While 2022 was all about shades of green, Glidden predicts that things will be a little less clearcut next year. Coining Vining Ivy as a shade that’s “bluish-greenish-something-in-betweenish,” the brand says, “This tone serves up versatile vibes, making it an on-trend addition to contemporary designs or a refined pop of color for those with more traditional taste." Naturalistic yet bold, the shade is meant to serve consumers who are emerging from a chaotic couple of years....

Floor lamps come in all different sizes, finishes, and brightness. Task lighting is key if you’re trying to read or work in a dark space, and the Greyleigh Fishel Utility 59-Inch Task/Reading Floor Lamp promises to provide all the light you need in a sleek, metallic design. To see if this floor lamp was as good as its claims, we put it to the test over the course of several weeks, using it at night to read and work....

The botanical classification for this shrub is Potentilla fruticosa , a member of the Rosaceae (Rose) family. There are thousands of familiar species in this family including roses, the Prunus fruits, strawberries, Rubus spp. berries, cotoneasters and hawthorns (Crataegus spp.). You may sometimes see it written as Dasiphora fruticosa. Commonly used names include shrubby cinquefoil, golden hardhack, shrubby potentilla, yellow rose, bush potentilla, bush cinquefoil, widdy and potentilla. How to Grow Shrubby Cinquefoil Shrubby cinquefoil, is a vigorous, compact, deciduous shrub native to northern parts of the U....

Our comprehensive guide covers everything from what is a high-efficiency washer to the available sizes, maintenance, cost, and more. High-Efficiency vs Traditional Washing Machine: Major Differences Load capacities are generally larger than with a traditional washer, partially because the agitator is gone (or much shorter), which means fewer washloads to process and less water, detergent, and energy to wash and dry. A high-efficiency washer washes clothes with a rotating tub to tumble items in the wash cycle....

What Major Holidays Are in April? Many times, but not always, Good Friday, Easter, Passover, and Ramadan fall in April; other times, the holidays fall in March. And, though rarely considered a holiday for many, the inevitable day your annual taxes are due in the United States falls in mid-April, typically on the 15th. Another holiday that falls in April and many consider major is Earth Day. April Fool’s day is an annual custom, but it is not considered a holiday....

So, in the interest of cleanliness, it’s a good idea to find out exactly how long a washing machine will last before you start to see signs of wear and tear. Keep in mind that the lifespan of a washing machine can be extended through regular maintenance, though you may also want to consider investing in a warranty to help make repairs more affordable. Expected Washing Machine Lifespan When it comes to determining the average lifespan of a washing machine, it’s necessary to split these appliances into two categories....

There are plenty of ways to reorganize, repurpose, or to add minimal space here and there. But the ultimate way to add large amounts of fully usable space and to enhance your home’s resale value is to build a home addition. Determining the average cost of a home addition, along with its many variables, is one of the first steps in planning a home addition. Home Addition Costs Low Cost Lower cost home additions with few or no expensive services that require extensive electrical and plumbing work and builder-grade materials will cost around $40,000 per 500 square feet....

However, it’s possible that you’re not caring for your candles properly. Many people fail to let their candles burn evenly, which ultimately interferes with their longevity and has a number of other side effects. So that you can prevent this from happening moving forward, we spoke with four experts in the candle industry. Below, they weigh in with key tips to keep in mind to ensure an even burn every time....

Our comprehensive guide will provide you with information on the different types available, how to operate it safely, ways to make it comply with environmental laws and guidelines, and more. As you’ll soon find out a fire pit is more than just a hole in the ground. Before You Buy a Fire Pit So getting a fire pit for your yard or patio is on your agenda. Before you go shopping for the perfect fire pit, do some research....

Besides giving your bedroom a big dose of design, an accent wall can fool the eye into making the room appear smaller or larger. To get started, you’ll need to choose which wall you want to accent. Once you decide which wall to use, then comes the creative part of choosing a color. Choose a Wall There are a few ways to choose the ideal accent wall in a bedroom....

Right here we’ve just listed the primary characteristics of most security lighting: it’s bright, it covers a large area, it comes on when triggered, and it’s often mounted higher than other lights—which helps it cover a larger area. There’s one more point to consider: any light fixture that’s mounted outside your house, and all of its components, must be designed and rated to survive out in the weather. That is, they should be rated as either WP, for “weatherproof,” or WR, for “weather resistant....

To help you out, we’ve put together this quick explainer on the various factors that you’ll want to keep in mind as you seek out your perfect front door. Before You Buy a Front Door Front doors typically can last a long time, but sometimes they need to be replaced. At times, you can repaint or restain the door to help make it look new again. But warping, rust, weather damage, or just a desire to change the style can be a component of the need to get a new door....

What Paint Is Made From Paint is a mixture of four basic ingredients: pigments, resins, solvents, and additives. Pigment is the color, the resin is the binder or glue, and the solvent is the carrier that makes it all liquid and evaporates as the paint dries. Additives also provide specific performance characteristics, such as stain-blocking or mold-killing properties. ​​​ Cheap paints have a higher percentage of solvents per volume than more expensive options and as a result, there can be up to 50% less pigment and resin....