A pocket door hangs on carriers that travel on an overhead track. The door slides between split jambs inside the wall. A bumper at the frame’s rear or the door’s side keeps the door from sliding too far into the wall. Guides on the floor keep the door from rattling inside the frame. For a successful installation, there must be room for the pocket door to travel inside the wall....
The steps that follow show a sliding patio door. If you are replacing a patio door that operates smoothly, you may not need to alter the rough opening. However, if the old door was difficult to operate, check the rough opening carefully. After the rough opening is prepared, you’ll need about four hours to install the door. Make sure you’re comfortable measuring, sawing, fastening, and leveling. Project tip: A set of hinged patio doors installs much like a slider but also has some of the challenges of hanging a standard exterior door....
Choosing Your Window Air Conditioner Window air conditioners come in a variety of sizes and with a wide range of features. While many features—such as fan speeds, filter alerts, and sleep mode—will depend on your cooling preferences and needs, there are a few key things to pay close attention to when purchasing you unit to make sure it’s right for your space. To get started, measure your window and shop for units that fit within its dimensions....
Bonus: More Pretty Trimwork Ideas What You Need Measuring tool (yardstick, ruler, measuring tape, etc.) Level Chalk Beadboard panels Circular saw Hole saw Construction adhesive Brad nailer Nails Trim Paint, for trim (optional) Finishing nails Caulk Step 1: Establish the Beadboard’s Top Line No matter the age of your home, floors tend to settle and shift, even by fractions of an inch. Those small increments can impact both the visual appearance and the installation of beadboard....
How to Make a DIY Witch Costume Supplies Needed Two 31x20-inch pieces of linen fabric (amount will vary by size of the child)20x20-inch piece of contrasting fabricSewing needle and thread1 yard string¾ yard of black feltBlack headband Step 1: Cut the Dress Enlarge and trace the pocket pattern onto paper and cut out. Cut two pockets from the contrasting fabric for this witch Halloween costume. Then sew the pockets onto one piece of linen fabric (for the dress), leaving edges raw....
How to Make a Book Bin Supplies Needed ¾"x4’x8’ Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) Table saw or portable circular saw and straightedge Four clamps with at least 16" of jaw capacity Wood glue (optional) Cordless drill/driver Countersink drill bit #8x1½" flathead screws (46) Wood putty Spackling knife Sandpaper or sanding block Tack cloth Paint Paintbrush or paint roller Wallpaper (optional), we used Dalmation Spot from Livettes Wallpaper Four legs Four leg mounting plates...
Editor’s Tip: To water wreath, place wreath on ground and gently water with a watering can. Depending on weather temperatures, you may need to water the wreath 1-3 times a week. Let dry a few hours to overnight before hanging.
Choose a combination of annuals and perennials, and transplant the perennials into your garden at summer’s end. Attract hummers with tubular flowers (lantana, salvia, pentas) that hold nectar-promising appeal. Hummingbirds have heightened awareness to colors in the red to yellow range, but nectar itself is the biggest draw. Bees are drawn to purple and blue nectar-filled flowers (agastache, lavender), and they join butterflies in their penchant for pollen-heavy blossoms (bidens, cosmos, zinnia)....
Materials You’ll Need It’s probably easier than you think to make a rain barrel by upcycling an inexpensive plastic outdoor trash can with a lid. Here’s the list of tools and supplies you’ll need: 1 plastic outdoor garbage can with lid (the larger it is, the more water you can collect)1 brass spigot1 tube of watertight sealant1 roll of Teflon tape1 threaded pipe union fitting (or 2 rubber washers, 2 metal washers, and 1 nut)Power drill and bitBox cutter or utility knifeLandscaping fabric or fine mesh screen...
Mistake No. 2: Picking the wrong pot There are an almost unlimited selection of pots and containers to choose from. However, you should avoid any without drainage holes in the bottom so excess moisture won’t build up in the soil. Also, remember that clay pots are a natural material that breathes, so they will dry out faster than ceramic or plastic pots. Use clay pots for plants that don’t mind life on the dry side, such as succulents or cactus....
