Shady vs. sunny locations: “Full sun” is considered six or more hours of direct sunlight a day. If a location receives anything less than six full hours of direct sunlight, then, for landscaping purposes, it is considered a shady location. Full shade: If it does not receive three hours of direct sunlight each day (but does get some indirect light), the area is deemed to be in “full shade.” Partial sun or partial shade: Logically enough, “partial sun” and “partial shade” refer to locations that fall in between full-shade and full-sun areas....

Quartz-look luxury vinyl tile is not common. Yet Armstrong has fourteen quartz variations, this one being Multi-Glaze. While this one has the occasional quartz-like swirl, if you’re looking for something that shouts “Quartz!” they have one for you. It’s called Pearl-Gray and is infused with a silvery sheen that is almost like real quartz. Luxury Vinyl Tile: Silver Cleft Slate Cleft slate means that the slate is cleaved rather than honed....

What You Need You can make a simple swing for hummingbirds with basic materials you probably already have around the house, or you can opt for special craft items to make a more elaborate or detailed swing. The basic components you need are: The Perch A small piece of balsa wood or similar craft wood, a twig, or any other fairly straight item will work, even an unsharpened pencil. Avoid plastic materials that won’t provide suitable traction for hummingbird feet, and be sure the perch is roughly the same diameter as a pencil for the most comfort for perching hummers....

Features Small garden tillers, also called cultivators and mini-tillers, include both electric and gas-powered models and are ideal for small garden spaces. Gas-powered mini garden tillers may have a 1- or 2-horsepower engine. Electric models may be corded or cordless and can weigh as little as 11 pounds. The lightweight of small tillers makes them easy to handle and generally more user-friendly than larger machines. And in addition to maneuverability, small tillers are easier to store....

The pine cones are first soaked in common household solutions like salt and borax and then coated with clear candle wax. When added to kindling in the fireplace or fire pit, they ignite quickly for an easy start and then give off non-toxic, colorful flames. The color of the flame depends on the soaking solution. How to Make Pine Cone Fire Starters Assemble the rest of your supplies: Flame color additives:...

It may surprise you that marble is typically formed out of limestone or dolomite rock, both of which are common types of sedimentary rocks. The rocks are then metamorphosed under heat and pressure when the earth’s crust moves, resulting in a recrystallized and hard marble stone. Depending on the chemical composition of the original sedimentary rock, and the conditions under which it metamorphoses, the marble can take a variety of appearances, though nearly always with distinctive wavy veins running through it....

Like other salvias, mealycup sage has the familiar fragrant, lance-shaped leaves and spikes of colorful lobed flowers. However, the leaves of mealycup sage are not fuzzy or thick like many other sage plants—instead, they are shiny, elongated, and slightly serrated with a hint of gray on the underside. Mealycup sage is normally planted in spring and will grow quickly, flowering within about four months. As a perennial, it lasts about five years before it dies back and needs to be re-propagated....

In feng shui, there is a deep connection to nature, with an aspiration to live more in harmony with the natural world. This includes flowers, plants, and animals. The peacock is a bird that is an emblem of beauty, dignity, and positive qi. Learn all about the meaning of the peacock and how to use this powerful symbol in your home and feng shui. Peacock Symbolism and Meaning in Feng Shui The peacock is a handsome bird that is well known for its beautiful and unique tail plumage....

At the heart of everything Monica Chavez does is her family. On her Instagram (@house.of.esperanza), TikTok (@houseofesperanza), and blog (House of Esperanza)—esperanza means hope—Chavez doesn’t just share her DIY projects and woodworking experiences. As the DIY CEO of her company, she also shares messages of inspiration—as a woman, a woman of color, and a mother. “Growing up, my dad was the fixer of everything in our house,” Chavez says from her home in the San Francisco Bay area....

Mellanni Fine Linens is dedicated to making soft and comfortable bedding that doesn’t break the bank. We recently tested the company’s Mellanni Flannel Cotton Sheet Set, which is made of 100 percent cotton and said to be perfect for sleepers who tend to get chilly. We basically lived in the sheets, putting them through many cold nights—as well as multiple wash and dry cycles—to evaluate their comfortability, texture, warmth, breathability, and price....

