Plant these flowers from seed to have a garden bursting with color. It also supports beneficial insects and pollinators to support your garden. Flowers are typically white, but pink and purple options are available too. Credit:Andreas Trauttmansdorff Flowers range from Neon orange to sophisticated bicolors like the Flashback series. For hot climates, try Pacific Beauty. Plant seeds 14 inch deep. Credit:Kindra Clineff Repeat sowings every two to three weeks or so during the growing season for a nonstop display....

Choose from these fast-growing indoor plants to quickly fill a room with greenery. This means fewerleaves dropping offyour new plants because they’re pitching a fit about the light in your house. Heres a list of fast-growing houseplants that will go from mini to massive in next to no time. Credit:Jacob Fox Indoors, the vines grow up to 5 feet long. All have green leaves dappled with white, yellow, or pale green....

Autumn isn’t just for pumpkins and mums. These classic fall annuals will look colorful until frost. They’ll survive the winter in these regions if planted in the ground, blooming again the following spring. Credit:Marty Baldwin Plant them in a spot with full to partial sun about 6-8 weeks beforeyour area’s first frost date. Strawflower Strawflowerisn’t only colorfulit adds gorgeous texture to your garden. It has stiff, paper-like petals, which make the blooms especially useful fordried floral crafts....

While popular in today’sfarmhouse-style homes, floor paint is anything but new. Painting floors can bringunexpected characterto a space while being a budget-friendly option. We reached out to paint professionals and interiors designers to help make your choice easier. Credit: John Bessler Paint professionals can help identify and repair issues, plus suggest thebest products for your project. If you own a historic home, keep the original floors as is. Instead, opt for painting a room where the flooring has been more recently installed....

Jason Donnelly How Does an Air Fryer Work? Like a convection oven, air fryers circulate hot air at a very high speed. You determine the temperature and time your food is cooked. Credit:Jason Donnelly This technique results in fried foods that require little to no added fat or oils. Air fryers are great for reheating leftovers, especially fried foods. Instead, cook wet battered foods in atraditional deep fryer. Kale and Other Leafy Greens It’s possible to successfully cook kale in an air fryer....

Research says celebrating Christmas early is actually good for your health! While we wouldn’t miss snowy December holiday gatherings,celebrating Christmas in Julyhas benefits. Many of these ideas can help alleviate some of the stress ofpreparing for December 25thduring the holiday season. Credit: Carlina Teteris/Getty Images After all, there’s a reason we always start preparing for Christmas in the summer! So crank the A/C, wear your ugliest Christmas sweater, and start celebrating....

From top-floor dens to impressive color drenching, this renovated brownstone is the home of our dreams. Let’s just say, prepare to be amazed. Top-Floor Den This brownstonefeatures a denon the top floor for the ultimate relaxation spot. Credit:Kelly Marshall, courtesy of Real Simple “Or where the parents listen to records on the weekend. It’s meant to be super loungey, cozy, and relaxing but still playful.” Wallpapered Ceilings Look down and you might miss the wonders above youspecifically wallpapered ceilings....

Here’s how to put used coffee grounds to good use around your home and garden. Used coffee grounds, also called spent grounds, are a valuable material for home and garden DIYs. From cleaning to crafting, spent coffee grounds are capable of much more after making a pot of coffee. Credit:O_Lypa / Getty Images Keep reading to learn our favorite easy ways to reuse coffee grounds around the house and outdoors....

Bright colors aren’t the only way to make a statement on your front stoop. Let your front door stand out with one of these sophisticated dark hues. Modernize your facade with a trendy black front door, or go classic witha coat of navy blue. Credit: Edmund Barr These striking, yet timeless hues prove your front door doesn’t need to be bright to be bold. The high-impact neutral works with a widevariety of home styles, exterior materials, and color combinations....

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. Get ready to have the most welcoming home on the block. What better way to usher in the new season than by breaking out your favoritefall decor? Credit:Better Homes & Gardens / Amazon Fromfestive porchestoharvest-inspired tablescapes, there are endless ways to celebrate the start of fall. But nothing gives a warm welcome quite like a big, festive wreath hanging from your front door....

If you’re not necessarily there for the friends and the food, these are for you. Fromon-theme food and appetizersto party games and halftime activities, weve got you covered. Puppy Bowl Pre-Watch Party Theres simply nothing cuter than the Puppy Bowl. Credit:Ezra Shaw / Getty Images This years2025 Puppy Bowl XXIis scheduled at 2 p.m. Eastern / 11 a.m. Pacific Time. Super Bowl Bingo Bingo and the Super Bowl go together like, well, Sundays and football....

These heart-healthy comfort foods will have you feeling nostalgic in no timeand with less than 400 calories per serving! Craving comfort food just like Mom used to make? One ounce of Swiss packs 221 mg and one ounce of cheddar has 202mg. Credit: Jason Donnelly Simply prep the meat and add it to the slow cooker with the other ingredients, then walk away. You’ll come back to a healthy dinner at the end of the day....

Try one of these healthy chicken casserole recipes for dinner tonight! Grant Webster Healthy chicken casserole recipes are a dinnertime classic Grandma would undoubtedly approve of. Tortellini and Garden Vegetable Bake Come summer, think fresh with this low-calorie casserole. Credit:Grant Webster But don’t just take our word for it that you should add this to your to-try list. Round out the dish withgreen beans, mushrooms, and roasted red peppers. Pick up arotisserie chickenfor a speedy shortcut....