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The Color Mistake Designers Say Is Guaranteed to Make Homes Feel Dated in 2026 – and How You Can Fix ItHere's why designers want you to rethink bright white paints for these warmer and softer alternatives
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Plants That Actually Cool Your Yard – They Act Like Natural Air Conditioning When Temperatures RiseUse trees, shrubs, and perennials to create a cooler microclimate
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The ‘See-Through’ Planting Trend Designers Are Obsessed With Right Now And How To Achieve ItDiscover more about this garden design philosophy and the plants at the foundation of this loose, airy style
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Leggy Tomatoes? Why Burying Them Sideways Will Save Your Harvest (And Give You More Fruits)This hack will even make your tomato plants more drought-tolerant
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Garage Sale Season is Here – But Designers Warn These Are the 5 Things You Need to Know Before Picking Up a BargainThese designer approved tips are worth remembering before you head to a garage sale this summer
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This Fragrant, Easy-to-Grow Herb Repels Destructive Garden Squirrels (But Smells Amazing to Humans)While squirrels can wreck your hard work, peppermint offers a powerful, entirely natural defense, if you know how to apply it correctly
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Hydrozoning Is the Secret Garden Layout Idea Designers Use to Make Heatwave Watering EasierIt's so simple, and you'll use less water all summer
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IKEA's $3.99 Storage Boxes Are Quietly Solving Clutter All Over My Home – 'I Went Back and Bought Three More'Shoppers love their 'small but mighty' design
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Why ‘Quietly Dramatic’ Kitchens Are Defining 2026’s Biggest Design Trends – and How to Recreate This Elegant LookIt's all about rich colors, layered materials, and a focus on quality craftsmanship
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How to Water Hydrangeas in a Heatwave – 3 Simple Rules That Keep Them Blooming All SummerWatering hydrangeas is a lot less complicated when you strip it back to basics
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My So-Connecticut Life: How My Local Flea Markets Help Me Add Soul to Every Room and Avoid 'Showroom Syndrome'Come with me to the place I go when I need to find the beautiful old things that make a room come to life
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Prune These Plants in July for More Flowers, Bigger Harvests, and a Better Garden Next YearOur comprehensive guide to plants to prune in July
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How to Keep a Bed Cool in Summer – 5 Ways to Beat the Heat in Bed During a Heat DomeIt might not be enough to cool your bedroom on hot summer nights – here’s how to keep your bed cool too
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El Niño Could Change Your Yard This Year – What Gardeners In Every Region Of The US Should Prepare ForDiscover how changing weather patterns could affect your garden and what you can do
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This $19 Lodge Cast Iron Press Makes Perfectly Flat, Diner-Style Burgers – Just in Time for Summer CookoutsStop burgers from curling on the grill and enjoy an even sear every time
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As a Pro Gardener I Always Use a Watering Wand – It's the Most Efficient and Easiest Way to Water Plants, Especially in a HeatwaveHere’s why I think more gardeners should use them too, along with some of the best watering wands to pick from
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What to Do With Dahlias in July for Even More Spectacular Cut Flowers That Last Through FallOur dahlias are finally in flower, but the hard work isn't over if you want to keep them blooming until fall
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3 Simple Ways to Help Bees Beat the Heat and Stay Hydrated in Your Yard All Summer LongThese things will support pollinators during scorching temperatures
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5 Ways to Keep Your Kitchen Cool During a Heatwave as a 'Heat Dome' Pushes Temperatures Into the Triple DigitsAs a heat dome sends temperatures soaring across much of the U.S., HVAC experts and kitchen designers share the simple, low-cost changes that can help keep your kitchen cool – even on the hottest days
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Sow These 7 Fast-Growing Annuals in July for Fresh Fall Color Just When Other Flowers Begin to FadeThere is still time to sow these annuals for an autumnal display
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How to Grow Zinnias in Pots – And Guarantee Thrilling, Long-Lasting Displays in Small YardsYou need to know about these when growing zinnias in pots
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Forget Hot Necks and Nighttime Pillow Flipping − Tempur-Pedic's Cooling Pillow Actively Absorbs Excess HeatIt's soft, supportive, and suits all sleep positions
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Midsummer is a Key Time to Fertilize Plants – 7 That Will Thank You for Feeding Them In July with More Flowers and Healthier GrowthA mid-summer feeding guide to keep your backyard plants blooming, thriving, and just mildly opinionated
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Forget Trends – Whoever I Am Designing for, the Goal Is Always to Design a Home That Could Never Belong to Anyone ElseI don't design for trends, I design for people
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Keystone Planting is Changing the Way We Garden in 2026 – And It's Much Simpler Than You Might ThinkThe time is right to plant up your backyard with native biodiversity champions
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What to Do With a Christmas Cactus in July for a Show-Stopping Christmas Bloom DisplaySimple July care tips to help your Christmas cactus thrive now and deliver a spectacular festive bloom later in the year
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How to Choose the Best Pizza Oven for Better Pizza and Effortless Summer CookingUpgrade your backyard hosting game and find the best pizza oven for restaurant-style results at home
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What to Plant in July for Fast Results This Summer – Plus Beautiful Blooms and Harvests for Months to ComeDiscover the range of ornamental and edible plants you can sow this month
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Should You Wash New Sheets Before Sleeping in Them? Laundry Experts Advise Why It's a Crucial Step You Shouldn't Skip'New doesn't necessarily mean clean,' they warn