After being sown in late fall before any snow is on the ground, obedient plant flowers begin to open in late summer, slowly blooming from the bottom of the flower stalk upward. They should remain in bloom well into fall. The long, ovate, serrated leaves are fairly nondescript during the non-flowering part of the season. Some varieties turn red in the fall. The white, pink, and lavender flowers form along spikes, in four neat vertical rows, and begin opening from the bottom up....

No National Canadian Bird It is unusual that Canada has no national bird, and there was a movement to officially adopt a Canadian national bird in 2017, the country’s sesquicentennial (150th anniversary). In 2015, Canadian Geographic, in conjunction with the Royal Canadian Geographic Society (RCGS), began the National Bird Project to select an official avian symbol for all of Canada. Roughly 450 bird species can be seen in Canada and voting was open for all of Canada’s birds, but only those species with widespread recognition and appeal were seriously considered for the nomination to be finalists....

The countertop itself is seen and touched many times a day, so it is important that you consider the impact that the edging treatment will have on the aesthetics of your bathroom or kitchen. From the simple square edge to the fancier DuPont custom edge, from practical and soft bullnose edge to a clean beveled edge, the right edging treatment shows off the beauty of your stone, finishes your overall room style, and provides extra decorative value....

Synonyms As noted in ChemIDPlus Lite, an on-line database by the U.S. National Library of Medicine, and PubChem, a database by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), here are a few of the names acetic acid may go by: Acetasol; Acetic acid, glacial; Aceticum acidum; Aci-Jel; Acide acetique; Acido acetico; Azijnzuur; BRN 0506007; CCRIS 5952; Caswell No. 003; EINECS 200-580-7; EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 044001; Essigsaeure; Ethanoic Acid; Ethanoic acid monomer; Ethylic acid; FEMA No....

There’s nothing quite like snuggling into your bed when you’ve got a nice warm comforter like the Pacific Coast Feather Lightweight Down Comforter. Down is naturally soft, fluffy, and incredibly warm due to its inherent insulation. Comforters that are made with real down, the right fill power, and high-quality fabrics will keep you warm and cozy for years to come. But being down is not a great equalizer, there are many differences....

Bath towels are one of those basic necessities that many people put off investing in. But once you do, you’ll realize it’s worth the money. When it comes time to drop some serious dough on quality linens, though, you want to make sure you’re getting your money’s worth. Parachute, which specializes in “premium, accessible essentials,” keeps costs at a minimum through its online-only, direct-to-consumer business model. The brand’s Fouta Stripe Towels are a modern version of the lightweight towels traditionally found in Mediterranean bathhouses....

It is possible to sometimes find single-stalk specimens, but most often the palms are grown in small clumps so that they resemble palm-like shrubs in attractive pots. The fronds are popular in flower arrangements, Palm Sunday decorations, and wreaths because they can survive for up to 40 days after being cut from the plant. Parlor palm is a slow grower and can take years to reach full height (2 to 6 feet indoors and 6 to 16 feet outdoors)....

The slate-colored dark-eyed junco is the only variation commonly found in the east, ranging from the East Coast to, but not including, the Rocky Mountain region. Slate-colored juncos can also be found throughout Canada and Alaska. This bird is easily recognized by its solid gray head, neck, back, and wings contrasting with a boldly white lower chest and abdomen. The bill is pale but may show a dark tip, and lighter gray females may show a faint brown wash over their back and wings....

Products PlankWood has a limited choice of some strikingly beautiful reclaimed products. The colors range from pale white all the way to a rich light-chocolaty brown. Some of the most striking PlankWood products are the colorful planks with faint tinges of color, such as red and golden yellow. Company This Indiana-based company is owned by Navy veteran Aaron Hubner, who previously operated Wabash Lumber. Sizes Wall panels come in random lengths from 1 foot to 4 feet....

Whatever group they’re in, gum trees gained their name because they ooze visible amounts of thick, gummy sap if the trunk surface is damaged. Note that sweetgums (Liquidambar spp.) and black gums (Nyssa sylvatica) are not related. Almost all gum trees are native to Australia, where they’re the primary food of koalas. Over time, they’ve been cultivated in other tropical regions around the world, and some gum trees can even live in cooler locations such as Norway....