What size would you consider this load of laundry?
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Comments (5)I plant some in the seed leaf stage, most when the first true leaves are just beginning to appear, but they are protected. I ws mostly in plastic cups so when the temps are right and I want to plant out, I just cut the bottom of the cup off and plant the cup. This way there is protection from bugs (seedlings are down inside the cup at least one inch from the top), from cold, and from strong winds. Also, watering is more efficient because the water stays where you put it (waters just that plant rather than any weed seeds nearby). If I haven't wsed in cups and I want to plant out small seedlings (that are in milk jugs or other containers), I just cut up some cups for protection rings and insert them into the holes. It's worked great for me for 3 years now. The strongest consideration for me - when deciding when to plant out - is nighttime temps (not seedling size). If my seedlings aren't cold hardy, I don't plant them out until nighttime temps stay above 40 (an occasional dip into the 30s won't hurt them if it doesn't stay that cold)....See MoreWhat can I add to my laundry load to tackle grease?
Comments (37)mc_hudd, I don't know if you're still wondering and if this helps, but I've been using dishwasher detergent for a long time as a laundry booster. I started with the Great Value brand from WalMart since it had a good rating on performance in dishwashers, it was cheap, did not have the lemon scent and did not have bleach. It also has enzymes in it which is what I was looking for. I now have been buying SunSations brand from Walgreens, Dollar Tree or wherever else I can get it for about $1/box. Again, has enzymes, no lemon or bleach, cheap and works well. No problem with the clothes. I use about a cup or so in my top loader. This was an idea from some of the old-timers in the forum years ago (seems like they've most all departed) and it's definitely a keeper. Lately I haven't really had to use much and I don't know whether to credit that I switched to Tide Sensitive Skin, perfume/dye free or whether I just don't get my clothes as dirty or a combination. Sometimes I'd let it soak a while before washing, sometimes not. I still haven't gotten around to trying STPP, which could be of some help. I know the old timers swore by STPP....See MoreWhat would you include in laundry? Would love suggestions...
Comments (10)We're just putting our laundry room together, after buying the cabinets a couple of years ago. It's about 70% done. We're using Ikea cabinets and had to make some modifications to their limited cabinet choice. DH is currently converting doors to 24" wide x 24" pullouts for the 2 opens spaces left of the washer, the upper cabinets need cover panels for the top, sides and bottom and we need a faucet for the sink to the right of the dryer. We will put a counter on top of the cabinet left of w&d and on top of the w&d for now. You can't really tell in the pictures but the w&d and the cabinet to the left of them are pulled out from the wall about 6" while we're still putting things together. We plan to replace the w&d in the next couple of years with models that don't shake the house as much (2nd floor laundry room in an old farmhouse.) They will either be on pedestals or on a shorter home made platform. Either way they will be taller than what we have now (and most likely won't need a counter above them.) North and South Walls: East and West walls: North wall: Center drawer has a fold-away ironing board for quick touch ups (which is about 99% of the ironing I do---and even that's not very often.) An outlet is nearby for the iron. The counter is the folding area. Cabinets underneath will hold separate laundry baskets for clean clothes. 4 baskets for family members, 1 basket for items to go downstairs (kitchen towels, etc.), 1 basket for miscellaneous. East Wall: Open white cabinet: has space for hanging and lots of open shelves that I think will be used for storing out-of-season items (hats, mittens, etc.) One long drawer will be used for wrapping paper and one smaller drawer for ribbon, etc. The north wall folding area will used for wrapping. Drying racks will be stored in front of the window/to right of north wall cabinets. Tall storage: one side will have pull outs (inner drawers)& space can be left at the bottom for a laundry hamper. The other side will house vacuum cleaner and full size ironing board. South wall: wall mounted drying rack. West Wall: cabinet for sorting dirty laundry into categories includes 2 deep drawers and 2 24"x24" pull outs (one may have 2 hanging bags from a frame and other may be left undivided space for bulky items.) Like ebear1271, I have quite a few dirty clothes catergories (lights--cold or warm, darks--cold or warm, dh has his own catergory--extra dirty, towels/sheets/washclothes--hot, socks & underwear--hot.) I can use space in a tall cabinet for another hamper and I could have a hamper on wheels in front of the east window. There is a laundry sink to the right of w&d. We plan store a steam generator in the sink cabinet for a shower we're building on the other side of the wall. We plan to store an air tub turbine in the dead corner space to the right of the sink cabinet (the north wall cabinet next to this space can be pulled out for access). I only use the dryer for towels & washclothes, sheets, socks, and underwear. All clothes and blankets get hung to dry. The space gets tight when we put up the drying racks (in winter) but I can also use the guest room that is through one of the doorways. We will scatter hooks throughout the room for hanging items to dry (I usually hang pants by a belt loop) and items can also dry on hangers. We may put hooks high on the wall at the north end of the room from which lines can be stretched when needed but this may be unnecessary. Concerns: flooding, since this is the second floor above the kitchen we recently renovated. We have the washer hooked up to a sensor that will turn off the water supply if any leaks are detected under the washer. We're thinking of putting the eventual new washer in a pan that will hopefully be deep enough to contain the water used in a fl. This is why we think we may build our own platform instead of using pedestals. Another thought is to put the washer in a shallow pan that drains into a deeper plastic box stored under the pedestal (with the leak sensor still in use for closing off the water supply.) We also plan to get as good a quality of hose as we can find. Right now I only wash when I'm home and I turn off the water supply after each load. We will mount a fire extinguisher near the entrance to the room and will put a smoke detector in the room. I plan to set up the sewing machine in the spare/guest room just through the east doorway. I hope this gives you some ideas. Good luck!...See MoreIf you had a laundry room...what would be its decor theme?
Comments (59)I have laundry closets, one on the bottom floor and one on the top. The top is a stackable so there's no room for decor. I wish I'd have made that room just a tad bigger so I didn't have to keep laundry soap in the adjoining bathroom (it's in a huge glass container though and everyone thinks I dropped a fortune on bath salts to fill it heh heh). If I ever have a real room dedicated to laundry I'd do antique butlers pantry as my look. Painted cabinets, marble counters, laundry machines hidden behind cabinets, beautiful lighting, a huge fold and storge area....heaven in the laundry....and I'd like a full time maid to stand there and deal with the laundry as well...as long as we're dreaming! My lower closet is in our family room. I painted the walls in a soft cream and the cabinets in a color called patince (a very soft yellow). It has my giraffe door handles for access, and the doors are painted in metalic chalkboard....See Moredadoes
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