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Virtually any plant is good for a large pot under the right conditions. And some plants can even survive the winter in a container if they are hardy to your growing zone. It’s recommended that you do not put rocks at the bottom of a planter, as this can impede drainage. If you need to fill up a large planter space because your plants don’t require soil stretching the planter’s full depth, you can use plastic bottles, crushed aluminum cans, Styrofoam blocks, and even smaller plastic pots turned upside down....

Check out these 21 tips for styling your living room with accessories—everything from candles to dried flowers to textiles and decorative objects—that will elevate your decor and transform your living room into the most comfortable, inviting, beautiful and lived in room in the house.

But you don’t have to continue living with awful. Trust us: With your landlord’s permission, a few simple changes—no renovation required—will make things better without draining your checking account. And lucky for you, we have no shortage of tricks for adding color, pattern, and even practical storage. Here are 21 decorating ideas for refreshing small bathrooms. This vanity update by Brian Patrick Flynn is a fantastic example. The gray leather veneer is actually (surprise!...

Decorating in farmhouse style doesn’t need to be difficult. These projects will help transform your home into a place you love to be, and best of all, most of these ideas are simple, quick, and can be put together in an afternoon. Farmhouse Patent Art from The Navage Patch Blanket Ladder from Joyful Derivatives Centerpiece Tray from The Navage Patch Industrial Farmhouse Reclaimed Wood and Pipe Pantry Shelf Sign from Funky Junk Interiors Drop Cloth Curtains from A Ray of Sunlight Tobacco Basket Wall Hanging from Joyful Derivatives Simple Ticking Lumbar Pillow with Ruffles from She Holds Dearly Magnetic Chalkboard Cutting Board from Cherished Bliss Aged Galvanized Planters from Little House of Four Pottery Barn Farmhouse-Style Cubby Wall Shelf from A Piece of Rainbow General Store Sign from The Quaint Sanctuary Wire Laundry Hamper from The Merry Thought Reclaimed Wood Coffee Crate Lid Sign from Funky Junk Interiors Farmhouse Upcycled Stool, Lamp, and Mat from She Holds Dearly Industrial Farmhouse Bathroom Sign from Cherished Bliss Galvanized Bucket for Spring from A Ray of Sunlight Farmhouse Laundry Sign from Remodelaholic Primitive Cabinet from Knick of Time Home Sign from 504 Main Fence Picket Flower Vase from Salvaged Living Upcycled Herb Drying Rack from Domestically Creative Stylish Storage Containers from The Crafty Blog Stalker Wood Spool Table from Must Have Mom Farmhouse Wooden Box Centerpiece from The Turquoise Home Farmhouse Chalkboard with Rustic Wooden Frame from Knick of Time Industrial Farmhouse Storage Drawers from Little House of Four Chalk Paint Milk Bottles from Little Red Window Farmhouse Chalkboard Style Sign from Domestically Creative Simple Burlap Basket from A Fresh Squeezed Life Scrap Wood Picture Holder House from Salvaged Living DIY Barn Quilt from Newly Woodwards Necklace Holder from Visibly Moved

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Underwear that was once white is now pink There are blue streaks on your favorite yellow shirt White clothes are dull and dingy Clothes are shrunken or stretched-out If you seem to end up with lots of problems with your clothes after they have a trip through the laundry room, it could be your fault. Perhaps you’re not sorting your dirty laundry correctly. Sorting laundry seems to be a mystery to lots of people so they just dump everything in together....

Until a better wall system is invented that doesn’t require sanding, this fine, talcum powder-like byproduct (gypsum) of sanding drywall joints is a fact of home remodeling and building life. Are there any ways to reduce it in the first place? There are four ways to help limit, but not entirely eliminate, drywall dust in your home. Use Low-Dust Drywall Compound Sanding with compound produces dust, but it is more like the sawdust you get from cutting wood....

