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Prime Prime cushion is a polyurethane foam made from virgin (i.e., non-recycled) materials. It can range from very low density to high density. Prime foam is a denser version of the type of foam used in upholstery cushion. When considering prime cushion, be sure to study the specifications of the pad carefully. Many prime polyurethane pads are not dense enough to adequately withstand traffic, and some fail to meet carpet manufacturers’ specifications for texture retention warranties....

The National Center for Home Food Preservation has an excellent, up-to-date website with information on all types of food preservation. Storing Storing is the easiest method for keeping your harvest, but most vegetables don’t have a long shelf life. Root vegetables and vegetables that can be cured, like onions and winter squash, will last the longest. Basic Storing Tips: Only store fully mature, healthy vegetables. Any bruised or immature vegetables should be eaten fresh or preserved by other means....

Pre-finished flooring is solid hardwood flooring that comes already sanded, sealed, and ready to nail into place. After the flooring installers have completed their job, the only thing you need to do is sweep up, and you’re ready to go. By contrast, site-finished flooring (or, flooring that comes with a bare surface and requires coatings after installation) is only half-installed after it has been nailed down. The other half of the project is sanding and sealing the flooring surface....

Saje is offering several different cleaning kits, all of which feature 100% natural and plant-powered products, notably with better-for-the-planet refillable packaging. Saje notes that the cleaning line is structured to be better for the Earth, with biodegradable cleaning extracts and plant-powered ingredients that all have different cleaning and disinfecting properties. There is a system specialized for different spaces of the home: one for multi-surface, one for the bathroom, and one for glass and mirror cleaning....

What Is Considered a Shamrock? It’s tough to answer the question of whether shamrocks are the same as clover. Five plants lay claim to the designation of an Irish shamrock. But even among the Irish, there’s no consensus about which plant is the true Irish shamrock. Of the five plants, the first three are clovers (Trifolium), one is a clover-like plant known as medick, and another is a wildflower that resembles a clover called wood sorrel:...

But beyond a few basics, sheet vinyl and tile vinyl are totally different floor coverings, especially if you’re interested in installing the floor by yourself. DIY Sheet Vinyl Flooring Sheet vinyl flooring is just like vinyl carpeting. Much like carpeting, sheet vinyl is available in wide rolls that are up to 12 feet wide. For rooms wider than these sizes, sections of sheet vinyl are fused. Expert sheet vinyl installers are often so good at fusing the seams that the seams are hard to detect....

Smaller bathrooms will challenge you to get creative by doing more with less space. Dip into interior design trade tricks of the trade and see how color choices, lighting, and mirrors can make a room feel larger. Approach your bathroom remodel project as a challenging puzzle and have fun solving it without breaking the bank. Planning Considerations Bathrooms are usually categorized by their function, regardless of size. These definitions are based on where the bathroom is located in the home, its primary users, and if it includes a tub or shower....

Yet house sunrooms occupy a hazy middle ground in the building world. Some sunrooms are site-built with lumber, trusses, joists, foundation, electricity, and sometimes even plumbing. Since they are habitable, they qualify as accessory dwelling units or ADUs. These are always contractor-driven permitted projects subject to building codes. Except for the large number of windows and skylights, these sunrooms might more properly be called room additions or bumpouts. On the other end of the scale are pre-fabricated sunroom kits....

What Is a Pot Bound Plant? Often, when you purchase a plant in some type of pot or container, it has been growing in there for a good amount of time—sometimes over a year. What started as a small seedling has developed an extensive root system. Once roots have completely filled the container they are growing in, they have nowhere else to go. When that happens, the roots begin to grow around and around the bottom and sides of the pot, looking for somewhere to escape....

The plant’s attractiveness is enhanced by red stems, and new growth is covered in brown hairs. The leaves are also known to produce small drops of moisture on the underside; this plant sap fed ants in tetrastigma’s native setting. Indoor flowering is unlikely but if blooms do occur, they will be small and barely noticeable. These vines are much more forgiving and tough than their tropical appearance would suggest. They can tolerate a wide range of indoor conditions and even survive cooler temperatures....

We spent hours researching and testing the most popular car seat cushions, evaluating comfort, support, and value. Our top pick, the Purple Royal Seat Cushion, has thick gel cushioning and is machine-washable. Here are the best car seat cushions. Having taken the world by storm with its innovative open-structure mattresses, Purple now offers a range of plush products with the same grid-style technology. The Royal Seat Cushion is pleasantly thick but also buoyant, offering the perfect level of comfy support for your backside....

We researched the best dartboards for your space, considering the price, material, wire thickness, and dimensions of each. The Viper Hudson All-in-One Dart Center is our best overall pick because of the thin wiring, included scoreboard, and high-quality protective cabinet. Below, here are the best dartboards. A good dartboard offers a number of handy and professional features that most budget options lack. More than anything else, the best dartboard allows you to play the game without the worry of darts bouncing off of the wires or edges....

The most important criteria to consider when looking at over-the-door organizers, or really any type of organizer, is that it suits your lifestyle and your space. As attractive and clever as some products are, if an organizer won’t be utilized, it will only add to your clutter and not create that organizational oasis you’re dreaming of. For that reason, we took our organizer hunt very seriously. We did extensive research on dozens of options, evaluating them on size, features, material, design, and overall value....

We researched the best couches at Walmart that are not only popular sofa styles but are also affordable, comfortable, and well-designed to ensure long-term durability. Our favorite is the Hillsdale Living Essentials Larissa Sofa, which is minimalist in design but maximal in functionality with two built-in USB ports and storage pockets hidden on the armrest. Whether you plan to browse in store or online, here are the best couches at Walmart for comfortable and stylish living....

Both front-loading and top-loading washers are equally popular, so we selected a winner for each type. Our favorite front load washer is the LG WM4000HWA 4.5 cu. ft. Front Load Washer because our at-home tester fell in love with its special features. Our best overall top load washer is the Whirlpool WTW8127LW 5.3 cu. ft. High-efficiency Top Load Washer, which has an extra-large large drum and 36 programmable wash cycles....

“You’ll want it to be around the same proportions as an indoor rug, where the furniture pieces help anchor the rug usually to create a whole seating set," says landscape designer Amber Freda. “I tend to use outdoor rugs most commonly under sofas and sectionals because it feels like creating an outdoor living room.” Keeping these factors in mind, we put some of the top indoor-outdoor rugs to the test, measuring their overall quality, durability, ease of care and cleaning, and value....

To help you with your search, we researched the best gift options for 1-year-old girls and boys, considering age-appropriateness, safety, and educational value. Our favorite picks include a T-Ball Set from Little Tikes to burn off energy, colorful stacking toys from Fisher-Price, and soft blocks from B. Toys for fostering fine motor skills. Here are the best toys for 1-year-olds in your life. This set includes five plastic tee balls so your child can practice batting over and over again....

We researched the best festive inflatable, keeping in mind the ease of use, durability, and style of each. Our favorite picks to decorate your yard include an adorable penguin and polar bear scene from the BZB Goods Store. a festive Millennium Falcon from Gemmy, and a life-sized snow globe that spells out “joy” from The Holiday Aisle. Here are the best Christmas inflatables. The bear is over 8 feet long, so be sure to tie it down with the included stakes....

We researched the best wreaths to fit your decorating style, considering factors like size, outdoor suitability, and lights included. Our best overall pick is the Frontgate Christmas Cheer Cordless Wreath. Indoors or outdoors, this beautiful wreath features LED lights, natural sprays of greenery, and a festive red bow. Here are the best holiday decor wreaths. The warm white lights run on a six or 18-battery for hands-free decor that shines through the night....