Is your style more Peppermint Mocha or Caramel Brulee Latte? Think pine cones, chestnuts, mushroom decorations, feathers, and a variety of forest creatures. After all, the iconic color scheme is synonymous with candy canes and Santa himself! Credit:Adam Albright Credit:Becky L Stayner Credit:Carson Downing Credit: Jay Wilde Credit: Adam Albright Credit:Carson Downing Credit: Carson Downing Credit: Adam Albright Credit:Emily Followill

Chances are you’ve come across these functional garden gadgets before. Learn how to use a flower frog for picture-perfect arrangements. Carson Downing Tired of blooms, foliage, and branches slipping out of place in yourflower arrangements? Credit:Carson Downing Theres a simple, sustainable solution, and its far from new. What Is a Flower Frog, Anyway? Modern versions may be made with plastic as well. Credit:Beatriz Da Costa How a flower frog functions exactly varies slightly by the equipment....

A mulching lawn mower makes annoying grass clippings practically disappear. Types of Lawn Mowers There are two main types of lawn mowers: Rotary and reel. Mulching mowers are a modification of traditional rotary mowers and are becoming more common. Credit:Sachko / Getty Images A mulching mower captures the grass clippings with the help of a mild vacuum under the mower deck. The clippings move around the whirling blades, where they are minced into tiny pieces....

While both let you soak up the sun indoors, they are not the same thing. What Is a Solarium? As a result, they are not the most energy-efficient option. Credit: Nathan Kirkman Pros Cons What Is a Sunroom? Sunrooms are rooms with many windows, though unlike solariums, they are not made entirely of glass. There are two types of sunrooms: three-season and four-season. Credit: Stacey Branford Four-season sunrooms, in comparison, are integrated into the structure of the home and its existing HVAC system....

Heres what to know about the spa-like upgrade thats more popular than ever. Bathroom trends are becoming more streamlined nowadaysand were not talking about less is more. One way homeowners achieve all this is with wet room-inspired renovations. Credit:TRIA GIOVAN What Is a Wet Room? Drainage in a wet room is of great importance. There are certain installation procedures and necessary structural measures to ensure everything flows away instead of sitting stagnant....

The pop in of housing itself is important and sometimes confusing: take a townhouse vs condo. When you live in a condo, you own everything from the walls in. When youown a townhouse, you own not only the structure but also the land it sits on. Credit: Grace Cary / Getty Images Townhouses are usually smaller and more affordable thansingle-family homesand are typically part of a homeowners association. Kate Wollman-Mahan is an agent in New York CIty atColdwell Banker Warburg....

But if you could be choosy, heres when to opt for stock over broth. (OurCopycat Chicken Gnocchi Soup, for example, asks for stock. The ingredient list forSkillet Chicken and Green Beans with Lemon-Tahini Saucefeatures broth.) Credit:Blaine Moats So whats the difference between chicken stock and chicken broth, exactly? And why might certain dishes specify one in particular? We tapped two professionally-trained chefs to dish. Blaine Moats What’s the Difference Between Chicken Stock and Chicken Broth?...

Many people in the United States use the terms sweet potato and yam interchangeably. Both are tubers but the similarities end there; yams and sweet potatoes are not the same vegetables. Learn about what makes a yam different from a sweet potato. Orange-fleshed sweet potatoes are often sold as yams in grocery stores, but the two are different vegetables. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES / ATLASSTUDIO. Yam vs. Sweet Potato How Are Yams and Sweet Potatoes Different?...

Humidity levels that are too high or low can be detrimental to your health and home. Here’s the optimal indoor humidity, according to experts. Maryviolet / Getty Images Humidity refers to the amount of moisture or water in the air. Credit:Maryviolet / Getty Images Indoor humidity fluctuates depending on the room, activities, and the season. For example, humidity tends to be lower during dry winters because cold air carries less moisture....

Find solutions for wilting, yellowing leaves, and other worrying symptoms on your houseplants. If your indoor greenery has you wondering, “What’s wrong with my plants?” What’s Wrong with My Plant? Credit:Jason Donnelly Questions and Answers 1. Why Is My Houseplant Stretching? Jason Donnelly Answer: Light is Needed. Credit:Dean Schoeppner Move it closer to a window or switch it to another window that gets more light. Why does my houseplant have curling leaves?...

Learn how to spot and identify basil-eating pests in the garden and what to do about them. This popular herb is commonly assumed to be immune from leaf-munching pests, but that isn’t entirely accurate. Adult beetles feed on the upper leaves of many plants, including basil. Credit:cabuscaa / Getty Images They eat the softer leaf tissue between the veins, leaving behind a lace or skeleton-like munched leaf. If Japanese beetles are eating your basil plants, try:...

Use these tips to figure out the best height to cut grass for the healthiest lawn. MariuszBlach / Getty Images Knowing the best height to cut grass can actually help you grow a healthier lawn. Begin by getting to know your grass; each turf species has an optimal cutting height. Credit:MariuszBlach / Getty Images Then, consider seasonal factors like heat and drought when adjusting themower blades. Heres everything you better know to figure out the best height to cut grass....

While similar, these popular frozen treats have a different taste and texture. And if youre wondering what sets them apart, youre not alone. Brie Passano What Is Gelato? Credit:Brie Passano Some recipes include no eggs at all. The resulting dessert is creamier, denser, and richer than traditional American ice cream. What Is Ice Cream? Ice cream is made with milk, cream, sugar, and eggs. Often, the ingredients are cooked first and then churned to create a creamy, fluffy dessert....