Sodium bisulfate may also be called sodium hydrogen sulfate, sulfuric acid, monosodium salts, sodium acid sulfate, sodium hydrosulfate, or sodium hydrogen sulfate. Also, a quick search on ChemIDPlusAdvanced, a database operated by the U.S. National Library of Medicine, will show a host of other not-so-obvious names for it as well, such as nitre cake or niter cake. It has the chemical formula HNaO4S. Uses for Sodium Bisulfate Sodium bisulfate is often used in toilet bowl cleaners and dishwasher cleaning products....

Other Names for Optical Brighteners Synonyms: Optical Brightening Agents (OBAs), Optical Whiteners, Fluorescent Brightening Agents, Fluorescent Brighteners, Fluorescent Optical Brighteners, Fluorescent Whitening Agents (FWAs), Fluorescent White Dyes, and Organic Fluorescent Dyes Trade Names: Blankophor, Dikaphor, DMS, Intrawite (textile use), Kolocron, Optiblanc, Tinopal, Tuboblanc (textile use mostly), Uvitex. How Optical Brighteners Work Optical brighteners transform UV (ultraviolet) light waves to enhance blue light and minimize the amount of yellow light to make things appear whiter....

Magnolia Buds Note that a magnolia tree will have two different kinds of buds. The flower buds are bigger and are supposed to open earlier. The smaller buds are leaf buds; those pop open later in the season. It’s Probably the Weather A number of problems are potential culprits when magnolia buds (either for flowers or for leaves) are not opening. One possibility is that thrips are attacking your magnolia buds....

Water seepage issues can do long-term damage to the foundation, break down the infrastructure of the home, and create air quality issues inside the home. To prevent these problems from growing beyond repair, it’s necessary to fix water seepage issues quickly. Learn more about why water is coming up through your basement floor and how to fix it. Reasons for Water Seeping Through the Floor There are several common reasons for water seeping up through your basement floor, including backed up or collapsed drains, leaking pipes or appliances, a cracked foundation, clogged gutters, and poor drainage....

Thankfully, control of firewood pests is primarily a matter of correctly storing the firewood outdoors and taking a minute or two to check it before you bring it into the home. The following are 10 ways to help keep firewood pests out of your home. Prevention is important, because some wood-boring pests, such as carpenter ants, can come in with your firewood, seek new shelter in your home, and damage the structure....

Many dwarf variety fruits are self-fertile, which means that they don’t rely on another tree to cross-pollinate with them in order to produce fruit. Before making a purchase, confirm with your grower or vendor if the tree or shrub is self-fertile. That is, does it require a second tree or shrub of the same variety or a different variety for cross-pollination to occur. A small garden might not have room for two fruit trees....

The dramatics that come along with gothic or gothcore design instantly add a touch of offbeat opulence and historical relevance to your space. The origins of Gothic design began with dramatic Christian cathedrals and European castles, after all. Curious to find out more about the bold aesthetic? Below, we’re laying out some of the most elegant and effective ways to give your home that enviable Gothic style—whether you’re decorating an ornate heritage home or a modern condo in the city....

Angela Alvarez, owner of Inside Out Cleaning in Central Texas, has a good first step that is going to look familiar to people who regularly jump into spring cleaning: decluttering. In the case of fall decluttering—you’re getting your home in order for those who live there, giving your home a sense of breathing room for any holiday events you might plan to host, and giving yourself a little mood boost....

However, they do not add much padding to the rug and lose their “gripping quality” quickly as dust and dirt accumulate in the open grid pattern. They can even damage some floor finishes. As with the waffle rug pad, care should be taken because the shelf liner can react with floor finishes and leave permanent damage. The top-of-the-line pads combine felt with a natural rubber backing fused to the felt with heat....

Dispel the Stuffy Image When most people think of a formal dinner party, images of men dressed in stuffy tuxedos, stiff butlers with sour looks on their faces, and miserable guests who would rather be anywhere else often come to mind—that’s not the reality. Anyone can host an event with people minding their manners while sitting at a table during a nice meal. Keep It Simple Formal dinner parties don’t have to be intimidating or awkward....

When it comes to living room chairs, there is a large array of styles to choose from. From chairs that recline to chairs that envelop you in cushions, there is a chair available to suit anyone’s needs. In this guide, we will take a closer look at 11 types of living room chairs and how you can decide which is best for your space. Chesterfield chairs, much like their Chesterfield sofa cousins, are famous for their traditional design, tufted upholstery, rolled arms, and nailhead trimming....

Other plants, though, require some consideration. In this list of 12 common ground cover plants, the first five are well-behaved species that generally can be used without fear, but the remaining seven have a reputation for unruliness and invasiveness in some regions; before using them, check with local experts to make sure they won’t cause problems. Your local university extension office is usually the best place for information. Here are 12 common ground cover plants you should know about....

Rather than feel overwhelmed by the rise of dark academia and maximalism after years of mid-century and minimalism, we turned to the experts to ask: how can we make our homes feel stylish, cozy, and trend-proof? “A simple way to update any space is to swap out your accessories,” Ackroyd says. “For the bedroom, I’d suggest investing in high-quality bed linens in a timeless neutral shade, then adding contrasting cushions for a stylish look that’s easy to update with changes in trends....

Bold mirrors, like the one used in this bathroom by Dowling Kimm Studios are best used in spaces where they will be the main focal point. Here, the black frame contrasts the off-white palette and makes a statement in an otherwise neutral decor. The wall-mounted sink appears light and airy balanced by the heavier shadow of the mirror. 

Take a deep breath and picture how you want to enjoy your sunny space. And if you’re still struggling for the perfect inspiration, these 13 ideas may help you decide. Ethereal Apartment by Organized Home Succulent Window Planters by Embrace the Perfect Mess Home Studio by Nicole Valentine Don Hanging Window Basket Cat Perch by Hymns & Verses Window Desk by Dreams and Jeans French by Design on sfgirlbybay Plant Flashback by Christina Meneses Blue Reading Nook by A Burst of Beautiful Books Beneath a Window by The Slow Traveler Windowsill Seedlings by New York Botanical Garden Dining Room by Almost Makes Perfect Indoor Herb Garden by The Home I Create Colorful Seattle Home by Cup of Jo

There’s a whole movement out there that has steadily grown since Log Home Living was established as a magazine in 1982 and later a website and brand. Log home owners tend to be individualists who want something different. At the annual Log and Timber Home Show, builders, designers, and timber companies meet with aficionados to discuss floor plans, wood, and ogle one another’s projects. The National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Log and Timber Homes Council is a good place to start if you’re interested in building a log home of any size....

While there are native roses found on nearly every continent, most landscape types of roses are multi-generational hybrid cultivars for which the original species ancestors have long since been forgotten. When you buy a modern rose variety, it is almost always sold by a unique cultivar name rather than by a species name. Categories of Roses The characteristics of a particular rose type can only be fully understood by considering the rose class in which it falls....