How To Make Quicker Decorating Decisions

Study Your Habits Do you often feel stumped by whether a certain style will work in your home? You may know your decorating style better than you think. Study your shopping (and pinning) patterns. Do you tend to gravitate toward the same pieces, colors, and patterns when you shop? Look at what you’re saving from magazines and on Pinterest to see if there’s a common denominator. It’s OK to like a lot of styles, but it’s also good to just appreciate some from afar....

November 4, 2022 · 2 min · 311 words · Linda Hagen

How To Make Roman Shades Two Ways For Custom Window Treatments

How to Make DIY Roman Shades with Blinds Starting with a mini blind ($10, The Home Depot) helps structure your DIY Roman shade. When selecting fabric, choose one that will hold the folds nicely and filter sunlight while providing privacy. Look for a fabric in the home decor section of a fabric store, which tends to stock these heavier fabrics. Gather the fabric about a yard from the end and let it fall to see how it drapes....

November 4, 2022 · 6 min · 1244 words · Clifford Galvan

10 Dining Room Lighting Ideas

When choosing a light fixture for your dining room, consider the size of the room, the height of the ceiling, the architectural style and features of the space, and the colors and furniture already in the room. Whether your dining room is formal and houses your grandmother’s antique china set or features an eclectic mix of design styles, colors, and textures, beautiful and efficient lighting is essential. From pendant lights and crystal chandeliers to candelabras and even a wagon wheel light, keep reading to gain inspiration from our favorite dining room lighting ideas....

November 3, 2022 · 1 min · 125 words · Vanessa Engebretson

10 Must Know Tips For Growing Tomatoes Indoors

1. Strong, Bright Light is Essential A set of grow lights takes the place of the sun when growing indoor tomatoes. The sunlight available indoors, especially in winter, is rarely strong enough to provide the fuel a tomato plant needs to grow and produce fruit. Even the sunlight streaming in a south-facing window falls short of what a tomato plant needs to thrive. A simple set of grow lights or shop lights, available at garden and home centers, suspended a few inches above the top of the plants will encourage strong growth....

November 3, 2022 · 4 min · 834 words · Leroy Dome

10 Things To Know Before Building Your Deck

Bonus: Hidden fasteners also make it safe to enjoy your deck while barefoot.

November 3, 2022 · 1 min · 13 words · Margret Egleston

10 Vegetarian Italian Recipes So Good You Won T Miss The Meat

Buy It: Veggetti Pro Table Top Spiralizer ($15, Walmart)

November 3, 2022 · 1 min · 9 words · William Hopkins

11 Best Types Of Outdoor Water Features To Refresh Your Yard

Best for: Gardeners who are true nature lovers. Ponds become their own ecosystems bursting with life. Best for: Gardeners looking for a water feature that adds an artistic, sculptural element to their landscape. Best for: Those who want to enjoy both the tranquil sight and sound of running water. A small waterfall can be surrounded by plants (especially those that grow in constantly wet soil) but need not include water plants....

November 3, 2022 · 2 min · 236 words · Ramon Jones

11 Fun Father S Day Activities That Ll Make His Day Special

Pick up an inexpensive Father’s Day gift to go with these activities (and don’t forget the homemade Father’s Day card!) and plan to spend the day celebrating dad. Enjoy the Outdoors Together Find a hiking trail, go for a family bike ride, or head to a local park to enjoy the outdoors. As long as you’re outside and spending time with Dad, he’ll be sure to have a great Father’s Day....

November 3, 2022 · 4 min · 768 words · Cathy Robertson

11 Holiday Traditions From Around The World

This season, learn how holiday traditions are celebrated around the globe, including the things all of us have in common—like gathering with friends and family for a meaningful meal or decorating our homes with twinkling lights. It’s also an opportunity to appreciate the differences between our holidays across a variety of cultures and continents. As you make plans to gather with your own family, take some time to learn about the traditions of others, and pull inspiration from customs you might not have known about before....

