You’re free to remodel inside your home and do things like paint, add flooring, and fix up the kitchen or bathroom. And when it comes to those big exterior projects, that’s left up to the condo to do, which includes all of the residents and you. By living communally with others, you harness the power of numbers. Collective strength is powerful when it comes to adding a new roof, painting, or negotiating costs with contractors....

About Hilton Carter Carter started his plant career by sharing plant care and styling content on Instagram in 2011. He has a massive half a million followers and has since written three books, Wild at Home (2019), Wild Interiors (2020), and Wild Creations (2021), and is routinely featured on countless sites sharing his love and knowledge of plants. Plants at Target Target isn’t known as a supplier of live plants. However, the last few years have changed that....

The herbs that correspond to the sign of Aries are: Basil Nettle Chervil Wormwood Geranium The herbs that correspond to the sign of Taurus are: Mint Thyme Violet Marsh mallow Catnip The herbs that correspond to the sign of Gemini are: Dill Parsley Anise Lavender Marjoram The herbs that correspond to the sign of Cancer are: Sage Aloe Lemon balm Bay Parsley The herbs that correspond to the sign of Leo are:...

Even for people who routinely wipe down and brush off the top surfaces of a lawn mower, not everybody will turn the machine upside down and carefully clean off grass clippings and grime from the underside of the mower—the area known as the deck. Among those given to debating the issue, the question has three parts: Is it necessary to clean the mower deck? If so, why?If it is necessary, how often should I clean the mower deck?...

The last one—cabinet refacing—is a viable option that many homeowners may not even know about. But judging from these before-and-after photos from a house in Phoenix, the results are impressive. Before the cabinet refacing technician arrived, the cabinet boxes were in relatively good shape. The homeowner wanted to improve the cabinets’ look and to replace warped and separating doors. After the technician was done, new cabinet hardware, new doors and drawers, and re-skinned cabinet boxes combine to create a kitchen that looks practically brand-new....

Yet if you spend enough time painting, you might wonder why paint behaves the way it does. Far from being an esoteric subject remote from all practical applications, the manufacture and makeup of paint begin to take on a significance that applies to your own home. For example, once you understand that latex paint contains a great deal of water—often approaching half of its total weight—you will understand why it is so important to paint in the right climactic conditions....

While chemical fertilizer improves the soil by adding nutrients only, soil amendments such as peat moss and compost improve the soil by making its texture or drainage better for plant health. Peat moss adds no nutrients to the soil. Meanwhile, compost enhances the ground in which you plant both through adding nutrients and through improving texture and drainage. Compost, peat moss, and landscape mulch all help your soil to retain water better....

You can replace parts of the faucet, like the cartridge, aerator, or O-rings, to extend the life of this fixture, but after repeated repairs, it’s recommended to replace the entire faucet. It’s also important to keep in mind that you don’t need to wait for your current faucet to fail before replacing it. Sometimes you are looking to change up the aesthetic of the kitchen or you may see a new style of faucet that’s more attractive than your standard faucet....

Why the Kitchen Is Important Let’s take a moment to think about how much time you spend in the kitchen, and what kinds of things you do there. The kitchen is where you cook food for yourself, and maybe your family also. It represents how you nourish yourself, which affects your vitality and overall well-being. The kitchen is also a place where you store food, which affects your wellness as well....

Many homes have several appliances and systems that use air filters. The largest is a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system (HVAC). Individual room heating and air systems, window air conditioners, air purifiers, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, oil diffusers, range hoods, clothes dryers, and vacuums have air filters that should be cleaned or changed regularly. How Often to Clean Air Filters Air filters should be cleaned or replaced on a routine schedule....

Whether you are in the military or have purchased similar suede boots, there are ways you can keep them looking good and feeling comfortable. First, disregard any poor advice you may receive on how to break in your boots. Never soak your boots in water or bake them in an oven to break them in. Boots should be broken in gradually, with walking or marching distances increasing over time....