The simplest way to change the mood in your laundry room, whether it’s big and luxurious or small and bare bones, is to paint the walls. You can keep it clean and fresh with whites, grays, or pale blues; add zingy colors like lime or orange; create a moody feel with dark neutrals; or choose your favorite color. Determine how much paint you need with The Spruce’s Paint Calculator.

This tactic in deer control simply allows you to play the odds through smart plant selection. If you grow plants that deer are less likely to eat, you increase your chances of escaping pest damage. Alyssum, irises, peonies, foxgloves, poppies, and even certain herbs like lavender and sage are popular plants that deer avoid. Some of these plants are toxic to deer, while others produce strong smells that deer avoid....

​Want to learn the best secrets to choosing and styling your Christmas tree? Use these tips and design ideas in our guide to measuring, buying, and bringing home your holiday tree. Start With Placement Before you go shopping for a Christmas tree, it’s important to first determine a location in your home that’s both suitable and safe to display it. Avoid placing your tree near a heat source (sunny windows, radiators, heating vents, and fireplaces)....

Whether you prefer a minimalist or a maximalist approach, check out these stylish and wide-ranging coffee table decor ideas will help you add those finishing touches that will turn this functional piece of furniture into a showstopping focal point.

To track this year’s rising trends, we tapped some of our favorite sources and expert authorities to share what holiday trends will be everywhere this year, from decorations that are kitschy and vintage to menorahs that feel minimalistic and chic. “I’m most surprised by the increasing interest in more ‘kitschy’ decor items,” Mark Feldman of Riverbend Home, shares with us. “Items reminiscent of the knickknacks in your grandmother’s breakfront are coming back in style" To get the look, Feldman suggests trying retro, over-the-top, eccentric, and even wacky decor pieces “They are in high demand this season, including kitschy Santa decor and villages,” he explains....

It’s crucial that your garden gets some air circulation from a good breeze on a regular basis. Tightly packed plants are very inviting to feeding insects that enjoy both the shelter from the heat and the cover from predators. They will raise their families in there and eat their way out. So if you must plant closely, you will need to monitor for pests more frequently. Secondly, the leaves will have time to dry off before evening....

Layering rugs is a great way to have fun with color, pattern, and texture. There are tons of ways to make this look work in your home, and it can solve a whole host of decorating problems. You can layer an area rug on top of wall-to-wall carpet or layer it over another existing area rug. Here are some ways to make this decorating technique work for you. Define a Space If you have a large seating area and have a problem with “floating furniture,” layering rugs can help....

Think about proportion and scale when selecting a pool or spa water feature, making sure that a fountain or fixture is not too monumental for the size of your pool and yard. If it’s an existing pool, is the shape geometric or freeform? Rocks, real or faux, look best with curvilinear, naturalistic-shaped pools, while more simple architectural features enhance a modern or rectangular shape. Unless it is a very basic water feature, hire a pool builder, electrician, plumber, or pool technician to install a fountain or waterfall....

A white kitchen can be anything you want it to be, from elegant and ethereal to crisp, clean, and contemporary. A white kitchen can make a historic home or a rustic farmhouse feel fresh and updated without erasing the original character of the home. In a modern townhouse or city apartment, a white kitchen can fade into the background while allowing other decor elements to set the tone. Using an all-white palette can allow you to mix styles and periods while retaining a cohesive look....

Whether you are designing a laundry room for a new home, remodeling your current space, or just looking for ideas to refresh your current laundry room, check out these 55 stylish laundry rooms in a number of sizes and styles to inspire your utility room makeover or refresh.

Whether you are looking for a custom-designed tile pattern; a striking slab of stone; an unconventional material; a jolt of color; a metallic finish; or a classic finishing touch like subway tile, a kitchen backsplash can be more than just a practical piece of armor against unwanted splashes and splatters. Think of it like a statement necklace or a pocket square—that finishing touch that brings the whole ensemble together. Take a look at these inspiring kitchen backsplash ideas to spark your own creativity and turn your kitchen into a conversation piece....

In case you missed it, the Magnolia Network, which is a joint venture by Chip and Joanna Gaines and Discovery, Inc., is taking over DIY Network. In true Gaines form, the network features tons of design-forward shows that will keep your creative side occupied for hours on end. With the merriment of the holiday season in the rearview mirror and plenty of chilly days ahead of us, we all could use a little something to look forward to this January....

You would definitely put Cyndi Johnson in the home team’s starting lineup. Johnson, a registered nurse living with her family in Arizona, has loved decorating her home for many years. “I’ve always loved holidays and decorating since I was a child,” she says. “But I really started concentrating on home decor about three years ago after my daughter helped me start my Instagram account and I saw all the beautiful home decor....

Sometimes it’s necessary to use screening materials to add privacy in shared spaces, but by choosing an open latticework or thin pergola, you can allow dappled light to come through. Hang lanterns or string lights from your structures to add a welcoming glow to your evening garden space. 

If budgetary constraints keep you from the former, the good news is that the latter is much easier to attain than you might think. To get you started, here are eight fantastic budget-sensitive tips for helping your dining room to look its very best.

Below, we’ll break down 9 different types of bedroom window treatments to shade your space and help you decide what’s best for your home. Curtains are especially popular in the kitchen, although they are also frequently found in the bedroom. Curtains are available in many different styles, colors, and patterns, making them an easy way to add a shot of color and pattern to your room. These options are often cheaper (but less durable) than drapes, which are made with heavier materials....

Electric vs. Gas Pressure Washer Before buying a pressure washer, decide if you need to have a low- or high-pressure unit. Then, you can buy a model accordingly. Electric models are typically much lower in pressure than gas-powered models. Electric pressure washers are easier to handle and you won’t need to maintain or fill up a gasoline-powered engine. You just plug in an electric pressure washer and you’re ready to go....