White bedrooms are perfect for those who seek to turn their mind off at the end of the day (really, who doesn’t?) or struggle with excess stimulation. They also are most definitely not boring, we promise! To prove this point, we’ve compiled images of 40 of our favorite white bedrooms, all of which will provide you with valuable styling tips and inspiration galore. Even if you swore you’d never skimp on color, you may have a new outlook on simple, stylish white after admiring the spaces below....

As Anne R. Kokoskie, owner and interior designer of Styled by A.R.K., explained, “Organic modernism is not just married to mid-century modern. It is a collection within a home that grounds itself in a natural way with sustainable components such as fibers, glass, and wood.” This style is best executed with a crisp, streamlined base that’s elevated and warmed with the addition of natural materials and toasty neutrals. We spoke with a few experts to find out what it is that makes this growing style so alluring, and how best to execute it at home....

These plants can also make great specimens for fall containers after the heat of summer has waned. These plants will thrive right up into the first snowfalls of late fall and early winter. Many spring container gardens are planted with spring bulbs, which add a much-needed pop of color to the drab colors of winter in colder climates. Our selection, however, focuses on five less common plants you can plant in pots on doorsteps, patios, and decks in early spring....

Moving into 2023, there are a few things that experts agreed will influence renovation trends. For example, the pandemic changed the way that people work and spend time at home and we can expect to see those changes reflected in the renovations homeowners prioritize in the New Year. Coupled with a rise in material costs and a sky-high housing market, experts predict that renovations focused on increasing comfort and functionality in the home will be big....

Compounding the problem is the fact that these aggressive plants are still widely available for sale. While the following 5 plants are often sold in garden centers, they are true garden thugs. Left on their own, they will take over. If you don’t want to be ripping them out for years to come, resist planting them in the first place. In some areas, plants like these go beyond aggressive and become invasive....

Toilets can develop drain clogs for any one of several basic reasons, usually involving partial or complete obstruction in one of the various parts of the drain system: the toilet trap, the branch drain line, the vent pipe, or the main sewer line. Most commonly, the remedy for a clogged toilet is to simply to plunge the toilet bowl, but when a toilet clogs repeatedly, even with an acceptably small amount of toilet paper and waste, then there may be a bigger problem to solve....

Bring in Extra Light If your bedroom isn’t receiving enough natural light, then you are going to have to provide the light yourself. But don’t set one lamp on your nightstand and call it done. Having only a single light source creates a lot of shadows, giving your bedroom a creepy feel and leaving the space outside the lamp’s circle of light just as dark as ever. Instead, illuminate your room with at least two, and preferably three, sources of light....

The role of the curtain rods is just as important; there are five types of rods that are commonly used, each serving a slightly different purpose. To choose the right rod, consider the room that it’s going in, the size of the window, how heavy the curtain panels are and whether they are going to be taken down frequently to be washed, and if you want a single or double layer of curtains....

And then there is the category of tools that are archaic and no longer relevant, yet somehow they still linger on the tool marketplace. Sure, it’s easy to pick on those “As Seen on TV” Billy Mays-type of tools. After all, they practically have failure designed into them. But what about those tools that aren’t so readily obvious as failures? Let’s take a look at our picks for the most overrated, if not downright useless, tools in the world....

There is plenty of advice out there, but it can be difficult to know what’s the most effective way of controlling weeds in your environment. Here is an overview of the six best tips, so you can get a firm grip on minimizing the weeds in your yard. Leaving no or as little room for weeds as possible means to plant densely. At the same time, however, you also need to prevent overcrowding as plants grow and mature....

Successful bathroom design requires working with the constraints of the space you have to make important decisions about how the room functions and flows. This means thinking about things like how best to design the shower for maximum comfort and efficiency. Where to place the bathtub if you have the space and desire for one. What size and type of vanity you can fit into your particular bathroom. How to work around existing window placement to maximize air flow and natural light....

Best of all, with many of these projects, kids can literally eat the fruits of their labor. For many kids, this part alone will be a revelation. It’s hard to imagine where food comes from unless you’ve been in the trenches digging holes; planting seeds, bulbs, sprouts, or seedlings; then watching these living things grow into full-fledged plants that kids can pick and eat. These projects have been kid tested and have passed the criteria for fun....