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Home to Johansson and business partner Kate Foster’s clean beauty brand, The Outset, this office is a chic and modern dream. Playing with a minimalistic color palette and streamlined materials, Johansson’s vision for the space was intended to correlate well with the brand. “We believe that less is more, so being minimalistic and ensuring that nothing is cluttered in our space also speaks to the mission of the brand,” Johansson shares with MyDomaine....

For most of these jobs, you will need a canister or upright vacuum that includes a hose with different attachments or a detachable portable hand vac rather than a simple upright floor vacuum cleaner. For some jobs, a smaller handheld vacuum will also work well. Capture Excess Pet Hair A vacuum cleaner’s job is to gather all the pet hair sticking to rugs and tumbling along on hardwood floors. But you can also use it to vacuum your pet’s bedding and remove pet hair from quilts and bedspreads before you toss them in the washer....

Yet there are a number of temporary methods that help you attach—and later remove—those pictures, framed prints, cards, and posters. Plus, there are a few permanent ways to help you attach heavier items like shelves with relative ease. Mounting putty is especially good for cinder block walls, because it is thick enough to fill in cinder block’s bumpy surface. It’s best for light-weight items up to an ounce or two like cards, posters, photos, and drawings....

In areas where fig trees cannot survive outside climates, they are common houseplants. Weeping figs, rubber trees, and fiddle leaf figs are especially popular as for indoor growing. They are also used in creating bonsai. Many species of Ficus have aerial roots and are epiphytes (plants that grow on other plants) or hemiepiphytes (plants that begin as epiphytes, but send down roots that eventually reach the ground). These species often smother their host trees....

And in addition to adding natural touches to a home, they can be environmentally friendly, too—Barash says that PVC and composite material options are available. Wood blinds’ slatted design also offers benefits. “They are excellent at creating privacy and controlling light throughout the day,” Barash adds. “Their slats are easily titled, and the entire blind can be lifted up and down for a better view outside. With the rise of technology, wood blinds also come with motorization options....

As more attention is placed on civil rights and social justice in the United States, many people are wondering how they can be better allies to Black people and commemorate a fuller, more inclusive, and less white-washed version of American history. On June 17, 2021, President Biden signed a bill to officially recognize Juneteenth as a federal holiday. We talked to college professors to learn about the origins of the holiday and to get suggestions on how to celebrate it....

In this series, This Is Home, we’re sharing unique houses from all around the world in which everyone from DIY enthusiasts to design experts has transformed an unexpected space into one that’s not only livable but design-focused, too. These stories delve into the backgrounds of remarkable places, the processes, and all the challenges and wins along the way while making a home out of it, whether it’s a barn, castle, cabin, or schoolhouse....

In fact, if you think that quarry tiles are used only in high-traffic areas like walkways, you might be surprised to learn that quarry tiles can be used practically anywhere. Quarry tiles are found in living rooms, hallways, kitchens, or sunrooms. What Quarry Tiles Are Quarry tile is a hard, impervious paving tile made from the ground minerals formed and fired in much the same way as is used to make brick....

Design Considerations Because of its storied history brick flooring often has a familiar feeling that causes it to be associated with simple spaces. It shares many of the visual and textural qualities of natural stone, and so lends itself to use in rustic and primitive settings. Over time the surface of a brick floor will weather which will enhance these characteristics, causing the material to look even more classic and antiqued....

After welcoming my baby boy home, I tested the Baby Relax Mikayla Swivel Gliding Recliner, which does double-duty as a rocking chair and a recliner to help me tackle some tasks as a new mom. I’ve used this chair to rock and feed my little one, conduct dozens of late-night pumping sessions, and even take a few naps. As one of the most affordable rockers on the market, read on for my honest opinion of how this chair performs....

There are various types of kits on the market that allow you to test the quality of your water. The Baldwin Meadows 10-in-1 Drinking Water Test Kit is a quick and easy way to perform a basic screening of your drinking water. It tests for 10 variables all at once. Other kits include multiple tests, which must be performed individually, which is more time-consuming. We were eager to get our hands on this kit because it’s simple, affordable, and delivers results in 60 seconds....

This makes these nocturnal birds excellent for pest control without the need for expensive chemicals or other, less environmentally friendly methods. Discover more about this member of the Tytonidae bird family in this detailed fact sheet. Fast Facts Scientific Name: Tyto albaCommon Name: Barn Owl, Common Barn Owl, Ghost Owl, American Barn Owl, Monkey-Faced Owl, Rat Owl, Death Owl, Hobgoblin OwlLifespan: 3-5 yearsSize: 15-20 inchesWeight: 0.95-1.4 poundsWingspan: 45 inchesConservation Status: Least concern...

Often, the best home remodeling ideas are easy to do and inexpensive. Paint, new fixtures, and thoughtful re-organization figure heavily into many of these ideas. A few dollars for a self-installed thermostat saves hundreds in the long run. Brick and cabinets can be painted. Or you can spend a bit more for a pantry unit that wraps around your refrigerator or for an all-out bathroom makeover with a frameless glass shower and a drop-in bathtub....

The best flower delivery companies offer a wide selection of Easter flower arrangements with reasonable prices and quick turnaround. These brands are reliable and often have extensive delivery capabilities across many different cities. They also offer comprehensive gifting experiences, fast nationwide shipping, and, in some instances, same-day delivery. Here are the best Easter flower delivery services to help you celebrate the holiday. Best Easter Flower Delivery for 2022 Best Overall: Global Rose Greatest Variety: Teleflora Best Flower & Chocolate Delivery: 1-800-Flowers Best Nationwide Delivery: FTD Best on a Budget: Benchmark Bouquets Best for Easter Centerpieces: Farmgirl Flowers Best Same-Day Delivery: From You Flowers Best Artificial Flowers: Afloral...

Plumegrass Big bluestem Maiden grass Zebra grass Purple silver grass Purple fountain grass Ornamental millet Blue oat grass Northern sea oats Lilyturf Black mondo Blue fescue Golden Hakone Japanese blood grass What Makes These Types of Grasses “Ornamental”? These grass varieties are called “ornamental” for two reasons, both of which are good arguments for including them in your landscaping: You don’t walk on ornamental grass, so there’s no pressing need to maintain it at a certain height....

Big bluestem is not only revered for its functional properties, but it is also grown for its decorative features. This grass adds a pop of color to a landscape all year round—transitioning from bright green in the spring, to a blue-ish green in the summer, and a fiery copper-red in the fall months. When it flowers, it boasts small purple or yellow spikelets. Accent a native flower garden with a bunch of big bluestem, or plant it as a border for an open property line: This fast-growing grass is adaptable to a wide range of growing conditions....

These shrubs are great to plant as a border, alone as an accent in the landscape, and even in containers. Just make sure to give them enough space for their mature size. Container plants will likely need to be repotted every two to three years to give their roots more space. Watering during dry spells will be your primary care task for the bird’s nest spruce, along with annual fertilization....