https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nZQ5DUs2aQ
I LOVE venus flytraps. I had one for about two years- he ate so many bugs, especially creepy daddy-long-leg spiders. They’re awesome and actually pretty low maintenance.
Friday Fun Video: Deck Painting Tutorial
Give your deck a makeover with a fresh coat of paint!
Wordless Wednesday: Get Walking
The Google Maps guy gets a walking stick and a backpack if you select walking directions! I’ve never noticed this before and I’m kind of blown away. Have you?
Via Reddit
Grow Salsa In Your Yard
I could LIVE off nothing but chips and salsa, ya’ll. Seriously. It’s probably my favorite food. And nothing beats fresh, homemade summer salsa. I’m drooling just thinking about it! The best part is, most salsa recipes only take a few ingredients- they may be simple, but those are often the better ones. All you need is tomatoes, onions, and maybe some peppers and cilantro. Check out this post by Rachel at Grow A Good Life for how to plant your own salsa garden today:
Select an area that receives at least 6 hours of sunlight a day. A 4×4 foot raised bed or square foot garden will grow plenty of ingredients for fresh salsa.
Start onions, peppers, and tomato seedlings from seed under lights or purchase transplants from your local nursery or garden center.
Check out the full post for a helpful growing diagram and some yummy recipes!
Once Upon A Vine…
Adding climbing vines to your yard gives it a touch of mystery and elegance. They can be especially beautiful if you opt for a colorful, flowering plant. Plus, they are fairly easy to maintain and take care of, as long as you don’t let them climb all over the place! Check out this slideshow by Southern Living for the prettiest colorful vines you can plant:
‘Dortmund’ Climbing Rose
Confederate Jasmine
Carolina Jessamine
Hybrid Mandevillas
http://www.southernliving.com/home-garden/gardens/flowering-vines
Photo Credit: Bev Wagar https://www.flickr.com/photos/greengardenvienna/
Bathtub Caulking Tutorial
If you have an older home, or you’ve been in yours for a few years, the caulk in your bathroom is going to start cracking. No matter how clean you keep your bathroom, you are going to get mold and stains if you do not recaulk around the tub. Check out this helpful tutorial by Betty at Hometalk for caulking tips:
-Use a utility knife to remove the old caulk
-Spray some Lift-Off Caulk/Silicon remover onto the entire area you scraped off the old caulk.
-Apply steady pressure to your tube gun as you move along the tub seam.
As soon as the seams are filled, smooth the caulk with a wet fingertip.
A Surprising Natural Weed Killer
If you want your garden to be weed free, but don’t want to damage your flowers or poison your veggies with harsh herbicides, this post is for you! Your other plants, and the rest of the environment, will thank you. Check out this idea by Melanie Pinola at Lifehacker for how to get rid of weeds the natural way:
-Pour boiling water directly on the weeded area- it’s more effective than vinegar or salt. Plus, it won’t harm any other animals (like pets) or plants.
-The weeds will start to turn brown right away
-Repeat for a few days
-In a few weeks, the weeds will still be gone!
Friday Fun Video: Choosing The Right Sandpaper For Your Project
Not all sandpapers are equal!
How To Make Hardwood Floors Look Like New
Hardwood floors are a beautiful investment for any home: they look great, add property value, and are easier to keep clean than carpet. However, if you have kids or pets or just a busy life in general, even hardwood floors will take a beating over time. Check out this post by Sherry and John at Young House Love for how get your floors looking like new again:
-Sweep the floor thoroughly
-Head to the hardware floor and grab some floor clearing spray, spray it all over
-Scrub the heck out of the floors with a mop
-Mop around the room again with a glossy floor restorer and voila!
Garden Path Tips and Tricks
Adding a brick or stone path to your yard instantly boosts your curb appeal, and makes your garden a magical place to be. While they can be hard work to install, they have a big impact on your entire yard when they are finished. If you are thinking of putting a brick path in your garden, check out this collection of posts from Family Handyman for some useful landscaping tips and tricks to make it easier:
-Use a standard chalk line reel to create a layout for the bricks
-Use heavy-duty dollies to move stones and bricks to save your back
-Protect grass with plywood
-Wrap your fingers with athletic tape to protect them from cuts and scrapes