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Before & After: A Dated Bathroom Becomes a Serene, Plant-Filled Oasis for £2,000

A DIY redo totally transformed this once-carpeted bathroom.

Alison Goldman

Sep 17, 2021

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This Plant Is Easy to Grow — and It Makes a Tasty Snack

An unexpected bright spot of the past year is how much joy we’ve found in nature — especially at home. This was the year we grew scallions in glasses of water, sprouted new greenery from our bok choy and carrot scraps, and maybe even got avocado pits to grow roots. Sometimes these plant projects provided food, but they also gave us the delightful magic show that is watching plants grow. Mother Nature has another trick we bet you haven’t tried: peanut plants.

Courtney Balestier

Sep 17, 2021

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Here’s How to Decorate with Plants, According to Your Zodiac Sign

Designing your space is an art that’s unique to you. It depends on your personal style and unmistakable eye. But whatever look speaks to you, there’s one thing we can say with certainty: Every aesthetic looks better with greenery.When you think about it, plants are the ultimate versatile home decor. They come in endless shapes and textures, and their pots and accessories present extra opportunities to show off your style. How to choose? Ummmmm, astrology, obviously!

Courtney Balestier

Sep 17, 2021

Before & After: A Mismatched Kitchen Gets a Chic, All-White Revamp for $25,000

The original kitchen was an incohesive mash-up of black granite countertops, poorly painted white cabinets, brushed nickel hardware, and several shades of beige.

Lydia Mack

Sep 17, 2021

Here’s a Fun Idea for that Grecian Bust Sculpture You Probably Bought Last Year

On the cheap!

Danielle Blundell

Sep 17, 2021

Apartment Hunting on TikTok? Yes, It’s a Thing — Here’s How You Do It

On your mark, get set, search.

Davina Ward

Sep 17, 2021

One Good Thing: The Simple Effective Hand Powered Breathing Mobile Clothes Washer

Welcome back to One Good Thing! This week I got a tip from a friend that there was a new trend around washing your clothes at home with this thing called the Breathing Mobile Washer. At first, I was skeptical and I also thought it looked like a plunger, but then I tested it and found it to be a surprisingly smart new tool for the home. Why?

Maxwell Ryan

Sep 17, 2021

The Production Designer of “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” on the ’80s Trends Making a Comeback (and One That Isn’t)

Gold accents, fake plants, and mirrors galore.

Nicoletta Richardson

Sep 17, 2021

The Unique $10 Tool That Makes Cleaning Your Blinds a Breeze

Shoppers are raving how well it gets the job done.

Britt Franklin

Sep 17, 2021

These Are the Best Sofa Beds from Amazon Under $500

And not to worry, you're definitely not sacrificing style here.

Blair Donovan

Sep 17, 2021

These Plants Will Kill Your Fungus Gnat Problem

Place one or a few of these among your houseplant menagerie and let nature run its course.

Molly Williams

Sep 17, 2021

Target’s Halloween Succulents Are Straight Out of “Little Shop of Horrors”

With eight faux seasonally spooky plants to choose from, there’s something for everyone.

Arielle Tschinkel

Sep 17, 2021

#Witchcore Is Trending on TikTok — Here’s How to Get the Look

It's casting a spell on spaces across the internet.

Olivia Harvey

Sep 17, 2021

This Amazon-Favorite Dog Toy Is Supposed to Soothe Your Dog — Is It Worth It?

A veterinary expert weighs in.

Andie Kanaras

Sep 17, 2021

I Love Gifting This Little Luxury Item Because It Totally Delights and Surprises Every Recipient

It's the *perfect* chilly weather present.

Ivy Ford

Sep 17, 2021

B&A: An Old Barn Was Transformed into a Gorgeous Studio Apartment & Art Studio

Lizzie Gill, a mixed media artist, and her husband remodeled this 1990s-era, run-down barn. It's now their full-time home, a studio apartment and art studio.

Adrienne Breaux

Sep 17, 2021

5 Kitchen Tools My Mexican Grandma Can't Live Without

They've become staples in my own kitchen, thousands of miles away.

Ella Cerón

Sep 16, 2021

Why the New Psychological Thriller “Nice Girls” Is One of My Favorite Reads of 2021

It's a quintessential book for the upcoming spooky season.

Samantha Ladwig

Sep 17, 2021

This Is the Credit Score You Really Need to Buy a House

Your eligibility for a home loan depends on a few factors.