Are you searching for ways to improve the quality of life in your home? Something to make life a little easier, cleaner, or more comfortable? We’ve got you covered. 1. Whole House Humidity Control Humidity control is a life-changing home improvement that serves various functions. First, it helps alleviate the indoor drying that accompanies winter. … Read more
The ’70s was a laid-back era of music and fun times. So it’s interesting to look back at how things were and how they have changed. What was popular in homes during the 1970s? We list 16 items; surprisingly, some are still around, although changed. 1.) Shag Carpeting Nothing says 1970’s more than shag carpet. … Read more
The common names of plants can be descriptive, catchy, and memorable. But they can also cause a lot of confusion because a plant can have many common names and be called something different in various parts of the country. To further confuse matters, two completely different plants can be called the same name. Dragon’s Tail, … Read more
Some of us coped with the pandemic by filling our houses with popular houseplants. Even if your at-home office now looks like a tiny jungle, you probably haven’t collected every type of philodendron. Approximately 450 species of this tropical plant exist worldwide. What’s more confusing? Philodendrons look physically similar to pothos plants. Although both members of the … Read more
Pothos are best known for being beginner-friendly plants that are impossible to kill. But don’t let that fool you. The easiest way to kill a pothos is making one very simple mistake: watering it too often or not enough. Many beginner gardeners assume that pothos needs frequent watering because it’s a tropical plant. Also, it’s … Read more
Pothos is often recommended for houseplant beginners due to its hard-to-kill nature. But it can still get sunburnt and die. You might think pothos sunburn only has to do with the lighting, but you’ll also need to look at some other factors for your plant to recover. The Ideal Lighting For Pothos First, let’s start … Read more
Rating: 5/10 The 2018 documentary The Biggest Little Farm is a carefully paced, thoughtful exploration of the joys and difficulties of a biodiverse, ecologically sound approach to farming. In 2011, nature photographer John Chester and his wife, Molly, an organic chef, lived in a tiny apartment in Los Angeles. When the constant barking of their … Read more
If you want to add some variety to your plant collection, the highly unique Monstera obliqua plant is an excellent option. It has a classic green look, but the leaves provide a modern feel. Unfortunately, taking care of this plant is challenging, and the leaves can be fragile. So you’ll want to learn a bit … Read more
Pothos is an excellent starter plant and for experienced houseplant lovers too. But note that being an easy plant to grow doesn’t make the process mindless. Many homeowners assume that soil doesn’t matter or that most are the same. But this is far from reality. The potting soil you use impacts what nutrients your plant … Read more
Silver Pothos (Scindapsus pictus), also known as Satin Pothos, is a beginner-friendly tropical houseplant with dark green leaves dappled with silvery streaks and splashes. Versatile and incredibly adaptable, this is the kind of plant you can bring into your house and leave it to its own devices. Now, you’re probably wondering: ‘I already have enough pothos … Read more
