Check out her budget-friendly renter’s advice. Meet the Expert Imani Kealis a content creator and the interior stylist behind Imani At Home. True to her words, her apartment is filled with personality, color, and layers of interesting decor. The Spruce / Illustration by Amy Sheehan / Imani Keal “My style has always been there,” Keal says. She draws inspiration from Pinterest, as well as everyday life. I keep a very intense board filled with everything I love," she says....

The Spruce / Margo Cavin Peel-and-stick tileis seemingly everywhere these days. The look and durability of peel-and-stick tile has also come a long way in the past decade or so. Were not talking about the peel-and-stick tile at your local dollar store here. The Spruce / Margo Cavin But is peel-and-stick tile really all its promised to be? Before sticking them to your walls or floors, is there anything you should know?...

So what exactly is the formula for a cozy, nostalgic kitchen? But according to designer Peter Spalding, thespace’s layoutitself is what truly withstands the test of time. Want more design inspiration? ClassicStock / Contributor / Getty Images So for home designer Nina Lichtenstein, the best parts of a ’90s kitchen are its character andeclectic style. The charm of a 1990s-style kitchen lies in its playful approach to design," she says....

San Diego, then, is easy and breezy. Golden stretches of sand and ivy-clad adobe homes appear at every corner. People stroll the streets in flip-flops as salty sea and sweet corn wafts through the breeze. The Spruce / Illustration by Amy Sheehan /Emily Sanchez Its a place where your muscles soften and your stride slows down. Emily Sanchezshome perfectly encapsulates that feeling. Firmly rooted in sunny San Diego, theClassy Casitafounders two-bedroom apartment is an exhale....

Its not apurely Indian spaceper se: traditional decor and bold patterns arent found in every corner. In fact, Amarnathans space is quite cosmopolitan when you take a closer look. Shamanth Patil Photography How did you first discover your space? The Spruce / Illustration by Amy Sheehan /Shamanth Patil Photography What about it appealed to you? Describe the surrounding neighborhooddoes your home fit in or stand out? Id say it’s somewhere in between....

Give inch plant bright, indirect light, well-drained soil, and temperatures between 65F to 85F. Thanks to its trailing growth habit, it makes an excellent planting inhanging baskets. Here’s how to grow and care for inch plant. Jamaludin Yusup / Getty Images Inch Plant Care Want more gardening tips? Putting the plant in an east-facing window or several feet from a west-facing or south-facing window can work well. Avoid putting plants in direct sunlight, which can burn the leaves....

Learn more about creating a flourishing indoor gardening system in this beginner’s guide. Plants for Indoor Gardening Certain plants are known for being well-suited to being grown indoors. Below are some of the common types of indoor garden systems. The Spruce / Adrienne Legault Soil-Based Systems Allows you to grow your plants in containers with potting mixes. Hydroponic Systems Hydroponic gardensallow plants to be grown in water rather than soil....

Palm trees are native to tropical and subtropical regions. Besides serving as landscape trees in warm climates, palm trees make for interestingindoor trees. Palm trees grow slowly, often adding less than 10 inches of height a year. The Spruce / Alonda Baird Low-light palm species preferbright indirect lightbut also can tolerate less light, especially during the winter months. Many palms grow best in slightly sandy soils with ample drainage. Water Water your indoor palm when the top inch or so of soil has dried out....

Getty Images / The Spruce Differences blur when looking at induction cooktops versus electric cooktops. Radiant and coil cooktops both use heated electric coils or elements to cook the food. Power Requirements Induction and electric cooktops typically require 220/240V electricity. Getty Images / The Spruce Portable two-burner induction and electric cooktops use 120V, 20 amp electricity. Cleaning Induction and radiant electric cooktops are easier to keep clean than coil electric cooktops....

Should youbuy an induction cooktopor a gas cooktop in your kitchen? Induction cooktops cost more than gas cooktops, but many homeowners find them attractive due to their energy efficiency. Induction cooktops require special cookware. Maurice van der Velden / Getty Images Learn about induction versus gas cooktops in this comprehensive guide. A gas cooktop heats the pan directly with a flame. Though they are electric, induction cooktops heat up faster than conventional electric models....

What Is Industrial Farmhouse Style? Modern farmhouse style can skew a little cutesy and twee, while pure industrial can feel cold and sterile. Fairlyminimalist, they have just enough detail to be interesting and comfortable while remaining stylized and pulled together. hikesterson / Getty Images Surround a large rustic wood farm table with industrial French metalTolix-stylechairs to create contrast. Preserve and highlight original features like exposed brick or wooden ceiling beams whenever possible....

And you don’t need to. Since basements floors are below ground and usually rest atop a concrete slab, moisture is a primary concern. Concrete Concrete flooring can be the least expensive choice in a basement because it’s already there. Westend61 / Getty Images you might always usethrow rugsor carpet tiles (see below) to add warmth and softness to specific areas. If you want a better look to concrete, you’re able to acid-stain it....

Everything but the incoming utility power can be shut off and turned on at the main service panel. With the door open, you might access all thecircuit breakersin the panel. Each circuit breaker is controlled with a lever that can be set manually to an ON or OFF position. The Spruce / Hilary Allison Breakers should belabeledto identify the main area or appliance served by the breaker’s circuit. And that’s as far as most homeowners need to go....