This look can currently be spotted all over the place (hello, HGTV Dream Home!), so we turned to the experts to find out what defines retro glam, how we can bring the look into our own spaces, and what makes this trend particularly perfect for fall. What Retro Glam Is Start asking about retro glam, and it quickly becomes clear that that nearly everyone has a slightly different take on what constitutes retro glam....

Properties Colors: Gold, red, blue, black, brownChakra: Root, Solar plexusNumber: Vibrates to 4Planet: Sun, EarthZodiac: Capricorn, LeoBagua areas: Li (Recognition), Tai Qi (Health)Elements: Fire, EarthOrigin: USA, India, Mexico, Australia, South Africa Meaning and Uses Tiger’s eye helps to expand awareness, increasing the ability to see new ideas and solutions. It can assist in seeing the world in a more positive, optimistic way. Like the fire element in feng shui, it can bring light to situations, helping us to see things more clearly....

However, your basement remodel project will hit an obstacle if the space is smelly, musty, or worse, if it is plagued with moisture, mold, or radon. Ventilating the basement is an important first step in managing these issues—before finishing. Why You Should Ventilate Your Basement One of the issues with basements as opposed to above-grade floors is that ventilation does not just happen on its own. Upper floors have plenty of windows which can be opened....

Know Your Wrestling Uniform Material Most wrestling singlets are made from heavyweight stretchable polyester knit or mesh. The fabric is durable, has stretch for ease of movement, and is easier to care for than cotton. The biggest problem is odor control because bacteria can cling to the fabric unless it is washed properly. Presoak Presoaking is essential for getting any type of sports uniform clean and odor-free. After practice or a match, rinse the singlet in a utility sink to remove as much loose dirt and body soil as possible....

What Is Hydroseeding? In this all-in-one method, seed, fertilizer, mulch, soil amendments, straw, and other stabilizers and moisture holders are sprayed onto the soil in one shot, fed by a pump connected to a tank holding the mix. Hydroseeding is done with special equipment, so, generally, you need to hire a professional landscaper to do it. How Does Hydroseeding Work? The straw, sometimes polymers and similar additives making a slushy mix, keep the seed and fertilizer in place and the soil moist....

Apple maggots throw a one-two punch when it comes to causing damage to apples. The first damage occurs when they lay eggs on the apples. The apple flesh stops growing at that site, which results in a weird, dimpled or sunken area on the apple—but it doesn’t stop there! After the maggots hatch, they tunnel through the flesh of the apple, which causes the flesh to break down and rot....

What a Drill Is Available in corded or cordless options, a drill rotates a drill bit clockwise to bore holes in materials by cutting and removing waste materials. A drill applies constant torque. Equipped with a driver bit, a drill can turn screws, bolts, and other fasteners into materials. The drill can reverse to remove the fasteners. Users supplement the rotary power by pushing onto the drill from the back. Also, when drills bog down, one common trick to coax them along is to deliver short bursts by quickly pressing the trigger several times....

Over the last few years, there has been so much progress in how people care for their pets, and we have seen these exciting advances through our audience. Today, pet owners are yet more mindful of their pet’s health and wellbeing. They want healthy foods full of quality ingredients, toys designed to stimulate their pet’s senses, and gear and other goods that are just as high quality as the products they’d purchase for themselves....

These plants can be found both as perennials and annuals, but are often grown as annuals–particularly in northern climates. Even so, these flowers may self-seed and appear the following spring. Because these prolific flowers can bloom from spring to fall, be sure to deadhead spent blooms to encourage new, healthy flowers. Common pests or diseases include snails, slugs, and fungus or mildew, all of which are contributed to by overwatering or overly moist conditions....

The deer mouse is about 5 inches long, with: Big eyesEars that are prominent and leaf-like, but generally shorter than a hindfootHead and body of about 2 to 3 inches longTail at about the same; another 2 to 3 inches long. This rodent gets its name from the fact that it resembles a deer: its upper body is gray to reddish-brown, its underbelly and legs are white, and its tail is bicolored—dark on top and white on the sides and bottom....

For the handsome contemporary living room/dining room above, designed by Seattle-based OreStudios, shades of brown and black and a variety of wood tones gives a sense of cohesion between the living area and dining area. The round table and chairs can be used for working from home or a game of cards as well as dining, and the table’s round edges help preserve the room’s easy flow. Andreas von Einsiedel / Getty Images

To keep your mandevillas as tender perennials outside their hardiness zones, bring them indoors when the outdoor temperatures go down under 50 degrees Fahrenheit. When bringing your plant indoors, cut it down a bit to let it rest. Place the container in bright, indirect light and water it when the soil is dry to the touch. Mist it regularly or place it on a tray of pebbles filled with water....

The modern look that took root in the 1940s and expanded into 1950s, ’60s, and early ’70s in America reflects on innovative Bauhaus design originating in Germany decades earlier, around the same time that Art Deco was on the rise. Designers like Charles (1907–1978) and Ray (1912–1988) Eames built on this modernist ideal with their colorful furniture made of bent plywood, and plastic chairs molded to fit the curve of the body....