In the Home Some people prefer to use dry cleaning fluid in the home for their dry clean only fabrics, including laundry and upholstery. It is primarily used as a stain remover. Dry cleaning fluid is a master at getting out oil-based stains and oil-based ink stains from upholstery and carpet. Our first recommendation is not to use it or to use it sparingly. Most of the time it isn’t worth the headache; this stuff is smelly, toxic, and no joke to work with....
How Birds Hear Hearing is one of a bird’s most well-developed senses and is critical for survival. Not only can sounds alert birds to danger, but the sounds of prey can indicate a food source and splashes can lead birds to water. Many birds also communicate through a wide range of songs, calls, and even non-vocal sounds. Birds have funnel-shaped ears, protected by short auricular feathers that concentrate sound to give them an exceptional sense of hearing....
Preparing to Vacuum Ceilings and Walls Before you begin vacuuming the ceiling and walls, you may want to remove hanging photographs, artwork, and other decorative items. Chances are, these items are dusty, too, and it’s safer to dust them on the floor than when they’re hanging on the wall. Once they’re off the wall, you can dust them by hand (with a dusting cloth) or with a vacuum and a soft brush attachment....
Pros of Hybrid Plants There are many advantages to growing a hybrid plant or creating a version of your own. Many of the most popular varieties of garden plants are hybrids because they are easy to grow and have proven to be top performers in the garden. Hybrid plants, including vegetables, tend to have numerous positive qualities, such as: Better disease resistanceStronger seasonal hardinessVigorous growersLarger sizes of plants, flowers, and fruitIntense flower and foliage colorsNew petal or leaf colors, shapes, and patternsBetter tasting fruits and vegetables (if edible)...
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Can floating tile floors replace the traditional wet method of laying ceramic and porcelain tile? A floating tile floor, on the face of it, is a homeowner’s dream come true as a way of laying real ceramic tile (not resilient tile) and doing so with utter precision and predictability. The tiles are attached to plastic trays which interlock to adjoining trays, no thin-set mortar necessary. Not only that, but the trays automatically space the tiles and control alignment....
When you’re spending money on a dishwasher, the goal is probably to save some time in the kitchen. There’s nothing worse than investing in a new dishwasher, only to find that it requires lots of pre-scrubbing and post-drying to complete the job. While there are many options out there—and at lots of different price points—this KitchenAid caught our eye thanks to its advanced features and sleek, modern profile. But is the dishwasher worthy of KitchenAid’s well-known name?...
Often older homes, heritage buildings, and structures made of brick (including cottages) used and still use this technique to preserve building materials. This comes from a longstanding knowledge that tew chalky concoction is antiseptic, antifungal, and antibacterial. As the National Park Service explains, painting limewash onto buildings increases their ability to withstand exposure to moisture and strengthens their defenses against rotting. Aside from these remarkable qualities, the water-based paint is also beloved for its non-toxic properties (no VOCs to be found here)....
Considered to be a cold-hardy tree, the Lodi is hardy to USDA growing Zone 3 which makes it a good choice for growers in more northern climates. Most apple trees are hardy to Zone 5. This variety is a cross between a Yellow Transparent and a Montgomery, with larger fruits but more similar in taste to the Yellow Transparent. Though they are delicious, Lodi apples have a short shelf life, about 2 weeks, and are not a good storage apple....
One of the simplest and most effective ways that we can call in a particular energy is through the use of color. The use of color is significant in feng shui philosophy because vision is one of the most compelling of our five senses. In addition, color is light energy. The restorative vibrations of color can be used strategically with feng shui to bring more luck and happiness into our lives....
On a sunny morning from her living room in Atlanta, Char Miller-King talked to us about why she left the corporate ladder to build full-time, what she hopes to teach people about woodworking, and how her four children benefit from seeing their mom try, fail, and succeed in the career her heart chose. How It Started Char’s first venture into woodworking was a somewhat happy accident. “When I graduated from college, I had no money, but I wanted this bed,” she said wistfully, as if she could still imagine it on the showroom floor....
The Basics of Mold Within the Home Mold is a familiar condition in many homes. Wetter areas of the country have moldier homes, and even homes in dry areas have certain rooms and spaces that are more prone to developing mold. Where there is moisture in a home, there is undoubtedly mold. The most familiar example of mold is the type that develops in the grout between ceramic tiles. A simple form of homeowner-driven mold remediation happens each time you spray that mold down with a bleach-based cleaner and wipe it off....
Cooking with fresh herbs can delight your taste buds and spark your culinary imagination, but store-bought varieties can be expensive and they go bad quickly. If you’re looking for a budget-friendly way to add more flavor to your dishes, consider an at-home herb garden. If the idea of growing plants from seedlings has you intimidated, the Nature’s Blossom Herb Garden Kit is just what you need. The kit includes just the essentials—AKA no fancy extras that complicate the process....
Having a Green Thumb Is Not Required “You don’t have to have a ‘green thumb’ to collect plants,” says Rachel Mayo, photographer and sustainable living enthusiast of Grow in the Light. “Even the most expert gardeners have lost plants along their journey.” Mayo’s love for houseplants bloomed three years ago even though she’s been around them her whole life. Although she has lost several over the past few years, she doesn’t let that stop her....
About Organic Weed Killers There are more than 30 organic herbicides and other products on the U.S. market that meet organic food production standards. That’s good news, but organic herbicides do have their pros and cons. One benefit of organic herbicides is that, after they do their work, they dissipate in a matter of hours―not weeks or months. They are not persistent in soil. In general, they do not change soil pH or pollute water through runoff....
