Advice Archive | May 2023 | Homes and Gardens

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May 31st
- Professionals explain which type of paint is best for kitchens
- 9 narrow kitchen layout rules designers say will make your space look wider and function better
- Cleaning with tea tree oil – 7 expert-approved ways to use this natural disinfectant
- Professional cleaners explain how to keep an inflatable pool clean – so it is always summer swim-ready
- How to grow pomegranates – get the best from these vibrant superfruits
- How to refinish wood furniture – 4 steps for a dramatic but easy refresh
May 30th
- How to use a pizza oven – expert advice for delicious slices of pie
- How to paint a dresser without sanding – for a beautiful new look without the elbow grease
- What’s the best wood for a pizza oven? Essential fuel advice
- Designer Profile: Lindye Galloway
- How to design a kitchen island with seating – 6 expert steps to the perfect, social space
- What are the best colors for north-facing rooms? Designers offer help and advice
- Interior designer Kelly Wearstler reveals how she creates her SoCal beach house vibe
May 29th
- Why are espresso machines so expensive? And how to tell if yours is worth the splurge
- Heuchera varieties – the top 15 coral bells for foliage and flowers
- How to make a house lighter – 16 clever ploys to brighten your rooms
- Interior designer Katie Ridder's top 13 decorating rules – for the perfectly finished space
- Best way to kill ticks in your yard – Experts share 5 methods to prevent an infestation
- What are the best colors for south-facing rooms? These are the designers' favorite shades
- Is lavender drought tolerant? Experts recommend the best types of lavender for dry conditions
- Are ants bad for a garden? Gardening experts assess their benefits
- Slippery deck solutions – 5 expert ways to prevent dangerous conditions on your decking
- Designer profile: Isabel Ladd
May 28th
- Tapestries are essential to my design DNA – this is why I include them in my interior design
- How to clean a hot tub – professional advice on keeping it pristine
- Xeriscaping is the eco-friendly, water-wise landscaping method you need to know about
- How to sand outdoor furniture – make it easy with our step-by-step guide
- How to sort out sagging couch cushions – for a soft, and comfortable couch
- How to make weed killer – an expert-approved recipe using 4 common household items, plus tips on successful weed control
- Did you know you can make juice, sangria, and cold brew in your French press? Here's how
- 5 common rose pests – expert tips for how to spot and deal with the problems
- How to get rid of grass growing in your flower beds
May 27th
- How to install an in-ground trampoline – advice from the professionals
- How to get a stain out of a white shirt – our cleaning experts come to your rescue
- Does a dehumidifier make a room cooler? Experts explain how yours could help beat the heat
- This simple method for propagating peonies will boost your plant collection for free
- How to remove weeds from gravel – 7 ways to tackle these unwanted plants
- Moving house checklist – essential tips and timeline for packing to move
May 26th
- 5 ways to get rid of paint smell – options from the pros
- 5 colors you should never paint a pantry – designers share the shades they swerve
- What is polyrattan? Discover why it could be the top choice for your outdoor furniture
- How to propagate orchids – expert tips for three key methods
- Can you paint grout lines? Professional painters say it could be easier than deep cleaning
- Best walkable ground cover plants: 11 options to transform your paths and lawn
- 7 things to declutter before summer starts – for a stress-free, organized space
May 25th
- 5 colors you should never paint a bathroom – and the feel-good hues you’ll love
- How We Test Blenders – Our Kitchen Experts' Step-by-Step Review Process
- 7 small kitchen layout mistakes – and the designer-approved strategies to avoid them
- Should I deadhead clematis? Expert tips on how to get a second set of blooms
- The best way to stain wood – 4 time-saving tips from the experts
- How to paint cabinets without sanding – 6 simple steps from professionals
- What to do with grass clippings after mowing – garden experts have this vital advice
- How to propagate lavender from cuttings – expert tips for successful softwood and hardwood propagation
May 24th
- How to declutter books – 10 novel ways to streamline your collection
- How we test grills – a behind-the-scenes look at Homes & Gardens' grill tests
- When is it antisocial to mow the lawn? The rules from garden experts
- How professional cleaners mop hardwood floors – to prevent warping and discoloration
- Hot tub benefits – discover what they can do for your health and wellbeing
- How to clean landscaping rocks – simple methods to get them looking their best again
- Summer celebrations
- The first thing you should clean in a bedroom – to make the job less of a nightmare
- 10 small kitchen design rules I always use – to maximize a compact space
