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What we love: Pops of blue introduced throughout the room, such as the centered art piece and the dreamy bed linens, add visual interest while complementing the neutral wall colors. Consider choosing sheets or pillows that are a different color from your comforter for a contrasting look. See more gray bedroom ideas. What we love: Similar to an artist’s canvas, these blank walls simply call out for colorful accessories. And one of the greatest advantages to neutral bedroom colors is that it allows you to switch your decor often....

Test Garden Tip: Choose an interesting material to make the trip to your front door even more memorable. Bricks, flagstone, and pavers all lend more charm than traditional cement. Dress up your front yard with a mailbox garden. Test Garden Tip: Check your municipality’s rules for planting on the parking strip (that patch of ground between the street and the sidewalk). Some communities may have restrictions on how tall plants can be or how far away you should plant from a fire hydrant....

Baths remodeled for less than $2,000. See other bathrooms with beautiful color combos. Tip: If you’re worried about stepping onto a cold tile floor after a hot shower or soak, consider installing a radiant heating system under the floor.

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Introduce bold personality to your gray color scheme with accent furniture and decor in vibrant tones. In this living room, a dark gray accent wall is lifted by pops of fuchsia, periwinkle, and dusty blue. Metallic gold appears on the coffee table legs, an ornate hanging picture frame, and a side table to brighten the space. This primary bedroom uses a soothing blend of cool grays and warm golden-honey hues....

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Buy It: Wilton Muffin Pan ($11, Walmart) Test Kitchen Tip: For the lightest, most tender muffins, don’t overmix. It’s okay for batter to be slightly lumpy as you spoon it into the pan. You want to stir just enough to incorporate all ingredients together. Buy It: Silicone Muffin Liners ($7, Walmart) Test Kitchen Tip: Beat the clock on busy mornings by baking these ahead. You can freeze them for up to 3 months!...

Arriving on the heels of the holiday season (and with Easter right around the corner), there might not be room in your budget for yet another round of seasonal decorations—let alone showering your loved ones with lavish gifts. Instead of skipping the celebration altogether, or settling for the same old chocolate-and-flowers routine, hit up your local dollar store and stock up on these fun finds. They are sure to level up your holiday game without emptying your wallet....

Make the I Heart You Valentine’s Day card: Print the template onto plain paper, then cut out along the solid lines. Trace the cutout onto 12x12-inch cardstock, cut out, then fold as indicated by the dotted lines. Make the Heart Accordion Valentine’s Day card: Print the template onto plain paper and cut out. On a piece of cardstock, draw and cut out a 5 1/2x12-inch rectangle. Fold accordion-style along the short side (as indicated by the dotted lines)....

Test Kitchen Tip: Hit fast-forward on this summer supper by starting with purchased pizza dough. Test Kitchen Tip: Salt the zucchini to help remove some of the excess water so you don’t end up with a soggy crust. Test Kitchen Tip: Let the zucchini bread stand overnight before slicing so that it’s extra moist the next morning. Test Kitchen Tip: Prep ahead for less stress. Assemble the entire lasagna and chill for up to 24 hours before baking and taking it to go....

Topsoil Myths & Misunderstandings These four common assumptions about topsoil can trip you up. But knowing these basics will help you successfully create the best environment you can for your plants. Topsoil Myth 1: All Topsoil Is Pretty Much the Same Topsoil can differ dramatically, even in the same yard and from one garden bed to another. All the earth in your yard is made up of sand, silt, and clay in various amounts....

Zucchini and Tomato Frittata When it comes to cooking up this frittata recipe, you can make it a little more special and a lot tastier by using a few summer ingredients from your garden. If you’ve got a few spare cherry tomatoes and a small zucchini, toss them into your skillet ($25, Walmart) alongside eggs, mozzarella, and walnuts. Just one bite of this easy veggie frittata (ready in just 30 minutes), and it’ll be your new go-to brunch recipe....

How to Choose the Best Eggplant When you think of eggplant, you probably envision the large pear-shaped or cylindrical varieties with shiny, purple skin. Though this is the most common variety in the United States, eggplant does vary in shape and size, from a couple of inches to a foot long. The color varies with variety, including white, green, reddish-orange, and striated hues. Want to grow your own eggplant? Our garden pros can teach you how....