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This $70 Smart Monitor Makes It Easy to Keep Your Home’s Air Clean – And Helps You Sleep BetterIt seamlessly blends with your existing Alexa hub, and can turn your purifier on automatically for constant clean air at home
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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5 Perennials You Can Plant Once and Ignore – Hardy, No-Fuss Picks for All Types of YardThese effortless perennials thrive on neglect and still look beautiful
By Rachel Bull Published
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I’m Swapping Toxic Plastic Pantry Baskets for Chic Handwoven Storage – Here’s WhyRemoving microplastics and forever chemicals from food storage spaces is a must
By Punteha van Terheyden Published
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If You Only Plant 1 Tree in Spring, this Low-Maintenance Native With Fragrant Blooms is Impossible To BeatGarden pros all agree the sweetbay magnolia ticks every box
By Drew Swainston Published
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It’s Not the Color, It’s the Finish: Why Your Kitchen Paint Could End Up Looking 'Cheap' – and the Simple FixYour simple guide to understanding kitchen paint finishes, and when to use each type
By Molly Malsom Published
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If You Want More Butterflies in Your Yard This Summer, This is the Only Plant You Need – it's Bold, Fragrant, and Packed With NectarThis aptly-named shrub is guaranteed to attract butterflies to your garden
By Martha Davies Published
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This Self-Sufficient Orchard Idea Makes Growing Fruit Surprisingly Easy – Even in a Small YardA sustainable, regenerative orchard really can do the hard work for you
By Ross Pearson Published
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7 Simple Tricks to Attract a Tufted Titmouse – And Turn Your Backyard Into a Bird HavenThere is much you can do to entice these cute crested songbirds – discover what ornithology experts suggest
By Jacky Parker Published
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I Almost Ruined My Decades-Old Cast Iron Pan With a 'Natural' Cleaning Method – This $19 Kit and a Chef's Tip Restored It FastNatural cleaning is not always foolproof, and I learned that the hard way
By Chiana Dickson Published
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Designers Are Ditching These 5 Front Door Colors in 2026 in Favor of These More Timeless AlternativesFrom navy blue to predictable neutrals, here's why designers are replacing these once-popular front door colors
By Emily Moorman Published
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5 Secrets to Compact Growing – I'm Short on Space But Still Harvest Homegrown Vegetables All Year RoundIt's so much more than growing in pots
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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The 5 Entryway Design Rules I Follow on Every Project – And Why They Always WorkWhen the entryway is designed well, it makes the whole house feel more intentional
By Nina Takesh Published
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Scenting Experts Agree That This $10 Fragrance Oil Makes Your Home Smell Like the Ritz-CarltonFig is a fresh and sunny scent that's perfect for spring and beloved by the iconic hotel
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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The Best Temperature to Set Your Thermostat in May for Spring Comfort and Energy AffordabilityHVAC experts say you don’t have to pay sky-high AC bills to stay cool this spring
By Punteha van Terheyden Published
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The Best Soil Mixes for Vegetables in Pots – For Strong Crops and Big Harvests Every TimeYou can also make an easy DIY potting mix for your vegetables
By Drew Swainston Published
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Stop Clothes Moths in Their Tracks This Spring With These $15 Non-Toxic Sachets That Actually WorkThey're one hundred percent natural and smell pleasant, too
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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Kitchen Island Colors – How to Choose the Right Shade For The Center of Your SpaceThe ultimate guide to choosing the right color for your kitchen island that will stand the test of time
By Molly Malsom Published
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The Library: How to Plan Outdoor Lighting Like a DesignerYour outdoor lighting scheme is just as important as your indoor one, and doing it right can really make your outdoor spaces feel warmer, more welcoming, and even safer
By Kaitlin Madden Published
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This $7 Stainless Steel Rack is the Secret to 'Deep Fried' Food Texture in Your Air FryerForget the presets on your appliance; this simple swap can make a world of difference
By Chiana Dickson Published
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The Terrarium You Bought From the Store Wasn't Made to Last – Here's How to Quickly Replenish It For a Longer LifespanFollow these steps to refresh your terrarium
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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The One Plant Swap to Make on Earth Day to Transform Your Garden Into a Wildlife-Friendly HavenThis Earth Day, do pollinators a favor and swap your sterile plants for nectar-rich alternatives
By Martha Davies Published
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A Sleep Editor's Ultimate Breathable Bedding Edit – For Cool Comfort As Spring Gives Way to SummerMy carefully curated selection of lightweight linens, breathable cottons, cooling pillows and toppers, and temperature-regulating mattresses will make light work of late spring heat
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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6 Five-Minute Jobs You Can Do on Earth Day – To Help Wildlife, Your Plants, and the PlanetSix simple garden jobs that boost biodiversity, support wildlife, and improve your yard
By Ross Pearson Published
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5 Plant-and-Forget Shrubs That Practically Take Care of Themselves – Effortless Picks to Fill Your BordersThese easy-going shrubs thrive on neglect
By Thomas Rutter Published
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What to Do With Forsythia in April – 3 Jobs to Do Now to Guarantee Glorious Displays Next SpringAfter forsythia stops blooming, the time arrives to prep for next year
By Drew Swainston Published
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Sorry, Beige Really Is Boring – 5 Colors Designers Are Replacing It With for More Exciting Warm Interiors in 2026Deep, dynamic and sophisticated, these are the muted shades that interior designers are reaching for over beige
By Charlotte Luxford Published
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5 Easy Steps to Rescue Clearance Houseplants That Work Every TimeWith a little TLC you can revive neglected houseplants – and save money on new additions to your indoor garden
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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These 5 Early Garden Flowers Provide Vital Nectar for Bees in April – And Will Inject Color into your Yard, TooBees and butterflies are hungry
By Martha Davies Published
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Replace Bitter, Uneven Espresso with a Smooth, Delectable Shot at Home – Baristas Love This $32 Needle Tool for Elevated BrewingTransform your espresso results from even the most affordable machine with this single tool
By Chiana Dickson Published
