Advice Archive | May 2023

Filter (74 articles)

Year:

Month:

May 31st
- AirTags vs Tile: which Bluetooth tracker is best to help a case of constantly misplaced keys?
- Should You Use Two Different Colored Sofas in a Living Room? Designers Have a Surprising Verdict
May 30th
- 5 colors you should never buy bedroom furniture in – and what to choose instead for a restful space
May 29th
- How to use 'text replacement' on your iPhone – plus genius ideas for how this handy feature can make your life easier
- 7 kitchen renovation projects that designers say will increase your home's value without fail
- Should you 'air' your duvet outdoors? We ask sleep experts about the Scandi-inspired trend that's going viral on TikTok
May 28th
- This Farrow & Ball paint color is trending, but it's tricky to decorate with – here's how the experts make it work
- This DIY project will help your garden plants better survive hot weather – and all you need is two clay pots to make one
- How many dishes do you really need? We've found the secret to a well-curated, clutter-free kitchen
- 5 ways to make your planting feel more minimalist – the tricks landscape designers use for less fussy backyards
- How to make outdoor furniture better for lounging on – 6 secrets to a more relaxing backyard
May 27th
- How to paint a wooden fence – a 5-step guide and one magic application trick that promises smooth finishes every time
May 26th
- Sony WF-C500 vs Airpods: are the budget earbuds a worthy competitor to Apple?
- What is Hugelkultur? The centuries-old gardening trick to make your garden beds better to grow pretty much anything in
- Could your garden plants be breaking the law? These are the 6 invasive species you should avoid at all costs
May 25th
- 4 colors to avoid when painting your fence – the shades that don't work for your boundaries and what to pick instead
May 24th
- How much does it cost to run a surround sound system? Looking at set-up fees, electricity usage, and more
- How can I make my outdoor furniture look expensive? 8 ideas for a luxurious backyard without spending a fortune
May 23rd
- Which streaming device gets you the most for your money? We assess bang for your buck among the top contenders
- The 8 best plants for an indoor zen garden – what to grow to add calm and tranquility to your home
May 22nd
- Best flowers for pots in shade – 7 container gardening options that thrive in less sunny spots
- What is replacing carpet? This is how interior designers are keeping floors comfortable underfoot
May 21st
- 'It's so tranquil!' Our color expert explains how to pair vibrant shades to get perfectly relaxing schemes
- Negative Space in Interior Design — Mastering this Interior Design Trick is the Secret to Better, Uncluttered Rooms
- These are the biggest mistakes that are stopping your indoor herb garden from flourishing – and what to do instead
- What type of kitchen handles are best? Designers explain how to get it right with the perfect shape, size and style
May 20th
- Outdoor sofa vs bench – these are the 5 factors landscape designers use to decide which is best for a backyard
- This genius rule for throw pillows is the shortcut to a better dressed couch I wish I'd known earlier
- Best Ground Cover Plants to Prevent Weeds — 7 Varieties That Help Keep Unwanted Growers at Bay
May 19th
- What outdoor furniture lasts the longest? Every landscape designer we asked picked one of these 5 durable options
- What is overseeding? This easy trick is probably the best way to fix a patchy lawn – the secret to thicker, lusher grass
- The 10 mistakes that landscape designers always notice about your outdoor furniture – and how to avoid them
- Clay Pot Sealer is the "Unsung Hero" of Container Gardens — Here's How to Use It to Stop Potted Plants Drying Out
May 18th
- Does Spotify work with HomePod? An Apple smart home may not mean switching music services
- 6 of the best fast-growing hedges that promise extra privacy in your backyard
May 17th
- How to make a living room look more expensive with paint – easy ideas that look a million dollars, but don't cost it
- These 4 outdoor furniture colors are probably a bad idea, say experts – here's what to choose instead
May 16th
- How to turn your HomePod or HomePod mini into the ultimate speaker for your TV
- How to grow potatoes in containers – the 6 tricks garden experts want you to know for your potted crops
May 15th
- 'Napping potential' is my top criteria for buying a couch – here's how to work out which is best for a comfortable snooze
- Connecting your AirPods to your Peloton is a way to keep your workouts fun and private - here's how to do it
- How to change an iPhone to greyscale –the easy settings tweak that's supposed to help battle screen addiction
- Hydroponic gardening - read this complete guide and you'll be able to successfully grow veg indoors all year
May 14th
- This gardener’s trick makes it easy to find plants that will survive the summer heat – and it’s based on the color of the leaves
- This biophilic designer's secret to a more relaxing backyard will change how you think about your landscaping for good
- Amazon Prime's new 'Dialogue Boost' will make watching movies a million times better – here's how to turn it on
May 13th
- The 'back kitchen' is the new big thing in luxury homes, even the Kardashians have one – here's how you can, too
- 5 ways to make your indoor herb garden produce more – and the one thing to never do
- What can you grow in a hydroponic garden? Experts explain how to use them for lush indoor planting
May 12th
- How to stop mint from spreading – 5 ways to plant this herb without it killing off the rest of your garden
- Houseplant propagation mistakes – 8 common errors that are probably causing your cuttings to fail
- 3 ways to arrange two couches, and one way to avoid for a sociable living room that looks super-expensive
May 11th
- These simple setting changes will make your iPhone's speaker louder – the ideal tweak for listening to music outdoors
May 10th
- Connecting your Apple Watch with your Peloton can super-charge your workouts - here's how to do it
- Apartment gardening for beginners - why lack of outside space (or growing skills) doesn't have to be a problem
May 9th
- Marshall Minor III vs Airpods: can the rock music masters beat out Apple?
- How can I use color to make my living room feel more calming? Schemes that make the room feel like a relaxing hug
- What fruit trees can you grow indoors? 9 tasty crops that will thrive inside if you follow these experts' advice
May 7th
- What are the worst garden flowers for allergies? 5 plants to avoid, and what to choose instead
May 6th
- What is an olla? This centuries-old trick might be the answer to your plants surviving a hot summer
- How to water plants in pots – the tricks to keep your container garden happy, and the one thing you should never do
- 10 design mistakes interior designers always notice in a living room – and how to solve them
- Walkable groundcover plants are a big landscaping trend – these 6 low-growing varieties are ideal for pathways
- 7 genius ways to use a gas grill that go beyond the basics of barbecuing
May 5th
- Beats Studio Buds vs AirPods 3: battle of the Apple-backed earbuds
- 5 easy ways to start hydroponic gardening - join the growing trend that gives you fresh produce all year round
- 5 throw pillow colors to avoid – what experts advise not to put on your couch, and what to choose instead
May 3rd
- AirPods Pro vs AirPods 3: which wireless earbuds offer the best experience?
- What is the Best Material for a Kitchen Counter? These 3 Rank High for Durability and Long-Lasting Looks
May 2nd
- This architect's trick for positioning a bed in the middle of a room makes me want to be braver with my bedroom layout
- How high should you hang art above furniture? The magic number designers use for gauging picture perfect walls
- What plants are best for a lush indoor garden? Experts pick the 10 best to give you an exciting jungle feel
- Should I use handles or knobs on kitchen cupboards? Designers agree unanimously
May 1st
- Minimalism vs maximalism – which style is better? These designers say the answer lies in the search for a middle ground