- Growing herbs in pots – 10 expert tips for delicious edibles all year long
May 23rd
- Can you paint bathroom tiles? Professional painters have their say on floors, showers, and walls
- Designer Profile: Amanda Gunawan
- 7 things you should never vacuum – according to professional cleaners
- Outdated lawn mowers: why we don’t recommend gas lawn mowers
- Where to put utensils in a kitchen without drawers – 10 alternative ways to contain your culinary tools
- Cleaning experts reveal how to clean window tracks – including clever tricks for hard-to-reach spots
- My interior design schemes often start with tile – this is why, and where I shop
- Lavender growing mistakes – the 6 biggest errors to avoid, according to a gardening expert
May 22nd
- Designer Profile: Jun Chun
- How many coats of primer do you need? Professional painters reveal best practice for walls and furniture
- The best colors for kitchen appliances, according to interiors experts
- Are in-ground trampolines safe? Get in the know with our expert guide
- 10 fruit trees you can grow indoors for fantastic fruit and fragrance in the home
- Are you cleaning your baseboards often enough? According to experts, probably not
May 21st
- The best way to paint edges without tape – for quick cutting in
- 8 garden watering mistakes that can harm your plants – and how garden experts avoid making them
- Is Shiplap going out of style? Designers decide if this classic trend is on the out
- Growing lavender in pots – expert tips for healthy container plants
- 10 things professional organizers urge you to stop doing to make decluttering easier
- Best shrubs for containers – 12 ways to make long-lasting impact in a small space
May 20th
- What is the best hot tub temperature? Ensure the water’s right with our expert guide
- 6 ways you are wasting space in your kitchen – and what to do about it
- Best fast-growing climbing plants – 15 vibrant and eye-catching vines for speedy coverage in backyards
- Entryway storage mistakes – 7 slip-ups making this space less practical
- Do I need to stain outdoor furniture? Get the lowdown on when and why
May 19th
- Experts share how to get rid of mosquitoes in the kitchen
- How We Test Coffee Makers – Behind the Scenes at Homes & Gardens
- Feng Shui consultants say these are the unluckiest items to have in your home
- Loropetalum care and growing guide – expert tips for these flowering evergreens
- How to protect vegetables from frost – 6 recommended ways to safeguard crops
- Professional painters reveal how to make paint dry faster – without compromising on quality
May 18th
- Experts share 8 rules for ultra-organized corner cabinets in big and small kitchens
- Why is my central AC running but not blowing air? Maintenance experts weigh in
- What is the most tiring color? This one color could be adding to your fatigue and frustration
- How to dispose of a mattress: the eco-friendly ways to get rid of your old bed
- Types of dahlias – 16 dazzling showstoppers for long-lasting displays
- This is the best way of getting wrinkles out of clothes – and laundry experts all agree
- Where to place a bee hotel – experts reveal the best spots to entice guests
May 17th
- How to keep ants out of hummingbird feeders – 6 tips to keep ants away from your feeding stations
- Tired of tiptoeing? These 5 methods for fixing creaking wooden floors are approved by the pros
- Is it good to sleep on latex? Our expert panel gives their official verdict on this eco mattress material
- Pest control experts explain how to get rid of pantry moths – and how to keep them away
- How to light a smoker – step by step advice from the experts
- Should you deadhead peonies? Expert reveals the benefits of removing spent flower heads
May 16th
- My ex-military dad's storage rules for small spaces help to keep my home neat without regular decluttering
- How to make cold brew coffee like your favorite coffee shop (according to baristas who work there)
- Where to store spices in a small kitchen – 9 space-saving places to stash spices in style
- Designer Corey Damen Jenkins on how to create joyous interiors – 5 ways to be more daring with design
- How to propagate a peace lily – follow these 5 easy steps and create new plants for free
- Can you over-fertilize plants? Experts reveal the warning signs to watch out for
- Professional painters explain how to paint OSB – without uneven bumps, peeling paint, or rough textures
May 15th
- 5 questions to ask yourself when decluttering your home, according to an interiors therapist
- How we test vacuum cleaners at Homes & Gardens – the testing methodology behind our 82 rigorous reviews (and rising)
- 9 coffee mug storage ideas even baristas would be jealous of
- Designer Profile: Rayman Boozer
- Professional painters agree: this is the best way to paint doors for an expert, flawless finish
- Why are my strawberry leaves turning brown? Expert tips on the causes and what action to take
- How to prune rosemary – expert tips to complete this essential task
May 14th
- Why is teak used for outdoor furniture?
