Daily Chicken Care Tasks These are the basic of chicken care that needed to be tended to every day: Refresh the water: Chickens need to drink about a pint of fresh water per chicken each day. Because they don’t like dirty water, they can become dehydrated quickly. Shavings, straw, and poop can get in the water throughout the day. Consuming feces from other chickens may lead to worms. Refresh the water daily, especially if you notice any debris or sliminess in the container....

You can expect that visitors want to tour your home. Offer some food and drinks and keep it simple. The same rules for hosting a party apply: introduce old friends to new ones, make everyone feel comfortable, and keep the conversation flowing. You might even consider a housewarming game. Read on for more tips for making your housewarming party memorable and fun for everyone. Consider Invitations If you are sending out paper or electronic invites, give good directions....

Here’s all of the information you will want to include on your next party invitation. By including all of the facts about your party, guests will have an easier time deciding whether or not they can make the event, and get to the right place at the right time. Preparing an invite correctly might seem specific, but the party invitation wording can be crucial in guests attendance. Knowing if a guest will be able to attend the party ends up being a huge help to the host in preparing....

And as one of the best places to scour for the newest fall trends—as well as budget-friendly pieces—IKEA doesn’t disappoint for fall decor this year. From cozy throw blankets to the latest and greatest in accent pieces, here are the IKEA items you need to update your fall décor. Did we forget anything you love? Let us know and we’ll add it to the list.

Types of Brick Veneer There are two broad categories of brick veneer. Traditional brick siding consists of full-size bricks that are laid with mortar and tied to the framed wall with anchor ties. The bricks are laid in similar patterns to those used for solid brick construction, so it has a similar structural look. However, brick siding is merely a single layer and does not provide any structural support for the wall....

For a bed to be inviting, the sheets must feel like a welcoming, comfortable friend. For some, comfort is best defined as cool, crisp sheets that you would find at an upscale hotel. And, if that’s the case for you, then the Italic Slumber Percale Cotton Sheet Set should be in the running. The right sheets let your body breathe, glide and drape over the body, and ultimately, make it hard to get out of bed in the morning....

But when you add an outlet or appliance, the project becomes more difficult. Given the fact that kitchens always have outlets, stoves, and other appliances, it is important to know how to deal with these situations and find a number of workarounds. Kitchen Backsplash Tiling Preparation The first step in a clean, attractive tile backsplash installation takes place in the preparation stages. Protecting Counters Lay floor protection paper, found at your local home center, on your countertops to protect them during tiling....

Inspiration often comes to us when we least expect it, which is exactly what happened when founder of Kultured Kitchens, Krystal “Adowah” Lofton was watching a Netflix special featuring the rapper, Killer Mike. Lofton explains that Killer Mike only wanted to buy and use products from Black-owned businesses, which faltered when he went into his kitchen and realized there wasn’t anything he could use due to the lack of Black-owned dinnerware brands....

Light In their native environment, lemon button ferns grow as understory plants and are accustomed to indirect light conditions. When grown indoors, they grow best in medium, indirect light but can also tolerate low light or bright light conditions. However, never place your lemon button fern in direct sun as it will burn the delicate leaves. Soil Lemon button ferns thrive in acidic soil that is moist, loamy, and well-draining. That being said, these ferns are highly adaptable and can do well in a variety of soil conditions....

A well-lit living room ideally should have layered lighting that illuminates all four corners to create balance and a pleasant atmosphere. It can include a mix of ambient, accent, and task lighting—chandeliers, wall sconces, table lamps, floor lamps, recessed lighting, and even candlelight—to illuminate the room for differing atmospheres and purposes. Here are some bright ideas to help inspire your living room lighting.

Room Measurement Basics Be sure your metal tape measure is at least 25 ft. Fifty feet is better. And it’s always a good idea to have a friend help you measure. The measurement will be more accurate when two can hold the tape straight. Measure the height and width of each wall in the room. Measure from one corner to the opposite corner to confirm the room is square or has crooked angles....

They say the kitchen is the center of the home, but vying for second place is, we think, the living room—and more specifically, the couch. Therefore, choosing the perfect sofa for your home is important. After all, you’ll use for everything from lounging and watching TV to family game nights and naps. One contender might be the Mercury Row Loukianos Sectional, an L-shaped sectional sofa. We traded out our smaller (and cheaper) couch and put the Loukianos Sectional in our living room to test whether it should earn a permanent spot in our home....

Producing rosettes about six inches wide, this echeveria succulent boasts a plethora of scoop-shaped leaves that form its rose-like looks. Each leaf is covered in tiny, short white hairs, giving the plant a fuzzy appearance. Though the rosettes are only a few inches tall, in late spring this plant produces stalks that can be up to a foot tall. The stalks hold beautiful red, urn-shaped flowers. These firecracker-like blooms are tipped in yellow and known to attract hummingbirds, making them a wonderful addition to pollinator gardens....

A canister vacuum cleaner, even a glossy, high-end number like the Miele Compact C2 Electro + PowerLine, may not immediately come to mind when you’re in the market for a new machine. And who can blame you? These days, bagged canister vacuums have lost a lot of the spotlight to their showboating upright cousins, complete with futuristic filters and swirling helices of transparent dirt cup theater. We all like to see our machines actually doing the dirty work, and the allure of not having to buy filter bags is strong....

One of the great joys of being a homeowner is the ability to swap outdated or ineffective light fixtures or ceiling fans for more current, higher-quality models. Minka-Aire’s Light Wave Ceiling Fan is the perfect upgrade to complement a modern bedroom, bathroom, or living space, and it checks all the boxes when it comes to comfort, style, and energy savings. Read on for our detailed verdict on the Minka-Aire Light Wave Ceiling Fan....

Color Rules According to Arnold, the primary motive for blending the PET polyester and triexta fibers is for color purposes. Different fiber types will take color in unique ways; similar to the way in which different pieces of wood will accept stain differently. Thus, Arnold explains, mixing two fiber types together provides some unique colorations that are not available in any other single fiber type. The resulting colors of the blended collection feature tone-on-tone shading—a trendy look....