When it comes to decorating dining rooms, I always recommend putting your personality into it, as this is a great way to show dinner guests what you’re all about. One celeb who has done this is Jennifer Garner, who showcased hers on a tour with Architectural Digest. I’ve asked designers why features such as her…
With scorching summers becoming the norm, it’s harder to justify giving precious garden space to thirsty plants that wilt as soon as the sun comes out. That’s why I’ve been considering drought-tolerant alternatives to hydrangeas. It’s no secret that growing hydrangeas in summer is challenging. These cottage garden blooms require consistent moisture to stay bright…
Considering we’re in the midst of a second heatwave, and it’s only the start of July, it’s about time you invested in a lightweight summer duvet (if you haven’t done so already). If you’re a hot sleeper who hates not having a cover, IKEA’s £50 BLÅNEPETA duvet has you covered – at just 2.5 tog,…
Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When discussing IKEA, one might think of the modern and minimalistic Scandinavian design the company has built its reputation on. One might also think about the affordable IKEA finds worth checking out to save money on…
There are several ways to keep dogs water from freezing, along with your other pets and livestock. Read on to learn the best tricks we know. This past week North Carolina, and really, much of the nation, experienced the coldest temperatures ever recorded. Mt. Mitchell, the tallest point east of the Mississippi, reported -28! While…
Cooling blankets are designed to help regulate body temperature and wick away moisture for a more comfortable night’s sleep. To find the best cooling blankets for hot sleepers, we tested 11 cooling blankets, comforters, and bedding systems through overnight use in our homes, evaluating comfort, breathability, cooling performance, ease of care, and overall value. The…
Pressure washing usually removes dirt from vinyl siding, but Reddit user u/Comprehensive_Sir111 ended up with the opposite result. After hiring a pressure washing company, dark brown streaks appeared across large sections of the siding instead of disappearing. The homeowner shared photos on Reddit asking what caused the marks. The discussion pointed toward a problem that…
Admired in a recent editorial meeting: a handy laundry bag from Steele Canvas, ideal for hanging from the back of a bathroom door, toting around the house, even lugging (as a backpack) to the laundromat. (I wish I’d had one in my days of living in an apartment without a washer/dryer. It would’ve made the…
Cooking with fresh herbs is such an easy way to take your dishes to the next level. If you live in a climate that isn’t suited for year round outdoor gardening, no worries! You can easily plant a kitchen herb garden right in your kitchen or any space where natural sunlight is available. There’s just…
Let’s consider the Chaga mushroom! What it is, the benefits of Chaga mushrooms, how to forage it, 3 good ways to use it, and its side effects. Chaga sounds like a dance. Or maybe a foreign dessert. It is actually a mushroom. The medicinal community highly regards Chaga as one of the most powerful mushrooms….