These decorations are easy on the wallet too, and this can especially be important if you’re on a budget for the party. Add in some of these New Year’s Eve party games to keep your guests having fun all night long. Disco Ball Wreath from A Beautiful Mess Sparkly Backdrop from Lovely Indeed Sequin Letter Garland from A Beautiful Mess New Year’s Confetti Party Favors from A Pumpkin & A Princess Midnight Clocks Party Hat from No Biggie Ombre New Year’s Eve Globes from Lia Griffith New Year’s Eve Confetti Balloons from Design Improvised New Years Party Labels from Lia Griffith New Year’s Eve by the Year from No Biggie Gold Fringe Drink Toppers from Sugar & Cloth Glitter Mini Champagne Bottles from Mod Podge Rocks!...

While you don’t necessarily need to buy into current home design trends (at least not all the time), there is some value to creating a space that looks and feels appealing to the modern eye. Plus, if you do anticipate selling in the future, it’s a good idea to consider the popular design styles and how you can incorporate them into your space. But what’s popular to one person may not have appeal to another....

But, as we all navigate business, consumer, and frankly life changes—it’s to be expected. That doesn’t mean we have to go in clueless, though. To get the inside scoop, we’ve asked a few experts to weigh in on what they’ve noticed, what buyers can prepare for, and how we can all make the process—from order to delivery—as seamless as possible. What does this mean for the everyday consumer? “Some suppliers may be the sole supplier for many brands,” Ying Reeves elaborates....

If you are looking for some blue inspiration, click through these blue rooms that show off the color in all its versatility and splendor.

Provide Shelter for Backyard Wildlife You can leave the tree right in its stand, and set it out in the yard for the rest of the winter. It can fill in a bare spot, giving you something pretty to look at, but, more importantly, it can provide winter shelter for birds. If you have plenty of trees around, consider laying your tree on its side to provide shelter for mammals such as rabbits....

Maintaining good ventilation involves two main factors: having a working vent fan and keeping the door (and window, if possible) open when the bathroom is not in use. A functioning vent fan draws moisture and odors out of the bathroom and into the outside air. Both factors improve air quality by removing bad odors, along with humidity from bathing that otherwise could create a musty smell. Hang your towels to dry—spread out with good airflow—after every use, and wash them at least once a week....

The dining room’s time as a catch-all for piles of who-know-what is over. Instead, break out your favorite cookbooks and plan a dinner party menu, because in 2023 your dining room will see renewed purpose as a place to gather with your closest friends and loved ones. To inspire new life in your formal dining space, we turned to several interior designers for their insights on dining room trends they expect us to see in 2023....

If you’re new to firewood gathering and storing, it’s important to know first what types of firewood work best for your burning method. Different breeds can throw off a variety of heat temps, scents, and burn times, and may be better suited to a wood-burning stove than an outdoor fire pit. Another quick tip to keep in mind: Invest in or make a firewood rack to keep your stash clean, dry, and pest-free....

Maintaining the proper pH level is essential for a plant’s ability to absorb the nutrients it needs from the soil—iron absorption is especially affected by soil pH levels. Learn which plants prefer acidity and what soil amendments help adjust soil pH levels. Plants That Need Acidic Soil The ideal soil pH for most landscape plants and turf grasses is around 6.5, which is considered slightly acidic. But there are some plants that require a more acidic soil in order to thrive....

No matter what HVAC system is installed, the purpose of all heating appliances is to use some type of fuel to warm the interior of a home. Heating systems can use a variety of fuel sources, including natural gas, propane, fuel oil, biofuel (such as wood), solar, and electricity. Some homes have more than one heating system: For example, some additions or finished basements are heated by different systems than the rest of the house....

At the most basic level, you really only need the absolute essentials to live well. Most of these will be in your kitchen for food preparation. The rest of your home requires just a few items to keep it clean and well-organized. You can always add more items as needed, but for now, explore the bare minimum of housewares every home should have. It is important that you buy a vacuum based on your needs....

Some of these home wasp repellent tips include preventing wasps from visiting and making nests, while others will show you how to get rid of existing wasps and nests. Follow one or all of these suggestions to get rid of the pesky insects. Spray this solution on any established wasp nests, and make sure you look under porch roofs, eaves, and any other ledges. You can also spray this mixture in any spots you’ve seen nests in the past....

Distilled white vinegar contains around five percent acetic acid and 95% water. Cleaning vinegar contains around six percent acetic acid, making it 20% stronger than white distilled vinegar for tackling cleaning chores. You may want to buy several bottles of vinegar, because this list of household uses for vinegar covers nearly every room in the house. For water spots on glass shower doors, pour one cup of distilled white vinegar into a microwaveable bowl and heat for 30 to 45 seconds....

How He Got Started Based just south of Green Bay in Appleton, Wis., Brandon took over his family’s decades-old cleaning business about 10 years ago. In March 2020 Brandon made the choice to shut down for four months. “As a business owner, I was freaking out,” he said. “My escape was to start posting silly, kind of crazy cleaning videos on the internet.” One of the first videos he posted was of a post-carpet cleaning technique called carpet grooming....

I took the painful steps of culling the weak ones, and still had 326 left. I raised them all the best I could. By the end of June, I had delivered hundreds of plants to friends in four different states along the East Coast. I kept just 18, which provided me with harvests of tomatoes, bell peppers, jalepenos, serranos, and cilantro well into the fall. Here are the 9 products I used to grow hundreds of plants during my first try at seed starting....

1. Utilize Wall Space Mount hooks, brackets, and wire shelves onto the wall in your garage to hold everything from power tools to camping gear. Using the walls to make a home for all of your items will eliminate wasted space and allow you to get rid of bulkier storage containers that take up valuable floor space. 2. Install Ceiling Storage Racks Some big box home stores sell ceiling storage racks, but you can also make them yourself if you’re handy....

A zen-like bathroom is the ideal space for lingering in a warm bath or taking a moment for yourself at the start of your day. If you want to create a zen bathroom like this one from sophiafaininteriors, there are some key things you can do. Whether you are up for a full renovation or just looking for a few easy ways to transform your bathroom into a stress-free paradise, here are some of our favorite ideas....

For some, this space is formal and perfect at all times, to be entered and used only when guests come to call. To others, it serves as a comfortable family gathering place for watching TV, doing homework or visiting. Some have a cozy nook for sipping tea and curling up with a book. A formal living room historically referred to as a drawing room or parlor, often showcases the homeowner’s finest possessions....

Energy Star History Energy Star is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency voluntary program that helps businesses and individuals save money and protect our climate, through superior energy efficiency. The Energy Star program was first developed in 1992 by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a method to identify and promote products that are the most energy-efficient. Since its initial onset, the government has partnered with other industry members, to promote and expand the scope of this project to include, not only major appliances but also new homes and buildings and home components such as heating and air conditioning systems, water heaters, and central vacuum systems....