Here are 9 small-space decorating lessons from this creative pro. Repeating the same accent colors through multiple rooms is another winning strategy in a small space. “The repetition creates an easy flow from one space to the next, Roche says. Credit:Brie Williams / Interior Design: Teresa Roche Make Artwork Blend Agallery wallmakes an instant and impactful focal point. In a small space, it’s important that individual art pieces flow together visually and read as cohesive....

Make the most of a shower in a small bathroom with these space-saving strategies and inspirational design ideas. In general, a shower should measure at least 36" x 36". Will your elbows knock shower walls? Credit: Michael Partenio Can you bend over without crashing into the shower door? Consider these small shower ideas to help you fit a functional and attractive shower unit into a tight space. Small-Bathroom Shower Design...

Even the smallest nooks can become efficient offices. And then there’s the question ofhow to keep that pint-sized workstation organizedand functional. Turn a Closet into a Desk Turn a small closet into an inviting workspace with just a few add-ons. Credit: Kritsada Panichgul Funky wallpaper adds personality and turns the “cloffice” into a fun focal point. Hang Bulletin Boards Make a small desk seem bigger with the addition of cork or pushpin boards....

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. Featuring tulips, peonies, sunflowers, and more. Better Homes & Gardens Winter will soon be a distant memory with your front door abloom with spring flowers. Credit:Better Homes & Gardens It even arrives ready to hang with its own over-the-door hook. A pair of these would be perfect on French doorsif a grand entrance is what youre after. Credit:Amazon Credit:Amazon Credit:Amazon...

These dynamic garden partners work in tandem to repel pests and attract pollinators to increase your squash yield. One easy way to prevent both of these issues is by planting squashcompanion plants. After the vines develop runners, side dress with an additional 3-4 tablespoons of nitrogen fertilizer. Credit: Janet Mesic-Mackie Squash companion plants, such as sunflowers, are also some of the topplants to grow for pollinators. Planting them as plant partners will ensure your squash blossoms always get pollinated....

Explore the best blue hydrangeas to grow, plus get tips for keeping them blue year after year. you’re free to enjoy thesestunning blue bloomson scores of cultivars in either mophead or lacecap style. In colder regions, you may need toprovide some winter protectionto ensure your hydrangeas bloom the following year. Credit: King Au Endless Summer grows slightly shorter than the species. These plants are fairly compact, growing to just 3 feet tall and wide at maturity....

Illuminate your home with twinkling lights or colorful yard displays this season. Declare the start of the holiday season with your ownChristmas lightunveiling, a la Clark Griswold. The front yard is an extension of your home, soit deserves just as much attention as the interior. Credit:John Granen Greg Scheidemann 1. Modern Bulb Lights Keep your holiday look simple with a strand of evenly-spaced bulb lights. Adam Albright 2. Credit:Greg Scheidemann...

Including the season’s freshest fruit! Grant Webster Shake up one of these summer vodka drinks to make any hour happier. These refreshing summer vodka cocktails will help you stay cooland in good spiritsno matter how far the mercury rises. Credit:Grant Webster Dirty Shirley This delicious summer cocktail tastes like summer in a glass. To make it at home, grab some vodka, grenadine, and your favorite soda. Kalamata Olive Martini This Grecian-style dirty martini is perfect for summer!...

Rather than let them sit in the junk drawer, its time to put these fasteners to work. Here are nine handy ways to use them in your home. Corral Cords As technology expands, so does our need for all the devices that come with it. Credit:Getty Images / Phu Min And with that comes a lot of cord clutter. Otherwise, youll get tired of repeatedly snipping off the ties around the wires you currently use....

Protect your precious belongings (and stay more organized) by avoiding cardboard storage options. Getty Images / Oscar Wong Packing items away in cardboard boxes is one of the worststorage mistakesyou can make. But I can understand why theyre used so often. Credit:Getty Images / Oscar Wong However, storing items in cardboard boxes as a long-term storage solution is a recipe for disaster. In addition to being a fire hazard, these are some of the reasons why cardboard boxes are problematic....

This household staple is a versatile and powerful cleaning agent with plenty of uses outside the laundry room. Getty Images / fcafotodigital Laundry detergent is a household staple with applications beyond the laundry room. We’ve rounded up nine of the best uses for laundry detergent besides just washing clothes. Credit:Getty Images / fcafotodigital They are best thought of as in-a-pinch solutions. However, it can come in handy at times outside the laundry room....

If you don’t, consider adding a few to your arsenal. Similar to the callus-busting tools used during a pedicure, scouring sticks are small, non-toxic, and inexpensive. Use them toclean your shower, your oven, andeven your grill. Credit:Robert Peterson We’ll also tell you which surfaces to avoid. The first thing to remember is that your scouring stick should always be wet when you’re using it. Next, test the scouring stick on an inconspicuous spot before scrubbing any surface....

This iconic blue liquid is good for so much more than scrubbing dishes. We’ve gathered a bunch of out-of-the-box uses for this powerhouse detergent. Bloomberg / Contributor / Getty Images | Design: Better Homes & Gardens 1. Credit:Bloomberg / Contributor / Getty Images | Design: Better Homes & Gardens Pour the soapy water into a pump sprayer and spray down the siding. Hose off the soap mixture and admire your refreshed siding....