Windows provide our view to the world,framing everything from changing leavesto impromptu cul-de-sac relay races. From the outside in, they can lend character, style, and interest. Jeramy Sibley, is the Waco, Texas-based President ofGlass Doctor, aNeighborlycompany. Credit: Laurey W. Glenn Warped and damaged sashes are often the culprit here, says Sibley. Warped sashes would make windows stick, hard to open, and create drafts, he explains. The number one culprit? Your windows and doors....

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. These picks are pro-approved. Not sure what to purchase to ensure your tabletop shines this holiday? Credit:Heritage Market Design They add understated drama to your tablescape, she says. The candlelight reflects off their sheen, and they come in the yummiest fall colors! The earthy texture feels cozy and perfect for a fall tablescape, she says. Credit:Anthropologie Napkin Rings Hunt & Bloom...

If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Small touches and thoughtful accents can help transform your living room into a cozy, holiday haven. This will make a fun design statement. Credit:Lele Fain Photography However, it can also add a nice shiny glimmer to your windows as the sunshine pours through. Adding just a fewChristmas throw pillowsshould do the trick. For example, wreaths often look beautiful hanging above the fireplace, especially over a mirror....

From breakfast to dessert, these slow-cooker apple recipes will carry you through the season. These slow-cooker apple recipes will be your favorite new way to prep these juicy gems. Enjoy recipes like slow-cooker apple butter for a delicious spread or applesauce as an after-school snack. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Eat your heart out at dessert with warm apple butter cinnamon rolls or apple and pear crisp. These slow-cooker apple recipes are warm, fragrant, and delicious....

These designer-approved tips will help preserve your budget. This starts with your purchasing decisionespecially if youre looking at fixer-uppers. It’s even better if you could keep major spaces like bathrooms in their existing locations within that footprint. Credit: Photo: Helen Norman If rethinking how you live in an existing home, consider ways to reduce adding on. Reusing existing architectural elements can also reduce cost while being a more sustainable practice....

Keeping clutter at bay in the kitchen starts with a good game plan. Not to mention thesponges, soaps, and other items cluttering up the sink area. Here, she shares even more sneaky causes of clutter in your kitchen, plus how to fix them. Credit: Laurey W. Glenn Ria Saffordis a professional organizer andCommand Brandambassador. This can allow room for bulkier items like stand mixers without adding too much clutter to your countertops....

Plus, they can chill out after what might have been a long or challenging commute. Only the most luxe resorts offered more than that; say, a flute of Champagne. These hotel welcome drinks arent just your typical can of soda or hard seltzer. Credit:AC Hotel Spartanburg She describes it as “refreshing, savory, celebratory, and surprising. Its a definite crowd pleaser,” Harkins says. Want to try it at home? Credit:Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel...

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. Choose your own springtime adventure! Peter Frank Edwards Spring break shouldnt only be for kidsadultsdeserve to have fun on vacation, too. Credit:Peter Frank Edwards We compiled this list with that in mind. (And even if you dont have kids, youll find ideas for a fun springtime escape.) Because everyones budget and interests are different, weve included splurge and steal options for each one....

Indulge in the bed of your dreams. If you’ve been dreaming about creating a bedding arrangement like the professionals, now you might! “Starting with a soft, breathable set of sheets with a high thread count is key. Credit:LAUREY GLENN “I recommend using 2 blankets, a lightweight blanket with a thick one on top. Which one you choose depends on the style of bedding you want to embrace in your bedroom design....

Finding a sheltered spot under a giant tree is a beloved practice associated with our region. Here are a few of the Souths most famous trees to add to your travel bucket list. Yes, you read that correctly. Credit:Getty Images Even though the legalities of the arrangement are murky, Athens embraced The Tree That Owns Itself. Unfortunately, the 400-year-old oak met its demise when a wind storm tore through town in 1942....

Designers share how to make a special sunroom shine. If your home has asunroom, it’s possible to get the best of both worlds year-round. differently from the rest of a residence. Design: Debbie Mathews Antiques & Designs; Photo: Leslee Mitchell. “Other rooms in the house are typically oriented towards a particular room’s functionality or for privacy.” To help, we tapped a few decorating pros on their biggest sunroom dos and don’ts....

Bring on the comfy seating and backyard blooms. These days, theliving roomtruly earns its name. Heres what they had to say. Alison Gootee; Styling: Page Mullins. My own living room is no exception, she says. A Murano glass pear from my grandmother sits on myfireplace mantel, next to other collected Murano fruits. Hers is a reminder of what began my interest in the glass in the first place. Cooper chose a performance velvet for the 20-foot banquette (below)....

ALDI has a set of rules that might intimidate newbies. Well, not exactly. It turns out that I wasnt fully prepared for my first ALDI shopping experience after all. Credit:Getty Images Here are six things I wish I knew aboutshopping at ALDIahead of time. In retrospect, its painfully obvious that there would be something keeping the carts in place. But for some reason, I was stumped. I inserted my quarter in the slot on the handle of the first cart, but nothing happened....