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Take inspiration from our best deck ideas to create an outdoor space you’ll never want to leave. Adam Albright Think of your ground-level deck as an extension of your home, even if its not attached. Especially if you entertain a lot, a deck can act as abonus roomof sorts. Credit:Adam Albright A minimal approach to seating keeps the focus on nature in this garden oasis. This expansive porch still feels intimate thanks to plenty of seating thats anchored by a large outdoor fireplace....

Embrace the witch-inspired aesthetic by adding a few Halloween cauldron ideas to your fall decor. While cauldrons are emblematic ofwitchy decor, they also lend themselves to almost every design style. Bubbling Cauldron Display Outdoor Halloween cauldron ideas don’t have to be limited to the front porch! Credit: Kritsada Panichgul A plastic cauldron is a relatively inexpensive way to create a large-scale yard display. Here, a gold cauldron holds round birch logs and is surrounded by vintage black and brass andirons....

Gather around the table to enjoy these new takes on classic Hanukkah recipes. Pick and choose from our favorite Hanukkah flavors to blend old and new traditions. When it comes totender, juicy brisket, don’t hurry a good thing. Credit: Andy Lyons The brisket’s layer of fat, which is left on during cooking, keeps it extra moist. Best Basic Challah Feeding a crowd? This easy challah recipe is your answer. Credit: Andy Lyons...

Most types of agave plants like it hot, but these hardy agave can take some chilly temperatures too. Here’s a selection of our favorite cold hardy agave. When it flowers, it sends up a red purple bloom on a stalk up to 10 feet tall. Credit:Ed Gohlich It’s hardy to temperatures as low as 10F. Tiny red teeth outline the silver-blue leaves. While this agave typeprefers full sun, it can handle part shade too, and is hardy to 15F....

These easy-prep and tasty meals satisfy everyone! Test Kitchen Tip:Don’t want to (or don’t have time to) grill chicken yourself? Opt for arotisserie chickento get a head start. Credit: Andy Lyons Gut-friendly (and delicious!) Greek yogurt is themarinade basethat helps those flavors soak into the meat. Make this protein-packed, healthy chicken breast recipe a meal by serving it over basmati rice. Credit: Blaine Moats Chicken and Vegetable Saute Chicken and veggies have never looked or tasted better....

Create one-of-a-kind pieces of art using resin. Crafting is an excellent way touse your creative energy. With your space prepared, its time to play, starting with simple projects like coasters and glossy artwork. Credit: Nicolas Gourguechon Most packages of resin cover multiple projects, so youll have enough to perfect the technique. Rocky Coast Similar to split geodes, theseeasy-to-make coastersare a perfect introduction to resin art. Trim yourDIY artworkwith a thin frame to hide drips along the canvas edge and provide a finished look....

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. Prices start at $7. A hot sleepers best-kept secret to a good nights sleep is, surprisingly, aquilted blanket. Credit:Better Homes & Gardens / Walmart Quilts are kind of synonymous with coziness and warmth. That interior batting offers insulation, but the two other layers provide acooling effecteven when its sweltering outside. Its thin but insulating, making it the perfect coverlet for people dealing with hot flashes or night sweats....

You’ll have flowers for weeks at a time with these perennial plants. Perennial plants come back every year on their own,unlike annuals that need to be replacedafter the winter. The downside of perennials: a shorter bloom time than annuals. Credit: Kindra Clineff Black-Eyed Susan This popular, long-blooming perennial should be at the top of your list to plant. Plus,deer tend to avoidthisdrought-tolerant plant. To get additional blooms and to prevent unwanted self-seeding,deadhead the spent flowers....

Give your home a high-end look with one or two of these quick, low-cost decorating ideas. They can help your home appear newer, larger, and more high end. Painting trim an updated color can further define these elements and contribute to a high-end look. Credit: Jeff Herr Create the Illusion of Higher Ceilings Soaring ceiling heights are a striking feature in many expensive homes. Neutralcolor schemes feel calm, clutter-free, and classic....

Take the hassle out of figuring out what’s for dinner and allow your freezer to assist. Your next meal is just a quick thaw and reheat away. Fresh veggies, noodles, and Thai-spiced chicken wrapped in a tortilla make aneasy lunchor dinner. Credit: Blaine Moats Served with our coconut curry sauce, all the flavors really pop. It only takes 25 minutes to prep the veggies and sausage. All you have to do you to serve is add the broth, heat it up, and enjoy....

These fun and nostalgic activities will help you rediscover your inner child. Here are 15 intentional hobbies worth trying as an adultand you don’t even have to leave your house. Gardening Its no secret were a fan of gardening here atBetter Homes & Gardens. Credit:Almaje / Getty Images Its a practical, mindful, and timeless hobby with a handful of mental and physical benefits. Plus, its super versatile! It can also feed into other hobbies, such as cooking and flower arranging....

Get ready for holiday baking with our comprehensive list of essential (and nice-to-have) cookie-baking tools. Nothing gets me in the holiday spirit quite like the smell ofsnickerdoodlesfilling the house. (You get the picture.) Credit: Blaine Moats If you’re a well-seasoned baker, you might already have a lot ofessential baking toolson hand. Take a look at our top recommendations for the best cookie baking tools. Measuring Cups and Spoons Just like a science experiment, baking requires precision....

Industry experts share their favorite navy blue paint colors that are equal parts modern and timeless. Courtesy of Sherwin-Williams Navy blue strikes the perfect balance between a neutral and a color. Keep reading for the best navy blue paint colors to give your home a timeless update. Credit:Courtesy of Sherwin-Williams She recommends using this deep blue hue on everything from kitchen cabinets tofront doors. “This popular hue adds a touch of color and weight without overwhelming the space,” she says....