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While many picks are Instagram-worthy products that have beautified my space or made it more functional, there are so many under-the-radar and affordable finds that I absolutely love. From cooling bedding to comfy pillows, patio furniture, food storage containers, and scented candles, these items are sure to elevate any living space. And did I mention the list starts at just $8? Editor-Loved Home Picks 2022: Beckham Hotel Collection Bed Pillows, $32 (was $50) The Citizenry Stonewashed Linen Sheet Set, from $275 AmericanFlat Picture Frame, from $9 Our Place Always Pan, $145 Keter Tahoe Adirondack Chair, $296 Hatch Restore Sunrise Alarm Clock, $130 Rubbermaid Six-Piece Produce Saver Containers, $26 with coupon (was $33) Paddywax Candles Library Collection Jane Austen Candle, $27 Bearaby Tree Napper, from $269 Patelai Garden Plant Support Stake, Set of Six, $8 Oxo Good Grips Etched Zester, $11 Casper Bliss Attachable Headboard, from $343...

Even more strange, pumpkin pie is the most popular pie in only three states! According to Instagram, the app sourced the data based on the likes and mentions of pie flavors from in-feed and Instagram Story posts. This is how they stacked up. Cranberry pie is closely followed by sweet potato pie, with 11 states claiming it’s the fave. From there, cherry pie, blueberry pie, and pecan pie tied with six states in their favor....

Will Lemongrass Grow Back After Winter? Determining whether lemongrass is a perennial or annual is easy with a little research about its temperature tolerance. Technically, lemongrass is a frost-tender perennial grass. “Frost-tender” is important to note because although lemongrass is a perennial, the plant is only winter hardy in USDA Zones 10-11 where it’s evergreen (it stays green all year round). In other words, if lemongrass is planted in colder areas outside of Zones 10-11, it will not survive winter conditions or grow back after winter....

Below are tile designs, framed prints, and functional kitchen wall decor ideas for any style of kitchen. Get inspired by our picks, or find something similar that suits your kitchen best. Pump Up the Color Cabinets, typically white or wood tones, take up a lot of visual real estate in a kitchen. Next come the white, black, or gray stainless-steel appliance faces. If you want to inject some color into your cooking space, kitchen wall decor is your next option....

As soon as Thanksgiving is in sight, she starts perusing parks and pathways for sticks, pinecones, greens, and leaves she can use to deck their halls. A few things she can’t pass up: gingko and magnolia leaves, berries, branches in intriguing shapes, and lots and lots of pencil-size twigs. Annie immediately sorts her finds into bins on her front porch so they’re ready to go. “Give me a glue gun and bowls of nature finds, and I am happy,” she says....

Buy It: Nordic Ware Sheet Pan ($12, Target) Test Kitchen Tip: Assemble, bake, and freeze a batch of mini quiches on a weekend when you have extra time. Then, when unexpected drop-in family and friends arrive, you’re only about 20 minutes of oven time away from snacks. Buy It: Rectangular Plate ($4, Crate & Barrel) Buy It: Mike’s Hot Honey ($10, Target) Related Video

1. Clean your gutters. Your roof’s drainage system annually diverts thousands of gallons of water from your home’s exterior and foundation walls—so it’s vital to keep this system flowing smoothly. Clogged gutters can lead to damaged exterior surfaces and water in your basement. Gutters also more prone to rust and corrosion when clogged. Before the leaves fly this fall, clean your gutters, then cover them with mesh gutter guards to keep debris from returning....

To carve: Hollow out two pumpkins, one large and one medium. Spray-paint the large pumpkin black and the medium pumpkin white, and allow both to dry. Print the provided stencil patterns, and tape the pattern to each pumpkin, using the photo as a placement guide. Use a pin to make closely spaced pricks along the stencil lines. Remove the printed patterns, and use a thin, serrated knife to carve along the pinpricks....

When shopping for the best outdoor string lights, there are a few things you’ll want to keep in mind. Since the lights will be outdoors, they’ll be exposed to all kinds of weather, so look for ones that meet waterproof certification standards (denoted with a UL listing or IP rating). Douglas Dedrick, landscaper and founder of Natural Landscape Designs in Woodstock, New York, recommends looking for lights labeled for commercial use for extra durability....

