Author: Joseph Greenfinger
Curious about the cottagecore decorating style and looking to incorporate this popular aesthetic into your home? Read on to learn all about what the cottagecore style entails in terms of design and what materials and accents you’ll need to transform your space into a rural-inspired oasis. The good news is that you definitely don’t have to live in a log cabin or log house to enjoy this aesthetic, we promise! Below, we’ll highlight the cottagecore decorating style along with tips for achieving the look. What is Cottagecore Decorating? Cottagecore decorating romanticizes all things rustic and slow. Think traditional English cottages…
Removing stickers from glass can be a pain. They often leave behind a stubborn residue that seems impossible to remove. Whether it’s a price tag on a window, a stubborn jar label, or a child’s art project on a bathroom door that’s causing the problem, there are easy and effective ways to remove them using household items. You may be surprised to learn that hot water and vinegar are surprisingly effective, as are unconventional solutions like WD-40 and ice. Here are step-by-step instructions for each method and tips to help make the process go more smoothly. How to remove stickers…
Think of kitchen design style like fashion. Some trends come and go (the shape of jeans, the height of socks), while others (say, the white button-down shirt) endure through generations. What’s the biggest difference between your home design and your wardrobe? Renovating your kitchen when you’re bored with a style isn’t as easy or as expensive as trying on a new outfit. So it’s best to stay ahead of the curve. That’s why we asked two interior designers to get their take on kitchen design styles that are going out of style—take notes. Meet the expert Katie Wolf Wolf Interiors…
I’ve been fascinated with dahlias for years, but I haven’t won the lottery yet, so even though I’d love to, I can’t fill my garden with new bulbs every spring. So you better believe I threw a garden party when I mastered growing dahlias from seed. For the price of one bulb, I can buy enough seeds to plant my entire garden with dahlias, and can even collect them from existing plants! We link to suppliers to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, We may earn commissions. Ours dahlia growing guide has everything…
If you are growing potatoes (Potato) in your garden, you may be surprised to see them start to bloom. While we grow potatoes for their edible tubers that grow underground, it is important that potato plants also mature above ground. Depending on the variety of potato, potato flowers can come in a variety of colors and shapes. But should you remove them? Ilmar Idiyatullin / Getty Images What Do Potato Flowers Look Like? Potatoes are a family of flowering plants, which also includes plants like tomatoes, eggplants, and peppers. For this reason, potato flowers resemble tomato or eggplant flowers. Different…
Wooden blinds are a step above the usual white aluminum blinds or mini blinds, and they add character and function to any space. However, the regular cleaning that wooden blinds require can seem difficult and time-consuming. But that’s not the case—with the right tools and materials, you’ll learn how to clean wood blinds quickly and easily. Here’s everything you need to know. Before start You will need a dusting brush, dusting gloves, or a vacuum with a brush attachment to clean your wood blinds. You will also need dish soap, warm water, a few clean cloths, a large bowl, and…
Common name Portulaca, moss rose, Vietnamese coriander, seaweed Botanical name purslane Family Purslane Plant type Annual Adult size 4-6 inches tall, 6-12 inches wide Bask Full sun Soil type Sand, loam, rock, well drained Soil pH Slightly acidic, neutral Bloom time Summer Flower color Colorful Tolerance zone USDA 2-11 Indigenous area South America Toxicity Toxic to dogs, cats and horses Ali Majdfar / Getty Images Which Purslane? Purslane is a low-maintenance annual plant. Here are the main care requirements for growing purslane in pots or flower beds. Plant in full sun in sandy, well-drained soil.Water generously during periods of prolonged…
Oh look! There’s a hummingbird in the flowers! Anyone with a heart would be delighted to see one of these tiny, brilliant birds flitting by. It’s nature’s greatest miracle: the jewel tones, the fluttering wings, the speed, the purpose!But hummingbirds are more than just garden ornaments; they are pollinators with an important job to do. Those slender beaks dig deep into funnel-shaped flowers to get nectar, but they repay the favor by pollinating the very plants that provide them.Attract hummingbirds and keep them in your garden by creating hanging hummingbird baskets. These are simply hanging planters filled with plants that…
Sweet potato (Ipomoea Potato) are typically harvested about 100 to 110 days after planting or when the leaves begin to turn yellow. However, sweet potatoes can continue to grow after the leaves begin to turn yellow, and harvesting sweet potatoes too early can reduce the size of your crop, If you want to harvest sweet potatoes at the perfect time, these harvesting tips will help you determine exactly when to harvest sweet potatoes for big, delicious, long-lasting potatoes. When to harvest sweet potatoes The Spruce Tree / K. Dave Some fast-growing sweet potato varieties can be harvested in just 85…
A land survey or property survey records the description, measurements, topography, and existing boundaries of a particular property. They also typically include any man-made structures, such as a house, garage, or shed, and any equipment on the property, such as underground water pipes or electrical lines. Generally, land surveys are used when building a new home or selling a property to provide the new owner with up-to-date information. However, land surveys can also be used to resolve real estate disputes or for developers to subdivide land. The average cost of a land survey is around $525.Although prices can range from…