oxygen / Getty Images Not all furniture trends are going to last forever. In fact, some may not even stick around for more than a year, it turns out. “Those little legs just dont cut it and they look cheap,” Sinkin says. oxygen / Getty Images “Beefy round items look much better when they touch the floor and have a substantial base.” Want more design inspiration? Sinkin explains how there’s often no personality in those pieces....

Well, if youve caught the latest season of “Bridgerton”, that wouldnt be surprising. From vividrose displaysto ornate water fountains, theres a lot of inspiration to be gleaned. Ready to transform your outdoor space into a scene from “Bridgerton”? Jeff Greenberg / Getty Images Want more gardening tips? The pastel-hued blooms instantly add magic to a space with their lacy leaves and oversized pea flowers. Plus, the trickling water serves the dual purpose of creating a soothing ambiance....

Want more gardening tips? The good news is that you dont need to throw old soil in the trash. What pop in of lights should I use to start seedlings indoors?Iowa State University. Grace Cary / Getty Images Lighting options for starting seed (LEDs vs. Fluorescent).Kansas State University. Svetlana Repnitskaya / Getty Images ​The Spruce / Krystal Slagle The Spruce / Jacob Fox groveb / Getty Images Iryna Inshyna / Getty Images...

We consulted with an expert who gave us some tips on winter prep in the garden. Read on to find out which gardening tasks it’s crucial that you complete before the first winter frost. Meet the Expert David McCaryis a garden and landscaping expert and owner of Seattle Sustainable Landscapes. Galina Zhigalova / Getty Images Divide Perennials Autumn is the best time todivide spring and summer-blooming perennials. This is especially true of leafy plants likehostas, which need special care in the fall....

With the help of some of our favorite gardening experts, we rounded up a few suggestions. Want more gardening tips? Along with cleaning your planters and containers, Carvalho also recommends doing the same service checkon your gardening tools. The Spruce / Phoebe Cheong Now is a great time to clean, sharpen, and oil your tools, she says. Having a well-maintained set of implements at the ready makes digging into yard work easy....

No-grass lawns use less water and aren’t as reliant on pesticides and other chemicals that end up elsewhere. These grass-free front yard ideas have been perfectly dreamt up, executed, and maintained by two experts. They look beautiful, offer texture and color, and don’t ask for much. Design bySuperbloom/ Photo byAva Hiller Want more gardening tips? This is particularly useful for drier climates that make it tricky to keep other plants and even grass healthy....

When it comes to cleaning your home,some spotsare simply harder to reach than others. Meet the Expert Becky Rapinchukis the founder of the Clean Mama blog and Clean Mama cleaning products. Without the right tools, reaching up to clean them can be a struggle. p_saranya / Getty Images “Look for something with multiple choices for attachments, especially if you have high ceilings.” A microfiberdusteror a ceiling fan attachment is ideal for these areas too....

Want more cleaning and organizing tips? Gomasi’s tried-and-true technique involves blowing the debris into a corner, then raking the piles into garbage bags. This will help you reset the bulk of the debris before moving on to deep-cleaning. The Spruce / Meg MacDonald Tackle Mold and Mildew Growth Wherever there is moisture, mold and mildew are quick to congregate. Allow the solution to sit for 10 minutes before rinsing. For a natural option, Piper suggests aDIY mold removermade with white vinegar....

However, bookshelves can easily become cluttered and chaotic if you’re not intentional with their organization. “Take out any books that are torn, damaged, or no longer in good condition.” If there’s anything that doesn’t belong, now’s the time to take it off the shelf. Andreas von Einsiedel / Getty Images Want more cleaning and organizing tips? To help you navigate this common problem, try taking a page out of bookstores' playbook....

Betty4240 / Getty Images Sugar syrup in your hummingbird feeder is irresistible to nectar-feeding bees. The first two are solitary species foraging as individuals. But honeybees live in colonies and forage in groups that can cover your hummingbird feeder completely. Betty4240 / Getty Images So, how can you protect your hummingbirds without hurting these important but renegade bees? Here are seven ideas to keep both the birds and the bees happy and healthy in your yard....

Yulia Naumenko / Getty Images Winter is tough for houseplants. These conditions mean that many indoor plants grow little, if at all, during the winter months. Slow growth or going intodormancyisn’t necessarily a bad thing for your plants. Yulia Naumenko / Getty Images They’ll start growing again when days lengthen in spring. Exceptions include some species ofcacti and succulentsthat can survive even freezing weather outdoors. You may also want to move plants away from exterior doors that are opened frequently....

Thrifted glass is a sustainable goldmine, offering endless possibilities for upcycling. Here are seven simple ways to give thrifted glass a second life, according to a designer. Meet the Expert Pam Kessleris the founder of House of Hawthornes. Helena Schaeder Söderberg / Getty Images Want more design inspiration? “Round glass jar. To counteract the monotony, Kessler likes to cast thrifted glassware as candle holders. The Spruce / Adelyn Duchala To mix things up, try using a vintage decanter decoupled from its stopper as a vase....

Aluminum foil is likely already a staple in your kitchen. This system can work well on grills and ovens, too, Holevich adds. Want more cleaning and organizing tips? Santje09 / Getty Images “The tarnish will transfer to the foil,” Holevich says. Keep Pests Out of the Garden No gardener wants to deal with critters getting into their plants. First, he suggests hanging a few strips of the foil in your garden....