Advice Archive | July 2023 | Homes and Gardens

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July 31st
- Is sleeping on a soft mattress good for you? Or is it causing your back pain?
- 5 fool-proof kitchen color combinations that designers swear always work
- When to harvest zucchini for the best-tasting vegetables
- How to declutter for good Feng Shui – the 6 tips Feng Shui consultants always consider
- Best front yard plants – 16 charming plants and shrubs for easy impact
- 6 bedroom paint colors going out of style for 2024 – and the colors to use instead
- When and how to deadhead dianthus – to keep those blooms coming all summer long
July 30th
- How to organize a garage without spending anything – professional declutterers share their tips
- 9 exciting flower bed trends for 2025 you'll want to try – garden experts reveal the standout ideas for the year ahead
- How to grill pork tenderloin
- How long should you water your garden with a sprinkler?
- How to keep chrysanthemums blooming? Our experts' 6 vital steps to keep yours in full flower
- How to grow lilac – for the best blooms
- 10 things people with nice-smelling bathrooms always do for a spa-like space
- The experts reveal the worst trees to plant near a pool – and explain why
- Garden designers share 5 reasons to put up a pergola in your backyard
- Why is my succulent turning yellow? Discover the 'usual suspects' often responsible for making plants discolor
July 29th
- How to keep armadillos out of your yard – repel these diggers with advice from the pros
- How to make coffee taste better (even when you don't like coffee)
- 'Chaos gardening' is the laziest, prettiest planting trend – that pollinators and time-poor gardeners love
- What to put in high kitchen cabinets –according to professional organizers and designers
- How to clean a window AC unit – 5 simple steps
- Where to put a pool in your backyard – 5 essential tips from the experts
- 5 heatwave myths debunked by experts – and how you should really be staying cool at home
- How to keep dahlias blooming – experts reveal the 5 secrets for plentiful flowers
- Why is my lawn yellow and how can I fix it? 9 causes – and expert solutions
July 28th
- 4 golden rules for an organized entryway, from interiors editors and designers
- Reed diffusers vs scented candles – which is better? I'm a master perfumer, and this is my verdict
- Things people with nice-smelling living rooms always do – and why it works
- How often should you deep clean an area rug? Expert tips for different rugs and rooms
- What to put in the cabinet above the kitchen sink, according to professional organizers
- How to pick honeydew – experts share handy tricks to help you harvest perfectly ripe fruit
- Why your home needs a signature scent: and how to pick one
- How to fix a dripping showerhead – easy DIY tricks to stop that annoying leak
- Can I dry white clothes with colors? Expert advice for avoiding laundry mishaps
July 27th
- The 5 outdated furniture trends I regret buying into (and designers agree)
- How to organize and declutter when moving in with a partner – 7 expert tips to save your relationship
- 5 reasons why you should clean garden pots – and how skipping this step is killing your plants
- How often should you clean a dishwasher? Expert tips you simply can't ignore
- Rose care and growing guide – expert tips for beautiful blooms every summer
- Best way to clean pool tiles – 7 steps to remove scum, algae and calcium
- How to propagate a prayer plant – to easily expand your houseplant collection
July 26th
- How to water a cactus – and how getting it wrong is the quickest way to kill your plant
- How to cook bacon in an air fryer
- How to make a bed look more expensive – 5 ways to elevate your sleep space
- 5 things making your kitchen too hot, and what to do instead
- How to keep deer away from plants – 5 tips for protecting your flowers, shrubs, and trees
- How to declutter without making a mess – 5 tricks the professionals recommend
- Do marigolds keep bugs away? How to use these pungent plants to deter pests
- 6 outdated kitchen countertop trends to leave behind in 2025
- Martha Stewart reveals the best vegetables to grow for beginners – our top 5 might surprise you
July 25th
- How to keep begonias blooming – maximize flowers all season long with expert care
- What to pack first when moving house – from a homes editor who has relocated 12 times, including between states and to another country
- How to propagate a rubber plant – and get more houseplants for free
