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Our top pick is the SimpleHuman Toilet Plunger because it can be tucked away in its included case. Plus, the stainless steel handle is durable and perfect for resolving a toilet clog after an unplanned incident or occasional mishap. Here are the best toilet plungers for every home and every budget. When it comes to cleaning gadgets and home essentials, SimpleHuman is a household name. So, it’s really no surprise the brand makes the best toilet plunger on the market....

Since there are many different height options you can purchase for bed risers, interior designer Jennifer Hunter recommends first measuring the height you are looking to achieve. “You don’t want bed risers that are either too tall or too small for what you need,” she says. To find the perfect fit for your bed and your space, we researched the best bed risers, considering the height, material, and weight capacity of each....

We researched dozens of bedroom wardrobes, rating them on capacity, ease of installation, durability, and style. Our top choice is the Wayfair Basics Wardrobe Cabinet, which stands out for its sturdiness, spaciousness, and relatively affordable price. Here are the best bedroom wardrobes. For a wardrobe that’s sturdy, simple, and moderately priced, you can’t go wrong with this one from Latitude Run. It has a basic two-door appearance that’s available in white, black, or brown finishes, and provides you plenty of room to store clothing and accessories....

Moreover, the beauty of pegboards is that they work within almost any space in the home and allow you to keep impossible-to-organize items orderly. “If there’s an area of your home you’ve been struggling to organize, a pegboard is a great solution,” adds Jackson. But you don’t want to go with just any pegboard accessories, especially when hanging heavy items, such as a hammer or power drill. That’s why we set out to find the best pegboard accessories for different rooms, uses, and styles....

When researching the best pellet stoves, we evaluated products based on their size, capacity, burning, and efficiency, as well as ease of cleaning, installation, and maintenance. Our top pick, the ComfortBilt HP50 Grey Pellet Stove, has a large coverage area, powerful heat output, and plenty of convenient features. Here are the best pellet stoves for your heating needs. The feed rate, blower speed, and thermostat can be adjusted via the LCD control panel or with the remote control....

Our best overall pick is the Simple Houseware Toilet Paper Holder, which is stylishly designed, easy to load, and large enough to hold jumbo-sized rolls. Here are the best toilet paper holders for any bathroom. It consists of an upper, horizontal bar and a bottom storage compartment. The simple design makes it easy to load and reload, and the curved bar prevents rolls from sliding off. Despite its sleek look, this holder accommodates jumbo-sized toilet paper rolls—say goodbye to frequent “help, I’m out of toilet paper” cries, and hello to a hassle-free bathroom experience....

Our best overall pick is Charmin’s Ultra Strong Toilet Paper because it can stand up to any wipe, is soft and pliable, and is septic safe. Here, the best toilet papers to stock your bathroom with. Charmin Ultra Strong Toilet Paper is reliably strong and an excellent choice for nearly everyone, and that’s why it’s our top pick. Charmin toilet paper has superior strength so it won’t tear or dissolve while you’re using it....

Brazilian cherry was often installed during new home construction, and though its use may have slowed down over time, it is still considered a beautiful wood and viable choice for flooring. It is available in several forms, ranging from solid hardwood planks to look-alike plastic laminates. Brazilian Cherry Characteristics This red or salmon-colored wood often has attractive streaks of darker stripes. Solid Brazilian cherry hardwood planks are difficult to install except by professionals, but engineered wood varieties are available, which are easier for DIYers to install....

From the most delicate to the bloom-where-planted type, here are the flowers that connect best with you based on your zodiac sign. Aries - Daffodils (March 21 – April 20) Known for their bright colors and spring bloom, daffodils are often considered to represent rebirth or new beginnings—perfect for the Aries—born between late March through April. These easy-blooming flowers are a great match with the sign who is just as bright and full of energy....

