Moth orchids like the same temperatures humans do, above 60 F, but lowering the thermostat at night not only saves on energy bills but helps to trigger blooming. A tray filled with gravel and water will help with humidity, and a south or east window will keep your moth orchid perky.
Check out your type below and see which colors sourced from The Spruce Best Home Paint line are perfect for you. ENFP: Electric Kumquat You are energetic and full of boundless enthusiasm, so it’s no shock that you’re drawn to bright, warm colors. You don’t mind making a statement, and going with a shade such as Electric Kumquat is a perfect fit for you. You like the energy this color brings, and that it stimulates your creative side....
Born in 1997 and later, with some cuspers born in 1996, Gen Z was raised on the internet where information and social media were readily available. Many designers have harnessed this power to make their mark in the industry — whether sharing home makeovers with millions on TikTok or infusing culture into artistic furnishings. Ahead, we spoke to five who should be on your radar. Each shared what drives their style, along with how they’re playing a part in this new design age....
“We find that lamps add an instant warmth and charm to a space,” designer Sallie Lord of GreyHunt Interiors explains. “We always recommend mixing your lighting so that it’s not all overhead which can come across cold. Accent lighting can offer a different vibe and feel to the space.” Designer Megan Hopp agrees. “Not only do lamps provide a much needed source of ambient light, but they also bring sculpture, scale, pattern, and texture to a space,” she shares....
We turned to the experts and asked Emma Sims Hilditch, founder and creative director of Sims Hilditch Interior Design, why should everyone stop trying to make Art Deco happen again? “An overload of Art Deco can make a home feel too stark and unlived in,” said Emma. Right now, we all tend to prefer “a more classic and timeless aesthetic inspired by nature that evokes feelings of comfort and homeliness....
Your feet squeeze into uncomfortable shoes, help you stand upright, and carry you through long days. But at the end of the night, they often don’t get the TLC they deserve. Suppose you are looking to change all that, you are probably wondering how to start going about finding a foot massager that suits your needs and budget while standing up to plenty of use. Is a basic, manual massager enough to help bring your tootsies back to life?...
What item made your work life easier this week/month/lately? Jen Dallas: My pen collection! I sketch all of my design ideas freehand. It is an excellent way to convey an idea quickly and help my clients visualize my vision. I have tried many pens over the years. I actually have a special love for office supplies. But I have finally found the best pens to assist me: Where/how do you use this item most?...
When we asked her for her secret weapon, we were delighted to learn about this color-reading tool that we all need. What item made your work life easier this week/month/lately? Christine Vroom: The Benjamin Moore Color Reader has been so helpful in pulling out specific tones in other materials. We might want a pretty taupe to be pulled out of a marble vein, or a specific blue tone to be pulled out of a rug, and this simple little tool has been an asset to our team....
Invitations The invitations should hint that there’s a mysterious day ahead. Ask the guests to come wearing black T-shirts, trench coats, sunglasses, suits with ties, or other spy gear. You can buy some of those items from secondhand stores or a party supply store and have them available for the kids to wear when they arrive as well. To make your own mystery party invitations, roll your child’s thumb in black ink and then press it on a piece of white paper....
Remember to use a product that matches the color of your wood. With filler crayons, you might have to mix colors to get the right match. Always try out the products first in an inconspicuous spot to see how it is going to look because a botched up fix can look worse than a scratch. This liquid polish works on scratches in dark wood furniture such as mahogany and cherry....
Location: St. George, Utah Size: Lindsey and her husband purchased a lot and designed the 3,000-plus-square-foot home, taking an active role in everything from the floor plan to the finishes, Lindsey says. The home is all on one level, with five beds, three baths, one great room, one playroom, and a three-car garage. Style Lindsey describes the general aesthetic as “a hint of modern farmhouse,” and from design to execution, extensive research was key to her process....
Water Pump Problem During Spin Cycle Problem: During the spin cycle, the washer pump keeps trying to pump water out and disrupting the spin cycle. Solution: When this happens, it’s time to do a bit of detective work. Does it happen with every load or only smaller loads? Large capacity washers are great for families that need to wash large loads but don’t always work well when washing small loads. Today’s washers have out of balance protection installed to protect a washer from damaging itself during the spin cycle....
The ruby-throated hummingbird is one of the most common hummingbirds in North America and it is the only one seen regularly in the east, though other vagrants may appear at any time. The males are aptly named for their vibrant strawberry-red gorget, set off by a contrasting white collar on the throat. Females are plainer but share the iridescent green upperparts and white underparts. These hummingbirds regularly visit nectar feeders and are easily found in backyards as well as suburban and urban parks and gardens, particularly where nectar-rich flowers are planted....
Nails are available in different sizes and shaft configurations to maximize their holding power in different applications. The shaft configuration, strength, and nail size you need will depend on the project at hand. The wrong size or type for the job can result in a weak connection and/or damage to the wood. Here’s what you need to know about nail sizes and types. Types of Metals for Nails Nails can be made from a variety of metals, including ordinary steel, stainless steel, brass, copper, or aluminum....
Traditional Use of Bamboo in Flooring In its natural state, bamboo is the world’s largest species of grass. A tall, tubular plant, bamboo has a relatively hard outer shell that makes it suitable for some flooring applications, even in its raw state. Traditional flooring in Eastern Asia is made by slicing the stalks into thin sheets and then nailing them to hardwood beams. This is a flooring method that is still used in some rural areas to this day....
Make Compost Coffee grounds are a nitrogen source, which means even though they are brown, they are considered a green composting material, like plant debris and grass clippings. To actively compost, most experts recommend about one part green material to two to three parts brown, like leaves. Even if you don’t adhere to active composting ratios, your coffee grounds should not comprise more than 20% of your compost pile. More than that could slow the composting process and otherwise negatively impact it....
What Is a Vaulted Ceiling? In essence, a vaulted ceiling is any ceiling that angles up past the typical 8- to 10-foot flat ceiling height. The footprint of the room remains the same. However, the added ceiling height can give the illusion of more space. Types of Vaulted Ceilings There are several different types of vaulted ceilings, including, but not limited to: Domed: These ceilings slope down from a center point....
Like most practices that have been around for thousands of years, there are several different schools of feng shui, all with different approaches and perspectives. Some schools of feng shui, including the Compass and Classical schools, take into account the magnetic compass directions as one aspect of how energy flows through a home. One thing that a practitioner from one of these schools may look at is a home’s facing direction....
Trees and Feng Shui Overall, having trees on your lot is a good thing. Trees represent vital wood qi, growth, and vitality. Healthy trees mean that there is good earth qi surrounding the home, and they are also protectors and guardians. If you’re wondering whether a big tree in front of your home is a good thing or not, we would encourage you to ask yourself a few questions: How does the tree feel in relation to your home?...
