Trumpet vine (Campsis radicans) is in the Bignonia family, a family of mainly subtropical to tropical plants. Some of trumpet vine’s characteristics seem similar to those of the pea family, Fabaceae, specifically its long, podlike fruit, however it’s not a part of the pea family. Trumpet vine includes a vining habit and compound leaves, the …
Scuff marks which mar the surface of a hardwood floor’s finish, such as the rubber tire marks from a wheelchair, aren’t hard to eliminate. In most cases, you are able to rub them off — but because you may have to do it frequently, it’s excellent to build a tool which can assist you. A …
I love creating fall container gardens and often stick to standard autumn colors. However, I had an epiphany in a visit to my local nursery: Fall containers may look just as seasonal and stunning without the traditional red, orange, yellow and brown. Simply using annuals and perennials that naturally shine this time of year will …
Whether you’re a serious collector or just enjoy the delight of a search, the Brimfield antiques fair in Massachusetts is a must-visit. The biggest outdoor antiques show at the Northeast, extending 1 mile down Route 20 in Brimfield, Massachusetts, it started in 1950. It takes place three times a year (May, July and September) for …
The day I moved in my first home did not go smoothly. I had to drive from Boston to Atlanta, and I had tarried too long with friends in Virginia along the way, not realizing that each RV in the Southeast combined with seemingly infinite construction between Roanoke and Charlotte would generate Phish-concert-caliber traffic. I …
A tree isn’t a kind of tree, nor can it be a dwarf. Bonsai is the title of a Japanese discipline that includes the creation of a tiny tree shaped and grown according to ancient rules. Age-old methods of pruning the roots to help keep the tree wiring the branches to achieve directional development produce …
While classical architecture and medieval customs created connections involving the northeast U.S., England and Northern Europe, another architectural expression was growing in Mexico and the southwestern U.S. through Spanish colonialism. Not only did Mediterranean impacts form the definition of style within this region, but Latin American and Native American cultures merged, resulting in a still-varying …
From light hearted, soft buttery yellows to bold, zingy citrus colors, yellow is a happy color that can bring energy and warmth to a room. It is a particularly wise color choice for those who reside in cold climates or where sunshine is in short supply — you can pretend it with a hot, sunny …
Beneath this toilet’s previous painted subway tile, purple vinyl floors and dark red walls lurked a mishmash of plumbing and electrical problems, and a rotted joist below the bathroom. With the help of local professionals, Megan Adams and her husband gutted this outdated bathroom in their Washington, D.C., row house and started from scratch. Approximately …
Kitchen appliances are all investments, so it is important to keep with care. You may have your heart set on a huge stainless steel range, but be prepared for an equally massive price tag to go with it. Decide on your budget ahead and then investigate which appliance shapes, sizes, styles and setups will function …