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Create a bathroom that boasts fabulous style and function. Find inspiration for your remodeling project from these amazing before-and-after bathroom makeovers. After: Contemporary Classic A sleek, storage-richvanitysets the tone in the reorganized bathroom. It needed a to-the-studs overhaul. A floating espresso vanity adds to the feeling of openness and offers much-needed storage. Before: Trouble with Tile This bathroom was a rescue mission. White and green accents throughout the room create a soothing and classic color palette....

Create stunning fall container gardens with these blooming annuals and perennials. Mix and match them in your fall containers to achieve a beautiful display to enjoy all season long. The flowers come in a range of autumnal colors, as well as white and purple. Credit:BHG / Kerri Jo Its bold color and upright flowers make it an excellent thriller plant for the center of your container garden. Aster Fall-bloomingasters(Symphyotrichumspp.) produce tons of small, daisy-like flowers in shades of purple, pink, or white....

These indoor trees are perfect for adding an architectural element to any room. Give it a try inyour living room, bedroom, or office. Over time, the trunk thickens and becomes more interesting and textural. Credit: Kim Cornelison The shiny, hand-shape leaves of this native of Mexico and South Americaadd a tropical feelto any decor. Weeping fig is available in almost any height; justkeep it prunedto fit your decor. It might also naturally drop a few leaves in the fall, due to lowering light levels....

You don’t need to live in a warm climate to plant flowering evergreen shrubs in your landscape. Evergreen Azalea Most azaleas are deciduous but there are some evergreen varieties such as Encore azaleas. Most evergreen azaleas flower in early to midspring, though some rebloom in summer and fall. Credit: Laurie Black The soft pink flowers in spring turn into bluish-purple fruits later in the season. Once established, Indian hawthorn is drought tolerant....

Equal parts calming and rejuvenating, these blue-green hues are paint experts' favorite shades. Courtesy of Glidden Blue-green paint colors provide the best of both worldsthecalming feel of blueand therejuvenating energy of green. It possesses a relaxed vibrancy and lends itself well to color-drenching or an accent wall. Credit:Courtesy of Glidden Ground this blue-green hue with natural woods and and keep it clean and contemporary with crisp white trim. It’s a versatile color that McCollum says lends itself particularly well to a modern aesthetic....

Breathe new life into those past-their-prime slices. However, you need not (and should not!) surrender those slices just yet. Credit: Carson Downing What to Do With Stale Bread Read on for our best recipe ideas using stale bread. Bread Pudding Fresh bread is just fine for bread pudding, true. French Toast The same holds true for French toast recipes. Credit: Blaine Moats Give this technique a try with our stovetopFrench Toast for Oneor in this dessert-worthyPressure Cooker Blueberry French Toast Casserole....

Professional housekeepers are peeling back the curtain, sharing their best cleaning weapons and foolproof hacks. Have you ever wondered what the trick to a quick bedding change is? Or how hotelskeep bathrooms sparkling clean? Credit:TRIA GIOVAN They also share the things hotels clean every single day which we tend to overlook in our homes. Mariella Antunez is the director of housekeeping atThe Perry Hotel Naples. John Gomes is the general manager atThe Georges....

Find the perfect clematis varieties that will produce tons of gorgeous flowers in your garden. Some types ofclematisoffer smaller but equally breathtaking blooms. Here are 15 of the most stunning clematis varieties that are well worth a spot in your garden. Credit:Matthew Benson This stunning clematis variety grows about 8 feet tall and is hardy inUSDA Zones48. It will often rebloom in fall if cut back after the first bloom....

Stash your silverware using these smart kitchen storage solutions. But they can also help keep utensils out of sight. Install a row of decorative knobs or hooks underneath kitchen cabinets. Credit:Marty Baldwin Then, hang tools that have loops (or add twine to the ones that dont). Be sure to add a pair of kitchen scissors, too. These will come in handy forchopping herbs, which can hang right alongside the utensils....

Autumn leaves make a valuable soil amendment, but they have lots of other uses too. The fastest way to get rid of lots of autumn leaves is tothrow them in your compost pile. Mulching or chopping leaves before composting speeds up the composting process too. Credit:Victoria Pearson Why buy bagged mulch when you could make your own eco-friendly mulch with autumn leaves? Leave them for pollinators. Many pollinators spend the winter hibernating in old plant material and fallen leaves....

These mobile organizers can provide additional storage space for every room in the house. Likestorage benchesandover-the-door shoe holders, rolling carts are exceptionally versatile. In addition to their versatility, theyre inexpensive and ideal for adding much-neededstorage in a small space. Credit:Jay Wilde Kana Okada 1. Save Space in the Bathroom It can feel impossible to fit all your self-care products into asmall bathroom vanity. This is where a rolling cart comes in handy....

Overwhelmed and frustrated by the disarray of your household? Consider paring down these clutter-causing items. But out of sight, out of mind isnt always thebest option when decluttering your house. Credit:Jason Donnelly One major clutter culprit? Having too many of the same items or keeping ones that are no longer useable. Jason Donnelly 1. Collect and donate any utensils you no longer use. Books Avid readers and nonreaders alike seem to end up with overflowing bookshelves....

Mix and match these fall container plants to create a colorful display without mums. These easy care plants sprout readily from seed, they grow quickly, and are incredibly cold tolerant. Not to mention, they make fantastic cut flowers andwild birds love their seeds. Credit:Kelsey Hansen These plants can also be used for cut flowers. If youre going for a dark, Halloween look,black mondo grasscan be a fun choice as well....