1. You use too much laundry detergent. It might seem like using more detergent would help get your clothes cleaner, but in fact, the opposite is true. Adding too much detergent can create extra suds that don’t completely rinse out of clothes, leaving behind a sticky residue that attracts more dirt, dust, and bacteria. Pay close attention to the fill line as you measure detergent into the cup and use only the amount recommended for the size of your laundry load....

A store-bought evergreen wreath or a real pine wreath of any size work great for these ideas. If you’re just looking for inspiration, take a look at our projects below, then click on the how-tos for further instructions for each DIY Christmas wreath. These easy guides will help you to create a custom wreath with step-by-step instructions. But first, pump up the holiday tunes, pour yourself some hot cocoa, and get in the holiday crafting spirit!...

1. Rustic Fall Door Decor Pair items collected from flea markets with natural elements to outfit your front door with farmhouse-style fall decor. Here, a galvanized metal funnel holding an assortment of vibrant fall foliage serves as a simple fall door decoration. Framing the entrance, a tall bundle of cornstalks and an antique ladder draped with colorful feed sacks add height and prominence to the display. A variety of salvaged finds form pedestals that elevate pumpkins and create a more dynamic look....

1. Warm Outdoor Accents Get ready for the return of softer shades of yellow, orange, green, and pink in outdoor living. “In Miami, modern styles and bright colors are de rigueur, but after being stuck inside for long periods of time, all consumers will likely gravitate towards brighter colors,” says Courtney Cachet, Miami-based designer and style expert. Many retailers are using warm tones in their 2020 outdoor accessories, giving pops of color to decorative lighting, outdoor rugs, furniture, and more....

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Bright colors, seating, outdoor lighting, and more, can help set an inviting tone for your entry. A few simple additions can boost your home’s curb appeal, while conveying a friendly welcome. Use these front door styling tips so guests feel at home before they even cross the threshold. 1. Showcase stylish house numbers. House numbers can be a fun way to add a playful punch of style to your entry....

1. Decorate with old wood furniture in new ways. Think beyond an item’s original purpose to find creative ways to decorate with wood furniture. If your bedroom is already fully furnished, for example, a wood dresser could stand in as a serving area for beverages or as dishware storage in the dining room. Wood nightstands can work as side tables in the living room or as a dropzone in a small entryway; just make sure the height works with the surrounding furniture....

1. Not Enough Variety To encourage the greatest diversity of birds in your yard, use a variety of feeders. Tube feeders, platform feeders, suet feeders, fruit feeders, and nectar feeders are some of the most-common types and will satisfy a wide variety of avian visitors. A feeder attached to the outside of a window for small songbirds is particularly fun; you can watch visitors up close without disturbing them. Make sure the feeders have no nooks or crannies that birds can get stuck in....

“Now that people have gotten a taste of how much enjoyment they get from their outdoor spaces, they’ll be looking to capitalize on them, turning them into spaces they can live in,” says garden influencer Erin Schanen. What will we be doing? Taking our home office outdoors, restoring native plants to our landscapes, and making our front yards into welcoming places for connecting with friends and family. Here are the hottest gardening trends in 2022 that will help you make the most of your outdoor spaces....

With Halloween and Thanksgiving on the horizon, there’s even more reason to get creative with festive fall fireplace decor. Go all out with a spooky Halloween theme, or celebrate the season’s harvest with pumpkins, gourds, and vibrant foliage. Whatever floats your ghost, we’ll show you how a bit of creativity can make your fireplace (and your budget) go a long way this fall. Get inspired with our fall fireplace decor ideas to create a cozy gathering spot you’ll enjoy all season long....

Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained soil Size: 8 to 20 feet tall Zones: 6-10 Buy It: Golden Bamboo Rhizome Shoot ($45, Etsy) Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained-soil Size: Under 6 inches tall, 6 to 12 inches tall, and 1 to 3 feet tall Zones: 3-10 Buy It: 10 Sedum Cutting Mix ($10, Etsy) Growing Conditions: Full to part shade and moist, well-drained soil Size: 1 to 3 feet tall Zones: 8-10 Buy It: Red Fuchsia ($15, Walmart) Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil Size: 1 to 3 feet tall Zones: 5-10 Buy It: Outdoor Live Plant Lavender ($15, Walmart) Growing Conditions: Full to part shade in well-drained soil Size: 3 to 8 feet tall Zone: 8-10 Buy It: White Gardenia Flowering Shrub ($20, Lowe’s) Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil Size: 6 to 12 inches tall and 1 to 3 feet tall Zones: 8-9 Buy It: Grande Superbena Stormburst (Verbena) ($37, The Home Depot) Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil Size: 6 to 12 inches tall and 1 to 3 feet tall Zones: 10-11 Buy It: Grande Boldly Dark Red Geranium ($37, The Home Depot) Growing Conditions: Part to full shade and moist, well-drained soil....

1. Hanging Shelves with Terra-Cotta Pots This simple and striking DIY project, created by HomeMade Modern, is such a unique vertical display for an easy herb garden. Circular holes are drilled through inexpensive pine boards (with a 4-inch hole saw) to accommodate the pots, then the whole thing is strung up by rope and zip ties. Make one of your own vertical herb gardens by checking out the full DIY tutorial from HomeMade Modern....

Note that installing a floating vanity might be a simpler process when building a new home or during a gut bathroom remodel. Swapping out your existing vanity cabinet with a floating unit could get more complicated if your water supply lines come through the floor or if your flooring doesn’t extend underneath the vanity, for example. Consider any potential issues that might add to your to-do list before you begin....

We’ve got plenty of Christmas decoration ideas to get you started—all of which can make you happy, help you connect with the neighbors, and bring some (literal) light to the winter gloom. And if you’re planning on some Christmas DIY projects, why not get a head start in the summer months? Christmas music is always acceptable, no matter the season. So bust out the ornaments, throw a batch of Christmas cookies in the oven, and start decorating....

Awesome Front Entry Ideas Shelving for Every Room Tip: Fiberglass frames are usually found with black exteriors and white interiors. Paint the interior black (primer plus two coats of paint) to get this look. 16 Open Kitchen Floor Plans Primary Bedroom Inspiration

Tomato Basil-Pesto Sauce: Whisk in 1/2 cup Pesto alla Genovese (see recipe) into the pasta sauce. Taste and add more if desired.Nutrition Analysis: 89 calories, 2 g protein, 6 g carb., 7 g total fat (1 g sat. fat), 1 mg cholesterol, 1 g fiber, 12% Vitamin A, 11% Vitamin C, 165 mg sodium, 5% calcium, 7% iron Garlic-Robusto Sauce: Add 2 to 3 tablespoon of garlic oil (see Caramelized garlic recipe) and 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper....

1 cup sifted powdered sugar ½ teaspoon almond extract 1 tablespoon milk Food coloring (optional)