Glitter balls or disco balls first made their appearance in the roaring twenties. These balls were hung from the ceiling in clubs and served to redirect light in various directions. This redirection of light added…

As some call it, Amur Adonis, or Pheasant’s eye, is a member of the buttercup family. According to Wikipedia, it’s a herbaceous perennial from Siberia, China, and Japan. The Amur adonis is the most widely…

Tiki torches are a great way to light an outdoor gathering for backyard barbecues or set the mood for a summery festive. According to HomeSteady.com, the ‘Tiki’ decoration tradition was influenced by the Polynesians and…

The Silver Squill Plant is a succulent-like plant that provides years of enjoyment with its lovely appearance and longevity. It can be grown as a houseplant or planted in outside landscapes zones 10 to 11….

Futons are mattresses that can be folded to make a bed or couch, which makes them confusing. In most homes, people do not put any cover on their couches, yet beds require covers. Since most…

Garden Peonies are perennial tuberous plants that bloom annually from when they are planted. The large fragrant flowers have become so costly that many gardeners rush to include them in their landscapes. The plant mainly…

A sand point well might be better-known to interested individuals as a driven point well. There is nothing mysterious about why these wells are called by these names. After all, sand point wells have pointed…

There are few things more disturbing than the thought of having bed bugs inside your home. The very idea of having these tiny, often miniscule little bugs that hide during the day and only come…

Parents often allow their children to use pencils over ink pens because an occasional indiscretion against the walls is easier to clean than the staining properties of the ink. Most of us have experienced the…