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Tile Tile is one of the most common types of commercial kitchen flooring. It is a highly durable, stain-resistant, easy-to-clean flooring material that can be very cost-competitive. Made from clay and sediments fired at high temperatures in an industrial kiln, tiles are very hard and impact-resistant. The primary type of tile used in commercial kitchens is quarry tile, an unglazed clay tile with a naturally slip-resistant texture. Quarry tile comes in a limited range of colors, from reddish-brown to tan to gray, and usually has a standard square shape....

The first thing I noticed about the Corolle Mon Grand Poupon Louise Doll after getting it out of the package is the intense whiff of the vanilla scent deliberately imparted into the doll. While it’s not my cup of tea, neither my 3-year-old daughter nor my 6-year-old son was bothered by it at all. In fact, they both thought she smelled like cupcakes, and kids love cupcakes. The next thing I noticed about the Corolle Mon Grand Poupon is that it’s a large doll, at about 14 inches long, with a nice weight in the arms....

Make It Permanent There are a few ways to make circuit breaker labels clear and permanent. You can make nice, neat, black-and-white labels with a label maker. Some electricians do this (and wouldn’t you like to find one of them for house calls?). Another option is to create a grid on a sheet of heavy paper and slip the paper into a clear plastic sleeve stuck to the inside of the breaker box door....

Likewise, a large deck may need extra support in the middle. You can supply this support by sinking posts into the ground, then running a beam along the tops of these posts. The beam will parallel the girder at the one end of the deck, and the header board at the other. The joists can rest on top of this central support beam or be connected to it through the use of joist hangers....

You can find alliums in various heights and colors; most common blooms are shades of purple, blue, lavender, pink, and white. Bloom times vary throughout the season. Alliums are also rodent resistant. Height: Varies (four inches to four feet) Bloom Time: Late spring - early summer Light: Full Sun USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 9 Crocus are one of the more popular bulbs to naturalize in the lawn because their foliage fades before mowing starts....

This aggressive chemical schedule is controversial to some experts, however. While the pure nutrients in lawn fertilizers—the nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium—are not in themselves highly toxic, a problem arises when excessive amounts are used. Nitrogen run-off from lawn fertilizers can reach ponds, lakes, and rivers, causing algae blooms that reduce water oxygen levels and kill fish and other aquatic life. And some of these lawn care products combine basic fertilizer nutrients with other chemical herbicides and pesticides that are more highly toxic....

Most bathrooms drains (tubs, showers, sinks) will use the same type of snake. Kitchen sinks can use a machine that is a little larger, with a larger cable, and sanitary stacks and sewers will require a commercial-grade machine. Each type of snake requires a different skill set, and electric machines are best to use for tough blockages. Toilet Auger A toilet auger, also called a closet auger, is an inexpensive manual (not motorized) snake made specifically for toilet stoppages....

Identification Equipment Having the right equipment is essential for properly identifying any birds, including woodpeckers. The best tools for identifying woodpeckers include: Optics: Birding binoculars are the ideal tools for getting good, close views of these birds. Binoculars should have a large aperture to admit plenty of light in shaded forests, and stronger magnifications are often preferred so tiny details of woodpeckers’ plumage become clear. Because these are active birds in dense forests, spotting scopes are not as useful....

A Picnic Basket, Hamper, Tote, Cooler, or Backpack Whichever style you choose and whatever you call it, you need something to transport the food, the drinks, and the place settings. If your picnic food isn’t perishable and you will be driving your car close to the picnic location, a traditional picnic basket will be charming. If you plan to hike deep into the woods, a backpack-style picnic carrier may be more appropriate....

In feng shui, you can introduce “cures” or add or subtract things to the space that can balance the energy flow through the room. Let’s take a closer look at the northwest bagua area and the cures you can introduce to bring harmony to your space. What Is the Northwest Bagua Area? To find the qian position, stand in your front doorway looking in, imagine a three-by-three grid overlay. Qian is in the right-most corner closest to you....

Fortunately, there are a few free or nominally priced soil enhancers. You probably even have a few around your yard or kitchen—perhaps you are already adding them to your compost pile. That’s a great use for these materials, too; however, you can cut out that middle step and add them right to your garden soil for even quicker benefits. Whatever you do, don’t throw them away. Used Tea Leaves Sprinkle your used tea leaves around the base of acid-loving plants, including your tomatoes and roses....

Types of Garden Aesthetic Here are examples of themes and some of their elements that you can consider when designing your landscape. Butterfly and hummingbird gardens: Invite pollinators into your yard with a sun-soaked property filled with flat stones, a water source, and appropriate native plants. Cottage: An informal cottage garden can be marked by a wild riot of color with distinctive plants arranged to make you feel relaxed and comfortable....

While rabbits, like deer, have adaptable appetites during periods of want, they tend to avoid plants with foliage or growth that is hairy, bitter, spicy, rough, woody, spiny, or toxic. Here are seven flowering plants that might send your rabbits searching for greener pastures. Plant snapdragons in full sun in rich soil with good drainage. Although sold alongside annuals, snapdragons may come back in zones 5 and warmer with a protective mulch....

In This Episode This week’s episode of In the Weeds With Plant People brings you through a beautiful apartment filled to the brim with plants. The tour begins with a brief glimpse of the rulers of her jungle, cats Ding and Mi, followed by the first part of her plant decoration, the “wall of distraction,” a collection of shelves overflowing with beautiful plants in terracotta pots. Why the name? Well, Vionna’s boyfriend called it that after she would go to look in on one plant and end up checking them all out....

Fast Facts Scientific Name: Lamprotornis chalybaeusCommon Name: Greater Blue-Eared Starling, Greater Blue-Eared Glossy-Starling, Green Glossy Starling, Blue-Eared StarlingLifespan: 2-3 yearsSize: 8.5-9.5 inchesWeight: 2.7-5.6 ouncesWingspan: 15-17 inchesConservation Status: Least concern Greater Blue-Eared Starling Identification These starlings are easy to recognize. First, their upright posture, stout bill, and short tail help define their jizz in the starling family, and their bright colors are key identification features. Genders are similar with teal-blue upperparts that show a brilliant shiny, metallic iridescence in good light....