See the perfect piece? Don’t pull the trigger just yet. Instead, jot down the manufacturer, name of the piece, fabric color, and model number, so you’ll have everything you need to shop around for a better price. When we bought our last sofa set, we found two stores in my area that sold the same set. One had the sofa for $100 less. The other had the love seat for $100 less....

If you don’t have built-ins, flex your DIY muscles and make DIY built-ins yourself. The end result will be so worth the effort.

Here are some tips on how to store everything from backpacks to holiday decor, and more in your home. For backpacks that aren’t currently being used, empty them and store them flat on closet shelves. Out of season, store flip flops in a plastic bin. If you can’t resist bringing some home with you, store them in your linen closet or guest bathroom for overnight guests. When you have more than you need, donate them to your local homeless shelter....

Note That Daybeds Can Live in Many Spaces Remember that a daybed certainly isn’t just for the bedroom; these furniture pieces are common fixtures in living rooms, family rooms, and other areas of the home, too. “When styling a daybed, I think the most important tip to think about is the use of the space and where the daybed will be located,” Jasmine Crockett of Joy Meets Home says. “Is it for a playroom, office, or an extra guest room?...

Party Tips On the invitations, ask everyone to wear either black or white or both. The birthday girl can wear black and/or white, too, but consider having her wear a completely different color to make her stand out on her special day. Fill the party space with black and white balloons, streamers and decorations. Set up a photo backdrop and a tripod with a camera where an adult friend takes pictures of the party guests throughout the evening....

Craft Ideas So, you’ve decided to throw a craft party. But how do you decide on the actual craft? From modeling clay to mod-podge, there is a vast array of mediums, projects, supplies, and ideas from which to choose. One way to narrow down your options is to start with what most appeals to the birthday child. Are they an avid fan of cutting and pasting? If so, a collage project would be a fun craft for the party....

But first, you need to find the stud. Three categories of stud finders can help: electronic, magnetic, and phone-based. Electronic Stud Finders How They Work Electronic stud finders are battery-powered devices that find studs by sensing changes in the density of the wall. Pressing a button on the device creates a magnetic field. This field sends feedback to the device when the density changes, like going from a hollow area to an area with a stud....

Available in 25-, 50-, 100-, and 200-foot lengths, the fish tape is rolled up and stored in a round, plastic casing. The fish tape is manually pulled out of the casing and then is reeled up by rolling it back into the casing, though there are powered fish tapes that reel in the tape automatically. What Fish Tape Is Used For Fish tape is used for pulling: Electrical wire through electrical conduits Electrical wire through holes in studs Electrical wire vertically from floor to floor Ethernet wire from room to room for Internet access or for home theaters Coaxial wire or speaker wire for audio systems or for home theaters...

Hematite is an easy-to-find stone that can be used to enhance the feng shui of your home. The qualities of this stone can invite more balance and support your body, mind, and spirit. Properties of Hematite Color: Gray, black, brown, redChakra: RootNumber: Vibrates to 9Planet: SaturnZodiac: Aquarius, AriesBagua areas: Gen, Tai Qi, KanElements: Earth, WaterOrigin: Australia, Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, China, Czech Republic, India, Italy, Liberia, New Zealand, Sweden, Switzerland, UK, Ukraine, US, Venezuela...

Signs of Iris Borer The first signs of iris borer damage are difficult to recognize unless you know what to look for. Tunneling through the foliage that looks waterlogged is a sure sign of iris borers. If the tips of the foliage turn yellow and then start to look dead, that’s another sign. And, if the base of the stalk has become yellowish-brown and mushy, and has a sickly odor, they have gotten into the rhizome and rot has set in....

Imagine walking into an apartment filled with 350 plants. Yes, 350. And “The Plant Guy” Nakia Maples (@phillyplantguy) who lives in South Philadelphia is the proud owner of this collection. Head into his home and you’ll feel like you’re walking through a jungle and you’ll instantly be transported to somewhere tropical and lush. Nakia first got into plants when he was little. His friend’s parents had an apartment that was a plant house, “as soon as you walked through the door there were just plants everywhere and I remember the very first time I saw that house....

Type I – Industrial: Heavy-duty with load capacity, not more than 250 pounds.Type IA: Built for occupant loads up to 300 lbs.Type 1AA: Extra-heavy duty for up to 350 lbs.Type II – Commercial: Medium-duty with load capacity, not more than 225 pounds.Type III – Household: Light-duty with a load capacity of 200 pounds. Always face the ladder when climbing or descending.Keep both feet on the ladder - never put one foot on a rung and the other foot on a different surface....