Often spoken of in hushed tones of reverence or irritation, the color wheel is exactly what it sounds like; a wheel depicting all of the major colors that are visible to the human eye. While nothing is threatening about the wheel there are many ways to look at it, picking out primary, complementary, and analogous colors. Analogous Colors Analogous colors are among the easiest to find on the color wheel....
Andersen offers so many categories of windows that consumers may have difficulty determining the differences between them. This guide will help you understand Andersen’s new-construction and replacement windows. Materials and Reputation When shopping for Andersen windows, you will have an option of several different materials, as well as product line categories. Andersen offers windows using wood, a composite material called Fibrex (a mixture of wood fibers and thermoplastic polymers), vinyl, aluminum, and fiberglass....
Basic Components of a Wooden Privacy Fence Whatever their visual style, wooden “privacy” fences designed principally to block the view—either to shield people inside the fence from viewing unpleasant outside views or to keep your yard private from outside viewers. Traditionally, a wooden privacy fence includes three basic components: Posts These are vertical components rooted firmly in the earth, often made from 4 x 4 or 6 x 6 lumber. Properly set fence posts will hold all the other components of the fence in place....
From the physical issues mice can cause to the emotional stress they bring, it’s no wonder why people go to great lengths to get rid of a rodent problem. If you choose to take matters into your own hands, there are many traps lining the store shelves to help you find a solution. But which do you choose? The Victor Electronic Mouse Trap is one option that was created by a leader in rodent control....
The best part? Everything is under $100; more specifically, items start at $20 and go up to $79. You can expect cozy comforters, sheets, rugs, and towels adorned with fun and colorful patterns, like rainbows and dinosaurs. We rounded up our top picks from the line, perfect for a summer refresh! Editor’s note: This rug is currently out of stock, but is expected to restock soon.
Definition and Purpose The term “nesting material” refers to anything that birds may use to construct a nest. Whether they create a simple depression of sticks and straw or if they have a more elaborate nest structure with intricate architecture, all birds need good materials for their nests. Regardless of the nest size or shape, the nesting material serves several purposes: Cushioning eggs from the ground and parents’ weightInsulating eggs from temperature changesHolding the clutch together for heat efficiencyCamouflaging the nest from predatorsProtecting the nest from the elements...
Perhaps the most iconic and recognizable piece of Shaker furniture is the Shaker-style chair, both the original ladder back style and 20th century modernist interpretations that remain a staple of Scandi style interiors today. History of Shaker-Style Furniture The history of Shaker furniture dates back to the United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing (known as the Shakers), a religious movement founded in England in 1747 before spreading to the U....
Installing Surface-Mounted Wiring Generally, this type of wiring is often known as wire mold, although technically Wiremold is a proprietary brand from the Legrand company. Wiremold comes in either a plastic or metal form and varies in depth and thickness, depending on the installation. Surface-mounted parts and raceway come in metal and plastic. At home centers, you can buy kits including lengths of straight raceways and fittings, or individual lengths of raceway and fittings, as needed....
A traditional interior design scheme is timeless and placeless, comfortable and put together but not overly fancy. The kinds of furniture, textiles, color palettes, and décor used in traditionally designed rooms reference history and are familiar rather than trend-setting. For example, a traditional style bedroom might include a neutral color scheme; a carved wood or upholstered headboard; matching nightstands and table lamps; a chest of drawers; an upholstered armchair and ottoman; and possibly a landscape painting on the wall....
Within the vintage category, newer pieces, especially those dating from the 1950s to1980, are generally considered retro. Newer used pieces, those dating from the mid-1980s and later, are simply regarded as used furniture. All furniture in the mid-century modern style that has been popular since the first decade of the 21st century can be labeled as both vintage and retro. Simply being old does not make any furniture vintage in the technical sense, even though most people use the term old and vintage interchangeably....
These powerful solvents break down oil-based paints, primers, and stains, making it easier to strip paint off of a surface or clean painting tools. However, paint thinner can also be used to thin the paint by reducing the viscosity of the product for the purpose of filling a paint sprayer or achieving a different finish on a painting project. Safety Considerations Most paint thinner products contain powerful chemicals that can be hazardous to the user’s nose, mouth, throat, lungs, and eyes....
A History of Dry Cleaning Chemicals Dry cleaning has been around since Roman times when ammonia was used to clean woolen togas to prevent any shrinking that happens when wool is exposed to hot water. Next, cleaners moved to petroleum-based solvents like gasoline and kerosene which proved to be highly flammable and dangerous to use. By the 1930s cleaners began using perchloroethylene, commonly called “perc.” This chlorinated solvent is highly effective and still used by many commercial cleaners today....
Why You Need an Essentials Box to Move The essentials box should be the last box you pack before you move out of your old home. But it’s a good idea, while you’re going through the cupboards, drawers, and shelves, to identify what you’ll need for the first few hours and days in your new home. This box will be the first box you open and should include items that will enable you to provide small meals, clean your home, deal with small emergencies and possibly entertain your family while you unpack the rest of your home....
Usually amaryllis are sold as potted houseplants or bulbs around the holidays. Making amaryllis rebloom the next year, and even year after year, is not difficult, it just takes some planning and extra care, first and foremost an adjustment of the watering schedule and the right temperature. Because the bloom of this tropical plant is controlled by moisture, which is entirely in your hands, you can set the time for when you want your amaryllis to bloom next....
Flowering bulbs need their leaves to photosynthesize and make food after they finish flowering. Each year, bulbs must store enough food to not just get them through the remainder of the year, but also to set new buds. That takes a lot of energy. When to Safely Cut Back Flowering Bulb Leaves Eight weeks is a good rule of thumb. That means bulbs that emerged and bloomed in April need to be left standing until June....
In considering the different soil options, it’s important to calculate how much you need, understand costs, and think about the logistics of having it delivered. You will likely find that buying soil, compost, or mulch in bulk is quicker, cheaper, and, ultimately, the right decision for you. Consider the 3 Major Soil Products In landscaping, gardening, or any major project involving soil products, there are three major components to consider: soil, compost, and mulch....
The Bauhaus design style, named for the German school founded by architect Walter Gropius in the early 20th century, is characterized by geometric shapes, primary colors, and simple designs and materials, including those mentioned above. And, while the movement itself only latest 14 years, designers say that the style itself is definitely here to stay. “The influence of the Bauhaus philosophy is quite prolific in design, still today,” said Betsy Moyer, co-founder of Retreat....
Most cities have restrictions when it comes to accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, which are second dwellings on the same lot as a single-family home. But there is growing movement, especially on the West Coast, to relax regulations and zoning restrictions. Some cities—Portland, Oregon, for example—have dropped systems development charges for ADUs as a way to encourage infill. In 2020 and 2021, California enacted statewide legislation that reduces costs and removes barriers to ADU development, prompting a flurry of interest in cities like San Diego and Los Angeles....
What Are Woolly Aphids? These tiny insects are in the Eriosomatinae family. There are specific types of woolly aphids that feed on certain types of plants such as the woolly apple aphid, also known by their scientific name Eriosoma lanigerum; they are also called “American blight” in the UK where they are common on wild and cultivated apple trees. They also feed on the sap of pear trees, hawthorns, ash, elder, oak, and elm trees....
Color Family: BlueComplementary Colors: OrangePairs Well With: Cream, beige, white, yellow, greenMood: Calming, tranquil, relaxing, comfortable, friendlyWhere to Use: Bedroom walls, accent wall, ceiling, furniture Here are 10 blue paint colors that work well for a variety of bedroom styles. Read more about our Diversity and Inclusion Pledge to make The Spruce a site where all feel welcome.
