Marble carries with it the weight of its legacy, but now owning it is no longer limited to the wealthy. Quarried slab marble—that is, the real stuff—is cheaper than in years past, due to more efficient extraction techniques and less expensive ocean-freighting costs. Also, you can buy cultured marble countertops (not quite the real stuff) that are more within the affordable range for the rest of us. And if seamless slab or cultured marble is not affordable, homeowners can always find a ready solution by using tiles instead....

And removing lint can be a frustrating time-waster. Here are some tips to help you remove lint and prevent this annoyance from happening in the first place. How to Get Rid of Lint on Clothing If you’ve washed something and it has excessive lint, begin by washing the item again (no need to add detergent) adding one cup of distilled white vinegar or a dose of liquid fabric softener to the rinse water....

Remove Mascara From Washable Clothes and Linens All mascaras are formulated from oils, waxes, and dyes. When stains appear on washable fabrics, start by treating the oily/waxy component of the stain first with a stain remover like Shout, Zout or Spray ’n’ Wash. Work the product into the stained fabric with a soft bristle brush or with your finger. Allow the stain remover to work for at least fifteen minutes before washing the garment or linens as recommended on the care label....

Light The amount of light robellini palms require differs if you are growing it indoors or outdoors. Indoors, robellini palms require as much light as possible, ideally at least six hours of direct sunlight each day. Outdoors, the ideal amount of light depends on geographic location. For example, in climates that experience extreme heat and intense ultraviolet rays, such as Florida, robellini palms benefit from protection from the hot afternoon sun....

Sandstone Flooring Pros It’s easy to point out the benefits of sandstone flooring, but seeing a nice sandstone tile installation in person says it all. Natural beauty: There is an ineffable quality to natural materials that is obvious in sandstone flooring. Ranging in color from medium tone whites to multicolored maelstroms and all the way back to charcoal and black, sandstone can cover vast stretches of hues, and yet it always has a feeling of earth and rock that can be missing in many of its imitators....

Light Like all tropical orchids, Schomburgkia require lots of bright light every day to thrive. Assuming you are unable to grow them outdoors, keep them somewhere in your home that boasts ample bright light, where they can get at least eight to 10 hours of sun daily. If you notice the leaves on your orchid are growing too small or losing their color, it’s a good sign that they need more light....

Overhead and underground service entrances are both acceptable, though you may or may not have a choice as to which you have. Many new developments will have underground service entrances, and if an existing home has a service change, the utility company will do the labor and likely decide where the service entrance is. Overhead connections are above the ground and noticeable, whereas underground service feeds are very pleasing to the eye....

Digging up and replacing your sewer pipe is a major project that destroys landscaping, and costs a lot of money, but it does help you return to life as usual. Understanding what kind of sewer pipe you have helps to minimize the pain a bit since you will know whether you can continue with the same pipe or switch to a different pipe. Often, the type of sewer pipe running through your yard corresponds with the age of your house....

On the latest season of Get Organized with The Home Edit, professional organizers Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin, known for transforming rooms into beautiful, functional spaces, faced a challenge organizing Drew Barrymore’s studio kitchen for The Drew Barrymore Show. This kitchen is not only the prep kitchen for her televised food segments, but it also serves as a prop storage space for platters, plates, and anything they might use as kitchen decor on the show....

One way of doing that from a consumer point of view? Buying your decor and home goods from Black-owned businesses—and there is no shortage of fantastic options. All those exciting trends you’ve been looking to implement in 2022 are possible with the following brands. Unsure where to start? Etsy Trend Expert Dayna Isom Johnson shared several tips for incorporating this year’s trends into your home, many of which can be brought to life with products from these brilliant businesses (think: intricate woven installations to inclusive illustrations and wall art to modern clay arches)....

There’s a Sucker Born Every Minute Some shrubs have a greater tendency than others to produce “suckers.” While that word is generally used to indicate something bad (you would not want someone to call you a “sucker,” would you?), the fact is that this tendency can be a good or bad thing, depending on your circumstances. Suckering shrubs spread by pushing up new shoots around the perimeter of their original base....

Originally created by a team of four designers, Spelly Straws raised more than $40,000 on Kickstarter in 2016, allowing these brightly colored, reusable letter straws to be manufactured and sold to kids and adults alike. We gave the popular gift for 4-year-olds a try to see how well they worked for drinking and word-building—as well as how easy they were to clean. Did they pass our test? Read on to find out....

Keep them dry and above freezing temperaturesStore in well-ventilated containers to reduce moisture build-up, rot, and fungusFill containers with a dry packing material like peat moss, sawdust, or a vermiculite/perlite combinationInspect the storage container regularly for desiccation and moldLabel bulbs, corms, rhizomes, and tubers by variety name and color Following are specific tips for storing some commonly grown tender bulbs, corms, rhizomes, and tubers. Alocasia (Elephant’s Ear) Treat alocasia as if it were a potted houseplant, feeding it lightly throughout the winter and watering often....

Traditional drop or suspended ceilings consist of a suspended metal framework, or grid, and lightweight acoustic tiles that simply lie in the grid. The grid is suspended from the floor or ceiling structure above by metal wires. The space between the two levels hides heating ducts, plumbing, and wiring. One issue with drop ceilings is that they eat up several inches of ceiling height. For offices and other commercial buildings, that’s usually not an issue....

He continues, “The most common everyday hammer is a claw hammer. Due to the rounded head and claws on the back, they are perfect for both hammering and removing nails. General-purpose claw hammers usually weigh between 16 and 20 ounces. Framing hammers, also called ‘rip hammers,’ can weigh up to 30 ounces. These are great for large construction jobs and roofing, where you might need to hammer in nails as large as 4 inches....

To help you find the right tool for your candle needs, we researched options of various sizes, materials, and styles. Our favorite is the Apotheke Wick Trimmer, which boasts a unique angle for safe, clean snipping. Check out the best wick trimmers below. Not only that, but the handles are comfortable, and the open-close mechanism is nice and smooth. We also like that it comes in a pretty green wrappable box—wick trimmers make excellent gifts, after all....

When you’re shopping for drink coasters, keep in mind that certain materials are more effective at absorbing condensation and heat than others. For instance, felt and fabric coasters will actually absorb the liquid, whereas water will simply pool up on coasters made of stone. Read on for the best drink coasters to use throughout your home. This set of four coasters is made from stunning rose-toned quartz, and each one is 4 inches in diameter....

Your zodiac sign can give you some insight into aspects you find yourself interested in, and give you some ideas as to what types of decor styles you might use as 2020 gets closer. Check out your sign below to see which 2020 home trend you are really digging at the moment. Aquarius (January 20 to February 18): Sustainability Trends You may strive for something different to set you apart from everyone....