Home & Garden

Dec
09
2021
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By Troy Warren
Christmas design trends to transform your home for the holidays

Christmas design trends to transform your home for the holidays

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By Avery Newmark, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT #HomeGarden   Haul those holiday boxes out of the attic and get those twinkling lights on the trees, because after a year of skipped traditions, the big family Christmas is back on the menu. Better Homes & Gardens rounded up tips and trends from around the internet. Here is everything you need to know about the most popular holiday trends for 2021: Opt for decor that won’t break the bank Save money this Christmas and deck the halls with boughs of holly and other inexpensive decor. According to Better Homes &…
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Dec
08
2021
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Must-Know Pros and Cons of Butcher-Block Countertops

Must-Know Pros and Cons of Butcher-Block Countertops

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By Kathy Barnes and Caitlin Sole | BHG.Com Troy Warren for CNT #HomeGarden Butcher block started as a cutting surface for meat processors, but today's homeowners use it to create eye-catching countertops. Before buying this popular material, check out our comprehensive primer to learn if butcher-block countertops are right for your kitchen. Made from straight cuts of wood that are glued together into slabs, butcher block makes a sturdy, attractive countertop. Butcher block is most commonly made from maple, which is hard and has a clear grain, but it can be crafted from any wood. The material has rustic warmth and classic appeal that…
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Dec
05
2021
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By Troy Warren
Make These Easy Winter Container Displays to Add Holiday Cheer to Your Front Porch

Make These Easy Winter Container Displays to Add Holiday Cheer to Your Front Porch

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By Viveka Neveln | BHG.Com Troy Warren for CNT #HomeGarden A few evergreen branches and berries tucked into pots create a long-lasting display that's sure to brighten up your doorstep or deck. After you've cleaned out your summer container plants, don't put away your pots just yet. Instead, use the opportunity to create some stunning winter containers to brighten your doorstep or deck. With a few live evergreen branches, berries, and seasonal accents, it's easy to put together a fresh and cheery holiday container display. Just like any container arrangement, aim to have a bold focal point in the center and include something…
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Dec
04
2021
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3 Minor Repairs That Have the Most Impact When Selling Your Home

3 Minor Repairs That Have the Most Impact When Selling Your Home

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By Kit Selzer and Rachel Wermager | BHG.Com Troy Warren for CNT #HomeGarden  #RealEstate These might seem like small details, but buyers will definitely notice. While preparing your home to sell, you're likely focused on the big-ticket items that have the highest impact on potential buyers. Real estate agents often tout the benefits of freshly painted walls, an updated kitchen, and new carpeting to boost your home's appeal. While these kinds of tasks (along with decluttering and a hefty deep-cleaning) can be incredibly important to a successful sale, you don't want to forget about the smaller, often overlooked areas of your home. Even the tiniest drip of…
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Dec
02
2021
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By Troy Warren
This New Kit Makes Creating a Vertical Container Garden Easier Than Ever

This New Kit Makes Creating a Vertical Container Garden Easier Than Ever

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By Andrea Beck | BHG.Com Troy Warren for CNT #HomeGarden Maximize your gardening footprint with SkyPots, a new kit designed by a Better Homes & Gardens Stylemaker that makes it easy to create a floor-to-ceiling plant wall. If you wish you had a bit more space for displaying your plant babies (and who doesn't?), you'll want to scoop up a new product called SkyPots that makes it easy to create a stylish vertical garden. It's the brainchild of Ryan Benoit, one of the co-founders of the popular garden blog, The Horticult. He also happens to be a BH&G Stylemaker. He originally came up with the idea as…
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Dec
01
2021
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Best, most realistic-looking fake plants for decorating

Best, most realistic-looking fake plants for decorating

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By Lindsey M. Roberts, Special to The Washington Post Troy Warren for CNT #HomeGarden   As live plants have become more popular to own in the past few years, some people are finding that they either can’t keep plants alive or parts of their homes don’t have enough light. “The younger generations are really busy, focused on kid things, focused on their careers,” said interior designer Jennifer Davis. “They might not have the attention span to focus on live plants every day.” Enter the fakes, which are growing in popularity right along with real plants. In response to this demand, in…
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Nov
30
2021
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How to Clean a Stove Top, Including Tough Cooked-On Spills and Grease

How to Clean a Stove Top, Including Tough Cooked-On Spills and Grease

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By Alicia Chilton and Hannah Bruneman Troy Warren for CNT #HomeGarden Spills and splatters are guaranteed in the kitchen, especially on cooktops. But don't let hardened food stains stand in the way of a sparkling space. Learn how to clean a stove top with these smart ideas for glass tops, gas burner grates, and electric coil burners. Of all the surfaces in your kitchen, your cooktop probably suffers the most spills, splashes, and stains. Worse still, high heat from the burners can cause messes to become baked-on and difficult to remove. Keep it looking pristine by spot-cleaning minor mishaps at mealtime and dedicating time…
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Nov
30
2021
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How to Hang a Christmas Wreath: 3 Easy Methods

How to Hang a Christmas Wreath: 3 Easy Methods

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By BH&G Holiday Editors Troy Warren for CNT #HomeGarden Wreaths are an easy way to decorate for any season—but hanging them just right can be tricky. Whether you have a wood, metal or glass door, we'll show you how to safely hang your wreath without damaging the door. It's not the holiday season until you've hung the Christmas wreath with care. Christmas wreaths are a staple of the holiday season, providing customizable decorations that are gorgeous inside and outside the home. Hanging a wreath is an easy way to instantly create a gorgeous holiday front porch scene, but there are a few tips you should…
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Nov
28
2021
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How to Make a Vacation Home Your Most Lucrative Investment

How to Make a Vacation Home Your Most Lucrative Investment

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By  Rebecca Deurlein | BHG.Com Troy Warren for CNT #HomeGarden  #RealEstate Passive income, family time, handsome profits upon selling—if you do it right, your vacation home can do it all. These tips from finance and real estate experts will help maximize your returns. When my husband and I bought our first vacation property, it was 2004, and we had been looking for an affordable ocean-front condo for a long time. The minute we opened the front door and saw the expanse of ocean before us, we were sold. A month later, we placed the condo in a rental program and started collecting monthly income.…
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Nov
28
2021
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6 Essential Steps to Sell Your Stuff Online Quickly and Safely

6 Essential Steps to Sell Your Stuff Online Quickly and Safely

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By Jessica Bennett | BHG.Com Troy Warren for CNT #HomeGarden You could be sitting on thousands of dollars worth of resellable items. Follow these tips to clear out clutter, make some extra cash, and stay safe while you do it. If you've been storing furniture and home decor you no longer use or want, now is a great time to start clearing out that extra stuff. Before you set that old sofa or antique dresser on the curb, however, consider the potential resale value of the piece. "You'd be surprised at what you might be able to sell," says Natalie Angelillo, vice…
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