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Plus, if you’ve sited one sugar ant, there is a high chance that you will see a multitude around your home – as they are known to travel in large numbers – especially after rainfall. The ant native to Australia (also known as the banded sugar ant) is also odorous, meaning it may leave an unwanted aroma around your home. If you’ve read up on how to get rid of ants before, you’re in a good position to regain control over your home quickly....

These trendy mini seedlings demand a premium at the grocery store, so growing them at home is a cost-effective way to add an upmarket restaurant-style garnish to dishes. See: Kitchen garden ideas – easy ways to get started There are so many benefits to growing microgreens. ‘They may be small, but it’s as if all the flavour of the mature plant is concentrated,’ says Alex Mitchell, author of Crops in Tight Spots (opens in new tab)....

Once summer fades to fall and the sun sinks ever lower, it beautifies all flower bed ideas, but one group in particular sparkle with an intensity that sets them apart. These are shrubby salvias: tidy little bushes that are lavishly adorned with a myriad of tiny, gem-like flowers in shades of amethyst, garnet, topaz or opal. Starting in early summer, salvias shine radiantly through summer hazes and fall mists, until subdued by a dusting of frost....

Nothing beats a delicious slice of watermelon on a hot summer’s day, except perhaps a slice of fresh watermelon that you picked from your own garden mere minutes before tucking in – it’s one of the most indulgent kitchen garden ideas we can think of. Watermelons are native to Africa and therefore need hot temperatures in order to grow – ideally around 80°F during the day – so learn when to plant watermelon to grow tasty fruits....

Your drywall ceiling may get damaged through ceiling leaks or wear and tear, and it’s a relatively easy fix for a seasoned DIYer. If you can learn how to hang drywall ceiling or have accomplished removing a popcorn ceiling, you can certainly turn your talents to patching a drywall ceiling. We asked Nick Cryer, founder of high-end residential construction company Berkeley Place (opens in new tab), to share his top tips for patching a drywall ceiling below....

If you already know how to grow a Christmas cactus it will come as no surprise that these unique plants make great gifts, and learning how to grow your own from a humble cutting adds a wonderfully thoughtful homegrown touch to these living presents. Whether you are looking to give a growing gift this season, or simply want to expand your plant collection, this expert guide to perfect propagation will make sure that your favorite cacti take root in time for the festive period....

If you are not careful, you might end up with dozens of sticker packs on WhatsApp. In that case, finding the relevant sticker during a conversation can be a tiring experience. Let’s remove some unnecessary stickers packs from WhatsApp, shall we? WhatsApp for iPhone and iPad WhatsApp for iPhone and iPad WhatsApp follows the OS guidelines on each platform. Meaning, the iPhone and Android apps use a different interface. First, we will talk about the iPhone app and then move to the WhatsApp Android app....

Let’s start with Microsoft Teams and Google Meet followed by a detailed guide for Zoom as well. Since Zoom supports sharing audio without sharing the screen, we have covered that too. As a bonus, we have also answered various popular questions regarding audio sharing in these apps at the end of the post. Let’s get started. How to Share Video With Audio in Microsoft Teams How to Share Video With Audio in Microsoft Teams...

Now, most advanced word processors nowadays have some sort of change-tracking feature, but the problem with these is that the moment you change from one word processor to another, you also have to learn how to use its own change-tracking functionality. Thankfully, the solution to this for Mac owners comes in the form of a free application named Draft Control, which is available on the Mac App Store and that works as a sort of ‘hub’ for tracking all the changes you make across your documents....

Of course, you might spot clean curtains and drapes throughout the year, but how do you wash them without damaging or shrinking the fabrics? Sadly, there isn’t a single answer to this question, because different fabrics require different treatments. Here, we explain how to wash and care for both curtains and drapes, what you should and shouldn’t do, as well as advice on the regular care you should undertake. We also explain the supplies you might need to make room for in your laundry room....

In Malaysia, the Intel Core i5-8250U version of MateBook X Pro will be available for RM 4999 and the Core i7-8550U variant can be obtained for RM 6999. The Core i5 model also carries 8GB of RAM and 256GB solid state drive while the Core i7 model is equipped with 16GB RAM and 512GB solid state drive. On another hand, the MateBook D will be released in Malaysia for RM 2999....

At first, we thought that it was just a rebranded MateStation B515 that the company revealed last November but it turns that the MateStation S features a different chassis design. In addition to that, there are some differences in terms of specifications as the MateStation S only has one particular set of specs for our market when compared to its B515 counterpart in China which is being offered with multiple specs....

Interior designer Trish Lynn, Founder & Principal Designer, Colette Interiors, finished the remodel of her Craftsman style house just before the pandemic. Located in Chatham, New Jersey, it was built in 1952, and has a heavily wooded exterior. ‘We wanted to bring those environmental elements indoors to highlight our surroundings in organic finishes and natural textures and materials,’ explains Trish. ‘The open floor plan of the home was what we loved most, but it also presented a challenge in assuring all spaces were complementary and blended together harmoniously....