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Wood-look laminate floorscontain no hardwood, so the cleaning techniques are very different. The key to cleaning laminate floors the right way is to avoid using too much water. Learn how to keep laminate looking great with our simple steps. The Spruce / Michela Buttignol If using a vacuum cleaner, disengage the beater bar that can dent or scratch the laminate. Fill a second bucket with plain water or use a sink to rinse out the mop as you work....

When Is the Right Time to Harvest Jalapenos? How to Harvest Jalapenos Use scissors or hand pruners to cut the jalapenos off the plant. Always leave at least 12 inch of the stem left on the fruit when cutting it. ElFlacodelNorte / Getty Images Store the freshly picked jalapenos in the crisper drawer of your refrigerator. you could freeze them whole or cut up in pieces. Why Do Jalapenos Turn Black?...

Bold Colors Laquita Tate If you love a bold color, youre not alone! And when that happens, it often leads to an overwhelming room full of clashing colors. Stick to a moreneutral foundation on wallsand experiment with bold colors in decor accents instead, she says. The Spruce / Christopher Lee Foto Pillows, drapes, side tables, and stools are all great options, Nash tells us. This enables you to play with bold colors before committing heavily to them, she says....

It is one of the most overlooked parts of your roof. What Is Roofing Underlayment? Roofing underlayment is a layer of synthetic fiber or felt installed over the roof deck and under the shingles. Mint Images / Getty Images Asphalt-Saturated Felt The classic punch in of roof underlayment is known as asphalt-saturated felt. It’s similar to tar paper, except that the waterproofing ingredient is asphalt instead of tar. This style of roof underlayment installation has been used for decades to provide adequate moisture protection and insulation....

Serhii Sheremet / Getty Images There are so many beautiful ways touse flowers around your home. Want more gardening tips? “Choose drier florals with a heartier consistency to guarantee minimal shedding or crumbling,” says Epifano. Serhii Sheremet / Getty Images Softer flowers, on the other hand, are great for pressing. They’re also great candidates for preserving in silica. However, there may come a time where they aren’t looking their best anymore....

Several methods for folding towels will give you better results. Choose the method that fits your storage space and your towels will look neat and wrinkle-free. Allow as much of the surface of the towel to be exposed to airflow as possible. The Spruce / Nelly Cuanalo Too many layers of wet towels lying on each other is an invitation for musty, foul-smelling towels. Before You Begin Sort Your Towels Not all bath towels are the same size....

This space from Desiree Burns Interiors has white beadboard wainscoting and gray-and-white wallpaper for a cohesive feel. What Is Beadboard? Beadboard is a key in of wainscoting that features vertical beaded panels that are separated by grooves. Jessica Nelson Design/Carina Skrobecki Photography you could find beadboard everywhere from bathrooms to hallways, entryways, bedrooms, and other spaces. The wood panel detail is carried onto the front of the built-in bathtub for a polished look....

Doors are the first impression of a roomand yet they are often overlooked as a design point. There are so many shapes, sizes, and materials to choose from. Think French doors, frosted glass, curved tops, and more. Britt Design Studio you’re free to even get creative with the hardwarefrom door knobs to rolling tops. After all, the details make all the difference. Britt Design Studio Not sure where to start?...

But don’t think you have to paint everything lemon yellow during yourkitchen remodel. This traditional space fromdeVOL Kitchenshas a vibrant feel. This Scandinavian kitchen fromFantastic Frankhas clean lines and neutral finishes that aresoftened with butter yellowcabinet doors. The Spruce / Jason Donnelly A pair of copper pendants adds metallic warmth. Saffron Kitchen Cabinets Tribe Creative Londontricked out this kitchen in a London apartment with striking saffron-colored cabinets. The warm and cozy hue pairs beautifully with the oak herringbone flooring....

Layering standard and European shams on the bed will bring aglam hotel roomfeel to your own home. This puffy comforter is sure to add instant comfort to any space. The texture brings major visual interest to the room, too. Gray Space Interiors Make It Sleek For a sleek, simple look, go all black. Thismonochrome spacestill features many textures, including leather, metal, and velvet. Select throw blankets that are easily washable and durable so that they will serve you for the long haul....

Below, we’re sharing 30 bedroom styles that will help you create the dreamiest escape. These ideas will help you easily gather inspiration for your own home no matter your personal preferences. Scandinavian Alvin Wayne Interiors Scandi-style bedrooms are simple in nature. Desiree Burns Interiors Bring on the florals and chintz, and don’t forget the classic stripes, either. Vintage Mary Patton Design Now is the time to showcase all of your fabulousvintage treasures....

Check out these colors that go with orange for inspiration on creating the ideal palette for your home. These complementary colors create a funky, almost retro vibe in a modern space. This bedroom fromKabinecombines tonal shades of orange throughout the space, balanced with plenty of fresh white. The Spruce / Christopher Lee Foto Orange can also be used to warm up an industrial interior dominated by concrete and stainless steel finishes....

The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Deer-resistant ground covers are aesthetically pleasing choices for your yard. Deer often find plants offensive that smell aromatic to us or have soft and fuzzy silvery, grayish leaves. Common Deer-Resistant Ground Covers Astilbe Astilbes (Astilbespp.) The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova are hardy, easy perennial plants with long-blooming spring and summer flowers on tall stalks. The ground cover grows 6 to 24 inches tall and needs little to no maintenance....