Yes, You Do Need to Wash Your Pillows — Here's What an Expert Recommends

Keep your pillows clean with tips from the experts. Learn how often you should be washing your pillows to keep your sleep routine clean and dreamy. Meet the Expert Becky Rapinchukis the owner of Clean Mama cleaning blog and natural cleaning product franchise. The Spruce / Ana Cadena Want more cleaning and organizing tips? This ensures you always have a clean, comfortable, and supportive pillow to rest on each night....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 146 words · Jeffrey Page

You Can Create An Entire Garden Using Food Scraps—Here's How

The Spruce / Michelle Becker Sustainable gardeninghas been getting more and more popular every yearand for good reason. Over time, the scraps will break down and add nutrients to the soil. Just be careful with this option because too many scraps could attract pests. The Spruce / Michelle Becker Want more gardening tips? This doesnt work for all scraps, but it works for quite a few of them. you’ve got the option to regrow celery in water and then transplant it into soil....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 133 words · Sara Hernandez

You Can Easily Grow Bamboo In Your Garden—Here's How

Common bamboo can grow in full sun or partial shade and needs warm, moist conditions to thrive. If temperatures are on the higher side, a respite from the intense afternoon sun is preferable. Soil Common bamboo can handle a variety of soils, provided they are well-drained. Jaka Suryanta / Getty Images A fertile,humus soilrich inorganic matterpromotes the best growth. This species also prefers acidic to neutral pH levels. Some bamboo enthusiasts apply chemical fertilizers suitable for ornamental grasses in early spring and mid-summer....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 254 words · Jennifer Green

You Can Now Buy Your Own Bobby Berk-Designed Home—Here's What You Need to Know

Looking for a custom built home with unique style? This is your chance! Bobby Berk x Tri Pointe Homesbrings the best of a custom home build and high interior design to life. Viby Creative for Tri Pointe Homes This exclusive collaboration allows consumers to buy their very own Bobby Berk Designed Home. They feature three to four bedrooms, two to three bathrooms, and two garage spaces. The neighborhood is right on the edge of Old Town and blocks away from Van Dorn Metro....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 277 words · Amy Ortega

You Can Rebloom Your Poinsettia for Long-Lasting Blooms All Winter—Here's How

Jeff Jackowski / Flickr / CC BY 2.0 Want more gardening tips? This can only be done once a year in winter, just in time for the holidays. Dormant (January-March) When your poinsettia bracts fade, trim them back to a leaf node. MaximFesenko / Getty Images Continue to water your plants regularly until they drop half of their leaves. Then, move your plants into a cool, dark spot and water just enough to prevent shriveling stems....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 141 words · Jennifer Lynch

You Can Still Grow a Beautiful Garden Without a Backyard—Here's How

We spoke with a couple of experts to provide you with some inspiration for your gardening. Make efficient use of your space by using wall-mounted containers or hanging planters to grow vertically. Plus, container gardens have great benefits besides being perfect for people with no backyards. The Spruce / K. Dave Want more gardening tips? Grow With Hydroponics Hydroponic gardening systems are really great if you have the counter space....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 100 words · Bobby Delgado

You Can Wash a Heated Blanket in the Washing Machine — Here’s How to Do It Safely

Freer Law / Getty Images Many people avoid washing their heated blanket for fear of damaging it. In fact, many heated blankets can be cleaned in a washing machine and dryer. Learn how to wash a heated blanket at home without damaging it. Freer Law / Getty Images How to Wash a Heated Blanket by Hand Read your blanket’scare labelor owner’s manual first. check that there’s enough water to swish your blanket around, so every fold can be cleaned....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 310 words · Larry Davis

You Don't Need Window Treatments, This Designer Says — Here's Why

Meet the Expert Victoria Hollyis the founder of independent interior design firm Victoria Holly Interiors. Why Have Uncovered Windows? Centuries ago when people would ornately dress their windows it was considered a sign of prosperity. Desiree Burns Interiors Today, on the other hand,uncoveredwindows are seen as a sign of wealth, Holly says. Want more design inspiration? Below are some common ones to consider. Mary Patton Design Should You Leave Windows Uncovered?...

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 171 words · John Humphrey

You Have to See These Makeovers From Our New Favorite TV Show 'Kitchen Glow Up'

She went to culinary school in Mexico City and has cooked in two Michelin Star restaurants. We got an exclusive look at some of the before-and-after kitchen renovations from the TV show. The kitchen has good bonesplenty of storage space and natural light abound. Tastemade But its all black and white, which makes the space look smaller than it actually is. And aesthetically, it’s not reaching its full potential. After: Bright and Spacious Angel Montalvo...

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 152 words · Amanda Morgan

You Might Be Growing Your Plants Too Close Together—What a Pro Recommends for Happy Blooms

freemixer / Getty Images For plants to reach their full potential, they need space. What makes plant spacing difficult is that you must base it not oncurrentplant width but onmatureplant width. Knowing this measurement will give you a guideline: the bare minimum of spacing required. freemixer / Getty Images But it’s only a guideline, and you’ll have to make decisions on a case-by-case basis. Discover how to space plants properly to encourage optimal growth....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 315 words · Scott Sawyer

You Might Be Putting Out Your Bird Feeders at the Worst Possible Time, a Bird Expert Says

When Should Your Bird Feeder Go Back Outside? And I usually end seed feeding in late April when migratory birds start coming back. Want more gardening tips? doug4537 / Getty Images And remember to regularly clean up scattered seed, too. PennState Extension Black Bears in New Hampshire.New Hampshire Fish and Game Department Carlos Luis Camacho Photographs / Getty Images Fiona McAllister Photography / Getty Images Robert Winkler / Getty Images

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 70 words · Lisa Williams

You Might Be Storing Your Batteries Wrong—Here's How to Store Them the Right Way

Were all probably guilty of tossingloose batteries in a junk drawer. But did you know that this is a potentially dangerous habit, one that could actually start a fire? It safeguards against overheating, moisture, and dust exposure. This is a game-changer if youre always scrambling to find batteries when you need them the most. And because the batteries are stored upright in the container, the terminals wont accidentally touch each other....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 296 words · Sarah Rivera

You Need to See These DIY Thanksgiving Decorations That Won't Break the Bank

Creativity is certainly your biggest asset when you’reworking with a budget. Want more design inspiration? Crafter Sarah Johnson at EssyJae made a downloadable SVG file you’re free to use. *@kelseyherr_/ Instagram* This touch will also add a nice aroma to the room. you’ve got the option to re-display the turkeys each year and continue to add to the collection. Simply take a few gourds and mini pumpkins and display them on a cake stand....

May 4, 2025 · 5 min · 1000 words · Alejandro Weber