Home & Garden

Apr
23
2022
By Troy Warren
8 Bathroom Items You Need to Get Rid of ASAP 2022

8 Bathroom Items You Need to Get Rid of ASAP 2022

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By Jessica Bennett | BHG.ComTroy Warren for CNT #HomeGardenIt's time to ditch these clutter-causing, grime-collecting items. Clear out your cabinets and drawers for a cleaner, more organized bathroom. Bathrooms are the center of busy morning routines, nightly regimens, and a variety of basic needs throughout the day. With all this activity comes clutter, and in a typically small room like the bathroom, you can't afford to waste space on items you don't need. Some of the most common culprits of bathroom clutter, such as expired medications and cosmetics, can even pose a hazard to your health.Clearing out items that are past…
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Mar
28
2022
By Troy Warren
When you’re spring cleaning, don’t forget this task

When you’re spring cleaning, don’t forget this task

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By Avery Newmark, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionTroy Warren for CNT #HomeGardenWhile you’re giving your home some love during spring cleaning, be sure to give your lawnmower the preparations it needs to thrive all summer. According to Consumer Report (CR), now is the perfect time to get your lawnmower primed and prepped.Here are some helpful hints from their website for getting your lawnmower ready for the warm months ahead:Just like a car engine, check or change the oilAfter a season of sitting in the garage, gas mowers will need to have their engine oil changed. Always check your owner’s manual to see…
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Mar
27
2022
By Troy Warren
Why you shouldn’t store these 5 things in your bathroom

Why you shouldn’t store these 5 things in your bathroom

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By Nancy Clanton, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionTroy Warren for CNT #HomeGardenVarying temperatures and humidity can affect these common items in adverse waysThere are some things that just make sense to have in the bathroom: towels, soap and your toothbrush. You likely store quite a few other things there, too, like razors and makeup and even medications.Not all of these should be stored in the same room — where you take hot showers, however. Here are five items you need to remove from your bathroom and keep elsewhere, according to some medical and beauty experts.MedicationThe medicine cabinet has traditionally been in the…
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Mar
21
2022
By Troy Warren
New Frill Ride Hydrangea Has the Prettiest Pink Ruffled Flowers in Spring

New Frill Ride Hydrangea Has the Prettiest Pink Ruffled Flowers in Spring

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By Megan Hughes | BHG.ComTroy Warren for CNT #HomeGardenThis gorgeous, easy-care hydrangea variety even reblooms throughout the summer.If plants had personalities, Frill Ride hydrangea would be the bubbly extrovert at a summer garden party, exuberantly greeting friends and neighbors with a cheerful burst of color. This brand new hydrangea variety from Bloomin' Easy grabs attention with its unique ruffled flowers in vivid shades of pink that can border on crimson. The big flower heads can be so numerous, you almost can't see the plant itself. This hydrangea's compact, rounded shape is perfect for planting it in a large container on…
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Mar
17
2022
By Troy Warren
Give your home a spring refresh with these decor trends

Give your home a spring refresh with these decor trends

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By Avery Newmark, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionTroy Warren for CNT #HomeGardenPut your warm blankets and cozy comforts away because spring is on the horizon, bringing with it plenty of fresh inspiration for home decor.Whether you want to go all out, or just make a few minor adjustments, the style consulting experts at SINGULART have you covered: from groovy vibes to figurative art and design, these five interior trends will instantly spring forward any space in your home.Lines that curveBoxy elements and minimalist lines be gone. Curved designs, on the other hand, will continue to rise in popularity through 2022, and is…
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Mar
05
2022
By Troy Warren
5 spring cleaning hacks to make tidying up easier

5 spring cleaning hacks to make tidying up easier

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By Kiersten Willis, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionTroy Warren for CNT #HomeGardenThe first day of spring is a few weeks away, and now is the time to begin planning your methods for sprucing up your home.“When we envision spring-cleaning as a time to rejuvenate our inner and outer world, the cleanup process can be incredibly enlivening rather than being a tiresome chore,” clinical psychologist Carla Marie Manly, Ph.D., told Healthline.Even though the benefits are there, it can feel daunting to tackle cleaning your entire house for the season. Here are five ways O, The Oprah Magazine says you can make spring cleaning…
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Feb
27
2022
By Troy Warren
Tour This Sunny, Storage-Packed Laundry Room Makeover

Tour This Sunny, Storage-Packed Laundry Room Makeover

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By Sarah Halverson | BHG.ComTroy Warren for CNT #HomeGardenThis bright and dreamy laundry room features smart storage and thoughtful design details that make quick work of cleaning tasks.Sopping swimsuits, heaps of sheets, and beach towels by the bundle fill this hardworking space. Laundry seems to perpetually pile up at this Minnesota vacation home, which is nestled on a lake for nearly nonstop summer play and a stream of weekend guests. But getting clothes and bedding clean is rarely a drudgery, thanks to the room's deft design, abundant storage, and soothing cabinet color."That paint is my favorite part of the room,"…
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Feb
23
2022
By Troy Warren
Go ahead and plant saved daffodil bulbs

Go ahead and plant saved daffodil bulbs

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By Walter Reeves, For the AJCTroy Warren for CNT #HomeGardenQ: I have an extra bag of Dutch Master bulbs that I did not plant last fall. Should I keep them for next year? What is the best place to store them? Mike Hendley, emailA: Plant them now. Otherwise, they will completely dry out and die this summer. Over the years, I have planted spring-flowering bulbs in December, January and February. The blooms might have been a bit smaller and later, but when they bloomed, they were just as colorful as bulbs I planted in October.Q: I had sea holly in…
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Feb
18
2022
By Troy Warren
Disney launches new neighborhood community

Disney launches new neighborhood community

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By Avery Newmark, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionTroy Warren for CNT #HomeGardenLive in a world of magic and imagination with Disney’s new neighborhood community.On Wednesday, the Walt Disney Company announced the launch of “Storyliving by Disney,” a residential community aimed at Disney fans. The concept for the community will be developed by Disney Imagineers in collaboration with developers and homebuilders.“These master-planned communities are intended to inspire residents to foster new friendships, pursue their interests and write the next exciting chapter in their lives — all while enjoying the attention to detail, unique amenities and special touches that are Disney hallmarks,” Disney said…
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Feb
13
2022
By Troy Warren
What is this weather doing to your garden?

What is this weather doing to your garden?

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By Avery Newmark, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionTroy Warren for CNT #HomeGardenWhile some U.S. regions, such as the Northeast and Midwest, have experienced consistent cold throughout the winter of 2022, the southeast region, including Georgia has seen a winter with varied temperatures.Those unpredictable temperatures, alongside moisture and frost, may have had a direct impact on plant survival, as plants’ ability to thrive or perish is ultimately determined by the weather.Well, it’s been “interesting,” says Pam Knox, director of the UGA Weather Network and agricultural climatologist.“We had a cold November, a warm December and most of January,” Knox told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “But…
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