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Size: 12 inches tall, 6-16 inches wide Where It Grows: Lawns and gardens in sun or shade Appearance: This common lawn weed has a long taproot with deeply notched leaves. Yellow flowers mature into puffballs. Dandelion seeds are like parachutes that fly away in the wind, helping them invade new spaces in lawns and garden beds. Weed Control Tips: Mulch to prevent dandelions in gardens. Pull dandelion weeds by hand or treat lawns with a broadleaf herbicide, which won’t kill grass....

Editor’s Tip: Always buy more garland than you think you’ll need, since you’ll want to excess for draping. We’ve found that one-and-a-half times the length of your space is enough. Editor’s Tip: Faux fir greenery is ideal for a doorway application, since the needles won’t fall off as the door opens and closes. Editor’s Tip: Garlands aren’t just for your holiday mantel. Try displaying your Christmas garland in an unexpected location, like your headboard....

1. Hang Outdoor Curtains Draw the eye up—and distract from a small footprint—by hanging drapes made with weather-resistant outdoor fabric. Using a fabric like Sunbrella will protect the drapes from the elements and prevent fading from UV rays. Install an outdoor curtain rod, then use the drapes to visually designate an entertaining or conversation zone on your porch or patio. 2. Add a Mirror Hanging a mirror on your home’s exterior will reflect sunlight and make your outdoor space feel more open....

1. Consider bathroom vanity lighting early. Think through your vanity lighting plan early in a bathroom remodeling project. “It may be necessary to remove existing fixtures, add new lighting fixtures, or move them from one location to another,” says ALA training consultant Joe Rey-Barreau, AIA, IES, architect, lighting designer, and associate professor at the University of Kentucky. “All these processes sometimes involve quite extensive electrical work.” It’s easier and less expensive to make decisions about bathroom vanity lighting when the walls are open....

Types of Refrigerators Determine the type of refrigerator you need. In addition to price, space limitations and features will influence your choice. Here are the most common types of refrigerators for the home. Built-In Refrigerators Designed to fit flush with cabinets and counters, this type of refrigerator often has optional front panels that can match other elements in the kitchen. Built-ins typically come with a bottom freezer and side-by-side configurations. You can also find separate refrigerator and freezer units....

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Reasons for Staking Plants Perennials lean, topple, and flop for many reasons. Sometimes an otherwise sturdy stem tumbles when rain and wind, combined with weighty blooms, bend stems to the ground. In other cases, stems grow lush and weak because of overfertilizing; most established perennials thrive on little fertilizer. A mulch of compost in spring or an annual addition of an organic fertilizer scratched into soil power plentiful growth without creating weak stems....

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Due to the construction of memory foam, exposing it to the agitation of a washer and dryer will cause the foam to break apart. So yes, you can wash a memory foam pillow, but no, you cannot do so in the washing machine. However, a vacuum cleaner can be used to clean a memory foam pillow quickly and with ease. There are also methods for stain removal, as well as for deep cleaning, that are safe for memory foam pillows....

By the time Carla hosted the meal for the first time—a Friendsgiving-type gathering in Washington, D.C.—she had been through culinary school and worked in restaurants. She’d also traveled the world as a model and had recently started her first catering company. “I remember thinking, I have been French trained, so let me cook outside the traditions I grew up on,” she says. “You know what? It didn’t feel like Thanksgiving....

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Red Wallpapered Bathroom If you’re looking to start small, wallpaper in a small-scale pattern with a white background, like seen above, is a subtle choice. Red accents in an otherwise neutral bathroom feel pretty and glamorous. The red remains approachable, accented with marble countertops and silver accents. Add blue for a more nautical feel, or try pink if you want to skew feminine. Retro Red Eclectic Kitchen Decorating with red walls in this kitchen evokes a retro feel....

Make your own tissue paper pom-poms with these simple steps. Plus, if you need a bunch in a pinch, it’s more affordable (and super easy) to create several using a basic pack of tissue paper. With this versatile hack, you can switch up the color combinations to suit any holiday or special occasion. For big party displays, string them on a garland or dangle a cluster from the ceiling. Or use small ones as gift toppers or gather them in decorative containers to showcase as a centerpiece....

Today, as part of the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales weekend, hundreds of retailers have prices slashed across thousands of categories. While we use the sale opportunity to stock up on gifts for friends, relatives, and loved ones, the immense savings also yield the perfect opportunity to upgrade certain functional items, like the air purifier that might positively impact our well-being, without causing undue stress to our bank accounts....

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Writer for local and national publications, often collaborating with her daughter, Alissa McGeehan, creator of the blog Artfully AlissaOver 25 years of experience as a marketing expert Based in Winchester, Massachusetts, Elise often collaborates with her daughter, Alissa McGeehan, creator of the blog Artfully Alissa, by writing and developing recipes for national and local magazines, including Better Homes & Gardens. Related Video

1. Spring Bulbs All spring-blooming bulbs such as tulips and hyacinths need a period of cold to bloom, which is why they need to be planted in fall even though you won’t be able to enjoy them until the following spring. Many bulbs come in a wide assortment of varieties, so you can choose colors, heights, and bloom times that work best in your garden. If deer or other critters frequent your yard, plant bulbs they don’t like to nibble, such as daffodils, grape hyacinths, and alliums....

The good news is that there are a number of methods for cleaning the messes left behind from Yuletide greenery. But there also are some common pitfalls to avoid, as well as oddball tricks that can help take the frustration out of this seasonal chore. Ahead, we’ve rounded up 12 tips that make cleaning sap and needles a cinch. How to Remove Sap 1. Use Oils to Remove Sap from Skin There are many ways to remove sap from just about any surface it gets on, but the critical thing to consider is what will be safe for the item in question....