The one place you should never put coffee grounds is down the kitchen sink orgarbage disposal. Soggy grounds are heavy and can clog a sink very quickly. Check out these 10 hacks for using coffee grounds instead of tossing them. The Spruce / Jason Donnelly Want more cleaning and organizing tips? Dampen your hands and rub well with the coffee grounds and then rinse. Start with fresh, un-brewed grounds or completely dry used grounds....

Container-grown ornamental grasses are also much easier todivide. (Note:the USDA zones listed below refer to ground-grown plants, not container-grown.) However, you’re able to always treat ornamental grasses in containers asannuals, replanting them each year. The Spruce / Marie Iannotti Here are 10 good choices for ornamental grasses to grow in containers. Tip Caring for ornamental grasses in containers is basically the same as any other outdoor potted plant. They need regular water, but most are not as thirsty as flowering plants....

Want more design inspiration? You cant go wrong with seasonal decorations in this tone for Halloween or Thanksgiving. Stick to this hue like@homestead.city.dwellingdid and you’ll be covered for both holidays. Kristen Prahl / Getty Images Besides, they’re a classic symbol of the season and are always a good idea because they work. Preserved Autumnal Stems @laurabrophyinteriors/ Instagram A seasonal bouquet makes a gorgeous decoration for any holiday. But opting for preserved stems means they’ll last the entire season....

Shifting the color scheme in your room can transform its aesthetic to bright and playful or moody and sophisticated. These 10 examples prove you should never underestimate the power of pigment. This technique is calledcolor drenching, which refers to incorporating one color family into a design. Design byWalnut+Ash Interiors/ Photo byTessa Cooper Color drenching is our favorite way to bring drama into a room," Robert says. “We typically choose a slightly lighter shade of the rooms color for the ceiling....

A DIY cleaning solution is also chemical-free. Homemade Glass and Window Cleaner Combine the ingredients in a spray bottle. Shake well to mix. The Spruce / Adelyn Duchala Shake well before using each time. Do not use homemadeglass cleaneron electronic televisions, computer monitors, or cell phone screens. Homemade Dishwashing Liquid Combine the ingredients in a large spray bottle. Give the bottle a good shake before each use. Store the detergent in an airtight plastic container....

But if youre trying to create a weekly schedule, where to begin? Want more cleaning and organizing tips? This can be done quickly and is more of a maintenance clean than the full top-to-bottom scrub. The Spruce / Amelia Ingraham Start by clearing things off your surfaces, Mock says. It also helps keep your floors clean and shiny for longer. Along with the major areas, shes noticed that under the bed is often overlooked....

However, these 10types of popular houseplantsfor the kitchen are a great place to start. Warning Some of the following houseplants may be toxic to humans or animals and are noted below. They adapt well to a variety of different light conditions and are considered to be relatively drought-tolerant. The Spruce / Ali Elshabrawi Plus, they make excellent hanging plants so there is no need to waste valuable counter space. Pothos is toxic to animals and humans....

Here are 10 pests and diseases that can affect hydrangeas. Tip Insects on your hydrangea aren’t always bad, on the contrary. double-check you identify the insects on your hydrangea before you take any steps to remove them. Tunatura / Getty Images Powdery Mildew This fungus is one of the most common diseases of hydrangeas. It causes dusty or cottony splotches of white or gray powder on the leaves and stems of infected plants....

In some bathrooms, the surround can include virtually all wall surfaces. A decorative tile accent row tops the installation. A bathtub with a shower, however, would require a much more extensive surround. The Spruce / Christopher Lee Foto In the right hands, tub surrounds can become works of art. Here, the tub surround is made from the same material as the countertopin this case, granite tile. This surround contains a recessed alcove backed with mosaic tile, used to hold soaps and other bath materials....

But getting the motivation for designing a closet for organization can be the hardest part of the whole process. Click through for our favorite walk-in closet, small closet design ideas, and DIY closet designs. Here,Maison Havencreated a walk-in closet system with a shelf dedicated specifically to those special occasion shoes. Meghan Gallagher Consider your own storage needs in your closet and prioritize those spaces first. Tip Is it cheaper to build your own closet?...

They can damage sheds, foundations, driveways, and retaining walls. The Spruce / Xiaojie Liu What Are Groundhogs? These four-legged creatures look similar to gophers or beavers in body shape. The Spruce / Xiaojie Liu They eat a wide variety of garden vegetables. They can also climb, so fruit on trees is also within reach. Their burrows, where groundhogs spend most of their time, can be 50 feet long. The Spruce / Adrienne Legault...

Choosing a kitchen sink is a major part ofkitchen renovation. The Spruce / Michela Buttignol Here are 10 kitchen sink types, including their pros and cons. All of the sink’s weight is carried by the rim. The Spruce / Michela Buttignol Then the rim of the sink is caulked to the counter with silicone. Because the sink edge creates a rim, these sinks are sometimes called rimmed or self-rimming sinks....

Want more cleaning and organizing tips? Again, Hercules advises against this habit, unless you want to replace this pricey appliance sooner than necessary. However, Schrader says it may do more harm than help. Kinga Krzeminska / Getty Images Instead, use a mild dishwashing soap with a gentle cleaning tool like a soft sponge. For stubborn stains, you’re free to alsouse baking soda to clean your nonstick pots and pans. “Cast Iron cookware requires regular seasoning to keep its nonstick surface,” says Hercules....