Interlocking tiles are especially friendly to DIYers. No adhesives are required; the tiles simply lay on top of the concrete slab subfloor. Resistant to Moisture In most basements, three types of water can damage your flooring. The Spruce / Jacob Fox With rubber, you have a surface covering material that is completely immune to water damage. This can be potentially harmful to the air quality of the environment. By contrast, carpet and wood flooring materials can provide food and favorable living conditions for mold....

What Is Trim Paint? Trim paint is a category ofinterior paintthat is formulated specifically for use on trim. It has a satin, semi-gloss, gloss, or high gloss sheen. The Spruce / Candra Huff Trim paint usually comes pretinted in bright white and in base colors that can be custom-tinted. Self-Leveling Nobody likes seeing brush marks on their trim. Acrylic-latex paints do show brush marks. Trim paint is generally somewhat thicker than regular wall paint to help prevent this....

Renew Blue is another reflection of our need for more nature in our homes. But for 2024, Kim says the brand is prioritizing simplicity. This, according to Kim, only showcases its versatility. Valspar Our home is a space where we are creating a sense of comfort and slowing down. Our home is a space where we are creating a sense of comfort and slowing down. According to Kim, her personal favorite pairings all create a sense of comfort....

So you may be wondering what the deal is with these variegated monsteras? Heres everything you gotta know. What is Variegation? Monstera deliciosa ‘Albo’Magali Merzougui/Unsplash The termvariegationrefers to the appearance of differently colored zones in the leaves and stems of plants. Some fungal diseases can also result in leaves looking variegated. Thai constellation monsteras can be identified by their splotchy star-like variegation patterns in creamy white and light yellow. The Spruce / Carson Downing...

However,stainis absorbed into the wood fibers, instead of drying on top of the wood. Use this varnish vs. stain comparison guide to learn more about the differences between varnish and stain. If cost is a main consideration, then stain is the more affordable choice. The Spruce / Yurle Villegas Appearance Varnish is essentially a clear topcoat that is typically used to finish awoodworking project. Water-based varnish dries completely transparent, allowing the natural grain of the wood to show through....

Is a vaulted ceiling right for your home? This higher open style is known as avaulted ceilingor cathedral ceiling. The Spruce / Almar Creative Vaulted ceilings have their adherents and their detractors. The Spruce / Almar Creative Those who love vaulted ceilings praise the luxurious, airy, and grand feeling that they create. Those who dislike vaulted ceilings consider them to be dated, energy inefficient, and wasteful. With that in mind, is a vaulted ceiling right for your home and your budget?...

Tip First time growing vegetables in a container garden? Beets, carrots, lettuce, and green onions can be planted in three-gallon containers. Most herbs and radishes grow well in containers of one gallon or less. The Spruce / K. Dave Root vegetables like carrots and potatoes need a deeper container than shallow-rooted leafy greens. Or you canmake a wooden planter box. Just remember that after a few seasons, wooden containers may begin to rot....

Thesummer cropsare hopefully overwhelming us with their productivity and the crops wesowed last monthare coming along beautifully. And, there are still plenty of options for planting in August. It’s popular in salads, but can also be added to a wide range of cooked dishes. Stocksy / Simon Basil is easy to grow in many climates and can be cultivated indoors. Beets The Spruce / Adrienne Legault Beetsare fast-growing root vegetables that grow almost anywhere....

In southern areas, prime gardening season is just starting after the summer heat is over. Almost everything you plant in the spring is suitable to be grown in yourfall garden, too. Some vegetables such as Brussels sprouts even taste better when nipped by a light frost. FatCamera / Getty Images Unless specifically listed as “transplants,” the items in this list are directly sown in your garden. Transplants Transplants are young plants with a healthy root system....

You may have seen beautiful displays of veneer stone or natural stone on the walls of homes or businesses. How can you tell the two apart? What Is Veneer Stone? Roger Brooks / Getty Images Cement lends stability to the product and iron oxides provide pigments. Lightweight Easy to cut Easy to obtain Homogeneous appearance Color may fade Brittle What Is Natural Stone? Natural stone can be wholly real in shape, such as rounded river stones....

In most cases, the jot down of ventilation system depends on the jot down of water heater. If you believe your hot water heater has ventilation issues, contact a professional immediately. The duct may be metal or plastic, depending on the throw in of vent system. The Spruce / Krystal Slagle This is called acommonventconfiguration. In addition to venting, gas and propane water heaters need an air supply for combustion....

Williams tells The Spruce. It’s like, OK, I’ll do it tomorrow, do it tomorrow. And then it doesn’t quite happen. Michael Simon / Getty Images for Downy Thats why Williams is partnering with Downy to make tackling laundry simple. Which also helps cut down on laundry. Want more cleaning and organizing tips? Michael Simon / Getty Images for Downy Theres nothing worse when you’ve ruined a piece of clothing, Williams shares....

But there are some subtle differences between a veranda and a porch. Veranda vs. Porch: What’s the Difference? All verandas are porches, but not all porches are verandas. Getty Images/Robert Daly The porch is a transition space while the veranda is an extension of the living area. What Is a Veranda? A veranda is a bang out of open-air porch thatwraps around more than one sideof a building. Getty Images/Robert Daly...