A professional organizer shares how to maximize this bonus space by steering clear of common storage snafus. Laurie Black Many homeowners use their garage to store much more than their cars. From a logistical perspective, the garage makes a great storage space. Credit:Laurie Black For one, it keeps things you dont use regularly outside the house, yet within easy reach. The reality is that garages,like basements and attics, often become dumping grounds for clutter....

The trend has taken off as a new generation becomes first-time homeowners andrethinks what they plantin their yards. Younger people want to feel good about the environment and about contributing to a better planet. Colorful Houseplants Houseplant fever shows no sign of cooling down asbiophilic designdrives a demand for indoor plants. Credit:Saxon Holt This years houseplant trend to watch:Plants with colorful foliage. Theres more interest now in houseplants with gold foliage, says Hancock....

Gardening will be all about exuberant color, going big in small spaces, and native plants this year. Here’s what to plant to enjoy these garden trends. Fashion and design industries are known forcelebrating ever-changing trends, but why let them have all the fun? Credit:Kindra Clineff Gardeners can stay up-to-date on the new, fun, and fresh, too. Unlike fashion, these trends likely wont fizzle out in a couple of years. We surveyed the landscape and pulled out the top trends we see taking root in 2023....

In other words, It was a dream come true, Fitzpatrick says with a laugh. The pairhes a garden designer; shes an interior designerwere up for an aesthetic challenge they could tackle together. Scot Eckley It really feels like an oasis when you look out on a gray Seattle day. Credit:Miranda Estes In the sunken lounge area, Eckley installed a fireplace in the retaining wall. It’s a calm, neutral palette, Eckley says....

All your favorite gluten-free cookies are here! We’ve also got some delicious twists on other treats in store. The best part is they only requirethree ingredients! Credit:Rachel Marek Simply mix peanut butter with sugar and an egg, and you’ve got cookie dough ready for baking. Forgotten Cookies These light-as-air cookies are crisp, tender, and easy to make. Gluten-Free Fudgy Brownies Get your milk ready! Credit: Carson Downing These gluten-free brownies are so fudgy, they’re close to crossing the line frombar cookieto cake....

An estimated 60 million to 70 million people in the United States areaffected by digestive diseases. Maintaining ahealthy gut(aka the digestive system) is key to maintaining your overall health. Those probiotics are beneficial to gut health in addition to helpingboost your immune system. Credit: Jason Donnelly Otherfermented foodsand drinks to consideradding to your gut health dietarekimchi, sauerkraut,kombucha, tempeh, and miso. Almonds Need a quick snack? Opt for a few almonds over that bag of chips....

Avoid these common grouting mistakes to ensure your tile installation is a success. Here, we explain 8 grouting mistakes to avoid when installing tile to guarantee beautiful results. The last thing you want to do is mess it up during the grouting stage. Credit:Getty Images / Ruslan Sidorov Here are the grouting mistakes to watch out for to avoid this fate. Once the grout fully sets, the unevenness is visible....

There’s nothing boring about these delicious masterpieces. Layered Ice Cream Cake Customize this birthdaycake recipewith any ice cream you like. Blueberry Lemonade Poke Cake This shortcut birthday cake recipe starts with a boxed mix. Credit: Carson Downing Dress it up with homemade blueberry sauce and lemon curd. Finish this big-batch dessert with whipped topping and fresh lemon slices. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Credit: Blaine Moats...

These harmful weeds make chemicals that can burn and even scar your skin. They produce chemicals that can cause your skin to blister, burn, and even scar. Heres a list of 8 weeds you should steer clear of. Credit:aleroy4 / Getty Images Youre trying to remove the oils and sap that will cause irritation. Remove any clothing the plant touched and the oils and saps that can spread from contaminated items....

These healthy-ish dessert options contain fresh fruit, Greek yogurt, veggies, and more. There’s no avoiding ithot summer days make you crave a frozen dessert. Clear some freezer space! Credit: Blaine Moats You just might want to make them all. Raspberry Sorbet Transform a carton of market-fresh raspberries into a slushy-smooth sorbet. The refreshingsummer dessert recipecalls for only five ingredients and has zero grams of fat. Credit: Brie Passano Test Kitchen Tip:Love mangoes?...

Think low-sodium has to be bland? Low-sodium recipes can be high in flavor, as our best low-sodium recipes prove. BHG/Crystal Hughes Low-sodium dinner ideas can be packed with flavor, as these eight tasty recipes prove. Credit:BHG/Crystal Hughes You don’t need to skimp on flavor simply because you’re avoiding salt! Meyer Lemon & Rosemary Chicken Salad Store-boughtsalad dressings and condimentsare often loaded with sodium. But not the drizzle that tops this low-salt dinner idea!...

Getting a healthy start to your day couldn’t be easier with our healthy make-ahead breakfast recipes. Stack the bottom bun, pesto, ham, egg, cheese, spinach, and top bun. Freeze the leftover sandwiches and cook them in the microwave for 2-2:30 minutes when reheating the next day. Credit:Andy Lyons Air Fryer Banana Bread Caitlin Bensel Banana bread and healthy make-ahead breakfast ideas are not mutually exclusive. These treats are full of good-for-you ingredients like banana, peanut butter, and dried cranberries....

We have plenty of pork recipes choices to add to your menu. BHG / Cara Cormack Pork is a great choice for a low-calorie lunch or dinner recipe. Our collection of healthy pork recipes will show you how. Credit:BHG / Cara Cormack Toss yourfive ingredientsinto a slow cooker and enjoy this healthy pork dinner with any of your favorite toppers. A minimal amount of oil is used on the pork chops andBrussels sproutsto help achieve a gold exterior....