Choose the Right Plants Successfully overwintering plants indoors starts with choosing the right type of plants. Contrary to popular belief, not all plants can survive indoor growing conditions (or at the very least, not all plants can thrive indoors), especially if your home has limited light, warmth, or humidity. There’s a good chance that there are fewer sunny spots inside your house than in your yard, so you’ll have to make some tough choices about which plants are worth keeping for the season and if you can give them the care they require indoors....

Location: Park Slope, Brooklyn, in New York City, New York. Size: Approximately 1,200 square feet, with two bedrooms and one bathroom. Williams and her family live on the parlor (or ground) floor, so their space has 11-foot ceilings and they have access to a backyard. Style Williams describes her aesthetic as eclectic sentimental, and the original detailing of the home—a brownstone built in 1895—is one of the very first things that caught her eye on their initial visit....

Uebelmannia cacti are beloved by serious collectors, especially U. pectinifera, which has black spines, a purple body, and can grow up to 12 inches tall under perfect conditions. Their beauty, however, is matched by their rarity and their difficulty. These cacti are very hard to track down and can be expensive; in cultivation, they have specific and difficult requirements that can make them a real challenge to grow. For that reason, these cacti are best left to experienced growers....

Properties Colors: Variations of pink, from a pale to a deep pink, usually translucentChakra: Works with all the chakras, especially the heart and crownNumber: Vibrates to 7Planet: VenusZodiac: Rabbit, Taurus, and LibraBagua areas: Relationships (Kun)Elements: EarthOrigin: South Africa, United States, Brazil, Japan, India, Madagascar Meaning and Uses If you’re working with love, self-care and heart healing, this is the stone for you. Rose quartz is a type of quartz with the addition of manganese or titanium which gives it its rosy color....

Each element represents a different type of energy, and is associated with certain qualities, colors, shapes, and materials. Incorporating one of the elements into your home’s design can be helpful if you want to invite more of that element’s qualities into your life. Water is connected to wisdom, intuition, and fluidity. Adding more water can also be beneficial if you want to increase your social connections, or welcome more wealth and cash flow....

Is there any difference? Yes. While vinyl and laminate overlap in many aspects, the crucial differences just might influence which type of flooring to buy and where to install it. Read on to find out the pros and cons of vinyl flooring and laminate flooring. Vinyl vs. Laminate Flooring: Major Differences The ability of each type of flooring to stand up against moisture hinges on its materials. Vinyl flooring is all synthetic, so it can go anywhere....

Light Choose a location for your watermelon peperomia that receives bright to medium indirect light. They should not be exposed to prolonged periods of direct sunlight as their leaves are prone to burning. While they can survive in lower light conditions, their leaves will be smaller and the growth will be more leggy. Soil These peperomia do well in most standard potting mixes as long as they are well-draining, but can also hold some moisture....

Unfortunately, many older homes have basement floors where the brick was installed directly on ground soil in order to cut down on the spread of mud. Depending on the environment, and the level of the water table, these flooring installations will often be subject to water penetration and damage, as well as the growth of mold which can cause a health hazard for the entire home. Condensation in Basement Brick Floors Moisture damage from condensation is the least common and easiest to fix problem when it comes to a brick basement floor....

What a Hacksaw Is Used For A hacksaw is mainly used for cutting thin metal such as aluminum, brass, steel, or copper. Hacksaws are also used for cutting plastics such as PVC, PEX, or ABS on pipes or on sheet goods made of PVC, polystyrene, and more. A hacksaw is typically used to cut materials that are harder than wood but should not be used for cutting stone. Parts of a Hacksaw A hacksaw consists of two main parts: the metal frame with handle and the removable blade....

Neutrals or Blues Are Winners Molly Ballard, interior designer of upscale brands at Choice Hotels, has one rule when it comes to selecting a rug to pair with your sofa. “Stay away from more grey in the rug,” she advises. “Even if you are going for a neutral look, there are other hues that still can achieve this, such as navy and even green, at times. Adding these ’neutral’ colors is a way to bring in warmth and coziness to your space....

The Eight Mansions is often used by the Classical and Flying Stars Schools of feng shui. It’s also sometimes used by practitioners of the BTB and Western schools. Not all feng shui practitioners use Kua numbers. A practitioner may or may not use your Kua number in combination with your Chinese astrology, Nine Star Ki, and other modalities to advise you during your feng shui consultation. How to Calculate Your Personal Kua Number Your Kua number is based on your birth year and your sex at birth....

In order to gain a better grasp of the definition for “pergola,” it is helpful to compare and contrast it with other outdoor structures with which it is sometimes associated, including: ArborsGazebos TrellisesLattice (or “latticework”)Carports Arbors vs. Pergolas An arbor is a landscaping structure very similar to a pergola, but there are differences between the two. If we look at the subtleties, the following distinction can be drawn: Garden arbors:...

The word “carbon” may evoke visions of rock-hard bamboo flooring. And while bamboo does hit the top of the Janka hardness scale, carbonizing has absolutely nothing to do with this quality. Here are facts about bamboo flooring’s carbonization process that help you cut through the marketing-speak. Bottom Line Carbonizing bamboo gives the flooring a darker shade.This process can be calibrated to make the bamboo lighter or darker.If you like the look of stained hardwood flooring, you may like carbonized bamboo....

History of the Modern Style of Decor With roots in German and Scandinavian architecture and design, the modern style is simple and unadorned. It is connected to the age of machination and is often referred to as that of the 1920s to 1950s. The modern style movement continued to grow in popularity throughout the first half of the 20th century, and later derivatives of this style are known as midcentury modern and postmodern....

First of all, the showerhead flow rate is one thing that differentiates the different types of showerheads, so it’s good to know what it means. The flow rate of a showerhead is the measure of gallons per minute that a showerhead dispenses. According to the DOE federal regulations, showerheads cannot produce more than 2.5 gpm at 80 psi (pounds per square inch). Showerhead Types Fixed: A fixed showerhead is one that is attached to the shower arm that comes out of the wall....

When to Stop Watering the Lawn in Fall You should not completely stop watering your lawn in the fall until the ground freezes. After the ground freezes, it would be pointless to water grass because the frozen ground would act as a barrier, blocking the water’s path to the roots. This is why the cold temperatures of northern winters are said to create desert conditions. “Desert” might conjure up images of cacti and succulents growing in hot sands, but it also applies to regions in which water is locked up in the form of ice....

Why Does Hardware Placement Matter? Cabinetry takes up a large portion of the room, making it a natural focal point that can help to tie the decor together. Cabinets and drawers with evenly placed, properly aligned knobs and handles can improve the overall aesthetic of the kitchen. Of course, there are several more practical reasons for accurate knob and handle placement. If you position the hardware too high on a wall cabinet door, some users may not be able to reach without relying on a stepladder....

Due to this longevity, they are considered to be one of the hardiest groups of animals. This resilience can make their control “a homeowner’s most difficult task because of the time and special knowledge it often involves,” according to the CDC. Why Cockroaches Survive The success of the cockroach has been attributed to a variety of innate characteristics including: Adaptability: It is an incredibly adaptive insect, having adjusted to the changes of the earth and its inhabitants for these hundreds of millions of years....