The indoor air quality has a significant influence on our health and well-being, but we often do not realize the potential of greenery that can clean the air without causing any noise and without being out of fashion. In spaces where soft shadows prevail, such as north-facing living rooms, windowless offices, warm bedrooms, it may seem like a challenge to select plants that grow well in low light and remove toxins in the air. In this case eight botanical champions take their place on the stage, each possessing an air-cleaning ability that is clearly known, and with which can endure low light. These green providers not only carry formaldehyde, benzene and other common pollutants, but they do not require much ado either. Get them to be your silent watchmen of fresh, healing air.

There really is nothing quite as satisfying as walking into a garden and picking vegetables that you grew yourself-all the way from seed. But unfortunately even the keenest gardeners are faced with the same dilemma: how to tell when your vegetables are actually ready? Harvested prematurely, produce would taste and feel under-developed, whereas harvested late would also have an unpleasant bitter flavor or become tough and rotten. Specific crops come with their own signals and after learning to read the signals, your harvest not only tastes better but it is more rewarding.

Just because you rent doesn’t mean you have to settle for a boring, cookie-cutter apartment. Leases can restrict construction changes, but there’s no restriction to what you can to spruce up your pad without risking your security deposit. Some of the best renovations include no holes in walls, no fresh coat of paint, no permanent commitment — just some creativity, forethought, and renter-friendly materials.

Building your dream pool house is more than just putting up a new building next to your pool — it's about making a luxury spot that lifts up the feel of your whole backyard. It could be a calm spa, a fun party place, or a nice guesthouse. The main parts of the design have to mix use, comfort, and beauty in a way that works well. Here’s a step-by-step guide to design a pool house that is the top form of backyard luxury.

Cleaning out your drain system is important in order to avoid water damages, unacceptable odors and to maintain a healthy environment. Attempting to clean a drain system covered in dirt or clogged can look scary if you do not have the right starting place. Fortunately, clogged drains don’t necessarily need to be complicated to clear them out and are safe to do so. In this article, we discuss simple and efficient means of keeping your drain system in good condition without using dangerous chemicals or much effort.

Creating a vegetable garden is a fulfilling experience but the typical gardener realizes pretty early that maintenance entails a considerable amount of hard work and a significant time investment. Gardeners who desire homegrown vegetables without a huge weekly maintenance obligation need to create a low-maintenance vegetable garden. By deploying the use of a few well-thought-out strategies based on scientific gardening techniques and sound judgment, you’re able to have a productive garden with minimal effort. Here are four detailed, practical tips to guide you in planning and maintaining a low-maintenance vegetable garden that will thrive for many years.

With the modern networked times, turning your regular home smart does not have to be as daunting a process. With point-and-click and voice control interfaces, Amazon’s Alexa sits at the heart of most automation schemes. Here are 6 real, specific, and actually quite handy devices that play well with Alexa. Each of these gadgets not only streamlines your routines, but also provides your house with a tangible boost in terms of efficiency, security, and convenience.

When you’re diving into the world of kitchen appliances, you’ll soon see that juggling affordability with quality and all those dazzling features is no small feat. But fear not! There’s a veritable smorgasbord of reliable options out there, ready to be discovered, both in the bustling online marketplaces and the ground-level sales floors. Here’s a friendly shake-down of where you can snag those unbeatable kitchen gadgets, whether you prefer the click of a button or the physical touch.