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When it comes to household organization, a label maker can be a tremendous help. The Brother PT-D210 Labeler offers an almost staggering array of fonts, frames, and symbols. With a simple keyboard interface and menus that are easy to navigate, reviewers say it’s very user-friendly. We put this gadget to the test for over a week, using it to create labels for various household items. After thoroughly assessing the setup process, design, and overall performance, we determine if the Brother PT-D210 Labeler is worth buying....

When installing drywall flat against a stud, there are two types of drywall joints, or seams, you can make: the butt joint or the tapered joint. In many cases, the type of joint you use is dictated by the application. But in a few instances, you may have a choice between butt and tapered joints. What a Butt Joint Is A butt drywall joint is created when the edges of the two sheets of adjoining drywall have the same thickness as the rest of the drywall sheet....

While there are many different opinions on how to remove asbestos, it is generally agreed upon that because the asbestos snaps off cleanly, you don’t need to hire an abatement team. However, this may not be a project you want to tackle on your own. Learn the pros and cons of removing the asbestos yourself vs. hiring a professional. Asbestos Disposal (Not Removal) Is the Problem Your city and county may have different rules, but usually, there are no requirements pertaining to the removal of asbestos from your home....

Why You Shouldn’t Use Liquid Dish Soap Ordinary dish and hand soaps are intended to create lots of foamy suds. If you fill the soap container in your dishwasher with ordinary dish liquid, the resulting suds will fill your dishwasher with suds and then overflow from the appliance to the floor. Only detergents that are specially formulated for dishwashers should be used in these appliances. These create no suds during the cycle....

What Is a Property Easement? Easements are legal designations that allow individuals or entities to use portions of your property (to build on or for physical access), even though you still own the land and technically have a right to build on it. The person or entity who is allowed to do this is called the dominant estate; you are the servient estate. Property easements come in many shapes and forms....

But despite the apparent advantages of laying new carpet over old, most carpeting industry professionals respond to this approach with a single phrase: Don’t do it. There are several reasons to avoid this method: Tack strips are difficult to install. By leaving a layer of carpet, you make it that much harder to nail down the tack strips. The anchoring nails on tack strips are only about 3/4 inch long— far too short to penetrate the old carpet and pad and reach into the subfloor....

Botanical Name: Hydrangea macrophylla Let’s Dance Rhapsody Blue Common Name: Rhapsody Blue hydrangea Plant Type: Deciduous shrub Mature Size: 2 to 3 feet, with a similar spread (a size that qualifies it as compact) Sun Exposure: Partial shade Soil Type: Well-drained, moist, and rich Soil pH: can be alkaline, neutral, or acidic, depending on desired color Bloom Time: June to August Flower Color: Variable Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 Native Area: Species plant native to East Asia...

Now the company is expanding into floor coverings. Its new Peel-and-Stick Floor Tile Collection is a versatile resource for renters and DIYers. The tiles can help transform even high-traffic spaces of any size—from kitchens to bathrooms to mudrooms—in a matter of hours. We talked to Chasing Paper Co-Founder Elizabeth Rees about the company’s new peel-and-stick floor tile collection, and how to install and clean them (the sample preview tiles we received feel durable and heavier than expected)....

But, as many of us learn, pests don’t go completely inactive in the winter. In fact, when it is cold and wet or snowy outside, they’re even more likely to seek the warmth and shelter of the indoors. Following are brief descriptions of some of the most common winter pests. Winged Carpenter Ants Flying ants in the home are rarely a good sign, and this is particularly true if they are seen indoors during the winter....

Why Birdhouse Sizes Matter Birds instinctively look for nesting cavities and birdhouses that are the right size for their needs, but what determines that best size? Many factors affect what size home birds need, including: Adult Size: The birdhouse needs to be large enough to be comfortable for the brooding adults and still provide adequate circulation and ventilation. In addition to interior dimensions, the birdhouse entrance hole size needs to have enough space for the movements of the adult birds as they bring food back and forth to their mates and chicks....

Making your own DIY play tent or fort is a great way to save money. You can buy one at the store for over $100 and it won’t be as good of quality as one you can make yourself. They’re mostly easy projects, too. Some require sewing while others require more woodworking, but they are all fun projects that a beginner can easily tackle. Viking Play Tent from Adventure In a Box Easy No-Sew Kids Tent from Remodelaholic Collapsible Play Tent for Kids from A Crafty Mix Hula Hoop Tent Tutorial from A Beautiful Mess A-Frame Play Tent from Pretty Life Girls Kids Play Tent Tutorial from 2 Little Hooligans DIY Tent for Kids from Our Thrifty Ideas How to Make a Play Tent from The TipToe Fairy DIY Canvas Tent from The Merrythought No-Sew DIY Kids Play Tent from Orlando Mom Collective DIY Kids Tent from Pink Oatmeal No-Sew Teepee from Project Nursery Make Your Own Play Teepee from A Beautiful Mess Teepee DIY from The Merrythought Little DIY Play Teepee from A Joyful Riot No-Sew Teepee from The Handmade Home Sew a DIY Teepee Play Tent from The DIY Mommy

Here’s what you need to know about creating a DIY wooden container planter. Selecting Wood for DIY Planters Wooden planters don’t have as long of a lifespan as plastic, clay, or concrete containers. Eventually they will start to rot from holding damp soil and being exposed to the elements. Plus, the nails and any other metal hardware used to make them can start to rust and corrode. However, wooden boxes can last for many years if they are made from the right kind of wood and cared for properly....

This short-lived perennial belongs to the carrot family and has the look of a meadow wildflower, much like Queen Anne’s lace, also a wild carrot. It has well-formed branches with sturdy stems and serrated green leaves and bears a bright yellow flower attractive to birds and butterflies from May to June. The showy starburst shape of the flower heads makes an attractive feature in the dry autumn landscape. If planting seeds, do so in spring or fall to enjoy the plant’s carefree rapid growth....

The slow-growing, sometimes aniseed-fragranced, leaves tend to be heart or arrowhead in shape. This is why they get their nicknames of the queen of hearts or the shield plant. If you like showy blooms, Homalonema won’t be for you. Their tiny, green flowers don’t develop petals and aren’t ornamentally significant. The large foliage definitely overshadows them. The interesting and tidy foliage is usually deep green, but it can be variegated and will sometimes feature red shades on the underside and along the stem....