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You Can Forget Wood: There's A More Durable Shed Material To Consider

You Can Forget Wood: There’s A More Durable Shed Material To Consider

A Hunker report describes corrugated aluminum’s resistance to rot and pests, while noting that cost, installation and durability vary by project.
14 Everyday Home Items You Need To Replace More Often Than You Think

14 Everyday Home Items You Need To Replace More Often Than You Think

House Beautiful’s expert roundup gives replacement intervals for 14 home essentials, from alarms and HVAC filters to towels, pillows and grout.
33 Bedroom Plants That Bring A Calming Touch To Your Space

33 Bedroom Plants That Bring A Calming Touch To Your Space

House Beautiful’s guide names 33 bedroom plants, with care tips for different light levels and notes on pets, watering and sleep-related claims.
Your Houseplants Need A New Care Routine For Winter—Here Are 4 Easy Habits To Start

Your Houseplants Need A New Care Routine For Winter—Here Are 4 Easy Habits To Start

A House Beautiful report shares four winter care habits: adjust light, water less, group plants and wipe dust from leaves.
Ditch The Gas-Powered Tools: Ryobi Has An Alternative To Make Clearing Snow Easier

Ditch The Gas-Powered Tools: Ryobi Has An Alternative To Make Clearing Snow Easier

Ryobi’s RY40SN01K cordless snow shovel is listed at Home Depot with a battery kit or tool-only option; its capacity is limited to 6 inches.
Craft A Unique Thanksgiving-Inspired Centerpiece Using These Dollar Tree Finds

Craft A Unique Thanksgiving-Inspired Centerpiece Using These Dollar Tree Finds

A Hunker report shows how Dollar Tree foam gourds, battery candles and fall decor can form a customizable Thanksgiving table centerpiece.
Before You Buy A “Cheap” Living Room Sofa, Check These 4 Things

Before You Buy A “Cheap” Living Room Sofa, Check These 4 Things

Designers advise checking sofa seams, cushion spacing, legs and support before buying a low-cost living room sofa.
I'm Spotting This 'Floral Resin' Everywhere Right Now — How These Preserved Blooms Got A Seat In The Newest, Coolest Projects

I’m Spotting This ‘Floral Resin’ Everywhere Right Now — How These Preserved Blooms Got A Seat In The Newest, Coolest Projects

Preserved flowers set in resin are appearing in hospitality spaces and collectible design, in a revival of a technique dating to the 1940s.
Elegant, Not Beachy — Why Shells Are The Motif Every Tastemaker Is Putting On Their Table This Year

Elegant, Not Beachy — Why Shells Are The Motif Every Tastemaker Is Putting On Their Table This Year

Livingetc reports that designers are reworking shell motifs in tableware, using polished metal, porcelain and natural materials for a more refined look.
Will Grass Seed Grow After Heavy Rain? 3 Ways To Rescue It If Your Lawn Is Waterlogged

Will Grass Seed Grow After Heavy Rain? 3 Ways To Rescue It If Your Lawn Is Waterlogged

Grass seed can still germinate after heavy rain if the soil drains. Experts recommend redistributing seed, light aeration and a thin protective cover.