Mary Marlowe Leverette is a renowned authority in housekeeping and fabric care, renowned for her expertise in effective housekeeping, laundry practices, and textile preservation. With more than four decades of gardening experience, she is a certified Master Gardener and has spent over 20 years honing her writing skills. Additionally, she serves on the Gardening and…
Project Summary Overall Duration: 1 hour Proficiency Level: Intermediate Projected Expense: $0 Clematis plants, which encompass both climbing and spreading types, are known for their vibrant, large blossoms. Cultivating these plants is relatively straightforward, yet many gardeners feel apprehensive about the pruning process. This apprehension is unfounded, as the key to pruning lies in understanding…
Project Summary Duration of Work: 10 to 20 minutes Overall Duration: 10 to 20 minutes Output: Durable towel rack Proficiency Level: Novice Projected Expense: $0 to $10 Towel bars are notorious for detaching from walls, often resulting in damaged drywall. This issue typically arises from inadequate installation rather than a flaw in the design. To…
Madelyn Goodnight Among the over 12,000 ant species, only a select few can create issues for homeowners, and pavement ants (Tetramorium) are generally not considered particularly damaging or dangerous. Nevertheless, if this small ant chooses to create a colony inside your home, it can become a bothersome problem that requires your attention. Pavement ants are…
Project Summary Duration of Work: 10 to 15 minutes Overall Duration: 15 minutes to 12 hours Proficiency Level: Novice Projected Expense: $0 to $15 When you wear makeup, it’s normal to encounter an occasional stain. The oils or pigments found in products like foundation and blush can create annoying marks on your items. Luckily, there…
There are several reasons why your bedroom might feature mismatched nightstands. You and your partner might have each contributed your own nightstands when starting your life together, or you might have a cherished vintage midcentury modern bedside table that you can’t bear to part with, even though it no longer has a matching piece. Nowadays,…
It’s no wonder that elevated garden beds are gaining popularity, and understanding the optimal arrangements for these beds will enhance your growing area. Elevated garden beds offer numerous benefits compared to traditional garden plots: they are gentler on your back and knees, provide improved soil quality and drainage management, and create a neater appearance. Determining…
David Beaulieu is a seasoned professional in landscaping and a skilled plant photographer, boasting two decades of experience in the field. True to their name, snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis) are among the earliest flowers to appear in spring. These delightful bulbous plants are low-maintenance and can thrive in various locations within the garden, showing resilience against…
Barbara Gillette is an accomplished Master Gardener, herbalist, beekeeper, and journalist with three decades of expertise in cultivating and propagating a variety of fruits, vegetables, herbs, and ornamental plants. Applying fertilizer to your plants is intended to promote robust roots and stems, lush leaves, colorful flowers, and delicious fruits. However, when it comes to houseplants,…
Joseph Lewitin spent four years writing about flooring. His journey began in his father’s tile import warehouse during his teenage years, where he gained comprehensive knowledge of the flooring sector, covering everything from design and manufacturing to upkeep and restoration. Historically, laminates were not advised for use in below-grade basements because of concerns related to…