The Best Home Color Palette for Each MBTI Personality Type

Check out your key in below and see whichcolor palettesuits your home best. INFP: Soft Blues, Bright Pinks. Your ideas are limitless, but your emotional side is reserved and a little cynical. The Spruce / Alison Czinkota You also have an eye for aesthetics, so you enjoy pairing shades that feel timeless. You lean into cooler tones that are on the lighter side, such as teal or aqua. You feel most comfortable with lighter neutrals!...

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 326 words · Jorge Miles

The Best Homemade Laundry Detergent Recipe

How Long Does Homemade Laundry Detergent Last? It is best to make small batches stored in an airtight container to prevent clumping. you might also use pre-made soap flakes like Zote Flakes or Ivory Snow. ​The Spruce / Ulyana Verbytska Select one that does not contain added skin conditioners. you could also add a few drops of yourfavorite essential oilto the detergent mixture, stirring it thoroughly. Mix well with a wooden spoon and promptly seal the container....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 329 words · David Garcia

The Best Ironing Accessories to Help You Iron Like a Professional

The one you select should be based on how often you iron and your expectations of performance. That little piece of cloth between your hot iron and your expensive shirt can save the day. Excessive heat from an iron can burn or scorch some natural fibers and can actually melt some synthetic fibers. The Spruce / Michelle Becker A pressing cloth canand shouldbe used with both a dry or steam iron....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Susan Daniels

The Best Latex Pillows of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. As a result, the best latex pillows are where many sleepers strike gold. The Spruce Our favorites all improved our sleep and supported us in a variety of sleep positions. It arrives fully expanded, so theres no downtime required for it to fluff up to size. And we love how well this pillow maintained its bouncy loft even after months of everyday use....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 621 words · Raymond Hines

The Best Low-Maintenance Plants to Grow in Summer, According to Our Readers

The results were so fascinating, we had to share your top picks. Read on to see the top picks for low-maintenance outdoor plants or flowers. We totally agree that zinnias are the go-to flower to plant for gardeners everywhere, especially in the summer. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Want more gardening tips? Geraniums Geraniums were another popular flower our followers love. Geraniums cangrow ridiculously easilywithout much work on your part (always a plus)....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 250 words · Dennis Smith

The Best Materials for Bed Sheets to Instantly Elevate Your Sleep Routine

Egyptian cotton, handpicked unlike traditional machine-picked cotton, is the highest quality available and extremely soft. Upland, a common lower-quality cotton, is often what is used for 100-percent cotton products. Want more design inspiration? Michelle Yorke Interior Design Bamboo Bamboo is a sustainable, eco-friendly alternative to cotton. “They’re a temperature-regulating material,” Beryl says. Linen Linen is a breathable, comfortable choice, and is also antimicrobial. “Linen is also more durable than cotton so these sheets will last longer,” Beryl adds....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 253 words · Amanda Jenkins

The Best Month for Fertilizing Your Lawn in Fall

This is the time whencool-season grassesrecover from summer stresses. And turfgrass can begin to store carbohydrate reserves in the stems, rhizomes, and stolons. However, don’t wait until the ground freezes, anddon’t apply fertilizer over snow or ice. The Spruce On the flip side, it is best to fertilize a lawn right before rain. The rainfall will help towater in the fertilizer, allowing it to sink into the soil. In this formulation, a small amount of nitrogen is immediately available to the plant....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 206 words · Juan Jacobs

The Best Mulch for Fast-Growing Plants Is Already In Your Yard, Gardeners Say

Boy_Anupong / Getty Images Looking to ensure that your plants really thrive this year? Believe it or not, the best mulch is already in your yard, not at the gardening store. Below, gardening experts chime in to highlight the many benefits that pine needles have to offer. Boy_Anupong / Getty Images Want more gardening tips? Most store-bought mulches, she says, will not last for nearly that amount of time. “This alone saves a lot of time re-mulching, money, and work,” she says....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 160 words · Alan Higgins

The Best Murphy Beds for Maximizing Floor Space

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. Weve also included several options with helpful design features like integrated lighting, outlets, andstorage solutions. The Spruce Triple-checking your rooms dimensions can help ensure a successful, stress-free installation. Its frame is made from engineered wood and steel, giving it a durable base. We also like its generous 1,000-pound weight limit, which can accommodate two people....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 538 words · Karina Conway

The Best Outdoor Chaise Lounges for Relaxing in Style

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. A chaise lounge should also be comfortable; the best have backs and footrests that adjust smoothly. The Spruce Also, consider portabilityto move it around your backyard or take it to and from the beach. Another consideration is the material of your lounger.Different types of woodmay be more aesthetically pleasing but less weather-resistant. The powder-coated aluminum lounge wont rust or rot when left outside for extended periods....

May 4, 2025 · 4 min · 674 words · Kevin Page

The Best Paint Colors for a Dose of Japandi Style in Any Room

Desiree Burns Interiors Japandi paint colors are muted, soft, soothing, and inspired by nature. Check out these Japandi paint color ideas for inspiration. Want more design inspiration? Desiree Burns Interiors Grayish-White Choose a soft shade of white with a grayish cast to complement aJapandi-style living room. Pair with warm light wood built-ins and a wood slat wall for a balanced feel. Paint suggestion:Dove White by Benjamin Moore What colors are used in Japandi style?...

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 314 words · Ashley Richardson

The Best Paint Colors for Maple Cabinets

The golden honey tones of this durable wood made maple a default cabinetry choice for decades. Here are some of our favorite paint colors to go with maple cabinets. Best Deep Blue: Good Night! The Spruce / Christopher Lee Foto by Dunn-Edwards For a mid-century vibe, a deeper blue likeGood Night! It’s a sophisticated kitchen wall color that looks good after dark. The Spruce The Spruce The Spruce The Spruce...

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 80 words · Isaiah Reynolds

The Best Paint for Ceilings

Mostpaints are not location-specific, but a ceiling is a unique surface. What Is Ceiling Paint? Ceiling paint is a specific product formulated to be thicker, so it grips the ceiling and drips less. The Spruce / Margot Cavin Wall paint is usually thinner, has a lower viscosity, and is prone to drips. Ordinary latex paint is low in viscosity or thickness. Compare two types of ceiling paint with one kind of wall paint....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 478 words · Jeffrey Mason