That’s why it’s worth exploring the ways in which you could host Thanksgiving on a budget. It’s tricky cutting down expenses, especially if you’re not looking to cut corners. There are so many opportunities for repurposing items around your home and outside of it. The Spruce / Jacob Fox She suggests finding ribbon and twine you already have to tie bows around flatware at each place setting. Connely also found a unique way to bring old light fixtures into the spotlight....

Here are six tips for making this decorating technique work for you. you might angle a top rug on the bias or at a 45- to 90-degree angle. Your larger base rug should be placed straight and aligned with the furniture. The Spruce / Jason Donnelly you’re able to then take your smaller accent rug and change its orientation. Experiment with it and see if you like the look. Tip Layering rugs work best when your two rugs aredifferent sizes....

Choose a Neutral Background Desiree Burns Interiors Darker colors absorb light, and lighter colors reflect it. However, this doesn’t mean you’re just limited to white or off-white paint. She notes that the key is toselect wallpaperwith a large pattern and a white or neutral cream background. John Keeble / Getty Images Want more design inspiration? Her current go-to source for long, flowy shower curtains is Pepper Home since they offer customizable sizes....

These handy helpers will keep things growing and thriving all season long. Figuring out the right balance, however, can be extremely tricky. Then, you might more easily figure out how to attract them. Pelargoniums for Europe Want more gardening tips? She mentioned how she recently spotted a slightly terrifying wasp in her own garden. The more you learn, the more you want to learn, she says. Betty4240/ Getty Images This way, your garden will offer a steady and reliable supply of nectar and pollen....

“Figure out what is that reason, and let spring be your season for the reason!” “Spring is all about renewal and new beginnings,” she says. “Open your doors to that growth and change.” SeventyFour / Getty Images Want more cleaning and organizing tips? Keep Your Organization Sessions Short Longer cleaning sprees are not always better. “Its less overwhelming, and it helps you build momentum,” Williams says. ftwitty / Getty Images...

Uwe Krejci / Getty Images Organizing and decluttering family photos can be a large, daunting task. Luckily, there are a few ways to make the process easier. Dont be afraid to take your time and tackle the project over several weeks or monthswhatever feels right. Uwe Krejci / Getty Images As enthusiastic amateur photographers, their camera lenses helped document nearly every part of their lives. Want more cleaning and organizing tips?...

Unfortunately, most jack-o-lanterns only last three to five days before they begin to get soft and rot. Learn how to make a jack-o-lantern last longer with these six easy tips. Pick a Fresh Pumpkin Unsurprisingly,fresher pumpkinslast longer, even when they are cut into jack-o-lanterns. Catherine Delahaye / Getty Images verify thepumpkin you pick is firmsoft spots are a sign the pumpkin is old. A sturdy green stem is also a good sign of a fresh pumpkin....

“Knowing these answers will help you narrow downyour color choices,” she explains. The way a color appears in a room may change throughout the day, Yeo explains. “Consider the time youre in the space the most,” Yeo urges. Mary Patton Design For rooms with large windows and direct sunlight, consider mid to dark tones to counterbalance." She recommends finding inspiration from travel, personal photos, and prominent colors that are in your everyday life....

A Wall of Sliding Glass Doors At The Spruce, we are huge fans ofsliding glass doors. And what’s not to love? This creates a stunning indoor-outdoor space that is perfect for the summertime to enjoy fresh air. Laure Joliet / Architectural Digest Want more design inspiration? She told AD, I love a wood kitchen. So, the house really is like being inside a treehouse. Even the clocks in the kitchen are made of wood....

Read on for their six best tips. Adding window treatments is a go-to trick for Julie Mitchiner ofJAM Interior Designto make a room look expensive. “Even in a small space, this can have great splendor. Dustin HalleckforJAM Interior Design Best of all, there are plenty of budget-friendly options to shop.Sam Lund ofSimply Samagrees. Its a quick way to change the look and can be done with any budget. Need we go on?...

Plus not everyone has the budget, or the time, to overhaul an entire room. So what can you do to make your bedroom look and feel more elevated? With the help of three interior designers, weve rounded up six tips for a more expensive looking bedroom. Mary Patton Design A tonal approach to color is sure to make your bedroom feel more luxurious. [Think] layered ivories, tans, and browns, and add texture with fabrics, says Button....

For Eliana Coca, founder of E.C. House Cleaning, the vent hood is one of her least favorite spots to clean at home. Her DIY mixturea vinegar and baking soda pastehelps blast through grime faster. The Spruce / Leticia Almeida “Apply the paste to scrub the hood, then rinse with warm water,” Coca says. “Its a simple, eco-friendly solution that works wonders.” Want more cleaning and organizing tips? Kinga Krzeminska / Getty Images...

With this in mind, we turned to the experts to find out sometried-and-true growing tricksthey swear by. Heres what they had to say. One of the most effective gardening tips iscompanion planting, Arora says. The Spruce / Alandra Chavarria Want more gardening tips? Its something I learned from watching our craftsmen do it often at our nurseries. Dont be afraid to prune! The Spruce / Meg MacDonald Especially with your perennials and shrubsgive everything in your garden a great haircut before the season starts....