Thomas Most of us—at least those of us who can imagine a hibiscus plant—contemplate hibiscus plants to be things with incredibly showy flowers, deserving of a place in any ornamental garden. This massive—with several hundred species-genus of plants—has much more to it. The annual and perennial plants in the hibiscus genus can be herbaceous (no wood), … Read more
Why did my smoke alarm go off in the middle of the night for no reason? When air temperatures drop, this battery feature may cause a smoke alarm to enter the low battery chirp mode. Most homes are the coolest between 2 a. m. and 6 a. m. Because of this, the alarm may chirp … Read more
Milk stolen from an animal is used to make all dairy-based cheese, but not all of that milk comes from cows. Additionally, some of it is taken from water buffaloes to make “products” like feta and mozzarella cheese. Water buffaloes’ milk is used to make the cheese known as buffalo mozzarella. If you haven’t already, … Read more
If you recently replaced an old refrigerator or freezer with a new one, you probably already appreciate not having to defrost your freezer. However, what happens if you begin to notice frost or ice buildup in your frost-free appliance? It might be nothing, but it might also be a problem that requires attention. Before calling … Read more
The understated but crucial workhorse (or dog) of your sewing machine is Feed Dogs. Why do they have such an odd name, what are they, and how do you fix them? One of the crucial and fundamental components of your sewing machine is the feed dog. Not only should you pay attention to how your … Read more
14 May 2015, written by Ann Marie Hendry One of the simplest vegetables for beginning gardeners to grow from seed is the zucchini, which is easy to care for, quick to grow, consistently prolific, and endlessly useful in the kitchen. Although growing zucchini isn’t difficult, it took me some time to get a really good … Read more
Brown Spots on Fiddle Leaf Fig Leaves Due to Dryness Dry tan or lighter brown areas that start at the leaf’s edge and cause the leaf to curl make dry plant brown spots somewhat easier to identify. Your plant will occasionally appear wilted or dry overall, and the soil may have shrunk back into the … Read more
One of the most common climbing plants, clematis has lovely flowers that make for an eye-catching display in any garden. The plants are usually very simple to grow, but there is a lot of confusion regarding when to prune, how to prune, and what to do with dying shoots. The most frequent issue is frequently … Read more
How to Tell If a Chimney Is Tilted Examine the seam where the house siding meets an exterior chimney. The chimney has probably started to lean if a gap has appeared. If the gap was filled with mortar, caulk, or foam insulation by previous owners, this merely serves to conceal the issue. Additionally, metal straps … Read more
To ensure that your refrigerator is maintaining the proper level of cooling, check its temperature with a thermometer. Your refrigerator seems like a simple enough appliance. Set the fridge and freezer temperatures, plug it in, allow it to cool, and then load it up with food. After that, it ought to carry out its duties, … Read more