Outdoor DIY projects can be fun, but there’s always a bit of pressure to finish them quickly. After all, you can easily hide that half-finished accent wall inside your home, but that partially constructed cinder block garden is on display…
Windowsills are usually bright but small spaces, so tiny indoor plants work great, especially if they prefer direct sunlight. However, there are certain types of plants that do better on the windowsill than others. “Opt for plants that have thicker…
There’s a lot to love about style from the 1970s, especially when it comes to all that the decade brought us in the world of interiors. Designers are still inspired by the era and continue to showcase trends from the…
Home fragrances have the ability to transform any space into a lively tropical oasis or a grounding abode, which is why it’s so important to find the perfect one that fits your lifestyle and design aesthetic. Luckily, Egypt Sherrod, HGTV…
<img src='https://www.thespruce.com/thmb/LWLybePacgvcFRbQMasSlY9ou7o=/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(jpeg); alt=' The Spruce / Kevin Norris ‘ title=”Cleaning quartz countertop”> The Spruce / Kevin Norris Quartz is one of the most popular stone materials for kitchen and bathroom countertops. Not only are quartz countertops gorgeous, they are non-porous…
Moving brings so many emotions to the forefront: the excitement of starting a fresh chapter, the stress of realizing you didn’t purchase enough moving boxes (the movers are pulling up as we speak), and the total exhaustion watching your saved…
We’re calling it—this is the summer that we all finally learn to tackle our weeds. Fighting those pesky and often invasive plants can sometimes feel like an uphill battle—but if you’re armed with the right knowledge, it can be a…
An old bookshop in Berlin is now home to the studio of architecture and interior design practice Gisbert Pöppler, which incorporates the building’s grand arched doorways and other original features. The office is situated on Karl Marx Allee, a major…
If you’re after organic methods of pests control, using diatomaceous earth should be at the top of your list. Among its many benefits, diatomaceous earth (DE) can control pests as varied as earwigs, caterpillars, ants, and aphids, and keep slugs…
Common Name Hoya krimson queen, hoya tricolor Botanical Name Hoya carnosa ‘Krimson Queen’, Hoya carnosa ‘Tricolor’ Family Apocynaceae Plant Type Succulent, perennial, vine Mature Size 3-6 ft. (indoors) Sun Exposure Partial Soil Type Well-drained, Loam or sand Soil pH Acidic…
