25 Eat-In Kitchens Perfect for Casual Family Dining

Our eat-in kitchen ideas will help you decide how to make the most of your kitchen space. An eat-in kitchen is a perfect spot for a quick snack, on-the-go dinners, orcasual family meals. See how these eat-in kitchens incorporate style and practical seating for great gathering places. Credit: Lincoln Barbour Kitchen Breakfast Nook Turn a smallkitchen nookinto a cozy breakfast area. The round, pedestal-style table provides more legroom and is easier to navigate around than a rectangular one....

May 4, 2025 · 4 min · 741 words · Bryan Nguyen

25 Entryway Lighting Ideas for a Warm Welcome

Highlight your homes entrance with the right lighting for your space and style. Traditional Entryway Lighting Hector Sanchez Formal meets colorful in this cozy foyer. The classic lines of the furniture blend beautifully with the vibrant patterns in the front door and area rug. Credit:Lauren Moss The leafy green lamp shades stand out against the bold, tropical patterned wallpaper. Colorful Accent Wall Marty Baldwin A cheery yellowaccent wallis a welcome sight when returning home....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 298 words · Stephanie Patrick

25 Fall-Blooming Perennials That Keep Flowering Until Frost

Use these fall-blooming perennials to keep the flowers coming until winter arrives. Keep the show going by including these fall-blooming perennials in your landscape. Most of them are low-maintenance and make pretty cut flowers for autumnal arrangements. Credit: Ed Gohlich Some of theselong-blooming perennialsenhance gardens with their flowers and foliage through other seasons, too. Its spikes of flowers sit atop tall, stalks and produce a licorice and mint fragrance that attracts hummingbirds....

May 4, 2025 · 4 min · 655 words · Kenneth Taylor

25 Farmhouse Halloween Decor Ideas to Try This Fall

Add the perfect blend of spooky and rustic to your home this Halloween. If farmhouse style had a favorite season, it would definitely be fall. Baskets full of mums and collections of locally-grown gourds pair perfectly on any porch. Credit: Carson Downing Hide it away as a fun surprise, or prop the door open to show it off to visitors. For the finishing touches, pin up some spiders and hang a fun Halloween wreath on the door....

May 4, 2025 · 4 min · 819 words · Allen Forbes

25 Festive and Cozy Fall Bucket List Ideas for This Season

Can’t find canned pumpkin at the store? Learnhow to make pumpkin pureefrom scratch instead. Make a meal out of the moment by roastinghot dogsas well. Credit: Chuvipro/Getty Images Try thesemarbled caramel applesfor a tasty and artful twist on the classic caramel apple. They’re triple-dipped in chocolate, vanilla, and caramel candy coating for even more yummy flavor. Check older sweaters and outerwear, too, as these are especially in demand at this time of year....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 530 words · Jason Ross

25 Fun Ideas for Hosting Thanksgiving

Count your blessings rather than your to-do list tasks with these fun ideas for hosting Thanksgiving. Hosting Thanksgiving might seem like an overwhelming task, but it doesn’t have to be. Ourvegetarian Thanksgiving menuoffers straightforward recipes (like these Hasselback Potatoes) to cater to every allergy and food preference. Credit: Blaine Moats If you need only small substitutions, just pick-and-choose the Thanksgiving dishes that best fit your holiday celebration. Make a Giant Pumpkin Pan Pie Don’t stress yourself by making multiple pumpkin pies this year....

May 4, 2025 · 4 min · 812 words · Jennifer Kennedy

25 Gardening Tips Every Gardener Should Know

These gardening tips cover sun, water, soil, and all the essentials for a thriving garden. Even for veteran gardeners, its a good idea to take the time to review essential basics. But it will pay off to review some safety considerations first. Credit:Kelli Jo Emanuel / BHG Tools make greatgifts for gardenersif you want to drop a hint to your loved ones. American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 122 words · Robert Frederick

25 Gorgeous Hanging Basket Ideas to Dress Up Your Yard

Use these easy plant combinations to create a beautiful hanging basket display on your porch. Use these easy plant-by-numbers recipes for unusual hanging basket ideas to get the most beautiful porch in your neighborhood. Pick Drought-Resistant Plants The biggest challenge of growing beautiful hanging baskets is keeping them from drying out. Credit: Marty Baldwin you might make maintenance a breeze by planting drought-toleranthens and chicks, echeveria,sedum, or other succulents. Theyre an unusual hanging basket idea but require next to no watering, even in hot, sunny situations....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 566 words · Scott Walker

25 Halloween Craft Ideas to Fill Your House with Spooky Fun

These last-minute Halloween craft ideas will fill your home with a spooky spirit for the trick-or-treating season. Bonus: Our cute Halloween crafts aren’t just fun, they’re also easy and quick to make! Nail Polish Pumpkins Consider creating amarbled design with nail polishfor a quick Halloween pumpkin decoration. Credit: Michael Piazza Our easy, no-carve tutorial requires just a few materials and takes much less time than stenciling. Dip your mini pumpkins in a swirled mixture of water and nail polish, then set to dry....

May 4, 2025 · 5 min · 908 words · Kelly Palmer

25 Jack and Jill Bathroom Ideas You'll Want to Steal

These stylish design ideas make sharing a bathroom much more enjoyable. The alcove frames a stunning double vanity and its decorative shape adds charm and personality in a sophisticated way. Use a Statement Wallpaper Pack a design punch with a statement wallpaper above the bathroom vanities. Credit:Adam Albright Here, black beadbaord makes a dramatic statement, contrasting the white walls, tile, and pedestal sinks. Opt for structured baskets for sturdiness and use them to store everything from clean towels to hair styling tools....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 135 words · Dustin Hall

25 Make-Ahead Treats to Freeze Before the Holidays

Before the hectic holidays, do yourself a favor and get started on make-and-freeze bar treats. Dont forget to label the storage container. A drizzle of melted milk chocolate on top makes each bar look almost like its own individual gift. Credit: Karla Conrad Creme Brulee Cheesecake Bars Creme bruleehas never been easier than this. Make classic cheesecake bars and then use a kitchen torch or your broiler to caramelize the sugar on top....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 578 words · Kristen Dunn

25 Midcentury Modern Kitchen Ideas

This interior design style became popular decades ago and shows no sign of slowing down. Here’s how to design a midcentury modern kitchen. Clean lines, organic materials, bright colors, and wood paneling are all iconic elements ofmidcentury modern design. Credit:Greg Scheidemann Greg Scheidemann Install Wood Paneling Nothing says midcentury modern quite likewood paneling. This design element adds a nature-inspired feel to any room in the house. Popular types of wood include teak or oak....

May 4, 2025 · 4 min · 691 words · William Patterson

25 Modern Decor Ideas for Every Room in Your Home

Embrace neutral hues, clean lines, and contemporary decor for a space that feels fresh and modern. Whether you’re assembling amodern living roomor refreshing acontemporary bedroom, take inspiration from these fresh spaces. Here a collection of woven baskets create a sense of interest above a vintage sideboard with mid-century appeal. Credit:Werner Segarra An area rug with a geometric pattern adds a pop of color. To warm up the space, a textural rug and splash of color on the bed do the trick....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 339 words · Patricia Carter