- How to grow hydrangeas in pots – expert tips to guarantee your shrubs flourish
- Why your charcoal grill isn’t lighting – discover the causes and the solutions
- How to attract bees to your garden – 7 ways to entice more of these beneficial pollinators
- 6 hanging basket mistakes – ensure these common errors don't ruin your seasonal displays
- Outdoor living room mistakes – 5 errors to avoid, and the tips garden designers use to get it right
May 13th
- How to fold clothes for packing – for wrinkle-free results and to free up space in your case
- Why your gas grill isn’t lighting – the 8 top issues and how to solve them
- How to get rid of ants in your kitchen – and stop them returning for good
- These will be the biggest kitchen color trends of 2025, according to interior designers
- How to light a charcoal grill – 4 simple methods to get ready for cooking
- Lawn watering mistakes – 9 errors garden experts want us to stop making, and what to do instead
- Plants for privacy – 10 ways to hide an eyesore or screen your yard from view
May 12th
- Cleaning experts get rid of turmeric stains – from clothes, carpets, countertops and more – with these fixes
- Designer Profile: Susan Wintersteen
- Can a mattress help with back pain? Chiropractors confirm how the right bed can better your back
- Hostas care and growing guide – get the most out of these leafy beauties
- Can you paint bathroom countertops? Professional painters share the vital tips you need to get it right
- How to grow grass with dogs – 7 ways to protect your lawn from pet damage
May 11th
- Can you paint vinyl windows? Expert painters urge caution and vital steps to avoid damage
- Designer Profile: Adriana Hoyos
- How I encourage my clients to make sustainable choices in their interior design
- How to get oil stains out of clothes – easy methods to shift ugly marks
- Best hardy geranium varieties – 15 classic cranesbills for every garden
- 10 clothes storage mistakes we are making every day – and how professionals avoid them
- How to grow lettuce indoors – expert tips for year-round homegrown leaves on a windowsill
May 10th
- Designer Heidi Caillier shares 5 secrets for making a dark, small room look beautiful
- Are kitchen islands outdated? Kitchen experts reveal how these perfectly practical designs will never be passé
- I'm a business owner and mom of 2 – these 5 home organizing systems keep me sane
- I cleaned the filter in a water pitcher – and I doubled its use in under 30 minutes
- 'Mailbox decluttering' – how it works and why pro organizers prefer more old-school methods
- Bird bath mistakes – 8 common errors to avoid if you want to keep your feathered friends happy
- How to grow a lemon tree indoors – expert tips for delicious homegrown fruit
May 9th
- How plumbers and cleaning pros clean a toilet tank with vinegar
- How an expert interior designer plans a kitchen – my top 5 tips for guaranteed success
- Organizing a small kitchen without a pantry – 10 ways to stop storage overspill
- Cleaning rust with aluminum foil – experts on why you should use this unusual method
- Is an air purifier or a humidifier better for allergies? Experts give their verdict
- 8 of the best fruit trees for small gardens – slight in size yet full of fruit
- How to grow clematis in pots – expert tips for planting and caring for these beautiful container blooms
- Should a sofa face the door? Experts reveal how you can achieve the perfect placement
May 8th
- The pillow colors to avoid in a living room for a relaxing – and timeless – space
- This chef’s trick for sharpening kitchen knives will have you prepping like a pro
- Composting mistakes – 6 errors to avoid for a successful result
- Best container plants for shade – 8 pretty choices to lift a dark spot with foliage and flowers
May 7th
- Are light or dark bed sheets best for sleep? A sleep editor investigates
- Pool planning mistakes – 9 errors to avoid when designing and building your backyard oasis
