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No matter what, they will look beautiful! Justin Hancock Marty Baldwin 1. Petunia Yes, your mom probably grows thembutthese flowersare perfect for new gardeners. Credit:Justin Hancock Some spread out (use them to trail over the edges of containers), while some grow taller. These classic blooms are classified as “weatherproof,” meaning they can handle large amounts of water. Clusters of mini blooms typically come in white, pink, or purple. Credit:Marty Baldwin...

Serve up the classic combo in a creative new way. Ah, bacon and eggs. Prep a batch of these salty and cheesy egg bites for the week aheadthey reheat beautifully in the microwave. Credit: Carson Downing Plus, each serving packs in 21 grams of protein. Blue Cheese-Bacon Cloud Eggs Level-up the classic combo bywhipping the egg whitesand adding blue cheese and chives. At only five ingredients, this easily elegant bacon and eggs recipe is all about the process....

Master these easy crochet stitches and you’ll be making hats, scarves, and blankets in no time. Learning how to crochet is easy once you learn the different stitches. All you’ll need is a crochet hook (we recommend getting a starter pack) and yarn. That way, you’re free to save the good stuff for your first project. Slip Knot Step 1:Make a loop; then hook another loop through it. Step 2:Tighten gently and slide knot up to hook....

Tobring your dream bath into focus, take time to assess your needs and devise an efficient layout. A functional floor plan is critical to a successful bathroom remodel or build. To determine space-planning requirements, answer the questions below to fully understand how you’ll use the bathroom. Credit:Marty Baldwin For an existing bath, assess the pros and cons of the current layout. For a new bathroom layout, think about how yourdream space would function....

Emily Kennedy If you think theres nothing tomaking a bed the right way, think again. Between outfitting your mattress with ill-fitting linens and making it too soon after snoozing (thats right! ), there are plenty of ways you might be doing your sleep situation a disservice. Credit:Emily Kennedy Take heed of these bed-making mistakes and their fixes to set yourself up for a successful nights sleep. Once it has properly aired, make the bed as usual....

These brilliant organizing tips make it simple to store bedding, blankets, and sheets. Or maybe you only have a handful of extra blankets, sheets, and pillows floating around. Either way, bedding needs a proper place to be stored when not in use. Credit:Lincoln Barbour Lincoln Barbour A common solution is to stuff sheets and blankets intothe linen closet. But that approach isnt always the best solution. And some households lack a linen closet entirely....

True, inflammation sounds painful and potentially dangerous. Acute inflammation is redness or swelling from a recent injury. Acute inflammation is a sign the body is trying to heal itself. Credit:Andy Lyons On the flipside, chronic inflammation is often triggered by illness or persistent stress. “Consuming certain foods and beverages in excess may create a pro-inflammatory environment. Rather than drinking anti-inflammatory smoothies all day long, Werner recommends aiming for moderation. It’s also an easy way to score several superfoods in one quick-fixgrab-and-go breakfast....

Know the pros and cons of these popular garage floor materials before you commit. Garages can protect more than your car. Easily repurposed, they can become a storage space, home gym, or workshop for DIY projects. Credit:Jay Wilde The best garage floor options will depend on your garage’s intended use. Ideal flooring choices can vary with factors like climate, budget for installation, and maintenance demands. Popular garage flooring options include vinyl, epoxy, concrete, stone, and rubber tiles....

Designers share their favorite raised bed garden layouts for all kinds of spaces and gardeners. If you’re more ambitious, the more beds, the merrier. Our experts share their favorite ways to configureraised bedsfor various situations. Credit:David Patterson Caitlin Atkinson 1. Eric Kelley 2. She likes to plant symmetrically, mirroring the crops planted in one bed in the other. Credit:Caitlin Atkinson Adding trellises to each raised bed helps define the space....

Watering raised garden beds with these methods will help you grow healthier plants and save water. Morning watering also gives plants the moisture they need to survive hot summer days. They can water plants by hand, with a sprinkler, or with a customized irrigation system. Credit:Helen Norman Each watering method has pros and cons, andsome techniques work better than others. Hand Watering Hand watering can be done with agarden hoseor watering can....

Discover the fivecarpet colorsdesigners recommend avoiding and the modernized alternatives to use instead. However, there are exceptions for saturated colors in carpeting, including recentlytrending earth tones. Cool Grays Millennial graypaint and home decor have been on their way out, and this includes gray carpet. Credit:Emily Followill Again, look to earth tones for inspiration when you choose your carpet color. “Cool gray is outreplace it with warmer grays and putty-color neutrals....

Copycat Musketeer Bars Andy Lyons Calling all chocoholics! Bar cookies that are as yummy as a candy bar? Combine two favorite desserts into one with these creme brulee cheesecake bars. Credit:Jason Donnelly You cancaramelize the sugaron top under a broiler, but a culinary torch gives the best results. Pistachio Bars Holiday guests will gonutsfor these pistachio-studdedno-bake cookie bars. Creamy pudding fills a graham cracker crust and smooth chocolate topping for cookie greatness without the batch-by-batch baking....

Tomato leaves curling is a warning sign that you should not ignore. To produce the loads of delicious tomatoes you anticipate, it takes a healthy plant with lush foliage. But your harvest could be at risk when you see leaves curling on your tomato plants. Credit: GoodLifeStudio / Getty Images Curled-up leaves indicate that something is not right in the environment or within the plant itself. We also tell you the best course of action for each problem....