When designing a home library your bookshelf ideas should also make books easy to locate and access, plus keep them in good condition. But in addition to providing storage it should be a peaceful room you’ll love to spend time in. Here, we’ve gathered home library ideas to inspire you, together with advice from interior designers so you can execute your own home library plans with ease. Home library ideas Home library ideas...
If you are into homemade bug spray, you will want to discover how to make this recipe by author Jen Chillingsworth. ‘One of the easiest ways to prevent moths from taking up residence in your closet is to make your own repellent bags,’ says Jen. ‘Moths detest the aromas of strong herbs like lavender, rosemary, bay and thyme. You could gather bunches of these herbs from your garden, hang them in a dark place for some weeks to dry out and then make up these sachets to put in your wardrobe, cupboards and drawers....
‘Common types of leaks found in the home are worn toilet flappers, dripping faucets and other leaking valves. These types of leaks are often easy to fix, requiring only a few tools and hardware that can pay for themselves in water savings,’ they say. ‘Fixing easily corrected household water leaks can save homeowners about 10 per cent on their water bills.’ Knowing how to fix a leaky faucet is up there with knowing how to replace a faucet washer and how to unclog a toilet; it is vital to learn these tried-and-tested techniques – just in case....
That said, though, if you find earwigs a nuisance, there are easy cleaning tips and prevention methods to help you get rid of this pest for good. Here, pest experts advise how to get rid of earwigs, indoors and out. How to get rid of earwigs – effective tips for quick success How to get rid of earwigs – effective tips for quick success Whether it’s a good idea to banish earwigs isn’t as clear cut as the question of getting rid of fruit flies....
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) is a perennial plant and is used in traditional medicine and supplements. But it can be grown as part of your vegetable garden ideas and eaten fresh in salads or as a garnish in the form of alfalfa sprouts. Bought as dry seeds, alfalfa needs next to no specialist equipment and requires very little house space, and our expert guide will show you how to grow alfalfa sprouts....
Having this feature is important for testing out your microphone’s volume level, the proximity to the speaker, audio quality and more. Perhaps you also just want to capture a bit more reverb. Here are two ways on the Mac to enable live monitoring for free. Download AudioMonitor Download AudioMonitor AudioMonitor is a free application for OS X that lets you monitor and edit the audio input coming into your Mac. You can download it at Softpedia....
We receive dozens of messages from friends, family, banks, marketing companies each day. Sometimes, the most important messages get tucked away in those irrelevant messages. With iOS 14, one can easily pin conversations on the top for easy access and reach. The default Messages app now comes with a bunch of customization options, and it has carried functions from the well-known SMS Organizer app from Microsoft. The Messages app now offers filters to make it easy for users to find the most relevant messages easily....
But there is more to these gardens than simply filling them with plants for pollinators. In fact, planting pollinator borders is just the first step to making an alluring space for important critters. Much of your success will be down to planning and maintenance, too. Here, experts give their tips on how to plant a pollinator garden all the right insects will love. How to plant a garden for pollinators How to plant a garden for pollinators...
Alexandra and her husband, film producer Andrew Form, recently sold their 1927 Mediterranean home in Hancock Park, Los Angeles, for almost $7.67 million. Despite residing there for only 16 months, Alexandra found time to experiment with her Shaker kitchen – playing with color and modern amenities to ensure this kitchen trend stands the test of time. In the photo (shared below), Alexandra exhibited a twist on the traditional Shaker style – most prominently through the robin’s-egg blue tones that create a stylish contrast against the Calacatta marble....
Despite having the keys to one of the world’s best homes with command of the White House, the couple is famous for buying and redesigning property on the side, with Jill Biden embarking on redesigning her White House office earlier this year. Here, we take a tour of some of the current President’s properties away from the splendor of Washington D.C. Their first Delaware mansion – Greenville, Delaware Their first Delaware mansion – Greenville, Delaware...
If done well outdoor lighting can become an art form in itself. But it’s not a case of having as many lights outside as possible. Instead think about what exactly you want to illuminate and how best to do it in a way that feels sophisticated and adds to the ambience of your outdoor space. Soft, subtle lighting that’s well positioned can be used to focus on a few key elements and highlight different textures and contours, while a more theatrical style of lighting let’s you switch things up a level if you want a little more impact than simply a low-key glow....
GPS navigation systems they use on their cars. However, this is not the only useful aspect of having maps on a smartphone, as Apple has clearly shown with a couple of its most important apps available on the App Store. One of them is Find My iPhone, which we have already written about and which allows you to locate your computer or your iOS devices and erase them or send messages to them remotely....
The collection of ten designs, launching 12th January 2023 across the US and Europe is a love letter to William Morris’ previous designs and an ode to the close working relationship between the creative Morris and The Emery Walker House. The patterns offer a touch of considered English romanticism to any home, and we don’t there has ever been a better time to decorate with pattern. Here, we have spoken to Jessica Clayworth, lead designer at Morris & Co....
