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Were digging up savvy chef tips to help you conquer the largest source of food waste: produce. Food Scraps it’s possible for you to Eat (Don’t Throw These Away!) “My rule of thumb is always ask yourself if this is truly ‘trash.’ Credit:BHG/Ana Cadena Challenge yourself to reduce waste and get creative. If you cant repurpose it, composting is always the best alternative. You have the green light to eat all of the fruit and vegetable scraps listed below....

Flowers that attract hummingbirds are rich in nectar and colorful. These are the best ones to grow. Feeding hummingbirds is such a rewarding activity. Credit: Bob Stefko Bee Balm Thissummer-blooming perennialis sure to make a bold statement in your landscape. Although red is the most common color forbee balm(Monardaspp. This old-fashioned perennial produces clusters of sweetly fragrant pink, red, lavender, orwhite flowersin summer. Credit: Denny Schrock These flowers grow upright in clumps and look especially pretty in a mixed border....

These frightfully stylish Halloween colors are excellent paint choices for a moody, inspired-by-the-season space. Create contrast and emphasize the shade’s timeless nature by layering it against crisp white trim and decorative molding. Consider Valspar’s Autumn Grove. Credit:Courtesy of HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams The deeporange shadeis reminiscent of pumpkins on the vine and fiery autumn sunsets. It’s an ideal accent color for everything from front porch planters to bright accent walls....

But homemade jams and jellies are great for more than just bread. We use blueberry pie filling as an easy shortcut ingredient. Strawberry Jam Enjoy that glorious fresh strawberry flavor all year. Credit: Andy Lyons Raspberry Jam Few things are as delicious as raspberry jam and butter on freshly baked bread. And it tastes even better when you make it yourself. Personalize your jam recipe with easy additions like lemon, nutmeg, or gratedfresh ginger....

Take inspiration for decorating with mums outdoors from these classic and creative ideas. A few containers of brilliantly colored mums always set an autumnal tone on your front porch. But you might also go big with a more elaborate display. Credit: Jay Wilde Magenta-flowered ‘Viking’ asters and ‘October Daphne’sedumspilling over the side echo the pink color theme. Here, purple, yellow, and white mums come together in one planter. Display them with other mum plants or make a statement with one oversized arrangement....

We have stacked, mortared, concrete, and other examples of stone walls to inspire your landscape update. Create a long-lasting and elegant enclosure by adding a stone wall to your outdoor space. Use stone walls to growflowering vinesto add vertical color. Creating areas with distinct personalities makes this small backyard patio seem larger. Read on for examples of stone walls to inspire you to add this architectural feature. Undulating Fieldstone Wall An undulating stone wall creates a barrier while looking stylish at the same time....

Consider the dryer off-limits to preserve these freshly-washed garments. To extend the lifespan of your favorite undergarments, err on the side of caution and air-dry them. Hosiery and Shapewear Along similar lines, always air-dry secondary layers of clothing. Credit:Getty Images / Hispanolistic Pantyhose, stockings, and tights can easily get snagged on something sharp in the dryer. Shapewear, like bras and underwear, can lose its shape and compression powerin the dryer....

If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Starting at $10. Alpine Corporation Three-Piece Bistro Set This alloy steel three-piece bistro set is calling your name. Credit:Better Homes & Gardens It truly does look like something straight out of The Secret Garden, or maybe even Pollyanna. It shouldnt patina or rust over time, making it well worth the price. Its made of metal and has a distressed white finish that gives it an almost Parisian flair....

These music room ideas will help you design an inspiring space to jam out or hone your skills. Music Room Flooring Rugs are a staple of music room decor. Inspiring Music Room Decor The design of your music room should inspire creativity and focus. Credit: Rett Peek Photography Inc. Organize these itemsinto a gallery wallyou can glance at for an instant dose of inspiration. Music Room Instrument Art Musical instruments can make beautiful and practical art for a music room....

These amazingly fragrant rose varieties boast both colorful blooms and fabulous floral aromas. As beautiful as roses are, the most fragrant roses have stronger scents than others. Theserose varieties will fill your gardenwith colorful blooms and fabulous floral aromas. Credit: Doug Hetherington The big, golden-yellow blooms have a wonderfully intense citrus scent. Thanks to their long stems, theflowers are perfect for cuttingand adding sunshine indoors. Its constant supply of bright pink summertime blooms and intense sweet fragrance makes it a favorite of long-time gardeners....

These orange flower garden ideas will make your yard pop with color. Peter Krumhardt Bright colors are a great way to freshen up your garden design. Orange flowers in particular will add some sizzle and visual excitement to your yard’s palette. Credit:Peter Krumhardt Orange has even more impact when paired with bold red oryellow flowers. Or you’re free to soften orange by a contrasting it with blue orpurple flowers. Here are some of our favorite orange flower garden ideas....

Get inspired by these design tips, regardless of your budget. Make your favorite warm-weather spot more inviting and comfortable with one or more of our design tips. Here, rustic metal steps connect each level to give the naturally elegant space an industrial touch. Credit: Kimberly Gavin Put Up a Pergola Define outdoor living spaces with a pergola. Adddecorative plantersfilled with flowering plants for pops of bright summer colors. Add a Stylish Privacy Wall One key to any successful outdoor space is privacy....

Kevin J. Miyazaki Having trouble explaining exactly what you want in anew homeorremodel? If so, it could be because a typical house rarely expresses a single architectural style. Getting back to basics will help. Credit:Kevin J. Miyazaki Colonial Revival Cape Cods became very popular in the 1930s. One reliable clue, however, is the presence of large, tall panes of glass. They often are sited in garden controls, with window boxes and trellises....