Have you been hanging your curtains all wrong? Here’s how to hang curtains like a pro, plus how to fix a few frequent mishaps. Curtains are an essential element of home decor. Credit: Marty Baldwin Buthanging curtains correctly the first timecan be intimidating. How high should you set up the curtain rod? What about the length of your panels? Credit: David A. Land And we’ve got easy DIY fixes in case you’ve already encountered these curtain conundrums....

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Don’t stress about dinner! Incredibly fast, incredibly tasty mealsdoexist! Credit: Jason Donnelly We have 20-plus quick and easy dinner recipes that require a grocery list of only a handful of ingredients. (We’re assuming you already have oil, salt, and pepper in your pantry.) So which of these meals will you try tonight? Credit: Scott Little This traditional Italian favorite can be prepared and cooked in 30 minutes in one skillet....

Give your indoor plants some more room so they’ll keep on thriving. Many houseplants require repotting into a larger container every so often to help themcontinue growing in a healthy way. These tips will help you repot all your houseplants successfully. Credit: Marty Baldwin How to Tell If Your Houseplant Needs Repotting Not sure when it’s time to repot? Roots starting to poke out of thepot’s drainage holesis a sure sign....

Keep your peony flowers from falling over with these simple staking methods. AnjoKanFotografie / Getty Images When they bloom in spring, the blowsy full blossoms ofpeoniesalways look dazzling. But those layered petals, which make the flowers so beautiful, also make them heavy. Credit:AnjoKanFotografie / Getty Images The precious blooms can droop to the ground or even worse, snap offand no one wants that. Here’s what you gotta know about when and how to stake peonies to support their gorgeous flowers....

Whip up these recipes for treats that look just as good as they taste. Some things are pretty enough to eat, and that includes these delicate edible flower recipes. Check out these gorgeous ideas for incorporating edible flowers into your favorite foods. Credit: Adam Albright check that to choose edible varieties of flowers that are free from sprays or pesticides. or order them from dealers who ship them straight to your door in clamshell packages....

Updates related to water conservation and alternative energy can make your home more marketable. Here, real estate experts share advice on whichenergy-conserving upgradesincrease home value. To install them costs probably twice as much, but theres a great tax incentive, Lundt says. Credit:Getty Images / Helin Loik-Tomson A lot of people put them in and reap the benefits of them if they own the panels. But there are also tax incentives for making the leap....

Find high-quality and affordable vintage Christmas decorations with these expert tips. From there, I recommend browsing by ‘similar items’ until you find what youre looking for. I often like this methodology more than solely using the search bar," Holly says. Credit:Jay Wilde Antique Stores Antique stores often have lots of vintage Christmas decorations to choose from, specifically after Labor Day. Not all valuable or popular decorations will be displayed, especially at an estate sale or thrift store....

No, you shouldn’t use a toothpick. Its also sad when that beautifulNew York-style cheesecakeends up over-baked, dry, and cracked. Using aknifeor toothpick to test a cheesecake may create a crack in the top. Credit:Kritsada Panichgul Kritsada Panichgul 1. Give it a Jiggle The secret to testing a cheesecake for doneness is to jiggle it. Gently shake your cheesecake (wearingoven mitts, of course). Credit: Scott Little If the cheesecake looks nearly set and only a small circle in the center jiggles slightly, its done....

There are so many tips and tricks on #CleanTokbut which ones really work? We demonstrated a few of our favorites on The Drew Barrymore Show. And, we’ve found there’s something especially satisfying about using an unexpected item or solution to clean. Credit:The Drew Barrymore Show/Ash Bean (She loves to clean!) Allergists actually advise against those tools because they tend to disperse the dust into the air. Start with two clean kitchen sponges and a pair of tongs....

While some DIY herbicides work great, others can cause more harm than good. What You Need Some horticultural vinegars are listed as organic, while others arent. If youre committed to organic gardening, be sure to shop around. Credit:Katie Burdett / BHG How to Apply 1. Go slow to prevent splashes and spills. Stir the mixture to combine. Credit:BHG / Crystal Hughes Work slowly and move around the entire patch of garden weeds, carefully saturating the leaves with the spray....

Pollinators can find everything they need in this super low-maintenance landscape. He arrived at their new place with a clear vision of a meadowlike landscape of grasses andflowering perennials. So out went the frontyard’s clipped lawn, along with shrubs and overgrown vines in the backyard. Austin Eischeid and his mother Belinda admire the different blooming perennials in the garden he designed.Credit: Carson Downing Eischeid also put techniques from school into practice, such astightly packing plants to prevent weeds....

Grilling fish is a delicious way to add irresistible smoky flavor to barbecued meals. After all, sometimes, we need a break frombrats,burgers, andsteaks. Forgrilling fish fillets, place them in a well-greased grill basket. Credit: Andy Lyons To grill whole fish or fish steaks, grease your grill rack and grill directly on the grates. For small seafood pieces likeshrimp and scallops, the best way to grill is on skewers. Thread scallops or shrimp onto skewers, leaving a 14-inch space between each piece....

We love a good candle collectionbut hate when candles lose their scent before youre ready to burn them. These pro tips can help you store your candles. Pick the Right Storage Spot First, determine a storage spot. Credit:Kelsey Hansen This keeps them out of the way while also being within reach when its time to use them. Use storage bins to help keep things organized. The reason for storing candles in a cool space?...