What Is a Ruggable Rug? Ruggable is a company that makes washable rugs with a patented two-piece system, which consists of a non-slip pad (either a cushioned or flat version) and a rug cover. The two items attach to each other with a hook-and-loop closure. The brand has been around since 2010, but it has grown popular in the past few years—if you’ve ever scrolled through social media, you’ve probably seen ads for it....
Watersprouts vs. Suckers—What’s the Difference? Woody stems that spring up from the roots of a tree are called suckers. Suckers are most common on trees that are grafted to different rootstock than the upper portion of the plant. If left in place, a sucker can grow into a second trunk and compete with the main tree. Because suckers usually develop from the rootstock of a grafted plant, the sucker will likely have a different leaf shape, growth habit, and size than the main tree....
1. Choose a complementary color palette. One of the trickiest parts of decorating with wood floors is selecting the right color scheme. The best way to determine which colors go with your wood flooring is to look at the material’s undertone. Wood often features subtle hints of yellow, orange, red, gray, or brown within the finish. Once you’ve determined the underlying hue, apply the principles of the color wheel to select colors that complement your wood floors....
What Is a Pineberry? Here’s a little strawberry history to get you acquainted with how we got to the pineberry. Red strawberries from Europe first made their debut in North America in the 17th century and were followed by white strawberries from South America about 100 years later. The white strawberry is female and harder to grow because it needs red strawberries and bees to continue pollinating. That’s how the male, self-pollinating red strawberries became the strawberry we find in our grocery stores today; they simply are easier to grow in large quantities....
What Is Slow Decorating? “Slow decorating is the process of taking your time to curate the perfect space for yourself,” says New York-based interior designer Amy Baratta. Slow decorating is not about completing your home right away but allowing time to get to know the spaces you live in and determine your own style. While “slow” can easily refer to the speed of decorating, it also alludes to the greater intention and purpose behind acquiring pieces for your home....
Whole Wheat Bread Prepare as directed, except reduce all-purpose flour to 3-3/4 to 4-1/4 cups and stir in 2 cups whole wheat flour after beating 3 minutes in step 1.
* The added cocoa makes the cakes bake in a shorter time.
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Gardenia Growing Basics If you live in the warmer regions of the country (USDA Zones 8-11) you can grow gardenias outdoors where they’re easier to maintain. Growing gardenias indoors during cold weather is where it gets tricky. The basic indoor gardenia needs are bright light, humidity, and regular watering. So try to put your plant in your sunniest window, set it on a saucer of rocks with water part way up the saucer to add humidity, and water it as soon as the top inch of soil feels dry....
See more perennial plant combos we love. Yellow Wax Bells Care Must-Knows Yellow wax bells thrive in moist, shaded sites. Plants can tolerate 4 to 5 hours of sunlight if the soil is consistently moist. This easy-to- grow perennial thrives in deep, humus-rich soil. When selecting a planting place for yellow wax bells, keep in mind that the plant matures to 3 to 4½ feet tall. Plant it near the back of the border where it has space to expand without blocking other plants from view....
Colorful Combinations With its long chains of pink blossoms, kiss-me-over-the-garden-gate adds a romantic touch to any garden. Often beginning to bloom in midsummer, this annual will continue to bloom until fall. It’s a favorite cut flower and can be dried and used in floral arrangements. You can find varieties in dark pink and occasionally white. While not the main reason for growing kiss-me-over-the-garden-gate, its large, coarse-textured foliage can create a backdrop for other plants....
Installing either system involves cutting a hole in the venting using templates provided by the manufacturer. You’ll need about two hours to mark the template, cut holes, and install the humidifier. Before you begin, make sure to shut off the furnace.
What Is a Rose Slug? Rose slugs look like caterpillars or even miniature slugs, hence their name. But in actuality, a rose slug is neither a true slug nor a caterpillar (which becomes a moth or butterfly). It’s simply a larva of the rose sawfly. Velvety and yellow-green in color, rose slugs can get up to half an inch long. Signs of Rose Sawfly Damage The sawfly larvae will appear on roses in late spring and begin eating the soft, green tissue of leaves....
How to Make a Wooden Easter Egg Wreath Supplies Needed Drill and a small bitWood eggsToothpicksWood glue or Aleene’s Tacky GlueSola flowersCraft paint and brushesStraw wreath formExcelsiorHot-glue gun Step-by-Step Directions Toothpicks inserted into eggs and flowers give you a handle when painting before attaching to the wreath. Customize the Easter wreath with your favorite colors and flowers. Step 1: Attach Picks Drill a small hole on one long side of each egg....
Repeat this process with floral materials on the right post, covering the full length of the post. Reserve the largest and most dramatic branch for the top-right corner, placing it to follow the shape of the arch’s top beam.
How to Make a Nut Pie Crust There are two ways to make nut pie crusts: as a pastry with nuts mixed in with flour or like a graham cracker crust using just nuts (instead of crackers), butter, and sugar. The flour method gives you a pie crust very similar to a regular pastry. (Note: if you’ve got a gluten intolerance, it’s easy to swap in your favorite gluten-free flour mix....
This simple paint treatment instantly adds a sense of architecture to the wall, with no actual remodeling work needed. The contrasting color creates the illusion of depth, turning a blank wall into a striking accent feature. You can use a painted arch to frame wall decor with a pop of color, draw attention to a piece of furniture, or simply add personality to an otherwise empty wall. And because this technique only requires a small amount of paint, creating a wall arch is a great way to use up interior paint leftover from another project....
