A standard, non-zoned heating system controls the temperature of the entire house as a whole. A zoned heating system, in contrast, allows homeowners to control the temperature of each room or zone individually, thereby maximizing comfort and minimizing en ...
The 8 Worst Houseplants for People with Allergies
Although some houseplants reportedly help clean the air, others can trigger allergy symptoms by adding extra baggage—such as pollen or spores—to the air instead. Contact with the foliage of certain plants also can cause rashes in people with sensitive ski ...
9 DIY Tips for Wood Floor Scratch Repair
Wood floors bring beauty and value to a home—as long as they are well-maintained. Natural wood is at constant risk of surface wear, water marks, and deeper damage. Prevention, of course, is key: Use area rugs and soft protective pads to move furniture, re ...
18 Native Plants to Grow in Xeriscape Gardens (By Region)
Watering gardens can be time-consuming—particularly for those who live in an area with minimal rainfall. But water is a limited resource everywhere and water-wise gardeners are always looking for creative ways to reduce plant watering needs and keep their ...
What Your Plant’s Yellow Leaves Mean—and How to Fix Them
Why Are My Plant's Leaves Turning Yellow? Here's What to Do Q: I purchased my first houseplant a few months ago, and things were going great. But recently its leaves have started to turn yellow. What's wrong with my plant; am I doing something wrong? A: ...
Worx Pegasus Work Table Review
Worx WX051 Pegasus Folding Work Table & Sawhorse: At a Glance Rating: 9.3/10 PROS Sawhorse has a capacity of up to 1,000 pounds, and the work table can hold up to 300 pounds Weighs just 30 pounds and has built-in handholds for easy transportation I ...
How to Get Rid of Woodworm to Protect Outdoor Furniture
What are Woodworms? Woodworms are beetle larvae, little whitish grubs that eat wood. However, a harder-to-answer question is what does a woodworm look like? This is because you’re more likely to see woodworm damage than woodworms themselves, as they spen ...
20 Wood Turning Projects for Beginners
Few tools strike as much intimidation into the hearts of beginner and advanced woodworkers alike as the common lathe. However, this hesitation is mostly misplaced, as lathes are all bark and no bite. While it isn’t an easy skill to master, don’t let the l ...
Yucca Plant Care 101
Yucca Plant Care: A Comprehensive Guide Yucca Plant Care At a Glance Common Name: Yucca Cane Plant, Spineless Yucca Scientific Name: Yucca elephantipes (or Y. guatemalensis) Soil: coarse, well-draining potting soil Light: medium to bright Water: med ...
WoodLink Heritage Farms Bird Feeder Review
WoodLink Heritage Farms Squirrel-Resistant Feeder: At a Glance Rating: 4.8/5 SPECS Feeder type: Seed hopper Material: Powder-coated metal Mount type: Post-mount or hang Capacity: 9 pounds of seed PROS Locking hopper with large seed capacity ...