The Spruce / Autumn Wood Do deer eat hydrangeas? Unfortunately for your garden, yes. Deer love snacking on hydrangea blooms and leaves, as they are soft and filled with moisture. The Spruce / Autumn Wood While deer might love them for noshing, gardeners love all varieties of hydrangeas as classic garden shrubs. So, how do we balance the desires of humans and deer? Here’s what you oughta know about protecting your prized hydrangeas from hungry deer....

Many young adults dont even own one, to begin with. As they say, theres always something better to do than spend your free time ironing. Some have resorted to finding less tedious ways to get their clothes less wrinkly. Andrey Sayfutdinov / Getty Images Others don’t care all that much about wearing wrinkled clothes. Regardless, theres a new (not-so-new) de-wrinkling equipment in town:clothes steamers. The million-dollar question: are they worth it?...

But how do people actually feel about open floor places? While some were totally over them, others were in total support of this concept. Are Open Floor Plans Overrated? ExperienceInteriors / Getty Images The short answer is yes, according to most of our Facebook followers. Many fans voiced their dislike and even hatred for open floor plans due to the lack of privacy. “Hate them,” one commenter wrote. “So noisy with no privacy....

But that doesn’t mean your pet should have free rein to make a meal ofthese beautiful flowers. It’s not unusual for curious kitties tonibble on your houseplants. However, this habit can do more than make you want to weep with frustration. Ukususha / Getty Images The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) lists plants as one of the most common pet toxins. It’s worth noting thatlady’s slipper orchids(Cypripediumspp.) are known to cause mild skin irritation in humans, so the same may be true for cats....

mashabuba / Getty Images When you have a pup thats a notorious nibbler, selectingpet-friendly plantsis a priority. Fortunately, mostorchids arent toxic to catsor dogs. However, taking steps to discourage your dog from devouring any plants in your home is a sensible precaution. mashabuba / Getty Images Generally,indoor orchid careinvolves providing a warm, humid position out of direct sunlight. Are Orchids Toxic to Dogs? A big bonus of cultivating these fascinating flowers is that most orchids are not toxic to dogs....

Keep your holiday decor safe for kids and pets alike. Isabel Pavia / Getty Images Poinsettiashave a two-faced reputation. On one hand, they’re associated with holiday cheer andcolorful seasonal decor. Isabel Pavia / Getty Images That’s not necessarily the truth, however. Are Poinsettias Poisonous? That means they will not cause any harm besides mild irritation. This means the poinsettia’s reputation as equal parts festive and fear-inducing can finally be laid to rest....

The easy-to-care-for houseplant is dangerous for animals. Kseniya Ovchinnikova / Getty Images When it comes to houseplants, few are as popular and widespread as pothos. Pothos plants are incredibly easy to care for, fast-growing, and there aremany different varieties available. Kseniya Ovchinnikova / Getty Images They do well in a range of lighting conditions and are relatively drought-tolerant too. For many plant lovers and novices alike, adding apothos plantto their collection is an easy “yes....

But they can be a menace and cause damage to your lawn and garden. How to Identify Raccoons as Your Problem Want more gardening tips? If possible, keep garbage cans inside your garage or shed or buy garbage cans with locking lids. Dee / iStock / Getty Images Plus Seal holes or gaps in attics and roofs to preventraccoon nestingand cap chimneys. Install a fence with one wire 4 inches off the ground and a second at 12 inches high....

Meet the Expert Are Retro Kitchen Appliances Still In? They can beespecially when their pastel or bright-hued varieties are styled in vintage-inspired, maximalist, ormidcentury modern kitchens. Retro appliances absolutely still have their place in interiors," interior designer Emily LaMarque says. Erin Williamson Design “They incorporateclassic curvesand vibrant colors, and instantly infuse a space with style and character.” Want more design inspiration? “Incorporating a retro appliance into amodern kitchenis all about balance,” interior designer Alecia Taylor says....

Because you do the assembling yourself, you could cut costs significantly by spending more time assembling your cabinets. you’re free to choose higher or lower quality cabinets, and the price will reflect that. Them if RTA is the right path, take the time to learn more about RTA cabinets. asiseeit/Getty Images What Are RTA Cabinets? Then the parts are stacked and wrapped. You then face the job of assembling and installing the cabinets....

Bright red toadstools, funky jelly fungus, and rounded puffball mushrooms in lawn grass may look alarming. However, lawn mushrooms can be a sign that you have healthy soil. Scot Nelson / Flickr / CC BY 2.0 What Causes Mushrooms in the Lawn? Scot Nelson / Flickr / CC BY 2.0 Want more gardening tips? On top of that, beneficial fungi can outcompete damaging fungi in the soil and make plants more disease-resistant....

you oughta plant perennial tulip varieties, which pop back up season after season forbeautiful spring blooms. Read on to learn all about perennializing tulips. Are Tulips Annuals or Perennials? Shobeir Ansari / Getty Images Tulips can be grown as annuals or perennials, depending on the location. Even in ideal conditions, two to three years is the limit for perennial tulips. The process of digging up the bulbs and storing them over the summer is the same as above....

However, the directions are not listed on the packaging. The baking soda can cause clumping and clog the dispenser. Instead, sprinkle 1/2 cup baking soda into the empty washer tubbefore you load the clothes. The Spruce / Michele Lee Baking soda acts as a natural brightener and deodorizer. If you have particularly smelly clothes, using a full cup of baking soda will not harm your washer. Borax Treatpowdered boraxthe same way as dry baking soda....