Installing an irrigation system requires some manual labor, but it’s not backbreaking stuff, especially if you don’t rush it. You probably can’t get the whole thing done in one weekend, so you might as well take your time. Furthermore, modern technology has made assembly of the system itself—the valves, fittings, piping, and spray heads—easier than ever. Before You Begin: Map Your Irrigation Plan Before you begin, you’ll need to plan your system....
Solid wood flooring is made from one continuous piece of solid wood, typically measuring 3/4 inch thick. Wood strips are anywhere from 1-1/2 inches to 2-1/4 inches wide. Planks are wider than 2-1/4 inches. Most strip and plank flooring is milled with tongue-and-groove edges so boards will fit together, but some planks are flat-edged for a more rustic look. Wood strips or planks are generally nailed to the subfloor....
How to Make 5-Ingredient Cookies and Cream Cheesecake Cookies Soft, chewy, and delicious, I can’t believe how easy these were. Karina Arkk, the TikTok user behind the video, used Double Stuf Oreos, but you can use whatever brand of chocolate sandwich cookies you like. I used Joe-Joe’s from Trader Joe’s in this recipe. I also halved this recipe, which is a good thing, because I definitely don’t need to be eating a full batch of these addicting treats on my own....
Editor’s Tip: Before you put a fire bowl in your yard, check your local municipal fire safety codes and association rules to make sure your fire bowl—and the location you intend to place it—is up to code. Safety Tip: Always wear a dust mask when working with concrete and cement to avoid the small particles getting in your lungs. Editor’s Tip: If you notice bubbles in your wet concrete mixture, lightly tap the exterior bowl with a rubber mallet to allow the bubbles to rise to the top....
Use a hanging rope shelf to display your favorite knickknacks, store small towels and toiletries in the bathroom, or keep spices close at hand in the kitchen. The options are endless for this versatile shelf. Make one this weekend in an hour (or less!). Build More DIY Shelves What You Need 1 inch x 8 inch x 6 foot boardMeasuring tapeMiter saw, or other tool for cuttingPencilDrill1/2-inch drill bitClampsSandpaperClean clothClear poly sealPaintbrush15 feet of 3/8-inch ropeScissors1/2-inch copper pressure couplings (4)GlueC-hook...
Bonus: Many poke cake recipes (including ours) start with a boxed cake mix, so it’s an easy dessert you can whip up at a moment’s notice. You can also use our tips to create your own poke cake recipes, like banana poke cake or pudding poke cake. Once you’ve mastered the basics, any flavor combination is possible. What Is a Poke-and-Pour Cake? Poke-and-pour cake (also called poke cake) is a cake recipe that calls for holes to be poked in it after baking, usually with the handle of a wooden spoon or a wooden skewer....
We’ll show you how to make your own miniature Halloween village out of recycled materials and attach them to a moss-covered grapevine wreath. This not-so-spooky Halloween door decoration will be the envy of the neighborhood this fall. Once you have a square tube shape, measure 1½-inches down from the top of each corner and cut along the fold. Fold the pieces outward, then glue two opposite top edges together to make a roof shape....
Next, take one cord from a group and one cord from a neighboring group and tie a double knot 3 inches from the knot previously tied. Repeat 3 more times, continuing to take cords from neighboring sections and double-knotting together until you’ve created a macrame plant hanger.
How to Make Broth Chicken broth, beef broth, vegetable broth, bone broth—there are many different types of broth. We have specific guides and recipes for each of these, but use the following steps as a general guide to making any kind of homemade broth at home. Step 1: Choose Your Meat and Get Your Stockpot Ready Poultry broth and beef broth are the two most common types of broth used in recipes....
You’ll learn how to look at an ingredients list to see if it will result in a cookie type that you love. If thin and crispy cookies are your favorite, chances are the recipe is made with all or mostly butter for the fat. If soft and cake-like is what you’re looking for, the recipe probably uses all or mostly shortening. Craving a cookie but don’t feel like baking? Check out our Edible Cookie Dough recipe and more of our favorite no-oven-required desserts....
How to Grow ‘Distant Drums’ Roses ‘Distant Drums’ is hardy in Zones 5-9 and needs a spot in your garden with full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight) and moist, well-drained soil. It usually grows up to 3 or 4 feet tall and about 3 feet wide. In addition to its gorgeous double blooms, the flowers also have a spicy-sweet smell that’s usually compared to myrrh. One of the best parts of growing ‘Distant Drums’ is that thanks to its unique flower color, no two blooms will ever look exactly the same....
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Since there is expected to be a holiday supply shortage this year around Christmas, these early robot vacuum deals could not come at a better time. Whether you’re looking for a vacuum that can clean with an app on your phone or a bot that can suction up dirt and mop away sticky messes, this list of deals has it all. And the discounts are seriously good. You can save up to $180 off on best-sellers from brands like iRobot, Shark, and Bissell....
1. Define your entryway. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, staying safe and healthy on college campuses will be important this fall, and setting up your entryway with a few essentials can help stop germs at the door. Although space is likely limited, you can turn even a sliver of wall space into a designated entryway. Mount a few hooks where you can hang up your face mask or ditch a jacket on your way in the door....
You’ve Been Booed Halloween Trick This harmless prank gets the whole neighborhood in the mood for a boo-filled Halloween. Fill a small basket with candy treats and cut a paper ghost door hanger with the word Boo! on it. Place it on a neighbor’s porch in secret and knock on the door. To craft the door hanger, trace a paper ghost, then cut a hole in the center for the doorknob....
The good news is that there are plenty of beautiful native plants that make excellent alternatives in the landscape. Here’s a list of the top invasive plants and the best native substitutes to grow instead. And if, like me and my heirloom spirea, you have one of these offenders that you just can’t part with, make an extra effort to keep it under control (I also remove invasive privet from a nearby woodland in atonement)....
Whether you want to organize clothes in a closet, dresser, or wardrobe, it’s important not to cram too many pieces into a tight space. This leads to wrinkles and makes it more difficult to see the full range of your clothing options when you’re picking out an outfit. Open storage solutions, such as hanging clothes or organizing garments on shelves, are best for what you wear each day, including pants, sweaters, blouses, and dresses....
