Advice Archive | August 2024

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August 31st
- 5 Remodel Choices That You Won't Lose Money On, According to a "Return on Investment" Interior Designer
- Gardeners Are Styling These Mediterranean Flowering Plants Like Bonsai — It's a Pretty Idea for Small Yards
August 30th
- The "Packing Party" Decluttering Method Might Be Extreme, But It Can Help You Finally Take Stock of Your Possessions
- We Asked Trade Professionals What Home Maintenance Jobs to Do Before Fall — These are the 9 Non-Negotiable Tasks
- This Luxurious Tablescaping Trick Will Add Fashionable Flair to Your Alfresco Dining — And Offers the Ultimate Personalized Finishing Touch
August 29th
- 6 Things You Can Do to Make Your Garden More Attractive to Hummingbirds
- 3 Art Hanging Mistakes That Designers Always Notice, Plus Tips on How to Fix Them for Beautifully-Balanced Walls
August 28th
- This Striking "Ombre" Tree Has Unreal-Looking Foliage That Transforms in Fall
- 5 Places to Organize in the Home This September to Welcome Fall on the Right Foot
August 27th
- I Tried Following the 'Organizational Triangle' — Here's What I (and Professional Organizers) Think of It
- Teak vs Acacia — Which is the Right Choice for Outdoor Furniture?
August 26th
- How to Restore Weathered Teak Outdoor Furniture — Tricks to Keep It Looking Better for Longer
- What Are the Best Samsung Frame Alternatives? Here's Why You Should Consider Other “Art TVs”, too, Before You Buy
- Could You Suffer From "Clutter Blindness"? — 4 Reasons Experts Recommend Taking Before and After Photos While Decluttering
- 9 Plants You Should Start to Propagate in September — To Get a Headstart on Next Year's Garden
August 25th
- Should You Put Flooring Under Kitchen Cabinets? It All Depends on the Type of Floor, Say Professional Remodelers
- How to Declutter Underbed Storage — 4 Tricks From Professional Organizers I'm Using to Tackle This Dumping Ground
August 24th
- Drought-Tolerant Lawn Grasses — 5 Green Covers That Will Thrive In Dry Conditions
- We Asked Experts Which Organizers No Home Should Go Without — These Are the 10 Recommended Must-Haves
August 23rd
- 4 Plants That You Don't Have to Deadhead for Flowers to Grow Back, According to This Professional Gardener
- These Are the Things Professional Organizers Say They Always Notice in a Cluttered Home
August 22nd
- Which Houseplants Can Tolerate Full Sun and Direct Sunlight? 7 Hardy Plants That Can Live Near Windows and Sun Rooms
- 6 Scented Climbing Plants to Grow Up Trellises and Fences That Will Make Your Backyard Smell Incredible
August 21st
- How to Get Rid of Flies Quickly Inside? An Expert Guide to Keep Your Home Bug-Free
- How to Declutter Before Moving Home — These Steps Will Help You Cut the Clutter and Take Back Control
August 20th
- 5 Fragrant Trees That Will Make Your Backyard Smell Amazing — What Experts Plant for Beauty and Scent
- This Color is the Most Popular for Painting Your Home's Exterior Trim if You Want a Timeless Finish
August 19th
- 5 Closet Mistakes That Are Making You Wear Less of Your Wardrobe — According to Professional Organizers
- How to Protect Outdoor Outlets — Tips From Certified Electrical Experts to Keep Your Patio Safe
August 18th
- 5 Easy Home Organization Ideas to 'Cheat' Your Way to a Clutter-Free Home
- Wood vs Gas Fire Pits — The Pros and Cons, and Which Makes More Sense to Buy
- 6 Hardy Plants That You Can Grow Pretty Much Anywhere — Good-Looking Picks That Thrive in Poor Soil
August 17th
- 9 August Gardening Tasks You Need to Do to Get The Most Out of The Summer — And Prepare for Golden Autumnal Leaves
- 5 Types of Popular Maple Trees to Plant in Your Yard — to Welcome Autumnal Colors and Enchanting Flair
- These Are the 3 Items That Are Most Difficult to Store in Your Home — I Asked Organizers for the Solution
August 16th
- 7 Things You Should Prune in Your Yard in August — What to Trim to Prepare You for a Thriving Fall Season
- Can I Burn Wood in my Garden? What You Need to Know to Get Rid of Waste — According to a Lawyer
August 15th
- I Think This "Out in the Open" Decluttering Method Might Be the Thing That Helps Me Gain Back Control of My Closet
- 7 Fall Flowers to Plant in Your Raised Beds — To Fill Your Yard With Autumnal Color
- Can I Cut My Neighbor's Hedge? Where You Stand From a Legal Perspective, According to a Lawyer
August 14th
- The "Goth Garden" is the Dark, Romantic Trend Getting Its Time in the Sun — All Thanks to This Gardener
- 7 Things You Should Do for Your Lawn in August — Good Habits That Will Result in Resilient Turf
August 13th
- Mandy Moore's Living Room "Gallery Window" Makes This Surprisingly Beautiful Garden Plant the Focal Point
August 12th
- What's the Best Alternative to an OLED TV? Right now, It Comes Down to These Two Options
- How Should You End a Backsplash on an Open Wall? 8 Approaches Good Designers Take
- 5 Vegetable Plants That Are Ideal for Small Gardens — So You Can Grow-Your-Own in Even a Tiny Yard
August 11th
- This "Hollywood-Style" Hedge Is the Living Fence Landscapers Love for Maximizing Privacy
August 10th
- The "Didn't Know" Decluttering Rule — Let Go of What No Longer Serves You With This Easy Method
- 7 Shade Plants for Containers That Are Perfect for Bringing Interest to Your Yard's Darker Spots
August 9th
- How to Cut Paneling — What to Use to Ensure You Get Accurate Cuts and a Good Finish Every Time
August 8th
- These Multi-hued Flowers Are Perfect Planted in Garden Borders — And Can Turn Your Backyard Into a Colorful Dream
August 7th
- How Much Wind Can a Pergola Withstand? The One Thing to Know for Outdoor Structures That Last
- Lavender Alternatives — 6 Other Purple Flowers That Are Just as Beautiful (and Smell Just as Good)
August 6th
- Should I Put a Light Over My Kitchen Sink Window? This is the "Secret Weapon" to Elevate Kitchen Lighting
- 11 "Moon Garden Plants" That Will Make Your Backyard Look Amazing After Dark
August 5th
- 9 Fragrant Plants for Window Boxes That Look Great, and Will Make Your Front Yard Smell Amazing
August 4th
- 5 Colors to Pick for Your Entryway to Create the Best Feng Shui for Your Home
- Drought-Tolerant Climbing Vines — 7 Plants That Thrive in Summer and Dry Climates
August 3rd
- What Are the Most Popular Behr Paint Colors? These Hand-Picked Shades Promise to Bring Your Walls to Life
- Is an OLED TV Okay for a Bright Room? Why It Works for Me, but You Might Want to Think Again
- Outdoor Storage Ideas for Bikes — 6 Ways to Keep Cycles Out of Your Home, but Still Safe and Secure
August 2nd
- 5 Kitchen Window Mistakes to Avoid, According to an Architect — Some May Seriously Surprise You
- Types of Bedding — The Essential Guide to Understanding What You Need to Dress a Bed Beautifully
August 1st
- What Is Partial Shade for Plants? A Garden Writer Explains What This Growing Condition Really Means
- Everything You Need to Know Before Buying a Bed Frame — Including Price, Material, and More