Test Garden Tip: Keep in mind that you’ll cut back ornamental grasses close to the ground in early spring, so there will be a month or two while your grasses are growing when you won’t have a screen. Test Garden Tip: To create the most dramatic effect with grasses, look for the unexpected. Try contrasting colors (such as golden grass in a blue pot), textures, or shapes and sizes. Test Garden Tip: Maximize the effect by planting several different grasses in the same landscape....

Use them to inspire your funny Halloween letter boards, or borrow one for a Halloween Instagram caption. Whether you’re running “amok, amok, amok,” like the Sanderson sisters in Hocus Pocus ($5, Target) or donning your best all-black costume like Wednesday Addams from The Addams Family ($5, Target), these Halloween quotes and phrases are sure to get you in the holiday spirit. – Sheriff Leigh Brackett, Halloween Buy It: Halloween DVD ($7, Walmart) — Max Dennison, Hocus Pocus — William Shakespeare, Macbeth...

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Make a strong style statement with a selection of deeply saturated colors. Pair cool blues with vivid fuschia to energize a living room with personality. A dark-gray wall color can help temper the intensity by providing a solid neutral background. Combine subtle pastel shades for an elegant, feminine color scheme. Pink and blue look even prettier when coupled with intricate furniture details and floral motifs. Make the colors really shine with high-gloss paint sheens and gold metal finishes....

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The limited-edition line is called HÖSTKVÄLL, which means “autumn evening” in Swedish, and it includes everything you need to embrace the coziness of autumn. Among the patterned pillows, tabletop accessories, and seasonal accents, we spotted a few fall decorating trends that we can’t wait to incorporate into our homes this year. And with all items less than $20, IKEA’s fall collection makes it easy to embrace seasonal style in living rooms, on dining tables, and at the front door....

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Urbane Bronze by Sherwin-Williams Urbane Bronze by Sherwin-Williams is one of my go-to dark paint colors because it works in so many places. It’s a little mysterious, often reading as a deep gray with brown undertones. It’s dramatic but still soft enough to not feel overpowering. I’ve used it in a small powder room (with no natural light), in a hallway as the backdrop to a gallery wall, and on the back of bookcases to make books and accessories really pop....

First Saturday Lime Once a month, sprinkle this hydrated lime mixture around the base of your home to deter pests and boost soil fertility (increased soil PH leads to sweeter fruit and even turns hydrangeas pink!). It’s a popular product with pet owners, too. “I also use it on my lawn to keep pests down and keep the grass from turning yellow where my dog goes potty!” one reviewer said. You can use this powder as a limewash to add a worn pattern to paint, too....

Keep in mind that some hacks work best for certain types of jewelry. Soft gemstones, for example, can’t stand up to the harsher cleaning methods designed for gold and platinum. Make sure you know exactly what your jewelry is made of, and if you have any uncertainty, err on the side of caution and have your jewelry examined by a professional. 1. Put a Toothbrush to the Test A clean, soft-bristle toothbrush is the perfect weapon for fighting grime....