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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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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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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
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The Very British Edit: We’re Always Looking for What’s New – But It’s the Nostalgic Pieces That Make Our Homes Feel Like OursThe rattan, wicker, and woven furniture pieces bring back the relaxed beauty of seventies summers – and why this nostalgic look still feels so timeless today
By Jennifer Ebert Published
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Collect Seeds From These Popular Flowers in July – and Enjoy Beautiful, Free Blooms Next YearBe self-sufficient and cut down on money, emissions, and packaging by saving your own seeds
By Drew Swainston Published
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This Tiny Organizing Detail Is Making My Countertops Look Instantly More Expensive – And It’s Only $9They're the easiest way to make a kitchen look more elevated
By Chiana Dickson Published
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This 10-Minute Midsummer Border Reset Will Make Your Garden Look Instantly BetterThese quick jobs will transform a tired-looking yard into a vision of color, health and structure
By Ruth Hayes Published
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8 Paris-Inspired Courtyard Ideas That Will Make Your Backyard Feel Effortlessly ChicBring the quiet elegance of a Parisian courtyard home, and make every coffee break feel like a vacation
By Ross Pearson Published
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A Regular Couch Would Never Work in My Tiny NYC Apartment, so I Had To Go Modular – Cozey’s Gaia Sofa Became the Saving Grace for My Small SpaceIt's durable, comfortable, and one of the best sofas for small spaces. Here's what I think of Cozey's Modular Gaia Sofa after living with it for a few months
By Devin Toolen Published
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Designers Warn These 4 Kitchen Colors Could Devalue Your Home – These Are the Timeless Shades to Choose That Will Help You Sell QuickerYour kitchen color can have a big impact on the value of your home and how it appears to buyers
By Molly Malsom Published
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Brooklinen's Breathable Cotton Waffle Blanket Is the Secret to Staying Cool Yet Cozy This SummerIt's lightweight and perfect for layering
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
