Brush up on your knowledge of the holiday, and while you’re waiting for the turkey to roast this Thanksgiving, teach your family members something new. (For example, did you know the wishbone tradition was established way before the first Thanksgiving?) These are some of the most interesting pieces of Thanksgiving trivia that’ll stick with you long after the food coma wears off.
Deciding which brown is right for your walls depends largely on how you want the room to feel. “Do you want it to feel open and airy? Then go lighter,” says Nicole Gibbons, designer and founder of Clare paint company. “Do you want it to feel cozy and moody? Go darker.” Warmer than black or charcoal gray, deep browns are rich, enveloping, and dramatic. Either way, plan on decorating with multiple browns of the same temperature but different tones....
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1. Scrub the shower. Debra Johnson, director of operations at Merry Maids, shares her strategy for using baking soda to keep your shower clean and fresh. On a wet microfiber cloth, sprinkle a small amount of baking soda and a couple of drops of dishwashing liquid. Work the cloth between your hands to create a lather, then use the cloth to scrub shower walls. For shower floors, sprinkle baking soda across the surface, squirt dishwashing liquid over the baking soda in an “S” motion, and scrub the floor with a wet brush....
A tile’s finish also matters, as glazed tiles are impervious to water, but unglazed ones are not. In general, all bathroom tiles should have a high coefficient of friction to prevent slipping. Use this overview of 14 common bathroom tile choices, including maintenance tips and bathroom tile ideas, to help you choose the best material for your space. Cement Bathroom Tile Cement-bodied tile, a cured sand-and-mortar mix, is a nonvitreous tile with excellent durability....
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Get the free template! Get the free pattern and how-to. Editor’s Tip: Use striped paper for a few of the birds to make them stand out. Cut out the shape using the template, adhere the bird using glue, then apply sealer as directed above. Get the bird artwork templates. Check out 8 ways to decorate with string lights.
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1. Planter Box Entryway Storage Turn a metal planter box into a central space to store on-the-go items or gardening supplies. Acrylic bins nestle in the container to create individual sections for essentials. Hang magnetic clips on the outside to pin reminders. Slide a boot tray under the console to protect your floors from wet items like rain boots or a watering can. 2. DIY Entryway Shelves Mount these DIY semi-circle shelves to turn a blank wall into a functional entryway....
Before you turn on the fan this summer, remove dust and debris using an old pillowcase. Spray the interior of the pillowcase with an all-purpose cleaner and slip it over one of the blades. As you wipe, grime gets trapped inside the pillowcase instead of falling on furniture or floors. After cleaning, reverse the direction of the blades, so the fan brings cold air downward instead of pushing warm air around the room....
