HUIZENG HU / Getty Images Rosebushes are great additions to aflower garden. Read on for more information about rosebush pests and how to avoid them in the garden. Meet the Expert Want more gardening tips? HUIZENG HU / Getty Images Pests vs. Beneficial Insects Of course, not all insects on your rosebush will harm it. Most Common Rosebush Pests Aphids Jasius / Getty Images Aphids are commonly found on rosebushes....
How to lay out your furniture and television so they look good and work better. The Spruce / Leticia Almeida Arranging living room furniture with a TV can be a daunting task. But filling an empty room in a practical and aesthetically pleasing way around your electronics can be done. The Spruce / Letícia Almeida Here are a few living room furniture arrangement examples. Choose a Focal Point Casa Watkins Living...
Some bushes with red leaves are even great forgrowing shrubs as hedgeswith fall colors. Additionally, it’s possible for you to even grow bushes that retain their colorful leaves throughout winter. Discover 12 varieties of shrubs with red leaves to make your yard come alive in autumn. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova It will tolerate a bit of shade, but for optimal coloration, grow it in full sun. In fact, some people regard them as weeds, perhaps mistaking all sumacshrubs forpoison sumac....
Keep in mind that the best looking bathroom countertops arefree of clutterand house only the essentials. Get started on decorating your bathroom countertop by drawing inspiration from these 12 designer setups below. Want more design inspiration? Victoria Bell Design Choose some that are nice and colorful to add an instant pop of pep to the space, too. you might always change the exact style that you display as the seasons change....
What is the most effective way tokill small antsin the house? The main reason that ants enter homes is in search of food or water. Thus, eliminating these sources of food or water is the first step in eliminating ants from your home. The Spruce / Michela Buttignol Clean spilled food and crumbs from floors, cupboards, and pantries, getting into corners and along baseboards. The Spruce / Nelly Cuanalo Sweep and mop floors regularly....
This is the year to work smarter, not harder. Want more cleaning and organizing tips? If you wear something and it needs to go in the hamper, put it there immediately. The Spruce / Margot Cavin Schedule chimney cleaning during the spring andgarden equipment maintenancein the fall when professionals will welcome the off-season work. Apply the cleaning product and allow it to work for five or 10 minutes before you roll scrubbing....
It’s gained more traction in recent years, but designers have been using the technique for decades. However, painting your trim a bold hue isn’t always the best choice for every room. Additionally, keep in mind that trim is traditionally a higher sheen than walls. Christina Kim Interior Design/ Photo by Lisa Pétrole The same color can read differently depending on the sheen, so you may notice a subtle difference. Bienvenu Interiorslets the antique books, taxidermy birds, and sculptural figures steal the limelight....
Growing Tips and Identifying Alder Species The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Alder trees and shrubs (Alnusspp.) are members of the Betulaceae family, more commonly known as thebirchfamily. These deciduous trees are moderate to fast-growing and will grow at a rate of about two feet per year. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova The most notable features of all varieties of alder trees are their catkins and strobiles. Both male and female flowers (catkins) appear on the trees....
With the right instructions, building your own barn door is easy. The uses for barn doors are just about endless. Read on for some DIY barn door projects sure to inspire you. The Spruce / Ashley Poskin The frame uses boards and then thinner wood is used for the accents. Some fresh white paint and traditional barn door hardware give it a nice finishing touch. Modern Barn DoorfromA Beautiful Mess...
While closets are designed for storage and functionality, you dont need to stop there. Here are 12 smart and stylish reach-incloset ideasto help you tune up your homes boring builder-grade closets. Take your closet from a cluttered eyesore to a functional and beautiful space by installing a closet organization system. Emily Henderson Design/ Photo bySara Liggoria Tramp Spruce up the interior with paint, wallpaper, shelves, decor, and so much more....
The Spruce / Kevin Norris Vinegar is a solid workhorse when it comes to cleaning. Avoid using vinegar on these 12 surfaces and items in the home. Hardwood Floors Vinegar is acidic and can dull or damage the finish on hardwood floors. The Spruce / Kevin Norris Opt for ahardwood floor cleanerthat will enhance and protect the shine and surface of your floor. But, you’ll frequently read that vinegar is ideal for cleaning all types of wood....
Does your family like to swim, or just relax after a long day in a soothing environment? These are a few considerations when thinking about the types of pool to choose. Remember to consider the maintenance work required for each throw in. The Spruce / Letícia Almeida Want more design inspiration? Kiddie Pool Best for:Providing a portable play feature for children. A kiddie pool can be either an inflatable unit or a rigid plastic shell....
Operating Design Your first choice will be to decide on the basic operating design of your humidifier. Consider the below when shopping: Cool Mist vs. Warm Mist Your choice of humidifier design may be based on whether you prefer warm mist or cool mist. Keith Goldstein / Getty Images There are also cool mist models that purify the moisturized air. These large models are effectivelywhole-house humidifiers. Water tank size is often a convenience decision since a large tank requires less frequent filling....
