Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. Its self-watering feature is just the start. The Spruce This raised garden bed container is extremely easy to assemble, with no tools or great physical exertion required. Ive had the best luck with tomatoes, severalkinds of peppers, and okra. And, I also planted watermelons once, letting the vines spread out on the patio. The Spruce...

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. As a cleaning editor and toddler mom, it checks all my boxes. The Spruce When I’m using it on the bumpytile floors in my bathrooms, it’s exactly the same. Typically,cordless stick vacuumsdon’t do very well on carpet. you could see this, too, in the photo below. PHOTO: Amazon Levoit advises cleaning those soft filters once per month and replacing them every three months....

“I finally went towards painting almost everything I’ve got in green, right? Because I’ve loved green from the very beginning,” Gaines tells The Spruce. Gaines has just released a new paint color collection with Kilz based on the lake house project. Kilz The names of the colorslike Tranquil Waters, Juniper Tree, and Wooded Acreseven evoke nature. This isn’t the first collection Gaines has curated based on a design project. “With the castle collection, that was more saturated and storied,” Gaines says....

Gainesoffers a closer look at her own personal gardenin the spring 2025 issue of Magnolia Journal. “I think Im influenced in this way because the garden is a place of evolution. By far, the star of the garden is theranunculus. NBC / Getty Images Want more gardening tips? As Gaines knows, ranunculus are beloved for beingearly spring bloomersthat stay flowering all through the beginning of summer. They’re multilayered petals give them a similar look to roses, but much more delicate....

Both products are white, thick, and have a paste-like consistency. So, what’s the difference between them? Can you use spackle instead of joint compound? The Spruce / Kevin Norris While some people may feel they’re interchangeable, they aren’t. Joint compound can be used instead of spackle, but spackle isn’t suitable for replacing joint compound. Read on to see how each is designed for different, specific purposes. Joint compoundis the same as drywall mud or mud....

Here are 12 types ofjuniper shrubsand trees that might suit your landscape. This species can either be a shrub or a tree depending on the growing location and conditions. Other common names include checkerbark juniper, oak-barked juniper, thick-barked juniper, western juniper, and mountain cedar. The Spruce / Christopher Lee Foto This is a good plant for dry, rocky conditions. It’s native toCentral and northernMexico, and the southwestern United States. It features scale-like blue-gray leaves and reddish-brown cones....

The palette of foliage colors ranges from yellow to silver-blue, to dark green. Consider what your landscape needs before shopping for junipers so you’ll be sure to choose the best option. ThisJuniperus communis’Arnold' is a dense, slow-growing, columnar, evergreen with blue-green leaves. Getty Images/Anna Blazhuk The waxy cones ripen from green to blue-black. For a pop of accent color, considerJuniperus confertaAll Gold.' The stunning gold foliage pairs well with darker-leafed plants....

It grows best with humid conditions, indirect sunlight, and well-drained, acidic soil. Kangaroo Paw Fern Care Want more gardening tips? ensure the plant is out of direct sun, which can burn the leaves and stunt its growth. The Spruce / Jason Donnelly Soil Plant your kangaroo paw fern in moist, well-drained soil. Water Water your plant so that the soil remains evenly moist but not soggy. Your kangaroo paw fern will need less frequent watering during the fall and winter....

Here are 11 cooling appliances that are actually design-forward. We’ve thoroughly tested many sheets (nearly 200 sheet sets and counting!) inThe Laband at home to see how they perform in real life. Graphic: Kailey Whitman for The Spruce When we test the top sheets, we sleep on and launder them over the course of several weeks. We purchased 31 fans in different shapes and styles andtested them in the Labto see how they performed....

The Spruce / Taylor Nebrija If you likebeautiful tilesin your bathroom, one of the downsides is the grout. It keeps the tiles together (yay! And when grout starts cracking and falling, water can seep behind the wall and cause major damage. The Spruce / Taylor Nebrija From daily maintenance to grout replacement, here’s how to care for grout. Keep yourgrout clean, extend its life, and avoid premature time-and-money-wasting grout replacement....

“I love any kind of live atmosphere. It makes me just perform differently and be in the conversation differently.” I love any kind of live atmosphere. Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal It makes me just perform differently and be in the conversation differently. “You don’t always have a new story to tell. Well, we just did the surprise cross-country move. Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal We’ve got a lot to say. The energy of the city is going to be infused in the show in a new way....

The two cities are forever linked, each accounting for roughly 14 years of her journey. Nashvilles 16th Avenue, with its recording studios and radio stations, was not yet in her sights. That didnt make sense to me. Leslee Mitchell Thankfully, what makes sense to a child islike the title of her new albumsubject to change. My parents got divorced when I was twelve, and that was the catalyst for me....

Roots can infiltrate your water lines, septic system, and other underground utilities. They can cause heaving and cracking underneath driveways, sidewalks, patios, and building foundations. Large surface roots become a tripping hazard and damage mower blades. The Spruce / David Beaulieu Want more gardening tips? Warning Killing the roots of a living tree damages the tree and eventually leads to death. If you want to keep the tree, call a professional for advice about managing problem roots....