November 3, 2022 · 10 min · 2099 words · Mary Franks

12 Fall Potluck Dishes To Bring To Cold Weather Gatherings

Buy It: Crock-Pot Cook & Carry Slow Cooker ($50, Target) Buy It: Mainstays Roasting Pan ($6, Walmart) Buy It: OXO Good Grips 10x15-Inch Baking Pan ($41, Walmart) Buy It: Natural Cheesecloth ($3, Target)

November 3, 2022 · 1 min · 33 words · Amanda Sibley

13 Kid S Room Decorating Ideas

More Ideas for Boy’s Bedrooms Toy Storage Ideas

November 3, 2022 · 1 min · 8 words · Erin Moore

14 Decadent Dark Chocolate Desserts You Ll Want To Devour

Buy It: Drillaud Crème de Cacao ($15, Total Wine)

November 3, 2022 · 1 min · 9 words · Thomas Parks

15 Delicious Cake Mix Desserts That Go Beyond Ordinary Cakes

Test Kitchen Tip: This cake mix recipe tastes even better when chilled overnight. Just wait to frost until serving time. Buy It: Mainstays 12-Cup Nonstick Muffin Pan ($5, Walmart) Buy It: Wilton 9-Inch Nonstick Ultra Bake Professional Round Cake Pan ($8, Target) Buy It: Nordic Ware 70th Anniversary Crown Bundt Pan ($38, Williams Sonoma) Buy It: Sweet Creations 100 Count Reusable Plastic Cake Pop Sticks ($4, Walmart)

November 3, 2022 · 1 min · 67 words · Jared Lawrence

15 Over The Toilet Storage Solutions

Bathrooms are notorious for lacking proper storage no matter their size, but tiny bathrooms can feel the squeeze even more. Without a closet or large vanity, it can be difficult to store extra toilet paper, towels, and toiletries. And without a medicine cabinet, everyday essentials, such as makeup and cotton swabs, also need a place to call home. So where can you find the extra space to hold bathroom items?...

November 3, 2022 · 1 min · 117 words · Marie Cole

16 Mother S Day Dessert Recipes Almost As Sweet As She Is

November 3, 2022 · 0 min · 0 words · Harry Langner

17 Easy Beef Recipes That Require Only 8 Ingredients Or Less

Buy It: Our Table Dutch Oven ($75, Bed Bath & Beyond) Buy It: Chefman TurboFry Air Fryer ($92, Walmart) Buy It: Le Creuset Signature Fry Pan ($165, Williams Sonoma) Test Kitchen Tip: The internal color of ground beef won’t indicate whether they’re done. Use a meat thermometer ($15, Target) to make sure the meatballs register a safe internal temp of 160ºF. Buy It: Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Bundle ($130, Target) Buy It: Lodge Cast Iron Skillet ($25, Walmart)

November 3, 2022 · 1 min · 78 words · Johnny Eldridge

17 Ideas For Easter Cards We Can T Wait To Send This Spring

Buy It: Carrot Bouquet Easter Card ($6, Rifle Paper Co.) Buy It: Spring Watering Can Card ($7, Minted) Buy It: Easter Garden Card ($6, Rifle Paper Co.) Editor’s Tip: For even more sparkle, use shiny flower stickers on a white background instead of patterned paper. Buy It: Sunshine Easter Card ($6, Rifle Paper Co.) Buy It: Forest Friends Easter Card ($7, Minted) Editor’s Tip: Instead of decorative paper, use a doily or fold plain paper and cut it in a pattern (like you do to make paper snowflakes)....

November 3, 2022 · 1 min · 88 words · Paul Mchenry

18 Healthy Dessert Recipes That Taste Richer Than You D Expect

Buy It: Crock-Pot 2-Quart Slow Cooker ($15, Target)

November 3, 2022 · 1 min · 8 words · Jacinda Faulkner

18 Must Try Mexican Desserts That Feature Sweet And Spice

November 3, 2022 · 0 min · 0 words · Merle Rice

19 Easy Care Plants For Hedges To Create A More Private Backyard

Name: Buxus selections Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in evenly moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 3 feet tall Zones: 4-9 Name: Abelia x grandiflora Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in medium moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 6 feet tall Zones: 5-9 Name: Chaenomeles selections Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in medium moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 10 feet tall Zones: 4-8 Name: Chamaecyparis pisifera f....

November 3, 2022 · 3 min · 458 words · Herman Lindauer