Test Garden Tip: Many plants that have gray or silver foliage have excellent drought tolerance. These include the santolina, lamb’s ear, lavender, and Russian sage growing in this garden. Test Garden Tip: When plants need watering, do so early in the morning or late in the day to reduce water loss from evaporation. Test Garden Tip: Confine plants that require more moisture to containers so you can target a smaller space for any extra watering instead of having to water your entire garden....
Growing Conditions: Part shade in well-drained soil Size: Up to 3 feet tall and 8 feet wide Zones: 3-9 Growing Conditions: Full sun to shade in well-drained soil Size: Up to 12 inches tall Zones: 2-8 Growing Conditions: Part shade to full shade in well-drained soil Size: Up to 3 feet tall Zones: 3-9 Growing Conditions: Part shade to full shade in well-drained soil Size: Up to 3 feet tall Zones: 3-9 Growing Conditions: Part shade to full shade in well-drained soil Size: Dependent on variety (Japanese painted fern can grow up to 3 feet tall) Zones: Dependent on variety (Japanese painted fern is hardy in Zones 4-9) Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in well-drained soil Size: Under 6 inches tall Zones: 4-10 Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in well-drained soil that’s rich in organic matter Size: Up to 18 inches tall Zones: 3-8 Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in dry, well-drained soil Size: Up to 3 feet tall Zones: 3-10 Growing Conditions: Part shade to full shade in well-drained soil that’s rich in organic matter Size: Up to 3 feet tall Zones: 4-9 Growing Conditions: Part shade to full shade in well-drained soil rich in organic matter....
Buy It: Hamilton Beach Food Processor ($59, Target) Buy It: Le Creuset Iron Handle Skillet ($239, Bed Bath & Beyond) Buy It: Ninja Professional 1000-Watt Blender ($79, Walmart) Buy It: Pizza Baking Stone ($14, Target)
While Knope and her lady friends typically celebrate brunch-style, we’ll be planning all the virtual and at-home events this year to comply with social distancing guidelines. We’ve thought of some fun Galentine’s Day alternatives to help you celebrate your best gals safely. Whether you’re looking to binge-watch trashy TV shows at a virtual movie night or host a virtual game night, use these ideas to inspire your own Galentine’s Day celebrations....
Buy It: Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker ($185, Walmart)
Paint colors pictured: Palatial Skies 800, Benjamin Moore Regale Blue SW6801, Sherwin-Williams Roadster Blue 4006-68, Valspar Afton Blue 70BG 68/163, PPG Yacht Blue S490-4, Behr This livable hue can underscore the palette of a whole house. “Maybe it’s the walls in your living room and the ceiling in your bedroom, a table in the den, and china in the dining room,” Penney says. Paint colors pictured: Arctic Blue GLB14, Glidden The Good Life B38-3, Ace Hardware (discontinued) Serene Sky 540C-2, Behr Sea Breath 5006-7A, Valspar Quench Blue SW6785, Sherwin-Williams...
Two beloved comfort foods—mac and cheese and chili—combine in one ultra-easy and cheap slow cooker recipe. Take a mere 15 minutes of prep time to brown the beef and toss the sauce together in your slow cooker to allow it to stew all day. Half an hour before dinner, add some leftover pasta (or a cup you just cooked) plus plenty of cheese to really bring the decadance. The corn chip topping you see here is optional—but highly recommended and definitely within budget....
One big thing we can do as queer people—and allies—is to remember that Black trans women were at the forefront of the historic 1969 Stonewall Riots. Without the trans community and their activism, Pride, and the rights we have today, likely wouldn’t exist. That said, it’s important this month, as well as the rest of the year, to recognize the forces who got us to where we are today. This month, as transgender violence is still on the rise, and the Supreme Court is still deciding cases that could affect our fundamental rights, consider donating money to organizations such as The Okra Project, the Trevor Project, and the Sylvia Rivera Law Project....
1. Soy Chorizo Before we get to the other editor-approved top things to buy Trader Joe’s, I’ll get things started with my favorite item: soy chorizo. I mostly eat plant-based protein these days, and this veggie chorizo makes it easy to skip the meat. I love sautéing it with onions, potatoes (or sweet potatoes), and black beans as a vegan dinner base for tacos or burrito bowls. 2. Hatch Chile Mac and Cheese If you’re working from home right now like we are, hearty options like this elevated frozen macaroni and cheese help you actually take a delicious lunch break....
