Determining when to pick bell peppers depends on which variety you grew, but expect to wait 60-90 days to harvest. If you start the peppers from seed, they can take closer to 90-150 days to harvest. But we promise, it’s…
When it comes to treating weeds in a vegetable garden, you have to be careful of the methods you use so you don’t harm the plants you want to keep, but rid the soil of the nutrient-sucking sprouts. We spoke…
If you’re a college student, studio apartment or small-space dweller, or live in a home with a large open-plan layout, using bookshelves to divide your space is a clever solution to better structure your space. You can float a bookcase…
Interior design studio Linehouse has renovated an office in Shanghai using numerous materials and art from a local gallery. Linehouse refurbished the ground floor of a three-storey building in Shanghai that The Independents global marketing group have occupied in Shanghai…
When their skin is shiny and consistently purple, it’s time to harvest your homegrown eggplants. You can watch for a few telltale signs that your eggplant is ready to pick, especially if it’s reached it’s days to maturity. Eggplants are…
Whether you have a terrace or backyard the size of a postage stamp or grounds that rival a resort, it takes a creative design strategy to make the most of your space. “In most homes, there are forgotten’ outdoor spaces…
The summer season is finally here, and with that, you may be looking for some clever ways to amp up your decor in honor of these warmer months. Whether you’re hoping to address the inside of your home, the outside,…
Social media is full of viral hacks for watering plants. One of the latest tips making the rounds is that rather than throwing it down the drain, you can save pasta water for the plants in your home or garden…
There is so much to love about container gardening. Whether you’re nurturing a vegetable container garden or simply adding some flowers to a patio or terrace, they can be a stunning addition to your outdoor area. Unfortunately, though, there’s a…
An air conditioner unit leaking water in the house can damage the walls and flooring. Often, the cause is as simple as a clogged drain line or a dirty air filter—repairs you can do yourself. Learn why your AC unit…
