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This One Easy Change to the Wash Cycle Helps Bed Sheets Dry Faster Indoors − It Saves Time, Effort, and EnergyIt may not be necessary in every instance, though, laundry experts warn
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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What to Plant in November – For Spring Color, Stronger Plants, and a Head Start on 2027’s HarvestNovember’s quieter garden still has plenty to offer
By Ross Pearson Published
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Want Dahlias to Return With More Blooms Next Year? Experts Reveal 5 Tuber Storage Mistakes to AvoidHeat, cold, moisture, and disease all pose risks to dahlia tubers over winter
By Drew Swainston Published
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Do You Really Need a Bread Oven? I Asked Professional Bakers If It’s the Secret to Artisan LoavesThere is one common alternative that works just as well, experts say
By Chiana Dickson Published
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AI Can Reimagine Any Room in Seconds – But Is Endless Choice Leading to Design Fatigue?When a design can be created in seconds, how do we know when to stop?
By Katie Harbison Published
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5 Creative Ways to Use Your Leftover Pumpkin Seeds After HalloweenIncluding saving them to plant next year and using them to feed garden birds
By Drew Swainston Published
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This Fall Bulb-Planting Mistake Can Ruin Your Spring Display – Here's How to Avoid It and Get Beautiful Floral DisplaysDiscover how to check and prepare soil so your spring bulbs thrive – and what other planting options you have
By Drew Swainston Published
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How to Plant Indoor Hyacinths for Uplifting Color and Fragrance in Your Home During the WinterBrighten the darkest days of winter with indoor hyacinths
By Rachel Bull Published
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My Winter Closet Was Bursting at the Seams Until I Found This $7 Space-Saving FixIt instantly grants more rail space without any DIY
By Chiana Dickson Published
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What To Do With Mint In October – 6 Essential Tricks For Healthy, Long-Lasting PlantsA few tweaks to your mint plants will reap dividends for the coming months
By Francesca Clarke Published
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5 Evergreens That Need Winter Protection After You Plant ThemTheir leaves may stay green, but new roots need time to settle in before winter bares its teeth
By Ross Pearson Published
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I Don't Always Want to Make a Room Bigger – Sometimes, Smaller Is BetterSix ways I'd put extra square footage to better use, from smarter layouts to more functional rooms
By Nina Takesh Published
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What Your Poinsettia Really Needs in October for a Beautiful Christmas DisplayWant your poinsettia to look its best this Christmas? These simple October care steps will help keep it healthy, vibrant, and ready for the holidays
By Jennifer Ebert Published
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This October Garden Job Makes Weeding in the Spring So Much Easier – But Only if You Do it Properly NowYour future self will thank you for tackling perennial weeds now
By Drew Swainston Published
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3 Things Designers Always Remove from Their Kitchens Before Hosting (and What They Use Instead)Simple swaps to make your kitchen a more enjoyable place to host this season
By Molly Malsom Published
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How We Test Coffee Makers – Behind the Scenes at Homes & GardensFrom espresso machines to manual brewers, we put the top coffee picks through their paces to find the appliances for everyone from coffee aficionados to casual drinkers
By Chiana Dickson Last updated
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These 8 Houseplants Like Being Pot-Bound – They'll Look Beautiful With Very Little AttentionThese houseplants are easy going and can cope well with some neglect
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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October is the Best Time to Deal With Black Spot on Roses – Here's How to Reduce Problems Next YearTackle this task now for healthy and plentiful roses
By Jill Morgan Published
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I’m Using My Cozy Bedsure 2-in-1 Comforter for the Second Winter Running – And It’s Now $30 LessIt features two detachable layers for versatile, year-round use
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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The 5 Types of Plants Most Likely to Be Damaged by an Early Frost – And How to Protect ThemDiscover the signs to look out for, the safest spots and what to save according to experts
By Jacky Parker Published
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Do This Vital Job Before the Weather Worsens to Keep Your Potted Plants Safe, Urge Garden ProsSpare a few moments to check that drainage holes aren’t blocked – it is super quick and easy to do
By Drew Swainston Published
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Why I Always Use Antiques in My Interiors – They're the Secret to a Timeless, Characterful HomeChoosing the right antiques can have a transformative effect on a room's design
By Sophie Paterson Published
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5 Things Your Snake Plant Needs in October – to Keep It Strong and Healthy in the Lead-Up to WinterLess is more when it comes to these sculptural houseplants
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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What to Do With Lavender in October – 5 Ways to Help It Survive Winter and Bloom Again Next YearFrom knowing when to stop pruning to protecting roots from freezing temperatures, these simple fall tasks will help prepare your lavender for winter
By Jennifer Ebert Published
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October Is the Time to Order These Fruit Trees – for a Lifetime of Homegrown HarvestsPopular varieties are sought-after fruit trees – get ahead of the game to secure yours and plant them early
By Drew Swainston Published
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How to Make Your Yard a Winter Haven for Chickadees – And See More of These Beautiful BirdsWhat to leave, gather, add or adapt to see these cute creatures through the cold season
By Jacky Parker Published
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5 Things to Wash in October for a Fresher, More Inviting Guest Bedroom − Do Them Now Ahead of Holiday HostingDon't leave it too late, laundry experts urge
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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The Lesser-Known Kitchen Color Trend to Try If You Love the Look of English Country KitchensThe classic, and surprisingly versatile, shade of green you've been overlooking
By Molly Malsom Published
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The 4 Types of Plants You Should Mulch in October – And the Ones That Don't Need ItKnow what and what not to mulch and you’ll have a thriving garden come spring
By Drew Swainston Published