While a toddler bed has its benefits, such as built-in guardrails and a shorter falling distance between your little one and the floor, there’s no reason why you can’t transition your toddler directly into an adult-sized bed. Working with a tight budget? Skipping that traditional stepping stone may be well worth it. Toddler beds can be expensive, with many models costing more than $100. If you’re reserving your current crib for a new arrival, you’ll also need to buy a second child-sized mattress, doubling the cost....

Instructions Tips Supplies Masking and duct tapePencilNewspaperScissorsCardboardFabricTailor’s chalkQuilt battingStraight pinsSpray adhesive

Low-voltageLine-voltageMillivolt Each of these can be used with one or more types of furnace or other heating/cooling system. If you have any doubt about which type of thermostat is suitable for your furnace, refer to the furnace owner’s manual or contact the furnace manufacturer. Thermostats may also come with documentation that indicates what type of furnace they can be used with. Characteristics Number of thermostat wires: two or three in systems without air conditioning; four or five with air conditioning; can have seven or more wires with heat pump systemsVoltage: 24 volts AC (usually)...

You will save yourself a lot of time, effort, and money by learning what the symptoms of an infestation are beforehand so that you can be on the lookout for these garden pests. Profile of the Flea Beetle The flea beetle is a type of jumping beetle; it is its large, powerful hind legs that allow it to leap, which is what it typically does when disturbed. In fact, it gets its common name from the fact that its jumping behavior reminds people of the way fleas (Siphonaptera) jump around....

In this article, we’ll introduce you to gardening best practices that promote a healthy growing environment that can prevent diseases from infecting your plants. Much of this advice comes down to really knowing your garden: take time to get up close and personal with your plants so you detect problems early and take appropriate action. Follow Good Sanitation Practices Good sanitation is important in all parts of your garden, but it is absolutely crucial in your vegetable garden....

If you’re on a budget but want to refurbish your canisters, start by looking around for any of the following supplies you may already have: Paint (spray, craft, chalkboard etc)FabricScrapbook paperCraft glueStencilsGlitter Think of what you want to store in your canisters and where you want to display them. After you reconcile what you already have and think about how you want to put your canisters to use, refurbish them to make them your own using the following techniques....

1. Spray Paint the Base Maybe you have a perfectly well functioning lamp, but it just isn’t doing much for you aesthetically any longer. Well, now is the time to lean into the power of spray paint. Head to the hardware store and pick up a canister of a shade that speaks to you. Best of all, this simple DIY project will only take a few minutes (plus drying time) and can be completed for under $10....

Types of Bedding Plants While bedding plants are most often annuals, other types of plants can serve in the role, as well. Most notably, there are many so-called “tender perennials” that, technically, do not fit the definition of an annual but that are treated as annuals in the North due to their lack of cold-hardiness. Some are borderline cold-hardy, such as Victoria blue salvia (Salvia farinacea ‘Victoria Blue’). Others come from parts of the world where the climate is tropical....

Yes, they were created to stash shoes. But, their slender design makes it possible to transform untapped wall space in narrow or small spaces like hallways or bathrooms. Here are nine inspiring ideas. The Trone featured here is being used as an entryway landing strip for house keys and mail. (FYI, just make sure your Trones are secured to the wall properly for your wee one’s safety.)