10 Christmas Decorating Ideas from Around the World

This holiday season, decorate your home with inspiration from across the globe. Traditional winter activities and snowy December days are often associated with Christmas in America. Julie Soefer As you decorate for the holidays this year, take inspiration from Christmas celebrations around the globe. Credit:Julie Soefer Many countries have their ownunique holiday traditionsand decor. From Japan to Scotland, these Christmas decor ideas from around the world will give your home global appeal....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 323 words · Michelle Moss

10 Classic Hallmark Ornaments Worth Adding to Your Tree This Year—All Under $15

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Including familiar faces from the Peanuts gang and Disney. Shop our favorite ornaments starting at just $7. Credit:Better Homes & Gardens Shoppers were impressed with the material and said it was an ideal size even for smaller tabletop trees. Ariel Ornament Add a little Disney magic to your tree with this charmingAriel ornamentfromThe Little Mermaid. A second customer confirmed, saying they dropped it on the hard floor and it didnt break....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 101 words · Andrea Kennedy

10 Cleaning Bathroom Hacks That Use Everyday Household Items

As one of the most-used rooms in your house, it’s no wonder yourbathroom needs cleaningso often. Unfortunately, it’s also hard to keep a bathroom clean. Clean Your Toilet with Vodka Not the good stuff, of course! Credit: Blaine Moats Pour 1/2 cup vodka into your toilet at least once a month to helpprevent rings from forming. you’re able to even use it to disinfect your toilet seat and cover. Disinfect Your Toilet Brush Holder...

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 340 words · Steven Green

10 Clever Amazon Products That Will Change How You Clean, Cook, and Garden

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Youll wonder how you ever got by without them. Prices start at $7. Credit:Better Homes & Gardens / Madison Woiten It repairs most fabrics well, including linen, and it is extremely easy and intuitive to use. Whether you know your way around the kitchen or youre an amateur cook, its a must-have. ZoomBroom Lightweight Cordless Stick Blower This is just one of those inventions that totally makes sense....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 127 words · Sharon Blair

10 Clever Christmas Tree Ideas for Small Spaces

Don’t let limited space hold you back this holiday season. These Christmas tree ideas for small spaces can add cheer to any room, no matter how small. Decorating for the holidays can be difficult when you don’t have a lot of room to work with. Credit: Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Lindsey Ellis Beatty But even a small Christmas tree can make a big statementit’s all about how you decorate it....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 357 words · Daniel Webb

10 Clever Gadgets Under $15 That We Didn't Know Could Be Bought on Amazon

If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. And they’re all designed to simplify your life! (Yes, thats a thing!) Credit:Better Homes & Gardens / Reese Herrington Scroll down to shop these and more useful gadgets under $15 that we just discovered on Amazon. It can hold quite a bit before it needs [to be] emptied. Its easier than getting out the vacuum. Credit:Amazon Plus, its just cute....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 180 words · Taylor Gutierrez

10 Clever Purse Storage Ideas to Keep Your Favorite Handbags Organized

These smart purse storage ideas make it easy to find your handbags when you need them. When it comes to your wardrobe, handbags and purses can be one of the larger investments. These beauties are meant to be seen, after all. Credit: Marty Baldwin Here are 10 savvy storage ideas to try. Stuff bags with bubble wrap or acid-free tissue paper to help them keep their shape when not in use....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 384 words · Stephanie Smith

10 Clever Ways to Hide a TV in Plain Sight

Wishing for a design focal point other than a jet-black television? Frame Your TV Consider turning yourTV into framed art. Invest in “Designer” TVs Samsung’s The Frame is a popular television option for design enthusiasts. Credit:Marty Baldwin With a matte display and customizable bezels, this TV looks like a real piece of art. Its art mode allows you to display art and personal photos on a digital carousel display. And the TV itself canevenflip between both landscape and portrait orientations....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 308 words · Natalie Goodman

10 Clever Ways to Reuse Charcuterie Leftovers, According to Culinary Experts

Give new life to those extra pieces of cheddar and prosciutto. As a result, leftovers usually stock the fridge. This is a great snack for your next dinner party [or yourself]. Credit:bhofack2 / Getty Images Pour the marinated cheese into a shallow bowl and serve with toothpicks on the side. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 3 days, turning occasionally. “Yes, even if it’s brie or blue cheese....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 363 words · Annette Valencia

10 Clothing Items Under $50 That Won't Wrinkle When Packed in a Suitcase or Thrown on the Floor

If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Future you will thank you for buying these wardrobe staples. Wrinkle-resistant clothing is a realand very magicalcreation that keeps your clothes looking fresh 24/7. Credit:Better Homes & Gardens / Tyler Roeland Yes, even if theyve been crammed into a suitcase or sat on for an entire shift. This dress exceeded my expectations. The fabric does not wrinkle and lays nicely....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 118 words · Debra Young

10 Common Hydrangea Problems, and How to Avoid Them

Troubleshoot and prevent issues such as hydrangea leaf problems, no flowers, or poor growth with these tips. But there are a few common hydrangea problems that can spoil the show. By preventing or remedying the following mistakes, you’ll be rewarded withplenty of stunning hydrangea flowers. Credit:Dana Gallagher Dana Gallagher 1. Morning hours are best because late afternoon sun can be very hot. The panicle hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) can handle full sun as long as it gets adequate moisture....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 604 words · Marie Carney

10 Common Stains at Christmastime (and How to Remove Them)

Tackle spills and splatters quickly so you might get back to the festivities. Holiday mishaps happen, but there’s no need to panic. A small spill or smudge doesn’t have to ruin your upholstery, flooring, or favorite holiday sweater. Credit: Xsandra / Getty Images Dab away the oily residue using a cotton ball soaked in rubbing alcohol. Launder fabric items as usual; for walls, wipe with a clean cloth dampened with warm water....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 564 words · Kathryn Rogers

10 Common Tomato Plant Diseases That Can Wreck Your Crop

Juicy, perfectly sun-ripened tomatoes are among the easiest vegetables you’re free to grow in your garden. With a little effort, your plants can stay healthy and productive all season long. Diseases also can spread when leaves get wet, soavoid crowding your tomatoestoo close together. Credit: Scott Little This helpsair circulate betterand dries leaves faster. Even when following all thesebest growing practices, some tomato plant diseases are likely to pop up....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 486 words · Frederick Preston