Hearth & Home
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Stylish Bunk Room Design Ideas Elevate Small Spaces
Forget the cramped, utilitarian bunk beds of summer camp; one designer recently crafted a bunk room featuring six beds connected by bridges, complete with hanging chairs and reading nooks.

Hubert de Givenchy transforms Le Jonchet castle into his masterpiece
In the bedrooms of his 16th-century French castle, Le Jonchet, fashion icon Hubert de Givenchy eschewed elaborate fabrics.

French marigolds deter root-knot nematodes, protecting summer strawberries
Plots with marigold borders had 3.

Amazon Offers Stylish, Affordable Patio Furniture for Your Outdoor Space
During select periods, new deals on Amazon's extensive patio furniture collection will drop as often as every five minutes, according to Home Textiles Today .

Michigan Family Unveils Vibrant, Customized Home for Five
In a sprawling 6,493-square-foot Michigan home, the main floor walls are coated in Farrow & Ball's 'Dead Salmon' paint, a bold statement that defies conventional neutral palettes.

Jenny Marrs Reveals Her Favorite Sunroom Space
In a surprising twist, Jenny Marrs' newly revealed favorite room features a dark wood antique Italian armoire, prominently placed in her sun-drenched sunroom.

Designers urge ditching granny chic decor trends
Once a symbol of unique, personal style, the 'granny chic' interior design trend has become so oversaturated that designers now want you to ditch it entirely.

High humidity impacts kale's nutritional value for indoor gardeners
Kale grown at 85% humidity in a controlled plant factory appears robust, but its beneficial glucosinolate content is notably lower compared to kale cultivated in drier conditions.

Wildlife experts share how to keep squirrels out of your garden
To truly keep squirrels out of a garden, wire mesh must be spaded four inches deep into the ground and covered with earth.

Nashville home becomes heirloom-filled gathering space
A dining table that once floated through the floodwaters of Hurricane Katrina now anchors a newly transformed Nashville home, telling a story of resilience and family history.

How to Get Rid of Black Widow Spiders Now
Despite their fearsome reputation, a black widow spider bite is generally not lethal to healthy adult humans, according to NC State News .

Joanna and Chip Gaines Reveal Their Very First Home
In Waco, Texas, Joanna Gaines' first full-scale interior design project was a modest 1,200-square-foot yellow ranch house she and Chip intended to flip.

Outdoor stripes are a key summer 2026 fabric trend
From the bold cabana stripes that instantly evoke resort-style glamor to the crisp elegance of pin stripes gracing a shaded terrace, outdoor fabrics are embracing a singular, versatile pattern this su

Marisa Berenson Launches Zara Home Collection with Personal Touch
Stainless steel cutlery with tree handles, decorative plates featuring Marisa Berenson's eye, and tumblers adorned with ladybugs are among the 45 pieces in 'The House of Marisa Berenson,' a new collec

Jonathan Scott shares smart kitchen organization and cleaning tips
Jonathan Scott, a celebrity synonymous with grand home transformations, recently revealed a surprisingly simple faucet cleaning hack: submerge its head in white vinegar for 10 to 20 minutes HouseBeaut

Optimal Way to Control Dandelions
Applying glyphosate in the fall, after crops are removed, can achieve approximately 80% control of dandelions, according to NDSU Agriculture .

Interior design trends embrace tone-on-tone, replacing accent walls
Pinterest searches for 'monochromatic room' surged by 150% in the last year, signaling a dramatic shift away from the once-ubiquitous accent wall and a profound re-evaluation of interior aesthetics, a

Designers Embrace Neutral, Natural Kitchen Ideas for 2026 Homes
White is no longer the primary color choice for small kitchens; designers increasingly opt for warmer, more characterful shades, according to Homes and Gardens .

Tiny Home Trends Redefine Luxury and Market Expectations
The Winchester, a new 'tiny home' model, is two 20x40 homes starting at $320,000.

NYC influencer revives 235-year-old upstate farmhouse
Taryn Delanie Smith, Miss New York 2022, traded her Upper West Side apartment for a 235-year-old farmhouse in Orange County, embarking on a renovation journey she expects to last as long as she lives

Best Sustainable Front Door Plants for Curb Appeal
Many homeowners spend hours watering thirsty hydrangeas for curb appeal, often unaware that a more stunning and sustainable front entrance can be achieved with significantly less effort.

Experts debunk common kitchen organizing myths for better function
Forget the perfectly coordinated pantry: experts now say that striving for a 'matchy-matchy' kitchen can actually make it harder to use.

Cat-proof furniture: Why durable couches aren't enough
A 100 percent polyester sectional couch, designed with double-layer foam cushions and a tight-knit performance fabric, now promises to resist even the most determined feline claws and spills.

Maximalist luxury retreats emerge in Athens
In a newly built 23,500 square-foot Athens residence, the dining room features a bespoke table crafted from five types of marble, complemented by hand-painted murals by Meg Boscawen, according to ELLE

Find Deepest Discounts on Outdoor Rugs for Summer
A 10′ x 14′ easy-clean outdoor rug, once priced at $1,115, now sells for just $279 during Memorial Day sales, according to BobVila .

California's Festival Frenzy Kicks Off Memorial Day Weekend 2026
California is set to host a vibrant array of festivals for Memorial Day Weekend 2026, offering diverse experiences from music and wine at BottleRock Napa Valley to the unique Kinetic Grand Championship.

Amazon's Top Budget Sheets Deliver Premium Comfort
A queen-size sheet set can cost as little as $70, challenging the $279 price tag of premium brands.

Avoid These Common Living Room Design Mistakes in 2026
Despite widespread advice to declutter, the pervasive pursuit of minimalist design often strips living rooms of their inherent warmth.

Bougainvillea Care Guide: Achieve a Vibrant Yard with Smart Watering
Forget daily watering and rich compost: bougainvilleas, surprisingly, flower heavily for most of the year when deliberately kept slightly parched and exposed to full sun.

Amazon Secret Outlet Offers Deep Memorial Day Deals
The APEXUP weighted vest, once a highlight of Oprah's Favorite Things, is currently listed on Amazon for just $15, according to Prevention .