From the breezy coast to lush woodlands, the Yellowhammer state is a birder’s paradise. “Different types of places attract different birds, and that’s the best way to see different types. You’ll tend to notice that different types of birds hang around [each place] differently.” Credit:Getty: Education Images Hop on the Wiregrass Birding Trail, and spot both migratory and permanent birding residents. Visit in the fall or spring to see part of the beautiful biannual journey for yourself....

This real-life Christmas town has a holiday mindset and spirit year-round. Some people simply seek a Christmas, FL postmark on the envelopes of their holiday cards. Others want to check out the holiday festivities packing the towns events calendar. Credit:Getty Images You dont need to squeeze in all the small-town fun during December. Heres why you should visit this quaint town, even for a quick trip, any time of year....

To learn it is to love it. Do you remember the day you learned to write in cursive? Of course you do. Credit: pederk/Getty Images It was the day you learned that block pop in isn’t the only way to go. It was the beginning of everything. Ok, perhaps not the beginning of everything, but it was an important day nevertheless. Whether you learned to write in cursive using a No....

Plus tips on how to prevent bathroom dust! Getty Images When it comes to yourweekly chores, dusting is likely on the list. But, do you ever think of dusting the bathrooms? Credit:Getty Images Have you started to notice an accumulation of dust in the bathroom? Here are the most common ones. Without the presence of adequate airflow, the dust has no where to go and settles on various surfaces. Credit:LAUREY W....

No more baking flops! Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Baking is both an art and a science. Some rules can be broken, and others are best adhered to. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox What do I do now? or My cake is soooo dry, what happened? If I could convince everyone to use a scale, I would. Credit:Frederick Hardy II; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Mat Gibilisco...

While cleaning more frequently could help, its not enough to keep the dust bunnies away completely. LukeLuke68/Getty Images Few tasks in life seem as futile as dusting your home. Where is all this dust coming from, anyway? Credit:LukeLuke68/Getty Images Lets take a closer look at why your home is always dusty and what to do about it. Infrequent Dusting Unfortunately, that layer of dustwillcontinue to accumulate until something is done about it....

Plus, how to choose the right rug in the first place! But the selection and the placement can feel so overwhelming: what size is appropriate for my room? How many legs of my furniture should be on versus off the rug? Photo by Anna Routh.Credit:Anna Routh, AC Trenary What color or pattern is best? “Rugs help visually ground your furniture by giving it definition and cohesion,” she says. “Building your dream space can often start from the ground upliterally!...

Expert tips to avoid laundry shrinkage from start to finish. Your outfit plans have suddenly gone astray and you don’t even know who to blame. Wheredid laundrysomething youve done a million times beforego so wrong? Credit:Kinga Krzeminska/Getty Sadly,clothing shrinkingin the laundry is an all too commoncommon mishap. Morgan LaLonde is a brand manager forWhirlpool, an American home, kitchen, and laundry appliance company. Why Do Clothes Shrink? Shrinking can happen at any point in the laundry process....

Its more than just shoppingit requires focus, intention, vision, problem solving, and imagination. Here are the top 5 rules that I wish all antiques shoppers would practice. I swear on Dolly Partons wig she picked up every item in the stall and narrated it to him. Credit:Getty Images Oh, look at this porcelain figurine! The cats ears are so exquisite. And look at the whiskers…its simply adorable. Credit:Getty Images [puts down figurine] Oh Gerald, look at this skillet!...

How about a soothing Lone Star soak? Here are the 5 incredible natural springs in Texas to visit and enjoy a soak. (Only guests are allowed use of the springs.) Credit: courtesy of Visit Austin These hot springs used to be housed in the stone bathhouse of J.O. Langford, a homesteader from the early 1900s, who inspired the system’s namesake. The water, which has flowed in the area for centuries, sits around 105F all year....

You won’t want to waste a drop. I grew up eating greens, but they never meant much to my palate. Then I had Danas greens. Credit:Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Why are these SO good? I asked her, between slurps. Her secret: tossing in a few smoked turkey wings for extra flavor. Me with my greens guru, Dana Stinson.Credit:Josh Miller Taking my inspiration from Danas smoky greens, I began my potlikker journey in earnest....

Scratches, scrapes, andstainscan easily happen when you’re rushing around the kitchen cooking dinner. How Long Do Cabinet Finishes Last? Years of exposure to heat and evaporation from cooking lead to this problem. Credit:John Keeble / Getty Images Cabinets with peeling and chipping paint should be refinished. Laminate cabinets may also chip. Water Damage Leaks and spills can cause cabinets to swell, warp, or even grow mildew. To prevent damage from getting worse, step in and fix any leaks immediately....

It could be time for a change. Key Takeaways Skincare routines vary for everyone, but most regimens involve a moisturizer. However, don’t take a stab at fix these issues on your own. Keep skin soft with a daily moisturizer.Credit: Laura Doss/Corbis Your best move is to see a dermatologist if you’re experiencing skin abnormalities, including the ones below. Know your skin punch in. Your skin changes with seasons, geographic location, and unfortunately,age....