As the name indicates, they make you think of warm things like sunlight and heat. They can calm and soothe. Cool colors remind you of water and sky, even ice and snow. The Spruce Think of the vibrancy of a bright orange or the intensity of a deep, rich red. Warm colors can be stimulating, making them a good choice for rooms with a lot of activity. Cool colorsmake you feel calm, relaxed, and refreshed....

What Is WD-40? You might be curious what WD-40 actually is. We were, too! The Spruce / Candace Madonna The name stands forwater displacement40. Forty being the number of tries it took to get the formula exactly right. Most commonly, its used for loosening up corroded, rusted, or conjoined items. The Spruce / Candace Madonna WD-40 makes the job painless. Spray WD-40 directly onto the wad of gum and let it soak for 30 seconds or so....

This way, you could choose the door that will suit your space, and your needs, best. These are the most common types of doors and what makes them different. Maybe you need a door to span a wide opening that can open completely to join two spaces. chuckcollier / Getty Images Maybe you need something that will allow airflow into the space even when shut. Different doors are designed with different features to serve different purposes....

Meet the holiday feature that has been turning thetraditional Christmas treeon its headliterally. According to legend, Boniface saw a group of pagans worshipping anoak tree. Upside-down Christmas trees eventually spread beyond Germany, becoming popular throughout European households. Iryna Olivko / Getty Images AsBernd Brunnerexplainsin his bookInventing the Christmas Tree, “there was simply no space.” But upside-down Christmas trees are gradually growing in popularity. Part of the appeal of an inverted Christmas tree is how much room it frees up....

Aleksander Rubtsov / Getty Images Cottagecore took hold of the internet for its dreamy, farm-life aesthetic. However, there are some people who go beyond the aesthetic and actually live the lore. Enter: urban homesteading. Aleksander Rubtsov / Getty Images In some cases, its a response to food deserts. In others, it simply comes from a desire to garden at home, regardless of the square footage. Curious about the concept? MoMo Productions / Getty Images...

As the fungus grows, the plant withers. Plant fungus can quickly damage and even kill plants. Some come through the air via spores and attach to the plant’s leaves. The Spruce / Anastasiia Tretiak Other typeslive in the soiland can enter a plant through the roots. Root-based fungi cankill the roots, causing the plant to wilt and eventually die. Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) is an anti-fungal agent and can even kill some established forms of fungus....

For extra cleansing action, use Castile soap to make a natural soft scrub. If you have hard water, use distilled water. Vinegar disinfects and breaks down any remaining traces of soap. The Spruce / Jorge Gamboa Floors Like commercial, eco-friendlymulti-surface floor cleaning products, Castile soap can work wonders. Do not use Castile soap on waxedwood floors, because it will break down the wax. Kitchen In the kitchen, Castile soap can clean multiple surfaces from countertops to cooktops....

Here’s how to restore your Birkenstocks within a day. Here is everything else you’ll need before you begin: Want more cleaning and organizing tips? Mix Together Cleaning Solution First, start by mixing the cleaning solution in an empty glass bowl. The Spruce / Letícia Almeida Combine the two cups of warm water, vinegar, and laundry detergent. Lightly Scrape Away Footprints Our favorite part of this method (Candace’s ultimate hack!) involves bringing out the beauty razor to scrub away the footprints on the footbeds....

But not all chicken manure is created equal. you’re free to buy bags of organic chicken manure at a garden center. Or, if you have neighbors who raise chickens organically, ask them for some of the manure. The Spruce / Steven Merkel Heres the scoop on why chicken manure is so good for soil and how to choose the best kind. What Is Chicken Manure? Also referred to as poultry manure, chicken manure is an excellent source of nutrients....

It is also called fish fertilizer. It is a thick concentrate that you dilute with water and apply to your lawn or garden. It can have a strong fishy odor, but deodorized fish emulsion is commonly available as well. The Spruce / Jacob Fox Be careful when applying too much of it, though. Always dilute fish emulsion and start with the lowest recommended frequency before increasing applications. (An optional addition of molasses can help build up microbes that speed decomposition....

However, it does have issues when used in moist or humid environments, such as bathrooms. The earth tone colors can also make the entire room feel more inviting. Beauty Hardwood adds a natural element to spaces and each plank of wood is unique. The Spruce / Christopher Lee Foto A bathroom floored with hardwood is elegant and will create design continuity between rooms. Longevity Properly maintained, a solid hardwood floor is verydurablelifespans of 25 years or more are common....

Traditionally, laminates have not been recommended for below-grade basement installations due to issues with rising groundwater and flooding. However, new manufacturing techniques now producelines of laminatethat are rated to deal with moist, subterranean locations. you might ensure that a particular laminate isgood for basement useby carefully reading the stipulations in the material warranty. Andrea Rugg / Getty Images This slab is surrounded by earth that contains various amounts of water depending on rainfall and humidity....

The Spruce / Michele Lee Many people wonder if they can use regular detergent in a high-efficiency washer. Are there alternative detergents for an HE washer or do you always have to useHE detergentsin this washing machine? HE (High Efficiency) Detergents The short answer is very simple. The Spruce / Michele Lee No, you should not use regular detergents in a high-efficiency washer. Only HE (high efficiency) detergentsshould be used in these newer washers....