It thrives in lower-light conditions and is commonly used in terrariums and mixed containers. In warmer climates, it’s grown outdoors as an evergreen ground cover or filler plant for rock gardens. In colder zones, if planted outdoors, it’s an annual that dies out as the winter season starts. This fast-growing plant is easy to grow from potted nursery plants in the spring. Although, it is an invasive plant in warmer, tropical climates....
In reality, there really is no such thing as bathroom paint, but there are paints formulated for better performance in the moist environment of bathrooms. You don’t necessarily need to buy so-called bathroom paint to get this performance, but there’s one good reason why you might want to: more options for paint finishes. Good Paints for Bathrooms Paints that perform well in bathrooms have a few key characteristics: Why Bathrooms Are Hard On Paint Bathrooms are wet....
Birthstones by Zodiac Sign In addition to your birth month, you can find a birthstone for your Western astrological sign. There isn’t an official standardized list of birthstones based on astrological signs, but there are some traditional associations that suggest these 12 birthstones of the zodiac. This zodiac birthstones chart also includes the meaning of each stone: In addition, many different ancient cultures revered gemstones and connected them to their calendar systems....
There are a lot of handheld steam cleaners on the market—and particularly in the under $50 price range. Though it can be hard to imagine that a sub-$100 tool could perform as well as a those at on the higher-end of the scale, we wanted to see what the Bissell Steam Shot was capable of. We put the tiny steam cleaner to work in our home, cleaning the corners of our shower and even steaming some bed sheets....
Fast Facts Scientific Name: Polioptila caeruleaCommon Name: Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher, Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher, Little MockingbirdLifespan: 3-4 yearsSize: 4.25-4.5 inchesWeight: 5-7 gramsWingspan: 6-6.5 inchesConservation Status: Least concern Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher Identification These male gnatcatchers have soft blue-gray upperparts and the head shows a bright white eye ring and a distinct black eyebrow that meets at the top of the bill to give the bird a menacing glare. The wings are darker, and the underparts are paler whitish-gray....
BCF and Staple BCF stands for “bulk continuous filament.” As the name suggests, it is essentially one long continuous strand of fiber that is used to make a section of carpet. Staple fibers are shorter lengths, usually only a few inches long. They are twisted together to form longer strands. Types of Fiber Wool is a natural staple fiber. Nylon and polyester can be made in either BCF or staple form, depending on the desired end product....
Carrion Birds A wide range of birds may feed on carcasses. Birds that are regularly known as carrion-eaters include: Vultures, buzzards, and condors Caracaras Eagles, hawks, and other birds of prey Crows, ravens, and other large corvids Gulls, skuas, and terns Depending on the size of the carcass and how much activity is around it, other omnivorous birds such as jays, pigeons, roadrunners, and hoopoes may also take advantage of carrion....
While used as a substitute for the American chestnut, the two are very different in form. The American chestnut was very fast growing and ideal for producing timber reaching 100 feet or more. By comparison, the Chinese chestnut is a short tree that only reaches 40 feet, making it much more versatile. The smaller Chinese species is ideal for producing nuts in an orchard setting, as a street or shade tree, or as a specimen tree....
The chokecherry can be grown into a tree or kept in containers and maintained as a smaller shrub. It’s native to North America, and has been designated as the state fruit of North Dakota. The berries can be harvested as early as July or August and into the fall. Keep in mind that a later harvest will mean sweeter berries. Chokecherry plants are prolific rhizome spreaders and are often used as a natural wall or barrier....
Why Extension Cords Are Dangerous An extension cord essentially is a bundle of insulated electrical wires with a plug on each end. Electrical current flowing through wires generates heat, and when too much current flows through a wire, it can overheat and melt the plastic insulation of the wires, causing short circuits and fires. This is normally not a problem when you plug an appliance directly into an outlet using its factory cord because the manufacturer has sized the cord appropriately for the electrical current demand, or load, that the appliance requires....
Losing a parent is one of the most difficult situation we have to face. The pain of grief can be so overwhelming that anything someone says can be heightened by emotion. Finding the right words after the death of someone you care about is always difficult and can make even the most eloquent person tongue-tied. But you know you still need to say something to express sympathy and show that you care, no matter how difficult it is....
These are great to give as housewarming gifts or for bridal showers. Every new mother-to-be will appreciate some small ones for the baby’s closet. There are many crocheted covered clothes hanger patterns available and free to download. Just follow along with easy step-by-step instructions to make these hangers. They work great for flip-flops and some flat shoes. Add a low hanging rod in your closet to take advantage of every bit of space and get rid of that pile of shoes....
Pronunciation KREHST(rhymes with best, fest, dressed, and chest) Types of Crests The size, shape, color, length, and thickness of crests can vary greatly. Some birds have just a very small and subtle crest, such as the ruby-crowned kinglet, while others have longer, thicker, more prominent crests like the northern cardinal or blue jay. The crest may form just a short mound or could be a pointed triangle shape, or it may even be a longer, streamer-like structure....
Owner Emma Sims-Hillditch of Sims Hillditch Emma and her family are based full-time in Wiltshire, where she runs her eponymous interior design firm, Sims Hilditch, widely known and beloved for its country-chic aesthetic. As her business grew, Emma found herself spending more time in London. “We explored opportunities to design a showroom. However, much of what a client loves about coming to our headquarters is the sense of homeliness. We felt we needed a base in London so the idea to design a ‘Sims Hilditch Home’ was born....
