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Experts weigh in on how to throw an unforgettable affair without going overboard on expenses. Whether you’re a first-timer or seasoned pro,hosting Thanksgivingcan be intimidating. After all, it’s not just about the food. Credit: Karla Conrad Fortunately, there’s no need to lose sleep over mounting receipts. Get Inspired When it comes to occasion planning, knowing where to begin is often the hardest part. “This inspiration piece can be anything from a color to a texture....

Heres how to talk to your neighbors and solve problems, according to experts. But occasionally conflict arises and handling it peacefully is paramount. Avoid neighbor conflicts, and help solve them if they do arise, with these expert tips and insight. Credit:Candra Huff Establish Rapport One way to avoid conflict with neighbors is to build a rapport with another. This often begins when you first move into a new area. Introduce yourself to your neighbors and establish a rapport with them....

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. Made of striking amber glass, this vessel has plenty of uses beyond simply holding your favorite cocktail. This week: a nostalgic piece of glassware. Credit:Walmart | Design: Better Homes & Gardens Sharing some laughs over a cocktail is a great way to catch up with friends. One Thing, Many Ways: Amber Glass Old Fashioned Glass 1. Its the perfect size for a single bloom or to hold fresh-cut flowers from your landscape....

BHG’s Stephen Orr is on a mission to bring these fragrant blooms back to gardens everywhere. EvenStephen Orr, editor in chief ofBetter Homes and Gardens, has been wary of planting these bulbs. To gardeners who are drawn tonaturalistic-looking plantings, these anachronistic flowers have been out of style for decades. Credit:Stephen Orr Even I have avoided planting them in my garden, where I assumed theyd stick out like sore thumbs. To inspire your late-summer andearly-fall planting, here are a few of the most interesting facts about hyacinth flowers....

There’s more to this popular plant than meets the eye or nose. With its refreshing fragrance and vibrantly colored flowers,lavenderis among the most easily recognizable plants. These lavender facts will make you appreciate this gorgeous and valuable plant even more! Credit:Laurie Black Laurie Black 1. It’s also used in cleaning products for our homes. In addition, it’sone of the most popular essential oils. Credit:Laurie Black One of the most important lavender facts is it hasmany medicinal uses too....

Embrace color and texture this fall to elevate your home’s interior. Erin Kunkel This fall,seasonal decoratingis all about simple updates. Enhance your home through a mix of artisanal additions, heirloom pieces, and connections to nature. Credit:Erin Kunkel Here are the top 2024 fall decorating trends, according to interior designers and industry experts. Jeff Herr 1. Julie Soefer 2. Credit:Jeff Herr This year, Pinterest identified coffee stations as the new bar cart with theirCafecore trend....

Evergreens add year-round color while also providing privacy, noise reduction, and wind protection. Adding a few evergreen trees to your landscape is an easy way to guaranteecolor in your gardenall year long. They can make an impressive impact on your landscape in just a year or two. Credit:Bob Stefko Most varieties arehardy from Zones 4-8. Space arborvitae trees appropriately to prevent competition for water and nutrients. Allow enough room for air circulation and plant them at least a full tree width from fences or buildings....

See recipe ideas, plus get fresh topping ideas and learn the criteria for a healthy hot dog. These fat-free and low-fat hot dogs are great for your heartand your taste buds. What Makes a Healthy Fat-Free or Low-Fat Hot Dog? Credit:Claudia Totir / Getty Images (Cracker Jacks andhomemade s’moresare optional but recommended to complete the nostalgic experience.) Soy protein isolate and pea protein amp up the protein to trump any other franks on this list....

A smelly fridge equals a smelly kitchen. Keep your home smelling fresh (or at least fresh-er) with these food storage tips. Usually,a smelly refrigeratoris sparked by specific foods inside it and how they’re stored. Credit: Peter Ardito If you store those foods properly, though, foul food smells can be reduced or even eliminated. Read on for the most likely culprits behind your stinky fridge and tips on storing them correctly....

Learn more about what foods cause inflammationand what to eat instead. Science backs up the importance of the matter. But do you know what foods cause inflammation? Credit:Blaine Moats White blood cells start to attack healthy tissues and organs, causing a chronic inflammatory process. Often you might not even notice the slow shift from healthy to inflamed. Many times, chronic inflammation is triggered without a visible cause. Credit:Marty Baldwin Everything from environmental toxins like pollution to work and relationship stress and more can trigger a wildfire of inflammation....

Here, dietitians share what the ideal arthritis diet includes. It’s not something that affects just seniors either. “Pain management needs to be guided by a doctor. Credit: Adam Höglund/Getty Images They may reduce beneficial bacteria. Soda, in particular, has beenfound to increase arthritis symptomsin women. Use this list as your starting point. Broccoli Sometimes, the best foods for arthritis are the most unassuming. Scientists believe sulforaphane might slow the onset and progression of osteoarthritis symptoms,according to the Arthritis Foundation....

The retro-inspired plant shop inspired our home editor to embrace indoor gardening with these bright and funky trends. The plant shop is filled withmidcentury furnitureand fixtures, and everything has a distinctly 70s feel. Pairs of plants even have creative names, like Lois and Clark. Credit:Emily VanSchmus Earthy greens, rich browns, and mustard yellows are accented by pastel pink and mint green hues. It’s easy (and inexpensive!) to try this trend at home....

Need ideas for those tricky spots where nothing seems to grow well? Try one of these colorful designs. You could find yourself struggling with a shaded corner or asunbaked slope. Credit: Illustration by Mavis Augustine Torke Maybe your yardsuffers from regular droughtand heat spells, withering whatever you plant. Or perhapsdeer keep snacking on anythingthat does decide to grow. But don’t throw in the trowel just yet! Credit: Illustration by Gary Palmer...