- Why you don’t need to overspend on grills – expert tips on clever buying
- How to light a gas grill – expert advice for stress-free cooking
- What is the best wood for outdoor furniture? Industry experts share their views
- Painters explain how to paint laminate furniture without sanding – for a quick refresh in half the time
- Fast-growing ground cover plants – 12 ideas for colorful and quick coverage
- What color is replacing dark green? This is the palette we prefer to use instead, say designers
May 6th
- What's the worst bed sheet color to choose? Our sleep editor advises on a better choice
- How to clean a French press: cafetière-care tips from a barista
- How I maintain a color-organized closet – 6 tips for Pinterest-perfect storage
- Safety rules when grilling in a small garden – expert advice on avoiding harm
- What are the benefits of ground cover plants, and where should you use them? Our expert has the answers
- Patio planting mistakes – 6 errors to avoid for a gorgeous display in your outdoor living space
- Are charcoal grills safe? Find out how to make outdoor cooking harm-free
May 5th
- Keep centipedes out of your house – with 4 pest control-approved procedures
- Should every wall have something on it? Interior designers settle the blank vs decorated wall debate
- How to clean white outdoor cushions – expert guidance and the damaging advice to ignore
- When to top dress a lawn – expert tricks key to a lush, lump-free lawn
- 6 mistakes to avoid when propagating plants in water – and what to do instead
- How to clean the bottom of an iron with vinegar – 4 steps to clean this unsuspecting spot
- How to propagate lilacs – expert advice to get new plants from cuttings, suckers, and seed
- How to get rid of paper clutter – home organizers share how to eliminate it for good
May 4th
- How many pictures should you hang on a wall? 6 golden rules for finding the 'magic number'
- How to paint baseboards: according to professional painters
- What's the top fertilizer for a vegetable garden? 11 great feeds to boost harvests and the crops they are best for
- Where to store pots and pans in a small kitchen – 7 simple storage solutions for awkward utensils
- How and why to stake a tomato plant – expert advice for the best ways to protect your plants
- How do I fix dead space in my house? 7 transformative tips from designers
May 3rd
- How We Test Air Fryers at Homes & Gardens
- How to organize cabinets in a small kitchen for ease and functionality
- Are scent beads bad for your washing machine? Here is what experts say to use instead
- How We Test Mattresses – Homes & Gardens' Expert Sleep Team's Review Process Explained
- Wildlife garden mistakes – 5 errors to avoid when creating a backyard haven for birds, butterflies, and more
- Spinach companion plants – the best vegetables, herbs and flowers to grow alongside spinach
- How to organize a closet without buying anything – according to the pros
May 2nd
- What colors go with black? 5 accent colors favored by the experts
- Microwave vs air fryer: which countertop cooker is best?
- These 4 ways to declutter and organize the area under the bed will make you wish you started sooner
- Where to put a dishwasher in a small kitchen – 5 places picked by professionals
- Watering hydrangeas – expert tips on how and when to hydrate these backyard shrubs
- How to grow dahlias in pots – expert tips on planting, watering, and more
- Retro color trends are making a comeback – here's how the experts bring them up to date
May 1st
- Are firm mattresses better for your back? Experts reveal the comfiest bed for back pain
- When to replace a grill – discover the signs that it’s time to get a new BBQ
- How to organize a freezer – 10 expert tips to get drawers in order
- 8 mistakes to avoid when taking plant cuttings – plus what to do instead
- Are gas grills safe? Get the knowledge you need for trouble-free grilling
- 10 essential tips from a professional gardener for watering plants in containers correctly