Want more design inspiration? “This way, when closed, the vignette looks like a grid of botanicals,” he says. “To use the TV, simply fire up the doors and fold back!” Graci Interiors Benham commissioned this quilt fromVacilando Studios. “It reflected the palette of the surrounding, natural landscape,” she says. Opt for a TV Meant to Resemble Framed Artwork Not looking to take on a DIY? Design byAshley Hanley/ Photo byKip Dawkins...

Luckily, even the most dangerous of spiders are not likely to bite unless they feel threatened or provoked. If you are outside of this region, you likely are seeing a different brown spider. What Do Brown Recluse Spiders Look Like? The Spruce / Ellen Lindner Expect the following characteristics from sicariid spiders: Since spiders aren’t likely to bite unless provoked. Many spiders can have similar markings, including the common cellar spider....

Sewer gas is a generic term for the noxious mix of chemicals that are the by-product of decaying waste. Not all sewer gas problems are severe and need a repair expert; some are easily solved. Here are the steps for how to remove sewer gas smell in your home. ClausAlwinVogel / Getty Images But you’re able to take steps to hinder sewer gases from entering your home by preventable causes....

This perennial vine is one of the worstinvasive plantson North American soil. Bittersweet is toxic to humansand toxic to pets. The vines completely overgrow other plants, so they wont get any sunlight, air, or water. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova On top of it, oriental bittersweet has a very high germination rate of 95%. Oriental bittersweet also spreads by underground roots. What Does Oriental Bittersweet Look Like? 179 LLC / Getty Images...

Identify the insect destroying your clothes and learn how to control the problem withinsecticidesororganic methods. It is not the adult insect but the larvae that feed on fabric. They begin feeding as soon as the egg hatches. The Spruce / Nusha Ashjaee The larvae carry a flattened case about a 1/4- to 1/2-inch long. It is this creature that cuts holes in your clothing and other fabrics. It feeds on fur, flannel, wool, soiled fabrics, and hair....

Read on to learn more about ragweed and how to identify the two types by their leaves and flowers. Common ragweed grows to 6 feet tall with a fernlike appearance. Giant ragweed grows to a staggering 15 feet tall with leaves shaped like the palms of hands. The Spruce / K. Dave Both types of ragweed have other identifying characteristics. Common Ragweed Leaves The leaf of the common ragweed plant has a fern-like appearance....

The Spruce / Michelle Becker If you’re dealing with bed bug stains, don’t fret. Fortunately, they can be removed with simple spot treatments. But knowing if you have bed bugstiny insects that feed on human and animal bloodis the tricky part. The Spruce / Michelle Becker Professional pest control measures are usually necessary. However, it will not eliminate eggs or remove the infestation. For complete bug removal, it’s best tocall a professional....

Identification The Spruce / Candace Madonna Aphids are very smallroughly 1/10th of an inch long. A plant will begin to look unhealthy as it erodes from the infestation. The plant may also contract diseases that the aphid spreads when it injects saliva into the foliage. The Spruce / Phoebe Cheong In addition, aphids excrete a sticky, clear substance called “honeydew” which causes sooty mold. Sooty mold is unsightly and interferes with the plant’s ability to photosynthesize and grow....

However, not all tiny white bugs are harmful. Culprit #1: Root Mealybugs What Do Mealybugs Look Like? This jot down ofmealybuglives beneath the soil. The Spruce / Julie Bang They move very slowly. If you remove the plant from its pot, you will notice that the roots are limp. Culprit #2: Soil Mites What Do Soil Mites Look Like? Stanislav Sablin / Getty Images They break down and feed on organic matter in the soil and help with soil aeration....

The plant is whats referred to as root-bound or pot-bound. Checking whether a plant is root-bound is quick and easy and saves you time and effort later. If you do end up with a root-bound plant, rest assured, there are ways to fix it. The Spruce / Phoebe Cheong A severely root-bound plantmight need to be root-prunedto save it. A plant becomes root-bound for several reasons, none of them good ones....

Carpenter ants cause serious damage to buildings by boring tunnels in wood. The Spruce / Alex Dos Diaz Carpenter ants (Camponotusspp.) What Causes Carpenter Ants Carpenter ants are drawn to any dead, decaying wood. The Spruce / Alex Dos Diaz The black carpenter ant can currently be found in virtually all regions east of the Rocky Mountains. The most popular ant control method is to use bait. Ant baits work by lacing a sweet substance with a substance toxic to ants, such asborax....

It’s about 1/8-inch long. Drain flies do not cause damage but are a nuisance in large numbers. They gravitate toward rotting, decaying organic material and standing water to lay their eggs. The Spruce / Madelyn Goodnight Read on for tips and tricks to get rid of pesky drain flies the next time they pop up. Drain flies look fuzzy, while fruit flies do not. Fruit flies circle a fruit basket or decomposing food, while drain flies are found near drains....

After breeding, males die, and the queens drop their wings to make a nest. Their appearance should only be brief. Here’s how to identify and get rid of them. The Spruce 8 Ways to Differentiate Between Carpenter Ants and Termites Want more cleaning and organizing tips? Dust Use insecticidal dust specially formulated for flying ants and indoor household use. Inject this dust into the area where the ants nest. ​The Spruce / K....