28 easy DIY projects to try this weekend
This video features a collection of DIY projects from 2016, including: - DIY Murphy Bed Build - Concrete Candle Holder - How ...
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Tom Karwin, On Gardening | Container garden
Care for your garden Active gardeners sometimes accumulate outdoor plants in containers. These might be recent purchases not yet been installed in the garden, favored plants to enjoy close by, or plants that need regular attention. Such accumulations sometimes clutter the patio, deck, balcony or corner of the garden without an identifiable purpose or plan. […]
How to paint the perfect arch to jazz up your walls
Spend any time deep in the world of interiors on Instagram or Pinterest, and you’ll see one big statement wall art: the painted arch. Whether accenting a fireplace, providing an ideal base for a ...
I tried everything for my cracked heels — only these socks actually worked
Walking on eggshells, walking on broken glass: When it comes to foot pain, the metaphors exist for a reason. About 20 percent of adults in the U.S. know this all too well after experiencing the very ...
How to Make Rice Water for Hair, According to a Pro Hairstylist
You may have heard about rice water shampoo, but did you know you can DIY rice water at home? Learning how to make rice water for hair is easy and just takes a few ingredients you likely already have ...
How to Care For Hijabi Hair
As a woman who wears a hijab, taking care of my hair has always felt like a sacred act of self-love. There’s something special about pouring into an aspect of your beauty that few people see—but there ...
How to Deep-Condition Hair for Moisturized, Healthy Strands
If your hair is feeling frizzy, dry, or brittle, investing in a deep conditioner or hair mask will do wonders. Don’t know how to deep-condition hair? Not to worry, we’ve got you covered. Using a deep ...
How To Unclog A Toilet Without A Plunger
There's only one thing more embarrassing we can think of than a clogged toilet: not having a plunger on hand to resolve the issue. When the water levels in your toilet bowl start rise, so does your ...
How To Snake A Bathtub Overflow Drain
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When you have multiple people sharing a shower, a bathtub-filling clog developing isn't a matter of "if," it's a matter of "when." If you're ...
Have Stubborn Drain Clogs? Here's How To Unclog Them Using A Wet/dry Vacuum
Some problems introduce themselves loudly, while others stay quiet until they're impossible to ignore. A clogged drain belongs to the second group. It's a small rebellion happening out of sight and ...
Windows 11 lets you run a network speed test right from the taskbar now - how to try it
Windows 11 is testing a network speed test that you run from the taskbar. The speed test icon takes you to the Bing website. For now, you need a Windows 11 Insider build to use the feature. Now ...
How To Clean Countertops With Lemon Juice Without Leaving Streaks Behind
Lemon juice contains citric acid which dissolves greasy residue and kills bacteria and mold spores on countertops. Use a solution of one part juice to two parts water and clean with a microfiber cloth ...
How to Clean Countertops — 5 Expert-Approved Steps to Gleaming, Good-As-New Surfaces
Countertops occupy an abundance of space in a kitchen, so keeping them clean isn't just a practical necessity, it's an aesthetic one, too. We've all been there, not being able to recall how many ...
Here’s how to remove stains from carpet—our ‘best budget’ carpet cleaner pick is ‘gross but rewarding’
Stop googling—this under-$100 cleaner is the answer.
You need to clean your microwave more often. Here’s how.
Deep cleaning your microwave often falls low on the list of household cleaning priorities—unless, of course, you’ve just faced a tomato soup explosion or a butter-softening mishap. It’s one of those ...
34 accent wall ideas for every room in the house
Go ahead and say yes to the accent wall—the right one will ensure your home makes an excellent first impression! Whether you’re a minimalist who gravitates toward neutral paint colors, a maximalist ...
This washed gray wallpaper in Kylie Minogue’s kitchen made me rethink everything – why her unorthodox wall covering works better than white
Kylie's washed gray wallpaper adds texture and visual intrigue to her modern kitchen, alongside wood cabinets and gold ...
Worms break down compost to make nutrient-rich fertilizer
Many gardeners rely on compost to help improve their soils. Taking compost a step further, some gardeners use worms to break down the compost even more. Vermicomposting, or worm composting, uses red wiggler worms to break down compost, food scraps and other organic materials, creating castings -- a nutrient-rich organic fertilizer that improves your soil as it feeds your plants.
Can You Compost Citrus Peels? Yes, with These 8 Must-Know Tips
Many gardeners avoid composting citrus peels due to the widespread belief that citrus peels don’t break down properly and may harm compost piles. But the truth is that citrus peels, citrus fruit, and ...
How to Start Composting Leaves (and Why You Should)
Once all those pretty autumn leaves fall to your yard, they are often treated as a waste product—but these leaves are the beginning of nutrient-rich garden soil, and they make an excellent habitat for ...