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Make your kitchen feel bigger and add personalized displays with these open kitchen shelving ideas. It’s also a great way to get creative and introduce unexpected color or fresh design. Learn how to incorporate these open shelving kitchen ideas for practical yet beautiful wall storage. Credit:Erin Kunkel Simplyremove the doorsfor a brand-new look. To add character, paint the back of the cabinets a different color than the frame. It will instantly spruce up tired cabinets and make them stand out....

From outdoor yoga to watercolor painting, take inspiration from the colors, sights, and smells of spring. Choose an activity (or two!) from our list, grab a friend, and get outside. Credit:Blaine Moats Host a ‘Picnic and Paint’ Combining a creative activity with a beautiful setting (andgreat snacks!) is a recipe for success. Go Hammocking Sit back and relax (literally) by taking up hammocking this spring. Credit: Matt Armendariz This no-fail hobbyonly requires a hammockand two trees or hammocking posts....

Bee Balm Some gardeners prefer not to prune theirbee balm(Monardaspp.) plants because birds and other wildlife oftenfeed on the seeds in winter. Don’t compost diseased foliage. Credit: Denny Schrock Blazing Star Blazing star(Liatrisspp.) Catmint The long stems oncatmint(Nepetaspp.) often flop over toward the end of the growing season, making garden beds look unkempt in winter. Credit: Peter Krumhardt Daylilies Daylilies(Hemerocallisspp.) generally bloom throughout summer, although there are a few cultivars that can continue to flower into fall....

These annuals, perennials, vines, and shrubs have colorful foliage that won’t fade like flowers. Green is gorgeous in its own right, of course. But for more eye-catching hues, there are plenty of plants with colorful leaves to include in your garden. Credit: Blaine Moats As blooms come and go, these spectacular plants will keep your garden colorful even when theyre not flowering. The color is most vibrant in spring and fall, turning a darker blue-green in summer....

Avoid the most common pruning mistakes by not cutting these shrubs and perennials back in fall. However, pruning plants at the wrong time of the year can actually inhibit flowering and cause other issues. The following plants should never be pruned in autumn. Credit:Bob Stefko Lilacs Pruning is an essential task if you keeplilac shrubs(Syringaspp.) Coneflower Coneflower plants(Echinaceaspp.) Globe Thistle Like coneflowers,globe thistle(Echinops ritro) plants produce seed-filled flower heads. Credit: Jacob Fox...

An open container of heavy cream lasts up to 1 month, according to the USDA. I have made it several times, exactly as written and everyone loves it. It doesn’t hurt that it’s absolutely beautifuland with just a few swirls of a knife. Credit: Jason Donnelly Bring it to your next gathering and bring copies of the recipe with you, confirms BHGhome cook Dee. Its totally restaurant-quality, and most of the ingredients come from your freezer orpantry staplestock!...

Avoid these common seed starting mistakes to get to grow healthier seedlings this spring. Matthew Benson Overall, the process ofstarting seeds indoorsis pretty straightforward; you plant, water, and wait. While seed germination does not require lots of light, growing strong, healthy seedlings does. Credit:Matthew Benson Seeds started indoors often need supplemental lighting. It doesnt matter if its LED or fluorescent, both are fine forstarting seeds. But starting seeds too early means more time for trouble to develop from pests and diseases....

She shedsin all their formshave taken off worldwide, partly in response to the popularity of man caves. Why Are She Sheds So Popular? She Shed Outdoor Decor Draw inspiration from your home when outfitting your she shed’s exterior. Credit: Brie Williams She Shed Office Ideas Determine your she shed’s primary purpose and let that guide the design. Use light paint colors and fire up the windows and doors to bring sunlight in during the day....

A trip to the spa leaves you feeling relaxed, pampered, and rejuvenated. Be sure to choose plants that willthrive in a humid bathroom environmentand in the light the space receives. Declutter Your Space Cluttered countertops and jam-packed bathroom cabinets aren’t conducive to relaxation. Credit: Kim Cornelison Use Calming Colors Choose soft, mutedcolors to establish a tranquil environment. Clear glass jars are great for holding sponges, cotton rounds, and other small items....

Keep your home looking and running its best with our guide to must-know home maintenance tasks. Plus, we’re also sharing cost-saving tasks and projects that canlower your billsand increase your home value. BANKSPHOTOS / GETTY IMAGES. Credit:John Bessler. DESIGN: CORINNE MUCHA DESIGN: CORINNE MUCHA How Often Should You Change Your Home’s Furnace Filter? Learn how to fix a running toilet, reset your breaker, snake a drain, and more. We’ll walk you through how to keep your deck in top shape for spring and summer entertaining....

Try these expert design hacks to narrow down your color choices and pick the perfect small bathroom color scheme. Small bathroom color ideas can substantially affect the overall mood of the space. Here are 12 small bathroom color ideasto consider when remodelingor refreshing your space. Credit: Edmund Barr But it doesn’t have to be your default if all-white spaces aren’t your style. Pair a vibrant wall color with statement-making floor tile to pack big style into a tight space....

The foot of the bed is often just an afterthought. Use these functional and decorative ideas to make it feel special, instead. Add a Bench Don’t let valuable space in your bedroom go to waste. Different shades of gray on the ceiling, trim, and walls create visual interest in this bedroom. Benches are a common accompaniment to the foot of the bed, but why settle for standard? Up the wow factor of yourbed benchby choosing an interesting silhouette....

Use clean lines and soothing details to create the ultimate midcentury modern bathroom. Elevate your home with the sleek, functional aesthetic of amidcentury modern bathroom. So, it is perfect for executing in small, functional spaces like bathrooms and powder rooms. Credit: Adam Albright Use a Wood Vanity Update a wood sideboardfor a bathroom vanity that suits the era. Add a Pretty Pastel Experiment with thepowdery pastelspopular in the ’50s. The vanity and abstract print echo the gentle aqua shade and create a serene look that’s not overpowering....