Work smarter, not harder, with these organization tips to keep desk drawers tidy. Sure,an organized desk setuplooks nice and can help you stay on task. But a tidy desktop isn’t helpful if your desk drawers are a jumbled mess. Credit: Marty Baldwin A solid drawer organization system also lets you know when its time to replenish those highlighters or binder clips. Employ the following desk drawer organization tips to keep your workspace in top condition....

Find out how and when to transplant seedlings you started indoors to your outdoor garden. It demands close attention to the rather dramatic shift in conditions your seedlings are about to experience. It requires a bit of effort, but only for a couple weeks. Credit:tortoon / Getty Images Thats all about to change. These tips will help you maximize your seedlings successful transition to your garden. Know when to harden off seedlings....

Experts weigh in on finding and identifying vintage lights that are install-ready and ideal for your space. Tessa Cooper Light fixtures play a pivotal role in defining your home’s style. Here’s the knowledge you should probably purchase vintage lighting with confidence. Credit:Tessa Cooper Stacey Brandford 1. For Etsy, in particular, it’s important to add the word “vintage” to your search. Otherwise, you may get reproduction pieces in your results. Credit:Stacey Brandford...

These tomato plant pests can take a big bite out of your harvest. Use these tips to keep them under control. Tomato pests are a diverse group. Credit:Frank Armstrong / Getty Images Youll find them creeping, crawling, and burrowing through leaves and fruit. Other pests will attack plant roots and stems. Their destruction is varied but the outcome fortomato plantsis generally the samepoor plant growth and a reduced harvest. Credit:Liz W Grogan / Getty Images...

We’re unwrapping this season’s hottest trends. But there are alsounexpected trendsthat can elevate your holiday displays this seasonand we’re dishing on all of them. The annual show sets the tone for what will be trending in Christmas decor for the season ahead. Credit:Riche Holmes Grant Carson Downing Courtesy of West Elm 1. Try mixing and matching different colors to coordinate with your existing palette. Adam Albright Monika Eyers 2. Confectionary Classics...

Mix and match homemade recipes with these Trader Joe’s Thanksgiving products for your least stressful holiday meal yet. They’re made with potato flour, which gives them their extra-soft texture. Haricots Verts Elevate your holiday dinner with ready-to-use Trader Joe’s Haricots Verts. Credit:Trader Joe’s This thinner, French variety of green beans makes a perfectly crisp and easy Thanksgiving side. French Apple Tart No time to bake a fresh pie? Its filling is made of apricots and apples and the crust is abuttery, delicious shortbread....

They work great for road trips, brown bag lunches, and office snacks, too. True, I could (and do!) grab full meals from airporteaterieswhen I have longer layovers. Credit:Left to Right: Brami; RXBAR; Lesser Evil | Design: Better Homes & Gardens Or you deplane, only to land in a rental car line thats a dozen people deep? Fresh additions 1. Target 2. Credit:Fresh additions Whole-wheat flour and whole grain graham flour act as the foundation for the honey- and cinnamon-scented bites....

Best of all, you dont need to be an expert. It produces vibrant, sculptural objects that can work as rugs or wall hangings. These fuzzy art piecesadd cozinessand a groovy feel to whatever room they’re in. Credit:Vadym Buinov / Getty Images Ceramics offer a creative way to craft practical objects that reflect your personal style. To get started, look up ceramic studios in your area. Many offer one-time classes for beginners and memberships if you decide to dive deeper into the hobby....

Read on for top trends to look out for now, as predicted by our BHG 100 experts. As many2023 Color of the Year predictionsdemonstrate, design is continuing to move in a more colorful direction. Just look at the Better Homes & Gardensfall collaboration with Dave and Jenny Marrs. Credit:Craig Barritt / Stringer / Getty Images Oversized Seating Call it the comfiest trend from the BHG 100 event. Credit: Annie Schlecther...

Choose the right punch in of brick for your masonry project with this helpful guide. There are seven main types of bricks, and each one is specifically suited for different kinds of projects. Learning how each jot down of brick is made helps you determine which you should use. Credit:Ann VanderWiel Wilde Here are seven common types of brick and what theyre best used for. Adam Albright 1. Typically, burnt clay bricks maintain the classic red brick look....

JULIE SOEFER Finding the right chair for your space is a task not to be underestimated. This resulted in a chair that is characterized by its lightweight design but also durable material selections. Theyre traditionallymade of rattanand often feature curved backs. Credit:JULIE SOEFER Today, bistro chairs come in many forms including foldable, lightweight metal varieties. Theyre ideal for casual indoor dining or outdoor use under covered porches or patios. Its typicallycovered in leather, giving it a heavy, substantial look....

Add visual interest or mask imperfections with these 7 types of wall texture. Textured walls are a great way to add depth and interest to your home without breaking the bank. Read on to learn about the basics of seven common types of wall texture. Credit: Tria Giovan Comb wall texture creates a highly personalized and stylized look and is a great option for a feature wall. you’re free to make the texture even more noticeable by painting the wall a bright color....

Try these simple decorating ideas for a sophisticated take on the classic Irish holiday. Adam Albright Decorating your home forSt. However, the holiday isnt exactly known for its chic decor trends. Credit:Adam Albright This can result in decor that feels cheap, party-focused, and overly clichebut it doesnt have to be. Look no further for a more sophisticated take on classic St. Paddys Day decor. Here are seven decor trends that are elegant, stylish, and anything but cliche....