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Here are 15 of the best Instagram accounts to inspire and inform you about ways to go green.

What Paint Finish Is Paints for interior walls and woodwork come in several different finishes or sheens. Finish or sheen refers to the level of shininess or glossiness that is evident in the coat of paint when it is dried. Each paint manufacturer has its terminology and means of categorizing the various sheen levels. Many manufacturers use a five-level classification to indicate the levels of shininess: Flat/Matte Eggshell Satin Semi-Gloss Gloss (High-Gloss)...

Bleeding hearts are shade-loving woodland plants that bloom in the cool of spring. After flowering for several weeks, the plants often become ephemeral, disappearing for the rest of the summer if exposed to too much sun or heat. But the roots stay alive, and bleeding heart will come back every year—regrowing either in the fall or next spring. Bleeding heart’s size ranges from around 1 to 3 feet high with a similar spread....

If you want to use your park’s event facilities, such as a pavilion (in case of rainy weather), reserved picnic tables, or bbq equipment, you may have to pay a rental fee. This flat-rate fee is likely to be much less costly than the per-person price an indoor venue might charge. Sometimes, the park can even provide the perfect party space in the winter. If there is snow on the ground, invite friends for a sledding party....

What Is Bunchberry? Botanists, who know bunchberry as Cornus canadensis, classify the plant as an herbaceous subshrub. If you are at least fairly familiar with botanical plant names, you may discern that its genus name (Cornus) places it among the dogwoods. To be sure, it could enter a dog show only in the Toy class, but its leaves and, especially, its flowers do give its family ties away. Its pedigree is the origin of such alternate common names as “dwarf dogwood,” “creeping dogwood,” and “ground dogwood....

There are so many different grow lights, how do you even know which will work for you? Here’s what you need to know about growing plants with a regular LED light (or not). What Is an LED Light? “LED is a semiconductor device that emits light when an electrical current is passed through it,” explains Cadoux-Hudson. “LED technology has been around for a long time, but it wasn’t until more recently that their costs have fallen significantly, and their efficiency increased, making them the preferred choice for grow lights and general lighting....

Standards in cleaning are a personal choice until conditions become a danger to human life. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have established recommendations on cleaning and disinfecting your homes (and public spaces) to help prevent the spread of infection. These guidelines should be followed during any potential exposure to viral infections and if someone in your home is already ill. Taking extra care is particularly important if a family member has an already weakened immune system....

Considerations Strength: The type and nature of the workout being undertaken should be taken into consideration when choosing a flooring material for a home gym. Upper floors: If the home gym is located in a second story or higher space, then particular care has to be taken with the floors. Vigorous activity can be noisy, especially to people and families living below. There also may be concerns about the structural integrity of the barrier between floors....

Whether you’re into minimalist design or you want to go big for Santa, here are some of our favorite Christmas front door decorations to DIY this year.

What Needs to Be Stored? To determine the right type of plastic storage container for you, consider everything you want to fit in the container. So gather it up. Stack your items in one spot to help determine exactly what your storage space needs are. You might be surprised to find that you have a lot more to pack away than you thought. Measure your stack, so you know the dimensions to look for in a container....

Clip, clip, clip. Assemble a clipping collection of your favorite rooms from magazines. Don’t worry about the expense; just allow yourself to dream. Colors, luxury furniture, chandeliers, and French doors—whatever sparks your imagination. There are ways to create the same look for much less. Focal Point. Decide on a layout for your room, creating conversation areas and a focal point. The focal point can be an architectural detail, fireplace, big screen TV, or a work of art....

Chalkboard Plates from Woman’s Day Plate Picture Frames from Better Homes and Gardens Plate Charger Sunburst Mirrors from Home Made Modern Plate Clock from All About You Plate Hook from Classical Homemaking Choose an assortment of all white plates and platters in different sizes and shapes;Go with a mismatched assortment of decorative plates for an eclectic look;Try a collection of plates that share the same color scheme or theme (i....

These colors have been known to increase adrenaline and breathing rate, raise blood pressure and body temperature, thus making you feel warmer. The stronger the color is, the more intense this “warming” effect tends to be. Tips for Decorating With a Warm Color Scheme Warm colors often remind one of sunlight, sand, fire, and heat. Since warm colors often add “personality” to a space, they are perfect for adding interest to bland rooms and balance well with neutral colors....

The obvious solution is to call in the professionals, whether this means hiring a general contractor (GC) to manage the project from start to finish, or hiring and managing your own subcontractors for each stage of the process. The pros will do the job well and almost certainly faster than you can. But there’s one real (and very important) reason why you wouldn’t hire professionals to handle your bathroom remodeling job: money....

For containers, you have to narrow your selection down to dwarf trees (the larger types would not be well suited to containers). Even dwarf Alberta spruce trees can become 12 feet tall and will eventually outgrow most containers, but only after many years have elapsed; they stay short for a very long time. An example of another safe choice is dwarf Japanese white pine (Pinus parviflora). Their shape is also compact, which lends itself to growth in containers in strategic places....

Purpose of a Split Electrical Outlet There are several reasons this might be done. For example, it could allow you to have one-half of the outlet remain “hot” at all times for plugging in appliances, while the other half could be controlled by a wall switch—for controlling a desk lamp or some other light fixture. Code requires that all rooms have switchable lighting, and in a room where there is no ceiling fixture, a split receptacle offers a way to meet code requirements....

The plant will eventually bear insignificant greenish flowers, but it is grown primarily for its evergreen leaves. In this regard, ivy can be classified as a foliage plant. The best time to plant English ivy is spring. It is a fast, aggressive grower that is considered invasive in many areas. Keep a watchful eye on children and pets because English ivy is toxic to humans and animals. The fact that English ivy plants spread quickly means that they can be useful as ground cover for filling in hard-to-plant spots in your landscaping....

Originally sold as Febreze Noticeable, the product has been redesigned and rebranded as Febreze Plug. If you have one of the older plug-in models with the tulip-shaped head, it can still be used with the current refill vials. Available in more than 20 dual scents, new floral, spice, and fruity scents are constantly being introduced to celebrate the changing seasons. Some of the newest offerings are the Febreze Light scents of Bamboo, Sea Spray, and Lavender for consumers who prefer lighter fragrances....