- How to get rid of crickets inside the house – 7 ways to banish them out for good
- What is a back kitchen? Designers explain this new (and very practical) kitchen trend
- Tomato pests that will destroy your plants – and garden experts' best ways to combat them organically
- How to declutter a closet – 10 expert methods to tackle even the toughest, busiest or cramped clothes storage spaces
July 24th
- 6 elegantly simple ways to make your living room more beautiful
- How to keep weeds out of flower beds – clever ways to reduce garden labor
- Things interior designers instantly notice in a kitchen – 5 areas they simply can't ignore
- Expert advice for turning your teen's former bedroom into a craft room
- How to keep geraniums blooming – 5 expert tips for maximum flowers
- How and when to fertilize cucumbers – plus the right type of fertilizer to use for a bounty of fruits this year
July 23rd
- How to keep your garage cool in hot weather
- How to keep fitted sheets on a bed – and stop them slipping in the future
- How to keep petunias blooming – expert advice for fabulous flowers
- How to organize a bathroom with too much stuff
- How to organize shoes in a small closet – 5 expert methods
- How to keep mosquitoes away from your pool – 6 tips to keep the bugs at bay
- Why every gardener should know about the 3-hour gardening rule – professionals offer this warning
- ‘Save your time and money’ – why experts say don't use weed and feed on your lawn in midsummer
July 22nd
- Are hybrid mattresses good for back pain? Advice from the experts
- How to organize a living room with too much stuff
- 5 colors you should never paint a small bedroom – and the shades you should use instead
- The first thing interior designers notice in a bedroom – and why you need to get them right
- Kitchen paint colors going out of style in 2024 – and the classic colors you should be using instead
- What are biennials? Our guide to these easy-to-grow plants
- This coffee snob finally tried dalgona coffee – a barista’s thoughts on the viral TikTok trend
July 21st
- Expert advice for turning your teen's former bedroom into the perfect home gym
- 7 things every guest room needs to stay organized – according to the experts
- How to elevate your teen's former bedroom into a beautiful home office
- How to decide what to declutter – professional organizers share their wisdom
- Tomato diseases – expert tips and techniques to help avoid and deal with common problems
- How to clean a laundry basket or hamper – and how often you should be doing it
July 20th
- How to organize a garage with too much stuff – according to professional organizers
- When to pick cantaloupes – discover the tell-tale signs of a perfectly ripe cantaloupe
- 7 decluttering strategies minimalists swear by – and how to replicate them at home
- How to get rid of squash vine borers – 5 ways to protect your vegetable garden
- How to declutter without throwing away – 7 pro organizer tricks to prevent waste
- 5 golden rules for a clutter-free kitchen – from a professional organizer
- These are the only colors you should be painting your backyard fence – if you want to add value to your home
July 19th
- Do air purifiers actually work? Experts advise on how to improve air quality
- What to look for in an air purifier – HVAC experts offer their best tips for this important investment
- How to cook brisket in a slow cooker
- How to keep flies away outside – pest control experts share their top tricks
- What is the best potting soil for herbs? Create the perfect growing environment with these tips
- How to organize belts – 6 professional organizer-recommended methods to store unruly accessories
- How to make a front door look more expensive – 5 statement upgrades for a quick-fix
- 5 colors you should never paint a dark room – designers warn us to steer clear of these space-shrinking hues
- How to water plants – 10 ways to make watering more efficient for less wastage and healthier plants
July 18th
- How to grill salmon
- Fabric care scientists reveal the surprising reason your laundry never smells fresh longer than a day
- How to prune dahlias – expert tips for getting the most from these summer favorites
- 6 colors you should never paint a small entryway – and what shades you should be using instead
- Bedroom color trends 2025 – 10 shades interior designers are using for the most stylish sleep spaces
- 6 eggplant growing mistakes to avoid for tastier aubergine harvests
July 17th
- 5 curtain colors to avoid in a living room, according to interior designers
- What to get rid of for a minimalist family room – for a clutter-free family crash zone