Getting your home cozy for winter doesn’t have to be expensive. Shopping these home deals means you can decorate your space at a great price. And good sleep after a long day doesn’t have to break the bank. Update your bed this Cyber Monday with a Casper Sleep Original Foam Mattress for 25% off, and the Casper Sleep Essential Pillow for 30% off. Then, cover your new mattress and pillows with the Serta Simply Clean Soft Hypoallergenic Solid Bed Sheet Set for only $15, and add drape this Eddie Bauer Flannel Throw Blanket on top for extra warmth....

“Pain is a big concern for many side sleepers,” says Dr. Lulu Guo, sleep medicine specialist with Valley Sleep Center. “You are placing increased pressure on [your] hips and shoulders overnight.” The best pillows for side sleepers will relieve pressure on these common pain points, allowing you to fall asleep comfortably without tossing and turning or waking up feeling achy. You’re also going to want a pillow with the right thickness (otherwise known as the pillow’s loft) to keep your head, neck, and spine in a neutral position....

Best Potatoes for Soup Here are the most common varieties of potatoes that will work best for every type of soup recipe. Round white potatoes (top left): These round, white spuds are low in starch and are often called waxy potatoes. They hold their shape better after cooking. This makes them one of the best potatoes for soup when you want chunks of potato with skins still on. Russet potatoes (top center): Russets are high in starch and have a light, mealy texture....

The homemade version is also more environmentally friendly. You’ll save bottles from the landfill as well as the fuel that would’ve been used to get those bottles to the store. Plus, a glass cleaner made with natural ingredients, such as distilled white vinegar, is much gentler on the earth than most premixed cleaners. Another benefit comes from the ability to adjust the recipe as needed. You have total control over the quality and ratios of ingredients in a homemade window cleaning solution....

Make-Ahead Easter Dinner Menu Mix and match these make-ahead recipes for an Easter dinner that’s so impressive no one will know it was super easy. Drink: Pink Rhubarb Lemonade Appetizer: Paleo Rosemary Roasted Nuts Appetizer: Paleo Avocado Deviled Eggs Appetizer: Asiago-Artichoke Dip Main Dish: Stuffed Spiral Ham Main Dish: Spring Lamb & Fava Bean Soup Main Dish: Classic Crab Cakes Main Dish: Prosciutto-Stuffed Chicken Bake Side Dish: Easter Bunny Brioche Side Dish: Citrus-Cucumber Slaw With Pickled Shallots Side Dish: Broccoli and Cheese Air-Fried Baked Potatoes Dessert: Zucchini-Carrot Cake Dessert: White Chocolate Cheesecake with Triple-Raspberry Sauce Dessert: Lemon-Blueberry Pavlovas...

The fall-theme trees started popping up last year, and we’re already seeing people put them up this year. There are hundreds of new Instagram posts with #FallChristmasTree—and all the images are gorgeous. If you’ve been looking for a reason to break out the holiday decorations a few months early, here is your excuse. Here are a few of my favorite trees and products you need to recreate the looks....

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To start, we need to set a ground rule: There aren’t really any plants you can truly say are deer proof. And the animals are smart and unpredictable—so the deer in your yard may love a particular plant, but avoid it in a garden down the block. Check out these plants as a great starting point to creating a garden the deer won’t frequently dine in. Plant Name: Monarda selections Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and well-drained soil Size: To 3 feet tall and wide...

When Should You Prune Blueberries? Pruning should be done while the plants are dormant. This could be any time after leaf drop to late winter. However, many growers, particularly in colder regions, prefer to wait until late winter. Most blueberry plants don’t need to be cut back at all at planting time. However, if they have weak or broken stems, these should be removed. As difficult as it may be to do, you should remove all flower buds on new plants (these are visible in late winter and can simply be rubbed off)....

Sifting flour through a sieve or sifter helps break up clumps and aerates the ingredients. In the past, sifted flour also allowed for more accurate measuring results. Read on to learn about sifting flour for cookies and what baking steps you should follow to produce the perfect results you want. Should You Sift Flour for Cookies? Fortunately, our Test Kitchen says you can skip the extra step of sifting flour when making cookies....

Our demand for ever sweeter foods, coupled with food manufacturers increasingly providing them to us, has resulted in a nearly 30% increase in added sugar consumption by American adults in the last three decades. But our shift toward wanting lower to zero sugar options has food producers responding in kind. The answer has been a flood of products that have less or no sugar, but contain high-intensity sweeteners that contribute fewer calories....