We researched dozens of floating shelves, evaluating them on sturdiness, ease of installation, and overall value. Our top choice is the Gracie Oaks Joao 2-Piece Wood Floating Shelf for its solid construction, variety of sizes and colors, and easy installation. Here are the best floating shelves. Gracie Oaks’ solid wood floating shelves are our favorite pick overall, thanks to their quality construction, minimal profile, and the number of finishes available....

Our best overall pick, the Household Essentials CEDAR FRESH Cedar Closet Variety Pack, contains an assortment of pleasantly-scented cedarwood accessories for drawers, hanging rods, and doorknobs. Here are the best moth repellents available online. Our number one pick is this variety pack from Household Essentials. It comes in sets of 36, 56, 71, or 96 and includes an assortment of kiln-dried eastern red cedar deterrents to place around your home....

Our top pick, the Backyard Discovery Skyfort II Residential Wood Playset, includes a clubhouse, slide, and double glider swing, is made of sturdy cedar, and comes with an interactive 3-D installation guide. Here are the best swing sets. What do buyers say? 90% of 500+ Overstock reviewers rated this product 4 stars or above. Your kids will have the time of their lives playing on the elaborate Backyard Discovery Skyfort II, which is so much more than your average swing set....

Tips for Growing Companion Plants Alongside Roses Growing plants alongside roses isn’t just for aesthetics, though it’s always a treat to see flowers blooming in your roses’ off-season. It’s also important to consider each plant’s needs, preferred growing conditions, and your climate. Roses require direct sunlight and well-draining soil, so choose plants that match those conditions and be sure to space them at least a foot apart. Be careful, though: some plants are too aggressive when it comes to resources and can easily overpower your roses, Here is a list of plants with similar growing conditions to roses, that will make great companions for your rose plants....

One of the best ways to celebrate the special day with kids is to get outside and appreciate nature. Better yet, having some eco-friendly toys on hand can further encourage play while being gentle on the planet. Luckily, there are hundreds of eco-friendly toys from brands that commit to using less packaging, sourcing sustainable materials, and giving back to organizations fighting to make a difference. Many of these toys also offer educational opportunities for learning about recycling, climate change, and more....

Our favorite outdoor furniture deals include: 51 percent off the Highway Hamilton Made in the USA Adirondack Chair (the winner of our Best Adirondack Chair lab test!), and 31 percent off the FDW 4-piece furniture set. Here are the best outdoor furniture deals. We tested this Adirondack chair at our lab and found it to be comfortable, durable, easy to assemble, and easy to store (thanks to its foldable design) if needed....

The optimal months to purchase a lawn mower are March, April, October, and December. During these months, there are more opportunities to purchase a lawn mower at a lower cost. And while there are the occasional deal or brand-dependent sales peppered throughout the year, these aren’t as dependable as following simple seasonal sales cycles. Read on to learn more about when to purchase a lawn mower. The Best Time to Buy Savvy shoppers tend to time their purchases to coincide with supply and demand cycles....

So, how do you hang posters so that they look fantastic and stay in place? There’s a way to do it so that they look professional without requiring that you put any holes in your wall. Throw the tape and thumb tacks out the window (okay, not really) and follow these best practices for hanging up your posters. Step 1: Prep your poster With clean hands, take your poster out of the tube and lay it on a flat surface with the printed side facing up....

What makes the microwave drawer so exceptional is its flexibility and ergonomics. The drawer pulls out, and you access the heating cavity from the top (versus front), reducing bending. There are several brands that offer microwave drawers with almost exact features: 1.0 - 1.2 cubic feet capacityFits a 7" tall cup or 20oz. cup / 9"x13" pan950-1000 watts10 - 11 settings with sensor cookingDigital LCD screen with Open and Close buttons and Child Safety Lock...