- 5 professional organizer-endorsed must-haves for small living rooms
- How to declutter the house when your partner is a hoarder
- How to cook a sweet potato in a microwave
- 10 indoor plants that flower all year round – choose from our expert recommendations for non-stop blooms
- Organizing children’s clothes – 10 ways to keep things neat and tidy
- Do you deadhead butterfly bushes? Here's what to do to encourage more blooms
July 16th
- The 5 best ways to organize barbecue equipment – recommended by pros
- Do you need to separate your laundry? Experts weigh in
- How to grill asparagus
- How to organize art supplies – 8 convenient storage solutions for craft desks and rooms
- How to look after a backyard swimming pool – expert advice for proper pool maintenance
- How to harvest arugula – expert tips on picking individual leaves for repeated cropping
- Electro-culture gardening – an innovative and organic growing technique for better veg
- 5 Feng Shui entryway mistakes that are ruining your home – and the ways to dodge them
- How and when to harvest shallots – take care lifting the prized crop
July 15th
- No dresser? No problem – here's 8 ways to organize clothes without one
- Summer houseplant care – 5 top tips to keep plants thriving in a heatwave
- Bathroom decluttering checklist – 9 things you can clear out quickly
- Do you need to prune eggplants? Experts are split on the merits of reaching for the pruning shears
- 5 Feng Shui living room mistakes you're making – and how the experts avoid them
- 5 bathroom paint colors going out of style in 2024 – and the 5 hues designers are using instead
July 14th
- The complete dorm deep-clean guide – expert tips and step-by-step checklists
- Regular monitoring is ‘vital’ to catching zucchini diseases early and saving your plants
- What are edimentals? Discover all about these beautiful and tasty plants and how to add them to a space
July 13th
- Which Bedding Do Luxury Hotels Use? Here's How to Get the Hotel Look at Home
- What is a futon mattress? Your expert guide
- How to organize baby clothes – 10 simple ways to establish a routine
- Is bamboo drought-tolerant? How to choose the best types to survive dry conditions
- How can you get pink out of white clothing? Laundry experts share their solutions for color-bleeding
- Can you water plants with distilled water? The gardening experts weigh in
- 5 things to get rid of for a minimalist entryway – according to designers and organizers
July 12th
- Best hydrangea varieties – 15 favorite flowering shrubs to try
- Why you should be painting your porch ceiling blue – according to spiritualists
- How and when to prune spirea – an expert guide for these flowering shrubs
July 11th
- How to remove pollen stains from fabric – expert tips from Tide’s laundry expert
- How to prune a monstera – top tips for cutting back these popular indoor plants
- How and when to fertilize corn – our experts reveal the ideal times to feed crops
- How to organize plates in a kitchen – 10 ways to keep crockery under control
- 5 items pro organizers say are must-haves for small family rooms
- 5 common mistakes to avoid when growing herbs indoors
July 10th
- 5 must-haves for every small kid’s room from professional organizers
- I'm an interior designer and this is how I pull a room together to create a harmonious space
- How to organize a small bedroom with not enough storage
- What is mattress off-gassing and can it be dangerous to your health?
- 5 living room paint colors going out of style in 2024 – and the ones designers are using instead
July 9th
- Should I buy a blade or a burr coffee grinder? Is one better than the other?
- The colors to avoid painting your home after big life changes – and what to use instead
- Why you should be using dryer balls – 5 reasons the pros love these reusable laundry saviors
- When should you buy a new mattress? 5 signs it's time for an upgrade
- 5 outdated entryway trends that designers want us to stop following immediately
July 8th
- What is a mattress sleep trial? Everything you need to know before you buy
- 5 small playroom must-haves, according to pro organizers
- How to organize a small living room with not enough storage – 5 expert-approved tips
- 8 essential features your bathroom needs to feel luxurious, according to interior designers
- How to grow roses in pots – expert tips to guarantee your container roses flourish
- Experts reveal how and when to fertilize azaleas to ensure you have happy and healthy shrubs
- Hot tub vs sauna – which is the best choice for your backyard?
