For sneakers worn daily, more frequent cleaning will keep them looking their best and smelling fresh. Canvas shoes worn multiple times weekly should be cleaned weekly in the washer or by being hand washed. What You Need Supplies Laundry detergentChlorine or oxygen-based bleachMesh laundry bagDisinfectant (optional) Tools WasherSoft-bristled brush How to Wash Canvas Shoes in a Washer How to Hand Wash Canvas Shoes If the shoes have embellishments or rope soles, hand washing is much safer....

Vinyl flooring is waterproof, which makes it a low-cost option for bathrooms, kitchens, and basements. Since the flooring is made of 100-percent polymer materials, it is not going to warp when exposed to excessive moisture like laminate or wood flooring. How Often to Clean Vinyl Floors Vinyl floors in high-traffic areas of a home should be swept or vacuumed daily to remove grit that can cause scratches. Spills should be wiped up immediately to prevent staining that is more difficult to remove and the floors thoroughly mopped weekly....

Before we get into which bathroom locations are less optimal, it’s important to take note of why bathrooms are considered challenging in feng shui. In ancient times, bathrooms were a place of uncleanliness and possible illness. You wouldn’t want to have the latrine, or the place where you had bathroom waste, near the home. When feng shui developed, bathrooms were not yet the modern, sparkling clean, spa-like rooms that they can be today....

The German cockroach adult is small and slender, about 1/2 to 5/8 inch long and 3/16 inch wide. It is a light to medium brown in color and has two short lengthwise stripes on its pronotum, the plate that covers part of the head in front and the base of the wings in back. German roach babies, or nymphs, are about the size of a typed period. It begins with a round shape, changing as it grows into a teardrop, then a cigar-like shape....

Choosing the “best way” to get rid of invasive flowers, vines, or plants depends on their location, proximity to plants you wish to keep, and your preferences about using chemicals. Do you prefer to stay organic? Then the best way for you to get rid of invasive plants will probably entail more work than it would for those willing to use chemical herbicides. For many people, remaining true to their organic landscaping principles is more important than getting rid of invasive plants quickly, and they will gladly take on the extra work if it means that they can stay natural....

These primarily nocturnal animals range from two to three feet long and grow to ten to thirty pounds in weight. They’re easily recognized by the black “masks” on their faces, ringed tails, small, rounded ears, and grizzled coats of gray to black or brown fur. They like to wash their food with their front paws, which look like tiny human hands. Signs of raccoons include tracks in the soil, piles of nesting materials, scat (droppings), claw marks on porches, trees, and woodpiles, and unusual noises like snarls, high-pitched sounds, hisses, or chattering....

These cockroaches earned their nickname, because they have a tendency to hang out in wet environments. They have been known to travel to higher floors in apartment buildings by use of the water pipes, and they prefer moist, dirty hiding spots such as garbage chutes and sewage pipes. Oriental cockroaches do not cause structural damage but severe situations can lead to a distinctive, musky, “roachy” odor. What Do Water Bugs Look Like?...

Determine Value Buried treasure or trash? If you are selling furniture that is in good condition or you think is valuable, get an idea of how much it is worth. Do you own antiques that belong to a period valued by collectors? Do you know if your furniture was made by a famous manufacturer? In the case of antiques or valuable collections, consult pricing guides at the library or online or ask an expert....

The leaves of this tree grow 2 to 4 inches long with double-toothed margins. The small dry fruit (nutlets) form in clusters on drooping catkins that turn brown upon maturity. The paper birch, being a monoecious tree, bears both male and female catkins. Similar to most other birch trees, the paper birch likes a moist environment, making it the perfect accompaniment to a stream or pond feature in your yard....

Other than removing the suckers that the shrub tends to send out, maintenance is very low, as it will mostly take care of itself. It also generally doesn’t have any major problems with pests or diseases. Plan to water during dry spells and prune annually to maintain its shape. Light You can plant a black chokeberry shrub in either full sun or partial shade. But you will get the best flowering and fruiting in locations with full sun, meaning at least six hours of direct sunlight on most days....

The common name of pot marigold originated from the gold flowers that bloomed during the festivals of the Virgin Mary in Renaissance times (mary + gold = marigold). Ancient Greek, Roman, Arabic, and Indian cultures used calendula as a medicinal herb and as a dye for fabrics, food, and cosmetics. Today, gardeners grow these plants for their cheery flowers and profuse blooming habit. Though they most commonly are seen in varieties with yellow, orange, and red flowers, you can also find them in subtle shades of pink and cream....

This shrub will also require tending to suckers if you want to prevent it from spreading. Light Plant the Carolina rose in a location that receives full sun for several hours a day. While the Carolina rose can technically tolerate some shade, it should be grown in full sun to ensure best flowering and disease resistance. Six to eight hours of direct sunlight each day is optimal. Soil Naturally found in average to wet soils, the Carolina rose grows best in well-drained soils that are sandy to loamy, but it can also tolerate soils with some clay....

Dog vomit and other slime molds are saprophytic, which means they feed on decaying organic matter. You’ll most often find them in moist, shady areas and on materials such as mulch, rotting logs, leaf litter, and untreated lumber. They’re most likely to show up during warm, wet periods—sometimes seeming to pop up overnight. They are not diseases and won’t harm your plants. Still, they are not something most people go out of their way to plant because they’re not visually appealing....

Freesia bulbs enter their active growth phase during the fall, so this is the best time to plant them. Choose a sunny garden bed with soil that is rich but not heavy. A sandy, garden loam amended with humus or compost is ideal. The bulbs are small and don’t require deep planting; place them only about 2-inches deep with the pointed end facing up. Moreover, the plants look best when grouped, at least five to seven together....