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What Is a Passerine? A passerine is a perching bird in the formal scientific order Passeriformes. These are the most familiar, typical birds and the term can be applied to more than half the world’s unique bird species, including all the classic songbirds, sparrows, and finches. Pronunciation PASS-err-eyen or PASS-err-eeen (rhymes with “pass her mine” and “gas burr wine” or “pass her thing” and “mass fur bling”) What Birds Are Passerines The Passeriformes is the largest order of bird classification and includes more than half the world’s different bird species, with more than 5,000 unique species classified as passerines....

Potatoes, like all root crops, are harvested most efficiently by digging them up. They can be bruised with rough handling so a little extra care is needed if you plan to store your spuds. Here’s how and when to harvest both kinds of potatoes. When to Harvest Potatoes Once you’ve planted your seed potatoes in cool but mostly frost-free weather (they can tolerate a very light frost), they’ll need as many cool days as possible before harvesting....

While TikTok is certainly home to every design style under the sun, there is a certain look that remains dominant among users. We’ve explored this look in further detail in the past, but essentially, an “aesthetic room” per TikTok features pops of greenery, such as hanging vines (real or faux will do), curated photo collages, pops of pink, boho style elements, and more. But do interior designers actually like this look, or are they ready for the TikTok aesthetic to go?...

Advantages of Straw Bale Compost Bins Aside from the ease of constructing one, there are several advantages to composting in a straw bale bin: The bins can be any size you want, from compact ones that are composed of one bale per side, to larger ones, depending on how much space you have. The straw bales help insulate the bin, which helps maintain the heat and moisture levels. This results in quicker compost....

The width of the cord or ridges is referred to as the size of the wale and is measured by the number of cords per inch. A lower wale number means the cord is much thicker and offers a softer, more plushy finish to the fabric. Fabric can vary between one and one-half wales per inch up to 21. The widest wales are most often found in home furnishing fabrics used for upholstery or pillows....

Combining hives can be nervewracking. Fortunately, there are methods to lessen the possibility of rejection or other problems. When to Combine Hives There’s no need to combine hives that are functioning well on their own. But when one or more of your hives are in trouble, combining two hives may resolve the problem. Here are some reasons to combine hives: One hive is weak: Combining hives can be done if one hive is weak and the other is strong....

Determine Electrical Logistics The first step of creating a washer dryer closet is considering the electrical logistics involved in such a setup. “Electric, ventless (recirculating) appliances are the easiest to install and require the least amount of work," designer Highlyann Krasnow explains." Once you have made this key decision, you can then focus on other functional—and aesthetic—adjustments. “Tile the floor of the closet it’s going in, and try to add a drain, if the drain is not possible add a pan for water overflow,” Krasnow suggests....

Our solutions to common problems for decorating a small living room, and small room layout and design, will help turn your troubled living room into a divine design in no time! Clutter Control Even large living rooms won’t look beautiful with a lot of clutter, and small spaces easily become overwhelmed by too much stuff. Owners of small homes have to be especially diligent about clutter control. Reducing Clutter Small spaces are usually short on storage....

“Frank Sinatra said that orange is the happiest color, and I couldn’t agree more,” says Caron Woolsey, founder of CW Interiors. “A little goes a long way and breathes life and vibrancy into any space. Orange adds personality without even trying!” Read on for tips for using orange decor in your space—without feeling like you’ve entered an orange tree grove. Orange Is Actually Incredibly Versatile “While most minds may default to a midcentury modern aesthetic or autumnal palette when considering orange, it is far more versatile than that,” says Woolsey....

The good news is that water leaking through the ceiling light fixture is your early warning system. Knowing why water is coming through the ceiling light fixture, where it is coming from, and how to fix it allows you to step in quickly and avoid those devastatingly expensive contractor-driven repairs. Immediate Responses Common Ceiling Leakage Problems Ceiling leakage often falls into certain predictable categories: Water Leaking Through a Light Fixture Your home’s exterior is designed for managing water, directing the flow of water along the lines of gravity and away from your house....

Occasionally companies will mail out free seeds to those who request them or as part of a promotional campaign. The best way to find out about these free seeds is to follow your favorite seed companies on social media. Free seeds sometimes come when you request a seed catalog. There are dozens of free catalogs available that also whet your app with ideas for ​planning your own garden. Save Your Own Seeds Possibly the easiest way to get free seeds is to just save your own....