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Most sunflowersare grown as annuals but some reseed easily to come back every year. Varieties that do not produce pollen won’t reseed unless planted close to a pollen-producing variety. Most types can be grown in all USDA zones. tc397 / Getty Images If your season is short, choose a pop in that blooms early for good results. Sunflowers can be multi-branched, single-stemmed, or both depending on the jot down. These impressive plants attract pollinators, feed birds and many provide seeds for human consumption....

Crescent Wrench Best for:General tightening and loosening of a wide range of fasteners. Due to its versatility, the crescent oradjustable wrenchis a popular option for DIYers. Pedal Wrench Best for:Repairing and maintaining bikes, pedal carts, or pedal boats. The Spruce / Theresa Chiechi Box-Ended Wrench Best for:Tightening or loosening hexagonal or square nuts and bolts. Dog Bone Wrench Best for:Bike maintenance and repair. This punch in of wrench has a narrow handle stretched between two bulky heads....

The IKEA Billy bookcase is iconic for a reason. Want more design inspiration? Try a Billy bookcase hack for a built-in like this one. The Spruce / Letícia Almeida They were painted to match the wall color to make them look extra custom. And they were jazzed up with a clever touch: storage bins in a corresponding color. And the top shelves still allow plenty of space for books and other display items....

In fall, the soil is still warm enough for roots to establish before winter sets in. The vegetables that you plant in the fall becomes next spring’s side dishes, snacks, and pickles. Here are the best vegetables to plant in fall for a spring harvest. Rosalind Simon / Getty Images Want more gardening tips? Beets Nadezhda_Nesterova / Getty Images Plant beets in fall or even in winter for a spring harvest....

Learn more helpful uses for dryer sheets below. What Are Dryer Sheets? Dryer sheets are materials made with a polyester substrate, non-woven base, or recyclable cellulose base. ​The Spruce / Jorge Gamboa The sheets are coated with silicone-based fabric softeners that transfer to clothes when heat-activated in a dryer. Allow the pan to soak overnight. The silicone coating on the dryer sheet will help soften the food. The Spruce / Jorge Gamboa...

And, it can complement many types of decor. This way, you’ll have a pop of gold which will give a bold feel to the space. The pulls' shape has a farmhouse feel and a larger width to give a more adorned flare. Jessica Nelson Design Help your space stand out with matching gold lighting lamps and towel holders. These geometric embellishments are a great way to brighten up your bathroom....

But, not all container plants are ideal forkeeping outdoorsall winter long. Seek out evergreens, semi-evergreens, and winter bloomers that can handle low temperatures. Want more gardening tips? NRuedisueli / Getty Harvest from this savory herb year-round for use in recipes and cooking. Cast Iron Plant This favorite houseplant may surprise you with its hardiness outdoors, too. Look for dwarf spreading varieties like ‘Icee Blue’ for compact container plantings. Jena Ardell / Getty Images...

Want more gardening tips? These earthy vegetables are grown for roundish roots along with tops eaten as greens. Beets are frost-hardy in zones 2 to 11 and withstand temperatures from 28F to 32F. JOHAN ORDONEZ / Getty Images The European heirloom, ‘German Lutz’, is a good choice for late autumn planting. Bok Choy (Brassica rapa var. It can quickly go to seed in summer heat so time harvests for late spring or autumn....

A pair of tall brass bedside lamps with retro Art Deco flair frames the bed. A tufted velvet bed frame as well as wood, gold, and natural wicker accents add warmth. This blend gives the room a sense of decadence and character. Design byEmily Henderson Design/ Photo by Tessa Neustadt “Lush textiles and reflective surfaces allow light to travel around the room,” say the designers. “Mixing metals gives this room the depth and warmth needed to accompany the simplistic monochromatic color palette....

Pools come with responsibility thoughincluding keeping you and your family safe with a fence or barrier. (Depending on where you live, you may also need a barrier to keep wildlife out!) Eco-Friendly Fencing S.U.S.A.P./ Instagram For the eco-conscious, bamboo fencing is the way to go. Aliaksandra Ivanova/EyeEm / Getty Images However, bamboo can be expensive and may be difficult to maintain. It’s a versatile fencing option that can be treated and painted....

Michelle Berwick Design Create a beautiful basement laundry room, and you might evenenjoy laundry day. Other popular metal choices include matte black, oil-rubbed bronze, or polished nickel. Create some drama and hang a cool ceiling light in your laundry room. Michelle Berwick Design It’ll give the room a neat and clean look while brightening it up and helping it feel larger. Go with a machine-washable rug for added convenience, since wearetalking about a laundry room....

Michelle Berwick Design Black floors add a sleek, chic, and timeless touch to any style bathroom. The flooring is contrasted with white subway tile and black grout on the shower walls. Thelinear fireplacecontributes to the modern feel. Michelle Berwick Design Black Herringbone Pattern Black herringbone patterned floors will add a traditional look in a modern bathroom. Choose wood or wood-effect tiling for a practical feel, like this space fromMichelle Berwick Design....

A skylight brings in natural light and emphasizes the ceiling height. Echoing the same aesthetic on the floor tiles gives the space a cohesive look. Use it to tile around a feature window, like this space fromErin Williamson Design. Jessica Nelson Design/Carina Skrobecki Photography Energize With Orange Studio Peake White and orange checkerboard tile energizes this London bathroom fromStudio Peake. Two-toned patterned tile on the floor adds contrast and a hit of mustard yellow....