Below, we’ve highlighted 5 designer-approved tips for creating a dreamy and timeless outdoor kitchen. What do you plan to use it for? How many guests will you host? Trex Outdoor Kitchens Jessica Shaw, director of interiors atThe Turett Collaborative, suggests protecting the kitchen from the elements as well. In terms of battling the elements, she suggests picking a porcelain or compact surface for worry-free countertops. Think About Layout One needs to plan within ones meansas well as ones environmental and spatial limitations....

Kristin Keyes Interior Design/ Photo byMary Craven We all know that the holiday season can get expensive quickly. However, there are also plenty of ways to cut back. Not sure where to begin? Kristin Keyes Interior Design/ Photo byMary Craven You’ll be surprised you haven’t implemented these ideas earlier. Want more design inspiration? Better yet, there’s really no limit as to where you candisplay candleholdersin your home. Photo byChesley McCarty...

What Is Minimalist Farmhouse Design? Want more design inspiration? Hance explains how an open and spacious layout gives a home a classic farmhouse look. InHance “Despite its more stripped-down approach, minimalist farmhouse still plays with different textures,” she explains. Hance suggests adding patterned area rugs or warm blankets and pillows to make any space cozier. Hance shares howopen shelvinggives a house a warm, lived-in feel. Ashley Montgomery Design They’re not going anywhere in the minimalist version of the look, according to Hance....

If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. Lucky for us, we have the second-best scenario. Meet the Expert Want more of our favorite products? McGee and Co. Artalways art, Robins says. Art is the easiest thing to change up if you are feeling like a decor refresh. [Art is] the fastest way to create a mood in any space, Robins says. Uncommon Goods [heyre a warm welcome for neighbors and guests, Bennett says....

Fluorescent light tubes are glass lamps that use fluorescence to produce light. (Fluorescence is the result of certain chemicals giving off a visible light). What Is a Fluorescent Light Tube? The Spruce / Jacob Fox The inside of the tube or bulb is coated with phosphor powder. LED bulbs produce light from electrical current passing through microchips. This makes it difficult todispose of fluorescent light bulbssafely. The Spruce / Jacob Fox...

This punch in of deer fencing for years has been a go-to for gardeners and farmers for years. This option is the most affordable, but it may look less attractive than some other options. Installing polypropylene mesh tightlyrather than letting it become loosecan help it look more like standard fencing. MOIRENC Camille/Getty Images Keep in mind that deer are powerful animals that can rupture plastic fencing that isn’t strong enough....

The Spruce / Adrian Mangel Dryer vent hosesexhaust humid dryer air to the outdoors. It is typically installed with clamps, which make it easier to remove forcleaning. Semi-rigid metal duct is often stronger and has a smoother interior (catches less lint) than foil duct. The Spruce / Adrian Mangel Semi-rigid metal duct is also inexpensive. This jot down of duct tubing has some inner corrugation and thus tends to trap some lint....

No longer are dining spaces meant to be ultra formal and reserved solely for special occasions. Today’s dining rooms are much more approachable and airy, pros say. Below, three interior designers speak to five different dining room features that they consider to be majorly outdated. CapturedNuance / Getty Images Most of them have to do with ornateness and formality, which simply isn’t required in homes today. Eve Jean, the founder of Style My Space Design, agrees with Lubin’s sentiments....

Martin Barraud / Getty Images Want more design inspiration? Bove emphasizes the importance of a dining room having multiple purposes instead of just one. Bove explains how it’s important to choose durable materials. imaginima / Getty Images Bove explains how dining rooms are becoming opportunities to go bold with color or with statement-making furnishings. One way to add instant color to your dining space is through art. However, by no means does this statement mean that you have to leave your dining room walls blank....

Partially sunny gardens can incorporatedeer-resistant shade plants, and there are evenground cover plantsthat ward off deer. These can be planted anywhere, but it’s best to be strategic with your placement. Want more gardening tips? shaunl / Getty Images Target notes one of his clients had a vegetable garden that was often ransacked by deer. Thanks to this milk and egg mixture, those visits dropped substantially. Because of this, reflective items and the scent of human hair are both effective at keeping deer away....

These DIY methods can be just as effective as hiring a pro. It also has natural deodorizing properties that can help eliminate any odors trapped in the grout. Want more cleaning and organizing tips? The Spruce / Jason Donnelly Its cleaning uses are many, including cleaning grout. Theyre two cleaning juggernauts combining to make one amazing team. Together, they create apotent cleaning pastethat can tackle tough grout stains and disinfect at the same time....

Meet the Expert Not Using the Correct Paint on Furniture Lovely Etc. But be forewarned that paint designated for wall use doesnt cut it on furniture. In particular, she recommends water-based enamel or mineral paint. Kristina Ratobilska / Getty Images Want more home reno project tips and inspiration? But one of the most common mistakes eager DIYers make is not taking these necessary steps. Spaulding often takes more time prepping than painting when she’s working on a project....

It also helps prevent the spread to other plants in your collection. Webbing Spider mites are members of the arachnid family that spin webs. Discovering fine, silken webbing is the most visible early sign that mites are present. Ольга Симонова / Getty Images Extensive large webs or more than one web point to infestation. Stippling on Leaves Feeding takes place mainly on the undersides of leaves. Mites use mouth parts to puncture and suck juices from foliage....