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We sat down with designers to learn about the underrated furniture pieces they swear by. Storage Ottoman Cavan Images / Getty Images What’s not to love about anottoman with storage? “They provide additional seating and a place to stack other items,” Williamson says. Andreas von Einsiedel / Getty Images “They’re also typically lightweight and can be easily moved.” Want more design inspiration? “Sourcing a timeless bar piece that adds character and storage is a win-win in our book....

We asked some gardening experts to share some outdoor plants that are often overlooked or fly under the radar. Sedums are known to be low-maintenance and they come in an array of colors, shapes, and sizes. They also provide additional texture to any garden and have beautiful blooms. The Spruce / Adrienne Legault They can be cut back in the winter to encourage stronger growth in the spring. Gazania is perfect for areas of your landscape that might be hard to fill in....

The Spruce / Jacob Fox There isn’t a magic formula for how to organize tools. Tool organization can be a very personal project because it depends on your specific space and needs. Are you a woodworker, a home renovator, or a weekend hobbyist? The Spruce / Jacob Fox You might need smallstorage solutions, or you may need to scale up for accessible power tool placement. Here are 10 tool organization tips to help you tidy up your workshop....

From leafy greens to root crops, there are plenty of vegetables that thrive in cool weather. A bonus of growing root crops such as turnips is that they also yield edible greens from the tops. Here are 10 vegetables to grow in the winter. Ashley-Belle Burns / Getty Images Which Vegetables Are Cold-Hardy? The cold-hardiest vegetables are spinach, kale, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts, but the list goes on. Also consider growing onions, garlic, leeks, rutabaga, and cabbage in the wintertime....

Meet the Expert Want more gardening tips? On top of that, they need a cold period (or, vernalization) to flower. But with too much cold, they shrivel up. Sandipan Panja / Getty Images If temperatures drop below -4C, they will die. They also need sandy, well-drained soil with constant moisture. So, if your garden has heavy clay or irregular watering, you’ll have difficultygrowing artichokes. Tina Terras & Michael Walter / Getty Images...

Thankfully, there are some easy steps to deodorize a trash can to keep those pungent odors at bay. This is often the number one product to keep trash cans less stinky. Try Bleach Sometimes you need a tough disinfectant to get rid of germs and odors. The Spruce / Michele Lee When usingbleach to cleanyour trash can, double-check it won’t damage the can’s finish. Keep the area well-ventilated to avoid a concentration of fumes....

While it doesn’t necessarily mean there is an infestation, preventing one is essential. Today, pest control experts share their best tips to get rid of cockroaches before they infest your home. Meet the Expert Signs You Have a Cockroach Infestation Want more cleaning and organizing tips? Getty Images / Korakijich To keep them out, Baldwin suggests you check all seals and fill any gaps or spaceswith caulk. Cronan advises that you pay attention to potential standing water sources and eliminate them....

Testing Water Pressure and Simple Fixes at Home Is there any way to increase water pressure in a shower? Corroded water pipes may be the ultimate culprit. Then, read on to learn how to increase water pressure in the shower. The Spruce / Daniel Fishel The Spruce / Daniel Fishel Need more help? However, the most common issue is a blocked showerhead. you’re free to test the water pressure of your shower without using a pressure gauge....

Here, learnhow to organizea small bedroom with 10 simple methods. Getty Images/KatarzynaBialasiewicz 1. Focus on the bed, a bedside table, and clothing storage. The Spruce / Fiona Campbell Give each item of furniture two jobs. The Spruce / Candace Madonna 2. Keep Your Nightstand Clear Avoid clutter on your nightstand by using a bedside table with drawers. Getty Images/KatarzynaBialasiewicz Free up more space by mounting the lamp on the wall next to your bed....

The Spruce / Christopher Lee Foto Every bibliophile knows the importance of a well-organized book collection. Click through for our favorite ideas. This beautiful glass-fronted library from1001kirjaaproves that organizing your books by color can be incredibly pleasing to the eye. The Spruce / Christopher Lee Foto This is a great idea for a small living room, in a bedroom, or above a desk. Stack Them hotcocoareads Don’t be afraid of the stack....

Never mix and store baking soda and hydrogen peroxide in a closed container. Mix them when you are ready to do some cleaning for the best results. Learn 10 ways to use baking soda and hydrogen peroxide toclean your home. The Spruce / Nelly Cuanalo Hydrogen peroxide works as a mild bleaching agent. Check for freshness after at least 24 hours but longer is better. Here’s how: Sanitizing and sterilizing are not the same....

@tricialaddphoto/ Instagram Preparing for winter is a non-negotiable if you live in a cold climate. Not sure where to start whendesigning a shed? Check out these wood shed ideas for inspiration. @tricialaddphoto/ Instagram They are great for storing firewood since they naturally have airflow already. These sheds canalso be DIYedusing shipping pallets on the bottom and sides, making for a more affordable option. Many people use their garage or fence as a back wall and then build a shed next to it....

Aside from all its practical uses, the island can also serve as adecorative focal point of the room. Your kitchen doesn’t have to be large for you to incorporate an island either. Here, Amy Leferink of Interior Impressions made great use of this roomytwo-tone kitchenwith a large angled island. The Spruce / Christopher Lee Foto This home originally belonged to the owner’s grandparents. To make things more contemporary, they opened everything up with anew kitchen layout....