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How to Make Your Late Summer Garden Look Fuller Without Planting Anything New – 7 Designer TricksIt's all about how you style pots and create structure
By Jacky Parker Published
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ALDI Just Launched an Extendable Clothes Dryer – It Folds Away in Seconds and Makes Small Space Laundry So Much EasierThis clever drying rack expands when you need it and neatly folds flat when laundry day is over, making it ideal for compact laundry rooms, apartments, and busy family homes
By Jennifer Ebert Published
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The Most Important Thing to Do to Your Compost in Summer – to Stop It Drying Out So It Breaks Down FasterHot summer conditions make composting challenging
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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Why Designers Say Every Kitchen Needs Artwork – And How to Get the Balance Just RightThe secret? Less is more
By Molly Malsom Published
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Your Lawn Isn’t Dead, It’s Dormant – Experts Reveal How to Tell if Your Brown Summer Grass Will RecoverLawns are resilient, and the best course of action may be to let it recover naturally
By Drew Swainston Published
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3 Dorm Room Feng Shui Tips to Boost Academic Success and Invite Good LuckThis is how to cut clutter, cleanse the energy, and allow your room to breathe
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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8 Things Designers Say You Need to Know Before You Add a Sunroom – For a Space You'll Love Year-RoundThinking about creating a sunroom? Don't skip these 8 must-dos, as designers say they're essential to the longevity and look of your space
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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Petals & Roots: How to Make a Beautiful Bee Watering Station for Your Garden That Wildlife Will LoveWhen backyards dry out, a water source for bees is vital
By Rachel Bull Published
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What to Do With Agapanthus in July – 6 Expert Tips For Longer Lasting Summer BloomsAgapanthus is a summer garden star, but a little care now can help keep plants flowering for longer
By Ellen Wells Published
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8 Sweet-Smelling Plants That Will Fill Your Porch with Beautiful Fragrance This JulyAdd an extra dimension to your porch this summer
By Edward Bowring Published
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7 Tall Plants for Pots Garden Designers Use to Add Height and Drama to PatiosThese statuesque species will naturally elevate your outdoor space
By Jacky Parker Published
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Summer Humidity Can Leave Homes Damp and Musty – This $30 Moisture Absorber Is an Easy FixShoppers say this odorless moisture absorber 'actually works', helping to provide continuous, long-lasting freshness in the home
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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How to Style a Hutch So It Looks Beautiful and Doubles as Extra Storage – According to Interior Designers Who Swear Every Kitchen Needs OneIt's more versatile than you might think
By Molly Malsom Published
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What to Do With Pothos in July – 7 Simple Jobs for Fuller Leaves, Longer Vines, and Healthier GrowthA few seasonal maintenance tasks will help your pothos produce healthier vines, lusher foliage, and stronger growth through the hottest months of the year
By Jennifer Ebert Published
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Gardeners Are Swapping Dahlias for This Tough, Heat-Loving Annual – It's More Drought-Tolerant and Much Easier to GrowSwitch up your go-to late-summer color boost with this vibrant annual that loves the heat
By Francesca Clarke Published
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This Beautiful Fragrant Flower Could Help Keep Mosquitoes Away From Your Yard – and 'It’s One of the Easiest Plants to Grow'Lavender adds effortless color, fragrance, and cottage garden charm while helping make outdoor spaces less appealing to mosquitoes
By Jennifer Ebert Published
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This Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Doesn’t Need Permanent Counter Space – The Compact Design Is a Game-Changer for Tiny KitchensIt even fits in drawers for easy storage
By Chiana Dickson Published
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If Your Small Garden Is Looking Tired in July, Designers Say to Remove These 7 Things – It'll Feel Bigger, Fresher, and More InvitingThese contemporary small-space styling solutions will give your yard an instant lift
By Sarah Wilson Published
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I've Discovered a $3 Kitchen Spice Could Keep Squirrels Out of Your Garden for Good – and It’s Already in Your PantryCayenne pepper is a simple, natural deterrent that squirrels dislike for its strong scent and spicy taste – and pest control experts say it can help protect bulbs, fruit, and bird feeders
By Jennifer Ebert Published
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7 Plants That Actually Thrive on Neglect in a Heatwave – And Look Beautiful Even When You Forget to Water ThemCreate a tough yet colorful yard with these low-maintenance drought-tolerant plants for pots and borders
By Francesca Clarke Published
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This 'Life-Changing' IKEA Smart Plug Transforms Any Lamp or Appliance into a Smart Home DeviceAnd it's only $14.99
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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Help American Robins Beat the Summer Heat – 3 Wildlife-Friendly Tips to Keep Them Happy in Your YardAs summer temperatures continue to climb, American robins can struggle to find the water, shade and food they need to stay healthy
By Thomas Rutter Published
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If Your Color Scheme Is Falling Flat, 'Nine Times Out of Ten' It's Missing This One DetailChoosing the right accent color for a room can make or break the whole scheme – here's how designers get it right from the start
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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5 Scents Rats and Mice Hate – and One Will Leave Your Home Smelling Better Than BeforeThese common household scents could help make your home less appealing to unwanted rodent visitors
By Jennifer Ebert Published
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What's Replacing Sage Green Kitchen Cabinets? This Is the Lesser-Used Shade Designers Can't Get Enough OfIt's darker, richer, and more sophisticated
By Molly Malsom Published
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The Clever 2-in-1 Organizer That Doubles Your Laundry Room Storage Without Taking Up Extra SpaceLoved by shoppers for being 'a great space saver', there's room for over 100 laundry pods and a large roll of trash bags
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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What to Do with Roses in July – 5 Easy Tasks to Keep These Romantic Plants BloomingLearn exactly what care roses need this month
By Jill Morgan Published
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This Fragrant, Hardy Shrub is Quietly Replacing Gardenia – For Abundant Blooms and Scent Without the StressMock orange offers the same intoxicating fragrance with far less fuss
By Ellen Wells Published
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7 Flowers to Plant Around Your Bird Bath to Create a Joyful Backyard Sanctuary That Birds, Bees, and Butterflies Will LoveA quiet water feature is nice, but surrounding it with the right blooms changes everything
By Jennifer Ebert Published