Do Home Dry Cleaning Kits Work? Dry clean kits are especially effective at making your clothes smell fresh again. As for stains, it depends on the type of stain you’re trying to remove. The kits are safe and reliable for freshening clothing and removing most water-based and light stains. Home kits don’t work as well as a professional cleaner on heavier grime and stains and they do not provide a well-pressed, crisp final product, such as you’d probably prefer to have with a suit or dress shirt....

If you’re looking for a warm paint color with slightly more color than beige, consider a warm yellow wall color like Behr Meringue. The secret of this sunny color is its nearly-neutral appearance while keeping all the benefits of a warm yellow color. Behr Meringue is perfect for you if you love waking up to a cheerful bedroom. A warm yellow wall color works well in rooms needing warmth and light....

The basic principles of garden design are simple enough, however, each is often referred to by more than one name. The 3 categories below contain the basic elements that, when combined together, constitute the generally accepted version of good garden design. Keep in mind that it is your garden and you are the one who should be pleased with the results. Rules are meant to be broken. Order/Balance/Proportion This refers to the basic structure of the garden....

Best Heat Tolerant Trees for Your Landscape Acacia. Although it’s an exotic tree, Acacia is widely adaptable to nearly any landscape, but they especially thrive in the heat. With small blooms in the spring and colorful foliage in the fall, acacia will grow quickly, soaking up the sun and giving you cool shade in return. Hardy to zones 9-11. Ash. One of the more low maintenance trees, ash trees can span up to 80’ in height with sprawling, shade creating branches....

Before You Buy Dining Room Furniture Before you buy any dining room furniture, take some time to consider these questions: What kind of space do you have? Is it a dining room or a dining area? If you are furnishing a dining room how often do you use it? How will you use your dining room? Is it just for dining or will it be a multi-purpose room? Will small children be using it?...

In This Episode Big Plants We’re first greeted by Brian in his living room, which is the spot where he keeps all of his towering plants—ones he says can’t fit anywhere else. Brian looks for plants that provide a lot of impact. And there are many that provide impact in this room. There’s the Philodendron Thaumatophyllum with huge leaves (don’t ever ask Brian for a cutting of this one—it’s not happening, he says) and his Opuntia Cactus which he actually found on the side of the road as a tiny plant....

Jane invited us into her L.A. abode, showing us what she loves and what she can’t live without. Owner: Breegan Jane, a designer, entrepreneur, lifestyle expert, and philanthropist Location: Venice Beach, CA A True Love for Coastal Vibes Located in Venice Beach, California, Jane’s home embraces all things coastal. She shares that her family has always lived and loved a coastal lifestyle. “My family has lived here for quite a long time, and my kids have grown up here since they were babies,” Jane says....

How to Grow Tibouchina Indoors Sunlight Tibouchina prefers bright, filtered sunlight. In general, direct summer sunlight is just a bit too strong, but it will not flower correctly without at least 6 to 8 hours of bright light a day. Choose a place in your home that receives consistent diffused light, or move the plant around your home periodically if necessary. If exposed to cold drafts or strong sunlight, expect the plant to start dropping leaves....

Do Your Research That’s when it pays to do a little research. It always makes sense to understand as much as you can about a home remodeling project, whether you plan to do it yourself or pay someone else to do the work. When searching for contractors, you need to be able to ask good questions and to recognize when the answers you’re receiving don’t add up. Lousy concrete slabs are all too common....

Every year, the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) conducts surveys among its members to learn how design features, elements, and projects rate with their clients. Landscape architects are asked to evaluate the expected popularity of a variety of residential outdoor design elements for the coming year. The survey is conducted in February and March with 808 professionals participating. Find out if your next project or a desired element made the list....

We need furniture for more comfortable lives and use it for storage, for sitting on, and for sleeping. Going beyond the basics, it is also there to express our sense of style. And as our needs and life circumstances change, so does our furniture. Here are some life changes that call for buying furniture: When You Change or Remodel a Home When you change or remodel a home, the old furniture may not look right or even fit....