Whether you’re hanging pictures or installing shelving, you’re going to need a stud finder, and the Zircon StudSensor e50 Electronic Wall Scanner offers reliable accuracy at a reasonable price. The location of the sensor, easy-to-read display, and overall design make this a great option for homeowners or professionals who use stud finders regularly. You might need to make a few passes, but this tool is able to locate a stud’s precise edge....
Whether you want to add a pop of bold color to a kitchen or you’re hunting for a subtle, soothing splash of green for your guest bedroom, interior designers gravitate toward as aqua is a stunning rich shade that holds up well year after year. Color Family: Green-blueComplementary Colors: Red-orangePairs Well With: Other light pastels and neutrals like white, cream, and grayMood: Calming, breezy, soothingWhere to Use: Works well in every room in the house; it can be used as an exterior hue and is popular in beach locales and tropical destinations...
Color Family: Purple Complementary Colors: Green, yellow Pairs Well With: Yellow, orange, green, gray, brown, black, white Mood: Bold, rich, luxurious, creative, intriguing Where to Use: Interior walls, accent wall, accent furniture Here are some of the best purple paint colors for every style of bedroom. Read more about our Diversity and Inclusion Pledge to make The Spruce a site where all feel welcome. Get a Quote
Remember, though, that fall foliage color for any tree is based on many factors, including fall precipitation and temperatures. Even relatively consistent cultivars are at the mercy of the weather. The intensity of color can be lessened due to extreme summer heat and drought. Optimal fall foliage is dependent upon sunny days and crisp nights at the beginning of autumn. In years with unusual sun or temperature patterns, the color palette may be altered....
USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 8Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shadeSoil Needs: Loamy soil, tolerant to a variety USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 8Color Varieties: White, blue, pink, purpleSun Exposure: Partial shadeSoil Needs: Moist, acidic soil USDA Growing Zones: 3 to 10Color Varieties: Greenish whiteSun Exposure: Full sun to partial shadeSoil Needs: Sandy, clay, loamy USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 9Color Varieties: Blue, lavender, purple, whiteSun Exposure: Partial sun to full shadeSoil Needs: Normal, sandy, or clay...
It is easy to look at the vast selection of olives available in your gourmet grocery store and imagine that you can grow any or all of these varieties. But you’ll find only a few types available at your local garden center or through mail order retailers. However, if you live in a dry, warm climate (generally zones 8–10), you can successfully grow several fruiting olive varieties to provide for the table or to press the olives for oil....
To help you find the right chaise lounge for your own home, we evaluated the top-rated options on the market for quality, comfort, durability, and overall value. Our favorite, the Sand & Stable Theron Chaise Lounge, is soft, roomy, durable, and manufactured with a washable slipcover—and that’s not to mention the classic aesthetic that’ll suit any space. The fabric selection is vast, too, so the traditional-style chaise will suit any room you select it for....
The best topiary plants among trees, shrubs, and herbs bear small leaves, like to be sheared, grow quickly, and have a dense branching pattern. But, as always with plant selection, stay realistic yet open-minded: You may decide to give up one of these features to grow a plant that has another quality you admire, such as being scented or easy to grow. They’re poisonous: Avoid growing them if children will be playing outdoors or if you let your dogs loose in the yard....
Whether you’re looking to get more organized, showcase favorite photographs, or make your space look a little more glam, these are the projects for you. Keep reading to get inspired!
Where to begin? Start by taking the time to find your washer and dryer manuals and give them a read-through. Knowing how the work and actually using all those washer cycles and water temperatures and dryer cycles may just solve lots of your issues! And don’t forget to read the care instructions on the labels in your clothes. Most of the time, they give you the fiber content and actually tell you the best way to prevent disasters....
A white elephant gift exchange (see rules below) is a variation on the secret Santa or Yankee swap. There are many variations with different rules, but the premise is that it is a fun party game where you bring in a funny, weird, or tacky gift (usually a low value gift). The wrapped, anonymous gift goes in a communal pile. All guests sit in a circle pick a gift, open it, and then other guests attempt to steal it, when it is their turn....
Whether you’re into a modern look or you opt for more neutral shades of green, these beautiful green living rooms prove that it’s truly a color for every home. This color is also a great choice for open concept living spaces because it works just as well in a dining room as it does in a living room. Pair with other primary colors like red and blue for a visual contrast, or neutrals to maintain a minimal look....
Whether you want to add a few accent pieces or “install” a new backsplash (trust us, you can), we’ve rounded up our favorite ideas for transforming your rental apartment kitchen.
While there are no hard and fast rules, there are a few things you can keep in mind to achieve a specific look or mood. The essential need to know? Natural wood colors are neutrals making them fairly goof proof to incorporate into any color scheme. From contrasting tones to patterned grains, here are tips for mixing and matching wood shades like a pro.
But what about the extras, those little things that might coax you to stay outside and drink in the starry sky? A glass of wine or cocktail might help you unwind, and a fire pit is nice to gather around for conversation. Candles, lanterns, or soft lighting can create a relaxing atmosphere and allow guests to stay outdoors longer but if you really want to tap into the senses, consider introducing wonderful, heavenly scents into your outdoor space....
If you want to feature a stunning freestanding tub or bring attention to the large windows or alcove corner, gray and white will allow you to do that. The white keeps the space light enough, while gray adds some movement. You can also play with textures with this scheme: think pebble walls, natural stone, and interesting tile patterns. Read more about our Diversity and Inclusion Pledge to make The Spruce a site where all feel welcome....
Prunus Flowers Although often grown for their fruit, these trees and shrubs are also grown for their ornamental flowers. Prunus trees and shrubs usually have five petals and five sepals on each flower, which are often white. Some varieties have been bred to have double flowers with many more petals. Successful pollination of many Prunus trees and shrubs requires two different varieties. Check with your local extension office for recommendations for your area, as sometimes specific varieties are unable to pollinate each other....
Here are 24 popular house styles and what makes them so special.
