The shrub flowers best when planted in full sunlight and well-draining soil. All parts of the plant are toxic to pets and people. Light Mexican bird of paradise thrives in full sun. Buddy Mays / Getty Images However, it can be planted in partial shade but expect reduced bloom production. Its also worth noting that these shrubs stay more compact in full sun and grow taller in partial shade. However, well-draining soil is a must....

Mexican feather grass seedlings do best when planted in the spring. This plant is a perennial in USDA zones 7 through 10, returning year after year. And in its most ideal zones, it self-seeds. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova It is also a good plant to use in borders forcottage gardens. Although Mexican feather grass does flower, treat it like any otherfoliage plant, complementing it withflowering plants. As a plant primarily grown for its foliage, it offers visual interest across multiple seasons, including winter....

We spoke with organization experts to gather six top tips on how to micro-declutter like a pro. Meet the Expert What Is Micro-Decluttering? Micro-decluttering refers to the process oforganizing a portion of one’s spacein a 10 or 15 minute increment. vm / Getty Images “For a lot of people, doing a giant declutter can be super overwhelming.” Want more cleaning and organizing tips? “Having a plan keeps things on schedule,” Litman says....

Yet some professional painters and do-it-yourselfers still preferoil-based paintfor its ability to self-level and remain streak-free. Plus, many stains and varnishes are still oil-based, as well. Water cannot be used as a solvent for any of these products. The Spruce / Kelsey Hansen Is there any difference between mineral spirits and paint thinner? If so, which of the two should you purchase when painting, staining, or cleaning? What Mineral Spirits Is Mineral spirits is made of 100-percent petroleum distillates and has no additives....

We asked minimalist designers for their best tips formixing in colorsthat are both approachable and (very) doable. “I like to think of homes as gallery spaces,” Stark says. “Setting the foundation with all-white walls and allowing the home furnishings to tell the story. Design byJean Liu Design/ Photo by Stephen Karlisch These adored pieces are what make a home.” “We think of using color as an accent and in a more structured way,” Liu says....

Now that its 2025, though, where doesminimalist decorstand? After all, design trends are constantly ebbing and flowing. Is the pull toward maximalism going to continue or will it come to a halt? Maite Granda The trend is to pare down decor to pieces that are refined and beautiful when they stand alone. This design approach helps to create more serene yet cozy environments. Decor emphasizing artisanal, natural, and global elements will be highlighted this year....

Andas of right nowthere’s a telling shift towards the bolder of the two. “And it just so happens to be a lot!” In this interpretation, maximalism becomes a design style much more suited to individuality and showcasing your personality. Alvin Wayne Interiors Want more design inspiration? This not only personalizes your home, but it becomes a more welcoming space, too. “Minimalism can feel sterile to me, and uninviting,” she notes....

As it turns out, there’s a lot we can learn from self-proclaimed minimalists andtheir approach to decluttering. Meet the Expert 1. Set Your Intentions Prior to beginning a major decluttering process, you’ll want to set your intentions. Design byStudio Joanna Laajisto/ Photo byMikko Ryhänen “Begin by clarifyingwhyyou want to declutter in the first place,” she urges. Having a value-based reason for getting organized will help you stay motivated and maintain the space, Gill believes....

Users move the material through the blade, instead of moving the blade through the material. Find out more about the differences between a miter saw versus a table saw with this informative guide. The material can be fed into the stationary saw for both crosscuts or rip cuts. The Spruce / Jacob Fox Another factor that improves miter saw accuracy is that there is less room for user error. Though, table saw accuracy can be improved with the use of guide or jig....

The long, straight runs are easy to install, but what do you do with an inside corner? Your two options are to cope or miter the joint. No single answer applies to all projectsor all people. Andrii Shablovskyi / Getty Images Learn about mitered vs. copedjointsfor inside corners and which is best for you. Contrast an inside corner with an outside corner: a 90-degree angle where the walls face outward....

Proper maintenance can help a lot, but even the most well-maintained roofs will eventually beginleaking. Repairs may be needed as often as every ten years, depending on mobile home roofing material. There are misunderstandings about sealing a mobile home roof. Glyn Thomas / LOOP IMAGES / Getty Images Most people think sealing the roof willrepair leaks, but that’s not really the case. Before sealing, you will need to prepare the roof properly....

Modern style is focused on functionality, while contemporary is more ornamental. For most people, the design termsmodernandcontemporarysound like they mean the same thingand a dictionary definition supports this interpretation. The words are considered synonyms. The Spruce / Marty Baldwin Read on to see how these two decorating styles share some common characteristics and the differences between them. The Spruce / Marty Baldwin What Are Modern and Contemporary Styles? What Is Modern Style?...

kitzcorner / Getty Images Leavingmold on wallsand ceilings can lead to even more mold or damage to the house. But is painting over the mold an option? Meet the Expert Can You Paint Over Mold? kitzcorner / Getty Images Painting directly over mold is not recommended, say the experts. “You cannot paint over mold as a remediation effort,” says HomeCleanse founder Michael Rubino. But don’t some contractors paint over mold anyway?...