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AGISN BUT THIS TIME"VERY RESISTANT" TO DEER ATTRACTIVE TO BEES BUTTERFLIES AND BIRDS...THIS IS IT!!!! Red Hot Poker - (Kniphofia spp) This unusual plant features stunning red and yellow flower spikes atop slim green stems and leaves, creating a dramatic focal point in the fall perennial bed. Red Hot Poker is also very deer resistant, while at the same time being attractive to bees, butterflies and birds. Pair it with the blue or purple tones of Salvia leucantha or fall asters. USDA zones: 6a to 10b Water requirement: Low once established Light requirement: Full sun Mature size: 3 feet tall Bloom time: Late summer to fall Planting tips: Plant in spring or fall and prune back after the first killing freeze.

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vent hood

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blue again but shade off a little

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The same idea works equally well for pots and pans — don’t stop at one row; use all of the space you have! And notice that in both of these photos, the homeowners painted the storage wall black (chalk paint would be nice too), which makes the arrangement feel more intentional and hides scuff marks.

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4. Wall-mounted storage. Have a slender bit of blank wall? Don’t just hang up a calendar or artwork — make the most of the available space by mounting rows of racks on the wall from floor to ceiling. Drape towels over a bar, use S-hooks to hang kitchen tools and install a magnetic knife rack.

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island or peninsula?

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white between the cabinets too

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UNDER WINDOW IN KITCHEN

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Now the two rooms are unified with wide-plank oak flooring and subtly separated with the cedar beam and steps. The bar and adjacent seating area face the kitchen, making for easy conversation between the two spaces.

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Without a ventilation fan, carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide levels can zoom to three or more times that. Carbon monoxide is a toxic gas that can cause headaches, central nervous system damage and depression. Nitrogen dioxide exposure can cause respiratory and lung problems. Architect Paula Baker-Laporte, who has written several healthy-home books, recommends: •Always run ventilation range hoods to outside the house. •Install the largest range hood you can find and specify variable speed control. •Adjust flames so that they burn blue. A yellow flame indicates incomplete combustion and carbon monoxide production.

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