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If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. Add warmth to your space with these autumnal finds, including wreaths, storage baskets, and fabric pumpkins. Better Homes & Gardens / Amazon Entryways are an often neglected and overlooked area in terms of home decorating. Credit:Better Homes & Gardens / Amazon Scoop up our favorite finds, including several discounted fall decor pieces, for $40 or less. This table fit perfectly....

Tackle these lawn care tasks now to enjoy healthier, greener, lusher grass when spring rolls around again. Cutting your lawn slightly shorter in autumn helps prevent the grass from matting under leaves and snow. However,avoid cutting the grass too short. Credit:Marty Baldwin Tightly clipped turf has fewer roots and allows weeds to get a foothold. A mower deck height of about 3 inches is best for most grasses during fall....

These fragrant patio plants are a must for containers near seating areas and windows. Carson Downing Send sweet scents wafting across your patio with a fragrantcontainer garden. Position containers filled with fragrant patio plants where you are likely to brush by them or sit near them. Credit:Carson Downing The following plants alldo well in container gardens. And some have fragrant foliage too. Heliotrope Helen Norman Sweetly fragrant purple flowers coverheliotrope(Heliotropium arborescens) from early summer through fall....

Try these free pumpkin-carving templatesfrom dragons and vampires to the classic glowing eyesto scare up some fabled fun. Yourspooky jack-o-lanternsare set for a transformation with our free pumpkin-carving templates. Their whimsical and haunting outlines are sure to delight kids and adults alike. Credit: Jason Donnelly Zombie Pumpkin Template Beware the walkers. In this zombie pumpkin template, a gnarled hand a laThe Walking Deadreaches toward a full moon. Scrape some dried grasses around the base of the hand for a three-dimensional effect....

Here are creative ways to entertain kids and adults after the big holiday brunch. We’ve got ideas for twists on Easter egg hunts and more. Nowadays, the event has expanded to include events such as an Easter bonnet competition. Credit:Gretchen Easton Here are ideas for Easter games for both inside and out to kick off thejoy of spring. Gather the family around the kitchen table and start playing. Egg Bowling This traditional Easter game calls for onedyed hard-boiled eggper child and one white hard-boiled egg....

Home gardeners and landscape designers love arched trellises for their sculptural silhouettes and utilitarian forms. Some act as freestanding vertical constructions oras arbor gates. Whether it’s practical or decorative, an arched trellis should complement your home’s architecture and setting. Credit: Mike Jensen These ideas can add beautiful structure and height to your garden, backyard, walkway, and more. Divide your garden with an arched trellis. Arched trellises provide a way to emphasize different sections of your garden....

Gather all your gear in one spot with these handy ideas for organizing a cleaning closet. The best spot to organize cleaning supplies might be in a laundry room, bathroom, or kitchen. The key is to pick an area that’s close to where you do most of the cleaning. Credit: Jason Donnelly These smart solutions will show you how to set up your cleaning storage for a more streamlined tidying routine....

Stop throwing away extra paint. Once you’ve decided on a winning color, however, don’t throw away those leftover pots. Paint Stair Risers Gather samples in a variety of hues to give your staircase a rainbow makeover. Credit: Jay Wilde To ensure good adhesion, sand and wipe down the surfaces before painting. Make a DIY Chalkboard 3. Create Geometric Artwork Grab some painter’s tape and a plaincanvas to create modern artwith sample paint....

Put newspapers to good use in your garden with these clever ideas. But you might stay on top of weedy issues by covering your soil with a few layers of newspaper. For best results, youll need about 1 part kitchen scraps or green materials for every 3 parts newspaper. Credit:Marty Baldwin Make seed starting pots. Start a new garden bed. But individually wrapping bulbs in newspaper also shields them from bruising and desiccation....

Here, you’ll find fabulous recipes for gluten-free pancakes, frittatas, and even donuts. So start the day right by planning your menu with one of these gluten-free breakfast ideas. French Omelet Eggsare a great gluten-free breakfast option when you need a quick meal. Credit: Blaine Moats Feel like a pro chef with our easy French omelet recipe for one ready in 10 minutes flat. Have multiple mouths to feed? Try our family-style omelet....

But when your taller friends come over, they probably notice all thegrimy spots youre not seeing. (And theyre probably too polite to tell you about them.) And the taller they are, the more dusty spots theyre likely spotting. Credit:Victoriia Kovalchuk / Getty Images So how can you keep up with these unseen (to you) spots? Those are a good place to start. Be sure to include those cabinets in anyde-greasing workyou do....

These aggressive groundcover plants spread out of control quickly and are extremely difficult to eradicate. Noppharat05081977 / Getty Images Rapid growth, usually a desirablecharacteristic of groundcover plants, can backfire. Some popular groundcovers are so aggressive that they choke out any other plants in their path. Credit:Noppharat05081977 / Getty Images Here is a list of 12 of the worst offenders that you should never plant in your yard. It is a low-growing woody shrub that tolerates harsh growing conditions often found on dunes....

Each of these options has just200 calories per servingor less. We also kept an eye on limiting sodium and gave extra points for protein and fiber. Hummus Greg Dupree Kick off game day with a classic fan favorite: hummus. Credit:Jake Sternquist Serve with chips, crackers,or even veggies. Either way, you could’t go wrong with this tasty, creamy dip. Watermelon Fries Put a twist on freshwatermelon wedgesby making fries. Credit:Greg Dupree...