Quilters use spray starch to cut fabric more easily when piecing together fabrics and affixing appliques. It also protects fabrics from stains, dirt, and perspiration. The Spruce / Ana Cadena Here’s how to make spray starch with simple instructions and powdered cornstarch. The Spruce / Ana Cadena How often do you iron? The answers to those questions will help determine how frequently you’ll need to make starch. Since it takes only minutes to mix, consider starting fresh before everyironing session....

What Is Cleaning Vinegar? Cleaning vinegaris stronger than regular distilled white vinegar. It contains around 6 percent acetic acid. The Spruce / Bailey Mariner The extra acid cuts best through soap scum, grease, and grime. However, it is not meant for consumption due to the higher level of acidity. Learn how to make and use a vinegar cleaning solution for your home with the recipe below. The Spruce / Margot Cavin...

A larger garden will accommodate a greater variety of plants and give more birds room to enjoy the offerings. A slightly curved garden or one with a more flowing shape will be more aesthetically pleasing as well. Position structures to be part of the overall garden design in a useful, practical way. The Spruce / Colleen & Shannon Graham Choose several of thetop flowers for hummingbirdsto make your garden a beacon for these little birds....

Tufa is beautiful, but much more expensive than hypertufa, and heavier to move around. Hypertufa is a strong material though not as durable asconcrete. Hypertufa planters are easy and classic items to make with this messy but fun process. The Spruce / Sanja Kostic Yes, just use the same amount of quick-set concrete as Portland cement. Hypertufa is very porous, which helps it resist cracking well in cold or freezing weather....

Remember compost can be odorous so find a spot far enough away from open windows in your house. The brown layers provide carbon to the garden, and the green layers provide nitrogen. Cardboard or newspaper make an excellent bottom layer because they will smother grass and weeds within the garden bed. The Spruce / Steven Merkel Water this bottom layer to hold it in place and encourage decomposition. Simply dig down into the bed as you would with any other garden....

A successful terrarium lasts years The Spruce / Adelyn Duchala Aterrariumis a miniature, self-contained indoor garden. Once established, they can last for years and need very little care. They thrive on neglect, so even a determined serial plant killer can keep one of these alive. The Spruce / Adelyn Duchala There are closed jar terrariums and open jar terrariums. Closed jar terrariums maintain moisture very effectively, while open jar terrariumsneed occasional mistingor other methods to provide moisture....

Thisnatural cleanerworks well in removing stains and leaves a fresh, clean smell in the bowl. Mix baking soda, white citric acid, and essential oils and store in a glass jar until needed. Use atoilet brushto do a bit of scrubbing to remove any lingering stains. The Spruce / Ulyana Verbytska Learn how to makeDIY toilet bowl cleanerand how to use it for a sparkling bathroom. Add 1/2 cup citric acid powder....

Build a simple raised garden bed for vegetables and more Building a pallet planter is an easy DIY project. When laying down flat, they look like wooden platforms. It can also be mounted as a fence pallet planter in your backyard. The Spruce / Liz Moskowitz Pallet planters typically last for three to six years. Also, pallet planters are a very affordable option compared to purchasing raised container garden planters....

A pebble tray is an alternative to purchasing ahumidifier for your plantsor misting them regularly. Humidity increases as the water in the pebble tray evaporates. If you might gather those things, you might start making your plant tray now. The Spruce / Adrienne Legault What Is a Pebble Tray for Plants? The water will eventually evaporate in the same way as a tray. These units are automated and switch on when the humidity gets low....

Happy Trails Photography by CJMcKendry / Getty Images A pond is ayard landscaping ideathat everyone loves. A water feature always attracts attention, and it quickly becomes the center of social activities. Learn how to make apond that’s both easy to maintainand a major enhancement for your home. Happy Trails Photography by CJMcKendry / Getty Images The sun will soften the material. Permits and Codes Check with your city permit office about permits for building residential garden ponds....

They are low-maintenance and are grown in various waysfrom hanging baskets to tabletop planters to vertical gardens. These aroids are beloved for their lush appearance and add a tropical feel to any room. But sometimes, a pothos grows leggy or looks a little lackluster. The Spruce / Phoebe Cheong How to Make a Pothos Fuller Ready to transform your pothos into the plant of your dreams? These six methods will help your pothos grow luscious and full....

The design all depends on your preferences and the amount of space and rock you have to work with. If you plant it thoughtfully, it also won’t require a lot of maintenance. A rock garden is a gardenor part of a gardenthat uses rocks as its primary form of landscaping. The Spruce / Christopher Lee There may be stones and gravel used throughout the garden to form pathways, borders, and decorative elements....

It’s created with plants and organic and decorative materials sealed inside a glass container. The structure establishes its own watering system which, along with sunlight, turns the terrarium into a mini-ecosystem. Self-sustaining means they can last indefinitely and are extremely low maintenance. Anadola / Getty Images Here are simple instructions for making a closed terrarium. How to Build a Self-Sustaining Terrarium Want more gardening tips? A funnel directs the flow of materials, including water, into the container....