Of course, there are ways to prevent the wedding gown stains: No eating or drinking while wearing your gown and veil.Apply make-up and hair products before putting on the gown.Step into the gown or use a silk cloth over your face when putting on the gown. Stains on your wedding gown may seem disastrous but most can be quickly removed or hidden. But like a Boy Scout, you must be prepared....

How to Install an OutletHow to Install an Outlet in an Existing WallOver the Range Outlet InstallationGround Fault OutletsDryer OutletsRange Outlets How to Install an Outlet To install an outlet, you’ll need a few electrical tools. With these instructions, you’ll have power readily available in no time at all. There are many times a home just doesn’t have enough outlets to satisfy the demand for power points. Likewise, many older homes have outdated outlets that just need to be changed....

The green cleaning movement started with DIY formulas, most of which relied heavily on earthy scents and ingredients you’d find in your kitchen. Now, commercial products bring these same sort of ingredients to mainstream consumers, but with gentler scents and in liquid and powder formulas. If you miss the smell of original eco-friendly detergents, Zum Clean Laundry Liquid—with its strong patchouli, frankincense and myrrh, and tea tree citrus scents—is for you....

Taupe is one of those warm, earthy tones. Taupe cabinets can evoke a feeling of elegance and style without being too overpowering. So, how to describe the color taupe? Taupe is that glorious color that appears when a dab of cream is added to black coffee. Taupe is essentially a light brown color with white undertones. Another way to look at it is as a grayish brown or brownish gray....

One type of countertop surfacing material actually hits most, if not all, of those points: laminate. Having taken a real beating throughout the 1980s and 1990s, laminate countertops have made a comeback. Homeowners are rediscovering laminate’s ease of installation and surprisingly low cost. What Laminate Countertops Are If the term laminate countertops doesn’t ring a bell, the name Formica probably might. Formica, a brand name of the oldest type of laminate counter material, has long carried the laminate legion—and sometimes burden—for the rest of the industry....

The aesthetic appeal and the many uses of lemon thyme in garden design are reason enough to plant this aromatic treasure. Using lemon thyme in a garden can bring interest and appeal in various ways. Lemon thyme makes an excellent border plant in a rock garden and thrives in those conditions. If looking to xeriscape, thyme is perfect and will give a pop of color when it flowers or, depending on the cultivar, can add yellows and lime greens as well....

If you’re lucky enough to have outdoor space, you know warm days are best spent relaxing in the yard, hosting a barbecue with friends and family, or just embracing long, lazy hours with a good book in tow. An outdoor oasis can be costly to create, though. Saving money on comfortable and durable outdoor furniture is a great way to get the look you want without emptying your wallet. Read on for a review of Mainstays’ Woven Wicker Outdoor Recliner to see if this is the chair for you....

Found wild throughout the Northern Hemisphere, mallards have also been introduced to many other areas and can easily be found in ponds, lakes, and rivers, as well as in artificial habitats such as golf courses, parks, gardens, and even yards. Highly adaptable, these ducks are familiar to most birders, but they are always worth watching and always have something to teach both novice and expert birders. Common Name: Mallard, Mallard DuckScientific Name: Anas platyrhynchos While coloration is always a good field mark, molting mallards may not look quite the same....

Growing between six and nine feet tall, it thrives in dry, sunny climates and can be found among the unique landscape features of southern California such as dry canyons and even in areas that have suffered from wildfires. It goes dormant in winter and is a deciduous summer plant; the leaves usually start drying out and falling in early autumn. It can be grown as an annual in containers or beds in most places, but will only naturalize where it has suitable growing conditions....

