Wiring kitchen outlets that follow electrical code certainly helps a do-it-yourselfer create a safer space. But in many ways, it also helps to build a better-functioning kitchen. Electrical code basics often seem like pointless rules cooked up in an office boardroom. However, electricians, contractors, and other industry professionals who work in the field actually hammer out electrical codes over detailed discussions and many revisions. No change comes without much consideration....

These palms don’t need a lot of pruning. Avoid removing fronds that have just a little browning (a fairly common sight on lady palms often due to inadequate water or light), as the plant still can use nutrients from those fronds. However, if an entire frond is discolored or dead, you may prune it off. These plants generally don’t have any serious pest or disease problems. But watch out for scale and spider mites, which can affect many houseplants....

Quickly forming low mats of leaves, these well-known plants are grown more for the texture and color of the leaves than for the flowers. However, they occasionally produce light purple flowers on tall spikes. The flower spikes can reach 12 to 18 inches in height, but the rest of the plant stays low to the ground and has a spread of about one foot. The color of the silvery foliage stands out when experimenting with colors in your landscape design....

Big decks, long outdoor tables, poolside loungers—there are plenty of reasons why you might need a patio cover that can shade a large area. But cost and space constraints can make installing a pergola or awning impractical. That’s where the Le Papillon 15-Foot Double-Sided Market Outdoor Umbrella comes in. It’s like two big round market umbrellas merged into one, so you can cover a large area when you need to and still retract the umbrella to a compact format and tuck it away in storage....

One of these astrological systems is called the Nine Star Ki. Using your birthdate, you can learn about your principal element and, in turn, gain information on what elements nourish and feed you. Calculate Your Own Nine Star Ki Here is how you can calculate your own Nine Star Ki: For example, if you were born in March of 1995, add 1 + 9 + 9 + 5 = 24....

Defining a fill capacity and limiting the number of conducting wires is a matter of safety. Electrical wires heat up slightly under the flow of current, and restricting the number of wires allowed in the conduit is a means of limiting heat build-up and ensuring that heat inside the conduit can dissipate. The fill capacity is based not only on the conduit type and size but also on the type and size of the wire itself....

In feng shui, one of the ways that we can balance or uplift the qi, or life force energy, in a space is to intentionally bring in elements from nature, like crystals. Agate is a versatile, beautiful crystal that can be used for many different feng shui intentions. Properties of Agate Color: VariousChakra: Depends on type and colorNumber: Vibrates to 7 (depends on type and color)Planet: Mercury Zodiac: Gemini (also depends on type and color)Bagua areas: Gen (also depends on type and color)Elements: Earth (also depends on type and color)Origin: Africa, Brazil, Czech Republic, India, Morocco, USA...

The Five Elements Metal and wood are two of the five elements. The other three elements include earth, water, and fire. The five elements, or five phases, refer to an ancient Asian system of understanding the world through nature. The five elements creates an integrated cycle in which we can examine, contemplate, and learn from the natural world. Each of the five elements have their own individual qualities and attributes, however they work together to create an integrated and interdependent system....

The quintessential MCM-style living room from the early to mid-Sixties period would have included things like double-tier coffee tables, wood wall paneling, linoleum, horse sculptures, and bullet-shaped sconce lights. Pictured is not a true period living room but a stage set of sorts: the Tune-In Lounge, one of the many themed restaurants at Walt Disney World. While sipping your blue electric lemonade, you can watch authentic black-and-white clips on the period television set....

Preventing Mold Growth on Drywall To grow, mold spores require oxygen, moisture, and an organic food source. In the case of gypsum wallboard, that organic material is found in the paper facing the drywall panels (the gypsum core is non-organic and not subject to mold). Preventing mold growth on drywall can be approached via two strategies: Deny mold spores the required air and moisture. With some mold-resistant drywall, this is accomplished by using a thicker paper facing and backing that is heavily saturated with a waxy substance that prevents moisture and air from getting at the paper....

I received a new diffuser (to me) by Pura, and because I’ve tried what feels like every candle/diffuser/the like that’s out there, I was hesitant to try yet another diffuser for my home. But, after trying the Pura diffuser in my home for about a month, I can confidently say it is my new favorite form of adding scent to any room. I have my diffuser set to alternate scents on days and take a break midday to conserve some of the scent....

As a variety of the common golden pothos, all parts of the neon pothos are considered toxic to cats, dogs, and humans if ingested and caution should be taken with these plants if you have pets or young children in your home. Light Neon pothos grow naturally as forest understory plants and can adapt to a wide range of partial lighting conditions. That being said, bright indirect light is best in order to keep the leaves vibrant and avoid leggy growth....

Every piece is perfectly reflective of Justina’s signature boho style, with eclectic and globally-inspired pieces that are guaranteed to make our homes feel cozy, wild, and free. Picking a fave would be next to impossibly, but we happily scoured the 300+ pieces of bedding, bath, decor, furniture, wallpaper, and more to round up our 14 top picks. Best of all, prices start around $10, and the majority fall under $300....

Your first step in decorating your bathroom is to understand what lighting options you have (natural? accent? overhead?) and what vibe you want to aim for in your bathroom. Once you know what color or palettes you’re interested in, here are our favorite 14 paint colors perfect for any small bathroom. Get a Quote

Walk the Plank The first thing you will need to play walk the plank is, of course, a plank. You can build your own by nailing a long plank of wood to smaller blocks of wood and standing it on the ground like a table (you only want the plank to be a few inches off of the ground, so use sturdy, but short blocks of wood). Once you have a plank, position it over a blue tarp or blanket to represent the ocean....

Rabbits have large incisors, similar to squirrels and mice. But rabbits have two pairs of both upper and lower incisors, while rodents have only one set. (Rabbits are lagomorphs, not rodents.) It would be nice if there were plants that are truly rabbit-proof, but as with other animals, rabbits can surprise you. They do have their favorite foods and those they tend to avoid, but when food is scarce, they will eat just about anything....