If you have a window in the shower, unchecked moisture can lead to serious, costly damage. It is critical to waterproof the window to protect the window, wall studs, insulation, and siding. Why Your Shower Has a Window Older homes sometimes have a full-size window in the shower because the shower had once been a bathtub. As a bathtub, it would have been acceptable to have a window in the bathing area because splashing water was kept to a minimum....
The pure species plant produces piercingly bright purple flower clusters on racemes that emerge from a small, arching cluster of strap-like leaves, but some cultivars produce pink, red, blue, yellow, coral, or white flowers. Outdoors, hyacinth is an early spring bloomer, but when grown indoors, it is often forced into seasonal bloom by chilling the bulbs before planting. Hyacinth blooms last longer than most bulbs—about two weeks, sometimes longer. Outdoors, hyacinth bulbs can last about three to four growing seasons if grown in a place with cold winters....
What Is Cottagecore? If you’re also new to the concept, cottagecore is an internet aesthetic that can be traced to Tumblr circa 2018 and has been quickly growing in popularity. As a trend, it experienced one of its biggest surges in lockdown—thanks, in large part (and unsurprisingly), to TikTok. Cottagecore has also most notably been embraced by the queer community, symbolizing an escape in all forms—from heteronormativity and toxic masculinity, and toward safe, welcome spaces....
Interior design and interior decorating are often mistaken as the same thing, but the terms are not completely interchangeable. There are many similarities between the two jobs—so many, in fact, that opinions vary on exactly where to draw the distinction. There are also more than a few differences between the professions—some subtle, some significant. As you decide which kind of help you need when planning changes in your home, it will help to understand the differences between professional designers and decorators—their schooling, their credentialing, their services, and their clientele....
The Japanese cedar is a beautiful tree visually and is impressive with its upright form and imposing size. Its Japanese name is Sugi, meaning “straight trunk,” which is evident when you view it from a distance. While the trunk allowed Cryptomeria japonica to be used as the perfect timber tree in Japan, the cultural appreciation for the aesthetic value placed the tree in prominent areas where its attractive foliage and peeling bark can be admired....
Wood Source Furniture is made of different woods classified as hard, soft, or engineered. The kind of wood that is used is one of the factors that determine how long your furniture will last and how it will fare with age. Quality furniture is generally made out of hardwood which comes from deciduous trees like oak, maple, mahogany, teak, walnut, cherry, and birch. The wood will have been air-dried then kiln-dried to remove all the moisture....
As homeowners, it’s important to make sure that our house (and all that’s in it) stays safe. We can take steps to protect our property from intruders and natural disasters, but we want to know that we’re safe even when we’re asleep. A combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarm is an essential part of a good home safety plan as it can alert you to two common hazards. We tested the Kidde Battery-Operated Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm to see if it could keep us at ease....
Recycling Everyday Items for Use in Your Landscaping The first four entries in this Top 10 list of landscaping tricks and tips involve the creative use of items you probably have lying around the house—especially after coming home from grocery shopping. Re-think the utility of the following items and put them to use in your yard maintenance efforts and lower your landscaping costs: Twist ties and the Velcro straps that bind bunches of lettucePlastic spoons and knivesNewspapersVinegar...
Citronella candles are popular products for outdoor protection against flying bugs like mosquitoes and gnats. Many insect-repellent candles are large with multiple wicks to protect a larger space. Light in the Dark makes votives that cover a smaller area but can be used as both decoration and mosquito protection, especially if you’re looking to combine form and fashion. To see if the company’s citronella votives worked as well as larger options, we recently tested the Light in the Dark Citronella Votive Candles in a humid and bug-filled backyard for several hours....
Properties of Peridot Color: Green, yellow-greenChakra: Heart, Solar plexusNumber: Vibrates to 5, 6, and 7Planet: VenusZodiac: Leo, Virgo, Scorpio, Sagittarius, MonkeyBagua areas: Zhen, XunElements: WoodOrigin: Brazil, Canada, Canary Islands, Egypt, Ireland, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka, USA Meaning and Uses of Peridot Peridot is a popular stone for protection against difficulties and negativity. It is also often used to strengthen and purify the physical and energetic bodies. Peridot is considered a very joyful, warm, friendly stone that can ease anger and jealousy as well as encourage open-heartedness....
We recently connected with Chicago-based furniture maker and artisan Greta de Parry over Zoom. During our chat, Greta shared her earliest inspirations, how she nabbed her very first and most prized chisel, and why her deep love of furniture keeps her moving forward. She Was Practically Raised to Do This Work “I have always gravitated towards creating functional art,” Greta told us as she explained that her earliest inspiration as a builder came from her dad....
If you’re trying to swap out cleaning products around your home with more environmentally-friendly alternatives, detergent is a great place to start. Method Beach Sage Laundry Detergent is crafted from mostly natural ingredients and scented with essential oils. If you’re looking to embrace a greener lifestyle, keep reading to see if this product is for you. Cleaning Performance: Good if you use enough Like many eco-friendly laundry detergents on the market, Method’s formula is concentrated so consumers can use less to get their clothes clean....