- How do I fix an overwatered plant? The warning signs – and ways to combat excessive moisture
- How often should you water marigolds? Plant experts share their best practices
July 7th
- What is a workstation sink? Designers explain if these oversized fixtures are worth it
- How to deadhead zinnias – expert tips on when and how to cut these beautiful blooms back
- What is a plush mattress? Your expert guide
- The 6 first things to decide on when decorating a small bedroom, according to interior designers
- The first things interior designers instantly notice in a room – and how to get them right
- How to harvest kale so it keeps growing – our experts reveal the ways for maximum cropping
- When to harvest arugula – an expert guide to getting the perfect flavor
July 6th
- How to hang outdoor curtains – and why every backyard needs them
- How to make a wool sweater less itchy – 4 steps I use to treat natural fibers
- When to water a spider plant – an expert guide for a happy house plant
- Bedroom furniture arranging mistakes – 8 layouts that are ruining your sleep space
- How I overcame a 'scarcity mindset' when decluttering my home
- Front yard landscaping mistakes – 5 easily-made errors that reduce a home's curb appeal
- How to grow rose cuttings in potatoes – an intriguing trick that’s sweeping social media
July 5th
- How to keep bugs out of a bedroom when sleeping with an open window
- Mattress price guide: how much does a new mattress cost?
- Dahlia diseases – expert tips to mitigate many potential risks to your blooms
- 6 items to get rid of for a minimalist bathroom – according to the professionals
- 5 creative ways to hide a box spring, according to design experts
- Does burning coffee grounds help dispel mosquitoes? We explore this unique pest control method
- 'Hushing the house' is the decluttering method for improving your wellbeing
- Should I shock my pool after it rains? Discover the actions to take
- 5 small kitchen must-haves, according to pro home organizers
- How to sweeten coffee without sugar – nutritionist and barista advice
July 4th
- How to deadhead coneflowers – expert tips for a longer-lasting floral display
- Best front yard hedges for privacy – 10 leafy choices to screen your home from the street
- 5 rules for decorating with maximalism – an expert guide
- How to eliminate empty space in your bathroom – 7 moves to master your layout
- Pest control pros reveal how to get rid of drugstore beetles quickly and stop them coming back
- Best lavender varieties – 14 perfumed beauties for flowers and foliage
- How and when to harvest zucchini flowers – tips to pick the best blooms at the right time
- How to organize a bedroom with too much stuff – 10 steps to a clutter-free space
- Design pros tell us how to make our bedrooms brighter
July 3rd
- Where to hang a mirror in a small bedroom – space-enhancing tricks interior designers always use
- Pest experts share the 5 mistakes to avoid when trying to get flies out of your house
- What mattresses do hotels use? Here's how to bring that five-star feeling back to your bedroom
- How to organize cookbooks – 8 stylish storage solutions to turn your recipes into artwork
- Design pros reveal how to create a darker sleep sanctuary – here's why you should
- When you should start packing for college? Expert tips for freshman year
July 2nd
- Hot tub vs Jacuzzi – what’s the difference?
- Follow these July 4th homeowner association rules for a safe celebration
- Best pest-repellent plants – 10 natural ways to keep bugs away
- Martha Stewart reveals a genius hydrangea cutting trick to make them last longer in a vase
- 10 front door plants that will add a decorative touch to your home's entrance
- How to prepare a small backyard for summer hosting – 6 space-saving suggestions from designers
- Safety tips for a backyard pool – experts reveal 5 essentials for avoiding accidents
- 5 colors you should never paint a small room – designers warn us to steer clear of these hues, and what to pick instead
- How often should you water hanging baskets? The experts explain, and share their top watering tips
July 1st
- How to weigh down pool steps – simple tactics to make access safe
- How to eliminate empty space in your kitchen – 9 expert designer solutions our editors love
- Flag Code rules: fly the flag right this July 4th
- How to hide pool equipment – 6 tidying tips for a sleek poolside
- How to make fried chicken in an air fryer
- 'Tomato tapping' – the unusual trick I use to get a bigger crop of healthier fruits, guaranteed
- Best plants for around a pool – 10 perfect options for a private backyard paradise