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Forget Cranking the AC – Ryō Wo Toru Is the Japanese Cooling Philosophy That 'Captures Coolness' to Find Relief from HeatA wellness expert explains how to harness all five senses
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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Interior Design May Often Be a Solo Profession, but It Doesn’t Have to Be a Lonely One – Why Community Matters More than EverHere, I explore the importance of community and building your own support network within the interiors industry
By Sophie Paterson Published
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How to Repair Brown Patches in Your Lawn After Intense Summer Heat – So It Comes Back Stronger Next YearExperts reveal 5 stages for restoring a lawn to its lush best after a tough summer
By Drew Swainston Published
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Divide These 8 Plants in August – It's the Secret to Bigger, Healthier Borders Next YearGive crowded perennials a fresh start before fall by dividing these garden favorites in August, then replanting them for stronger growth and more flowers next year
By Ross Pearson Published
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The Very British Edit: A European Summer Doesn’t Have to End at the Airport – These Are the Pieces That Keep the Feeling AliveInspired by my travels across Europe, I’ve curated beautiful details, rich textures, and timeless treasures that capture the spirit of the season – bringing that holiday feeling into your home, without you ever having to leave the sofa
By Jennifer Ebert Published
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This $6 IKEA Storage Shelf Has Rescued My Coffee Station from Drowning in Clutter – It’s Proof the Best Kitchen Upgrades Don’t Cost a FortuneThis unexpected bathroom essential has found a hard-working home in my kitchen
By Chiana Dickson Published
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This Easy-to-Grow, Resilient Flower Is a Magnet for Ladybugs – And Provides Natural, Free Pest ControlLadybugs are our secret weapon in the yard
By Rachel Bull Published
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This 1-Minute Chrysanthemum Trick Will Reward You With Bigger, More Spectacular Blooms That Will Last Through FallThis technique is perfect if you are growing flowers for cutting
By Drew Swainston Published
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This Beautiful Non-Toxic Stovetop Kettle Brings Old-Fashioned Charm to Modern Kitchens – With a Green Shade Having a Major Design MomentIt turns every tea break into a ritual
By Chiana Dickson Published
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A Micropond Is The Tiny Garden Trend That Brings Wildlife to You – and It's Surprisingly Easy to Create at HomeMake an enchanting micropond with our easy step-by-step guide
By Sarah Wilson Published
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The Best Collections I Know Were Not Assembled by Experts – Here's How to Build a Vintage Art Collection That Feels Personal, Not PerfectFor Kendall Knox, co-founder of Olive Ateliers, collecting artwork is for everyone – the best collections come from choosing pieces that have personality over ones that have value
By Kendall Knox Published
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6 Container Plants That Flower at Night to Lift Your Patio For Late Summer EveningsThe sights and scents of these evocative evening blooms will tantalize your senses as you dine outside
By Jacky Parker Published
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The One Plant You Need if Your Borders Always Look Empty in September – Pollinators Love Its Elegant BloomsJapanese anemone bursts into life when other summer blooms fade
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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This Hidden 'Appliance Garage' Trick Is the Best Kitchen Upgrade I've Made – My Counters Have Never Looked BetterIt instantly transformed my tiny renter kitchen
By Chiana Dickson Published
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What to Do With Dahlias in August – 7 Jobs for Bigger Blooms That Last Until FrostA few minutes of care each week will keep dahlias healthy, encourage continuous blooms, and help your plants put on their best display right through to the first frost
By Jennifer Ebert Published
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7 Easy Ways to Keep Sheets from Balling Up In the Dryer − Recommended by Laundry ExpertsThese simple tricks prevent damp, tangled bedding
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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Summer Pruning Fruit Trees Can Improve Harvests This Year and Next – Here Are 5 to Trim in AugustMany fruit trees benefit from pruning after being picked in summer
By Drew Swainston Published
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The One Plant You Need if You Hate Deadheading but Love Long-Lasting ColorDiscover why every garden needs Sedum 'Autumn Joy'
By Jill Morgan Published
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If Your Clematis Suddenly Collapses in Midsummer, It Could Be Clematis Wilt – Here's How to Save ItDiscover expert advice to treat clematis wilt
By Drew Swainston Published
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Cluttered Garage? This Rubbermaid Storage Rail Is the Mid-Season Reset Your Space NeedsTurn chaos into calm before fall
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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My So-Connecticut Life: The End-of-Summer Reset That Gets My Family Ready for SchoolThis is how I get my home ready for back-to-school season
By Kaitlin Madden Published
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Cool Down Your Sun-Soaked Fence With These 7 Vines – Their Lush Foliage Could Even Shield Your Home From Summer HeatFrom fragrant jasmine to leafy ivy, these vines can shade fences, pergolas and walls, creating cooler, greener spaces during the hottest months of the year
By Thomas Rutter Published
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The Most Durable and Low-Maintenance Kitchen Countertop Materials, Ranked by DesignersNot all kitchen countertops are created equal. We compare the most popular materials for durability, upkeep, value, and lasting style
By Linda Clayton Published
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7 Surprisingly Useful Ways to Reuse Cardboard in the Garden – From Weed Control to Wildlife HabitatsYour garden will thank you for not throwing away cardboard
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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What Your Christmas Cactus Actually Needs in August to Reward You With Stunning Blooms in December 2026August is a crucial month for Christmas cactus care. A few simple changes now can encourage healthier growth and set your plant up for a spectacular display of blooms later in the year.
By Jennifer Ebert Published
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Struggling to Sleep in the Heat? IKEA's 'Game-Changer' BLÅNEPETA Duvet Insert Is Made for Warm Weather – and It's Only $70It's the perfect end-of-summer swap
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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Vegetables to Sow in August – 7 Easy Crops to Plant Now for a Fall HarvestOur picks of fast-growing crops to extend the season
By Drew Swainston Published
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The Best Flowers for Golden Hour – 7 Plants That Look Beautiful Under the Setting SunDiscover how the warm evening light inspires plant selection and garden design
By Edward Bowring Published
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The ’00s Tuscan Kitchen Is Making a Surprising Comeback in 2026 – But Designers Have Updated These Key DetailsThe essence of these spaces stays the same, just with a few updates that feel more in keeping with today's kitchens
By Molly Malsom Published
