Because peanuts are high in fat, they are an excellent source of energy and calories, especially during cold winters, and they’re ideal for birds to tuck away and store for another day. No matter what types of peanuts or peanut products you feed your backyard birds, you’re offering them a very nutritional treat. Birds That Eat Peanuts While the very smallest birds, such as hummingbirds and small finches, will not eat peanuts, many different species will give these nutritious nuts a try....

Material: Cool and crisp These sheets are made with 100 percent Egyptian cotton, and it’s easy to feel the difference. What’s special about Egyptian cotton? It’s grown in a warm climate that enables it to produce extra-long fibers. This results in a stronger finished product which becomes softer after each washing. Egyptian cotton also provides breathability, meaning the air will flow easily through the sheets. We are not able to sleep on hot sheets....

I’m convinced that we all need a dark, moody bathroom in our lives, and here are eight reasons why. 1. Adds Depth Sarah Parker of the Parker Collective Co. got straight to the point. “I love the depth that saturated paints add to a space,” she says. And it’s true, even if it might seem counterintuitive at first. Dark interior colors draw your eye to any bright spots in the room, and instantly add depth with these pops of lightness....

The Facts About Rodgers Flower Rodgers flowers are classified, botanically, as herbaceous perennials belonging to the saxifrage family and are distributed among five species within the genus, Rodgersia: R. aesculifoliaR. henriciiR. pinnata (sometimes referred to as “featherleaf Rodgersia”)R. podophyllaR. sambucifolia A popular cultivar to grow from the R. pinnata species is Elegans. Appearance of the Plant Rodgersia pinnata Elegans produces showy, large plumes (1 to 1.5 feet) of light pink flowers in June and/or July in a zone-5 landscape....

Owner Molly and Fritz Machmer-Wessels, co-owners and designers at Woodland Design Company. Location Shaker Heights, Ohio “Shaker Heights is a beautiful city comprised of mostly historical homes,” said Molly. “It’s a place where every house is special and different, yet collectively they all fit. While the rest of our neighborhood is filled with homes from the early 1920’s, our home was built in the mid-50’s.” Molly and Fritz call their current home #ProjectUs, after they spotted it while househunting from their former home in the same neighborhood....

The self-defrost or frost-free freezer cycles on/off periodically, melting the ice that would otherwise build up in the freezer’s interior. A freezer without self-defrost is known as a manual defrost freezer. Self-Defrosting vs Manual Defrost Freezer: Major Differences The major difference between the two types of freezers is how excess ice and frost is eliminated from the cavity. With a self-defrosting freezer, the appliance’s heating elements cycle on and off throughout the day....

Carve Aside Time to Downsize The process of downsizing is a gradual one; seniors shouldn’t expect to be able to mentally or physically prepare for a move in just a few short weeks. “It will take time, probably more than you think,” professional organizer Julie Coraccio of Reawaken Your Brilliance says. Colleen Ashe, founder of Ashe Organizing Solutions, agrees. “Homes that have been lived in for 20-plus years will not easily be emptied without time and effort,” says Ashe, whose company specializes in working with seniors....

This striking succulent makes a great addition to rock gardens, succulent gardens, or containers, and also grows well indoors as a houseplant. Unfortunately, its high demand and specific growing requirements have made the spiral aloe difficult to find and expensive to acquire, but if you manage to obtain one, its striking appearance will make the effort well worth it. Although the spiral growth habit is one of the most unique aspects of the spiral aloe, juvenile plants do not begin to spiral until they are at least eight inches wide....

To get technical, a succulent is any plant with thick, fleshy (succulent) water storage organs. Succulents store water in their leaves, stems, or roots. They’ve adapted to survive arid conditions found throughout the world, from Africa (where many of them are native to) to the deserts of North America. This adaptive mechanism has resulted in an incredible variety of interesting leaf forms and plant shapes, including paddle leaves, tight rosettes, and bushy or trailing columns of teardrop leaves....

When it comes to organizational pieces that can double as decor, professional organizers often say to buy what you need and what your household will use, instead of opting for the sleekest or chicest version. This advice rings true when it comes to shoe benches. If you have small kids, for example, a bench with cabinets or drawers may put your little ones at risk for finger pinches. If you live somewhere prone to wet weather, something with space for rain boots might be necessary....

Our top choice was Spectracide Weed and Grass Killer Concentrate. Here are our top picks for the best weed killers. Coming in a 64-ounce container, you must dilute it first and then apply it with a tank sprayer. Alternatively, the same formula comes in a pre-mixed ready-to-use spray format. To achieve the best success and reduce spray drift, apply it during warm, sunny days with minimal wind. Price at time of publish: $43 Once diluted and sprayed, it kills weeds fully within three days, with visible results apparent within 30 minutes....

We researched the best gift options to celebrate six years, considering traditional themes, your recipient’s hobbies and interests, as well as the your budget. Our favorite pick is the Le Creuset Dutch Oven for a beautiful, high quality, and functional present. Keep reading for the best sixth-year anniversary gifts. We have to admit that we love the aesthetic aspects this Dutch Oven brings to the kitchen, making this a perfect functional, yet stylish gift....

We researched and tested the best dinosaur toys from top brands, considering recommended age range, safety, and interactivity. Our favorite picks include a fossil dig kit from National Geographic, adorable rain boots from Bogs, and a fuzzy plush dino from Manhattan Toys. Here are the best dinosaur toys for kids and beyond. Our tester loved that this science kit provided her child with a basic but fun introduction to paleontology and earth science....

We researched the best Christmas decorations on the market, considering different styles, home sizes, and budgets. We assessed each product based on its quality—including the sturdiness of certain displays and faux trees—and overall design. Our top picks range from a Kurt Adler tree topper to a National Tree Company Feel Real Vienna Fir, a highly realistic artificial tree that comes with 750 pre-strung lights and lasts for years. Here are the best Christmas decorations....

Our favorite testing kit is the LabTech MoldOk Detection Test Kit because it’s affordable, can sample multiple areas, and includes an expert consultation. With the resulting information, you can get the peace of mind you’re looking for while making all of the necessary arrangements to remove harmful fungi. Here are the best at-home mold tests that are easy to use and effective. This isn’t a self-reporting mold testing kit, so you will need to send samples to the AIHA-accredited lab for analysis, but the $15 testing fee per sample is significantly lower than the fees associated with other testing kits....

From sprays to gels to wipes, there are numerous bathroom cleaners on the market, each with a different purpose. When shopping for a bathroom cleaner, you’ll want to consider the type, scent, and ingredients. This way, you know what you will use the cleaner for, and if you need to vent the area or take any other precautions due to the scent or ingredients. When using anything that has bleach in its ingredient list, for example, you’ll want to ensure you’re venting the area by cracking open a window or running a fan....

When it comes to finding the perfect beginner sewing machine, Kristine Frailing says you don’t need all the bells and whistles. “You need the basics,” says Frailing, a fashion designer and founder of The New York Sewing Center. “[That means] stitch length options and a straight stitch and a zigzag stitch.” She also suggests looking for a durable machine—not only in terms of how long it will last but how well it can handle thicker fabrics....

Our top pick is Bounce Dryer Sheets for a few reasons: They have a fresh scent, take care of softening your laundry, and reduce static cling and wrinkles. The Bounce scent is so synonymous with soft towels and clean clothing that these dryer sheets, which have been around since 1972, have become a popular choice for their fresh clean fragrance. Here, we’ve loaded up this article with our top picks for the best dryer sheets....