to correctly take a snake plant outside. Can You Take a Snake Plant Outside? SUMAR TOYO / Getty Images you’re free to take a snake plant outside if it would be in the right temperatures. Hardy only in USDA growing zones 9 to 11, snake plants don’t tolerate temperatures below 50F....