Here are the national holidays and special observances to enjoy in May. Daily Holidays and Observances May 1: May Day, National Mother Goose Day, Law Day, World Laughter Day* (first Sunday), National Lemonade DayMay 2: National Brothers and Sisters Day, Baby Day, National Truffle Day, International Harry Potter DayMay 3: Teacher Appreciation Day* (Tuesday of first full week), Sun Day, Childhood Depression Awareness Day* (first Tuesday), National Concert Day* (first Tuesday), Foster Care Day* (first Tuesday), Wordsmith Day, World Press Freedom DayMay 4: Intergalactic Star Wars Day, National Weather Observers Day, Anti-Bullying Day, Bird Day, International Firefighter’s Day, National Orange Juice Day, National Kids Fitness Day, National Skilled Trades Day, National Bike to School DayMay 5: Museum Lovers Day, Cartoonist Day, National Day of Reason* (first Thursday), Make a Book Day, Cinco de Mayo, Hand Hygiene Day, National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day, National Day of Prayer* (first Thursday), Hoagie DayMay 6: No Homework Day, International Space Day* (first Friday), Tuba Day (first Friday), International No Diet DayMay 7: National Babysitters Day, National Fitness Day, Astronomy Day*, Bladder Cancer Awareness Day* (first Saturday), Learn to Ride a Bike Day* (first Saturday), National Cosmopolitan DayMay 8: Mother’s Day* (second Sunday), VE Day (Victory in Europe Day), World Red Cross Day, World Ovarian Cancer Day, National Give Someone a Cupcake Day, National Empanada Day, National Coconut Cream Pie Day, Iris DayMay 9: National Women’s Check-up Day, Peter Pan Day, National Foodies Day, World Melanoma Day, National Cycling DayMay 10: Clean Up Your Room Day, National Shrimp Day, National Small Business Day, World Lupus Day, Trust Your Intuition Day, Stay Up All Night NightMay 11: National Eat What You Want Day, National Receptionists Day, National School Nurse Day, National Night Shift Workers Day* (second Wednesday)May 12: National Limerick Day, National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, International Nurses Day, National Hospital Day, National Nutty Fudge DayMay 13: National Frog Jumping Day, Tulip Day, Blame Someone Else Day* (first Friday 13th of the year), Friday the 13th, National Apple Pie Day, National Fruit Cocktail Day, National Hummus DayMay 14: World Migratory Bird Day, Stars and Stripes Forever Day, Windmill Day* (second Saturday), Letter Carrier’s Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Day* (second Saturday), National Miniature Gold Day* (second Saturday), National Buttermilk Biscuit Day, National Train Day, American Indian Day* (second Saturday)May 15: International Day of Families, Bring Flowers to Someone Day, Stepmother’s Day* (Sunday after Mother’s Day), World Baking Day* (third Sunday), Chocolate Chip DayMay 16: National Biographer’s Day, International Pickle Day, Love a Tree Day, Nickel Day, Wear Purple for Peace DayMay 17: Dinosaur Day, National Cherry Cobbler Day, National Walnut Day, Pinot Grigio Day, World Hypertension Day, World Telecommunications DayMay 18: International Museum Day, National Cheese Souffle Day, National No Dirty Dishes Day, National Visit Your Relatives Day, National Employee Health and Fitness Day* (third Wednesday), Emergency Medical Services Day* (third Wednesday)May 19: International Hummus Day, National Devil’s Food Cake Day, Plant Something Day, Brown Bag It Thursday* (third Thursday), Hepatitis Testing Day, World IBD DayMay 20: Endangered Species Day* (third Friday), Flower Day, National Be a Millionaire Day, National Bike to Work Day* (third Friday), National Pizza Party Day* (third Friday), National Quiche Lorraine Day, National Rescue Dog Day, Pick Strawberries DayMay 21: Armed Forces Day* (third Saturday), World Bee Day, National Memo DayMay 22: National Maritime Day, National Buy a Musical Instrument Day, National Solitaire Day, National Vanilla Pudding Day, Sherlock Holmes Day, World Goth DayMay 23: World Turtle Day, Lucky Penny Day, National Taffy DayMay 24: National Scavenger Hunt Day, Asparagus Day, Brother’s Day, World Schizophrenia Awareness Day, National Escargot DayMay 25: Geek Pride Day, African Liberation Day, National Brown-Bag-It Day, National Missing Children’s Day, National Senior Health & Fitness Day* (last Wednesday), National Tap Dance Day, National Wine Day, World Otter Day* (last Wednesday)May 26: Eat More Fruits & Vegetables Day* (Thursday of Memorial Day week), National Blueberry Cheesecake Day, National Cherry Dessert Day, World Red Head DayMay 27: Carb Day, Don’t Fry Day* (Friday before Memorial Day), Heat Safety Awareness Day* (fourth Friday), National Road trip Day* (Friday before Memorial Day), Nothing to Fear Day, Sunscreen Protection Day, National Grape Popsicle DayMay 28: International Hamburger Day, International Jazz Day* (Saturday before Memorial Day), National Brisket day, Amnesty International Day, Whooping Crane DayMay 29: Learn About Composting Day, Neighbor Day* (Sunday before Memorial Day), Pink Flamingo Day, Paper Clip Day, World Digestive Health DayMay 30: Memorial Day* (last Monday), Water a Flower DayMay 31: National Meditation Day, National Macaroon Day, National Smile Day, World Parrot Day, National Autonomous Vehicle Day, National Save Your Hearing Day, World No-Tobacco Day, National Speak in Complete Sentences Day...