The Spruce / Jason Donnelly How tall should a nightstand be in comparison to your bed? Designers, including Cloud, offer their tips and advice on how to choose the ideal nightstand. Once the right-size bed is in place, it’s easier to choose nightstands. The Spruce / Jason Donnelly Just take all the other pieces in the space into consideration when choosing nightstands, says designerStephanie Goldman. The width depends on how much space you have left....

Want more design inspiration? “A too-small coffee table is also less functional for those occupying surrounding seating,” Venice says. She recommends choosing a piece that is roughly two-thirds the length of your sofa. The Spruce / Joules Garcia Think about your desired aesthetic first and search for tables that complement your target look. Tall Tall coffee tables are best paired with taller sofas and are above the average height. Emily Vaughan, the founder ofEmily Vaughan Interiors, offers a few possible solutions....

Tamera Mowry-Housley, the actor and Emmy-award winning former host ofThe Realis all about making her home feel welcoming. In the living room, she swapped out her windows for French doors leading to the backyard. “I want everyone to be around each other,” the formerSister, Sisterstar explains. Photo: Courtesy of Tamera Mowry-Housley, Illustration: Amy Sheehan for The Spruce Mowry-Housley says the nook feels the most like her in this space due to its approachability and welcoming feel....

The home, built in the 1790s, is in the trendy neighborhood of Butchertown. No sweat, right? Given supply chain issues, most furniture was sourced locally or found in vintage shops. Design:Journey + Jacobs Design Studio, Photo: Kate Leichhardt forLang Thomas Interiors “We care more today about a home being comfortable than just pretty,” Jacobs explains. Each client’s personality is very different, leading to the ultimate jumping off point for great design....

If this is not an option, contact your city office for recommendations. You may need to submit plans for your project and gain approval from the appropriate city authority. Need more help? Witold Skrypczak / Getty Images Work with the natural slope and contours of the ground as much as possible, to promote flow. Dig the Trench Remove all grass and other plants between the painted lines. Excavate the soil to a depth of 12 to 18 inches, as desired....

Also, all outdoor outlets must have GFCI (ground-fault circuit-interrupter) protection. it’s possible for you to meet this requirement simply by installing a new GFCI outlet. Note:The new circuit cable and GFCI receptacle must have the same amperage rating as the existing circuit. The Spruce / Kevin Norris This prevents you from having to drill through a stud to fire off the new circuit cable. The tester should indicate no voltage for everything in the electrical box....

But when it comes to calcium, more is not always better. This affects the absorption of the macronutrients contained in other fertilizers. It is different from a simplepH test that it’s possible for you to do at home. The Spruce / Almar Creative A professional soil test analyses both the calcium level and the pH of your soil. Thats why sufficient watering is always important. This measures the calcium absorption of the soil....

When you live withan all-whiteor neutral kitchen, adding color can feel overwhelming. Best of all, these can be functional pieces that dont take up space. They make pieces that are hard-working and equally beautiful, coming in all colors, shapes, and sizes. Susie Novak Interiors Nancy Parrish ofNancy Parrish Interiorsagrees. She says she personally loves to add vibrant dishware, utensils, and small appliances. These can be easily switched out or updated to change the colors whenever desired, she says....

The Spruce / Jason Donnelly Most houses benefit from insulation in the walls. Learn the options for adding insulation to walls that are already finished withdrywall panelsandpainted. Professional injection foam installation is best. The Spruce / Jason Donnelly A few manufacturers do offer moderately expensive do-it-yourself kits. Foam insulation is best left in the hands of professionals, though. It expands to work into difficult areas that blown-in insulation may ignore....

For these situations, you’ll need to know how to add phosphorus to your soil. In some cases, the best remedy may be a combination of both. A soil test can pinpoint the cause and help you choose the best approach to correct the problem. The Spruce / Madelyn Goodnight What Does Phosphorus Do For Soil? Phosphorus is one of three elements essential to all plant growth. Along with nitrogen and potassium, phosphorus is the P in theNPK formulafound on garden fertilizer labels....

“Choose just one or two standout pieces and let them shine,” designer Kim Morris says. “Less is more when it comes tostyling vintage items in a modern home.” Want more design inspiration? Kseniya Ovchinnikova / Getty Images What is most important is that the whole room or home feels cohesive. “Pull in complementary hues of a vintage rug through pillows, throws or even fresh flowers.” “Balance is crucial,” she says....

You may never need to adjust your heat anticipator controls. Still, if you find your thermostat isn’t functioning correctly, this could be the issue. Adjusting the controls takes just a few minutes (outlined in our steps below). The Spruce / Kevin Norris What Is a Heat Anticipator? The heat anticipator essentially consists of a small disc attached to the bimetallic coil of the thermostat. The disc has a thin wire on its surface and an adjustable arm that touches the wire....

Usually, there is a clip that holds the hose in the position at the top of the tube. There are severaldifferent toilet flush valve types, the most common being a float cup fill valve. Older toilets may use a ballcock fill valve, a metal or plastic ball that floats on the water. The Spruce / Julie Bang Some toilets may have an internal float fill valve. This is a plastic box on top of a plastic stem that has a float located within the stem....