Created with beams of pretzels, salami shingles, goat cheese snowmen, and more, people are taking the charcuterie chalet challenge and creating a treat rivaling iconic gingerbread houses. One of the secret ingredients is caramel as the “glue” to hold it all together. If you prefer the savory side of things, you’re in for a real treat. How about a gingerbread house that looks like a castle? Or cheese boards shaped like turkeys and other whimsical foods that look almost too good to eat?...

Composting Issues Done correctly, composting creates a sterile organic material that does nothing but good things for your garden and the plants in it. However, nearly every gardener who practices composting has occasionally experienced “volunteer” plants sprouting up in the garden where the compost has been spread. This can actually be rather charming when the volunteers are tiny impatiens seedlings, tomato plants, or even pumpkins that volunteer because last Halloween/s jack o’ lanterns were added to the compost heap....

It is less common for people to grow ornamental grasses as containerized houseplants. It is hard to understand this because grasses have so many desirable qualities. They are beautiful, hardy, not too discriminating, and can be easily replaced. It’s true that ornamental grasses can be “dirty,” dropping seeds and seed pods. But if you simply snip off blooming stalks, you can deal with these issues easily. Mondo Grass Care Light It does best in filtered sunlight, although it can tolerate partial shade and even direct sunlight....

Having blogged for nearly a decade, Foglia had grown accustomed to sharing her own vintage finds online with fellow design lovers. But she was beginning to find that not everyone had as much luck sourcing pieces similar to the ones she loved. “I was recognizing in my community that many of my followers were struggling with finding vintage decor in the areas that they lived,” Fogia explains. So she decided to think big and take things into her own hands, launching an online store called Vintage Keepers....

By the time your child has turned 1, he or she has probably accumulated a lot of toys. My son sure did! However, all I really want for my toddler is a few great options that will engage him and help with his development and motor skills as he grows. I decided to see if the VTech Pull and Sing Puppy fit the bill. The battery-operated plastic dog boasts a ton of great features meant to entertain and educate, and it’s cute to boot....

If I can turn one more person into a plant lover than I’ve done my job, and, well, propagating is key. If you’re new to propagating, you may be wondering how exactly to do it. We put three of the most popular ways of propagating plants to the test—and got step-by-step instructions from experts on a fourth method. Read on to find out what to expect with each as you grow your collection and share plants with others....

If you’re looking for tips on how to make the transition to WFO work for you, we’ve rounded up a few things to consider. 1. Choose Your Shade Wisely There’s nothing worse than sitting under a garden umbrella that doesn’t quite do its job. That’s why it’s important to consider the actual material of the fabric when purchasing your parasols. “The best fabric on the market is an acrylic marine-grade product called Sunbrella,” said Mark Feldman, Chief Home Officer of Riverbend Home....

The plant in question must be foreign (“exotic,” “introduced,” and “alien” are other names used to tell you that a plant is of foreign origin).It must be able to grow on its own and produce a new generation without human aid (for example, without watering, fertilizing, dividing, pest control, or weed control done by human beings). That is, it becomes a wild plant in its adopted homeland. Not all plants introduced from foreign lands are tough enough to naturalize....

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), is a non-profit organization that sets certain high standards to make sure that forestry is practiced in an environmentally responsible and socially beneficial manner. If a product, like a piece of tropical hardwood patio furniture, is labeled as “FSC Certified,” it means that the wood used in the product and the manufacturer that made it met the requirements of the Forest Stewardship Council. Why You Should Consider FSC-Certified Furniture Forests cover 30 percent of the global land area, according to the FSC....

NPK on a fertilizer package stands for nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, the three nutrients that compose complete fertilizers. While the description of the fertilizer may not expressly say “NPK,” you will see a series of three numbers, often separated by dashes. These numbers correspond, respectively, to the percentage of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium in that fertilizer. For example, if you purchase a 10-pound bag fertilizer labeled 5-10-5, it contains 5 percent nitrogen, 10 percent phosphorus, and 5 percent potassium by weight....