Ger Bosma / Getty Images Many of our favorite songbirds use birdhouses for nesting and staying warm in winter. House wrens,bluebirds, Carolina chickadees, tufted titmice, and tree swallows frequently visit birdhouses. Instead, they like to build their nests in dense shrubs and thickets. Credit:Ger Bosma / Getty Images Provide plenty of vegetative cover toattract cardinals. They also regularly visit bird feeders, so hang one up and enjoy watching the wildlife....

Use these tricks to get the most bang for your buckand extra deliciousness! fcafotodigital/Getty Images Im big on waste, not want not. I added a squeeze of lemon juice and saved it in a jar. A rainbow of fruits and vegetables.Credit:fcafotodigital/Getty Images you could do the same with any fruit-based simple syrup! Save Citrus Rinds Lemons, limes, and oranges arent just good for their juice inside! My mom always snuck them into our smoothies growing up and I was none the wiser!...

A bucket list for all travelers to the country diva’s hometown. In my Tennessee mountain home, crickets sing in the fields nearby. For Dolly fans, a vacation to Sevier Countythe East Tennessee enclave that raised heris a perfect year-round pilgrimage. Dolly is featured as a child on a mural outside Sevierville’s renovated historic Pines Theater, where she sang her first paid gig.Credit:The Pines Downtown The Dollywood Company 1. Beginning in spring 2024, youll also be able to embark on the newDolly Parton Experience....

Glimpse beautiful autumn colors in the Tennessee River Valley by train. With its mountains and river gorges, its no wonderChattanooga, Tennessee, is known as the Scenic City. This southeastern Tennessee town offers an exquisite landscape to explore and savor. Credit: Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum Seeing thefall season by trainin Chattanooga lets you journey through landscapes not easily accessed by other forms of travel. This train experience operates year-round. This option begins with a 75-minute high tea service in the second-floor viewing room of Chattanoogas Grand Junction Station....

From grapefruit to lemon yellow, juicy hues are having a growth spurt. And whileneutral colorsare always tried-and-true comforts, brights always find a way into our homes. In recent years, shades like muted sage and tawny neutrals quickly overtook more optimistic hues. Credit: Dane Tashima; Styling: Page Mullins But, somewhere along the way, optimism has made a comeback. Among all the subdued hues, a bolder trend began to emerge in the paint world: citrus....

Staying on top of the chores list has never been so speedy. Whether youre trying to get ahead or company is on their way, aquick cleancan be just the ticket. Unfortunately these are oftentimes lessons learned the hard way. Credit:Getty Images These are the tasks you might (and should!) cross off your list in 30 minutes or less. Marla Mock is the President ofMolly Maid, aNeighborlycompany. Getty Images Spot Clean Were not talking laundry....

The best guest is the one who knows when to leave. All Signs of the Festivities Have Begun to Disappear The music is off. The lights have been turned off in a number of rooms. Credit:The Good Brigade/Getty Images Theres an occasional yawn or a mention of work tomorrow. These are all signals that you should say your goodbyesand quickly. The closest thing youll get to a like leave is a Youre welcome to stay, but…...

It is soap, after all. Is all your underwater in the laundry basket? There comes a time when you cant put off doing a load of laundry any longer. Credit:Getty Images And you automatically reach for thelaundry detergent. Its soap, after all. According to Lisa Sharp, a seasoned cleaning expert and the owner ofRetro Housewife Goes Green. see to it its a low suds detergent, shares Alex Varela, General Manager ofDallas Maids....

Get into autumn mode with these cranberry-apple recipes. Southerners have celebrated the sweet and tart flavor combination of cranberries and apples for years. These cranberry-apple recipes are ripe for the picking. Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin; Prop Stylis: Claire Spollen Kick your traditional apple cider up a notch by adding festive, colorful cranberries to the mix. This generously spiced drink works both with or without alcohol included. you’re free to make it up to a day ahead for convenience....

These kid-friendly cauliflower recipes offer bold, delicious flavors. If you’re crazy for cauliflower, then it’s time to get crafty. There are so many different ways this veggie can be incorporated into your daily dishes. Credit:Stacy K. Allen; Props: Julia Bayless; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer Swap out potato chips with roasted cauliflower, or pairroasted chickenwith steamed cauliflower. Try riced cauliflower for an easy side dish that is lower in carbs. Not sure where to start?...

Getty Images Staying on top of clutteris more than just taking a trip to your favorite organizational store. And weve got bad news: It might just be y-o-u. Consider this your game plan for a lighter, brighter home with plenty of breathing room to spare. Credit:Getty Images Your kitchen is another zone that can quickly contribute to clutter chaos. Evenappliances, produce, and cookbooksthough certainly at home in this spacemight be giving your kitchen a busy appearance....

A Southern designer shares her dos and don’ts for decorating your porch. After all,curb appealis essential. Caron Woolseyis the founder and principal designer atCW Interiors. Credit: Robbie Caponetto; Produced: Mark Thompson; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller Working Against Your Home A picturesque porch design starts with thearchitectureof your home. These containers continue your garden landscaping and help illuminate the beautiful blooms planted in your yard. Adding plant species that will thrive in your growing conditions is also essential....

Plus, tips for finding the perfect vintage pieces for your space. Dont be afraid of an older piece being too precious to actually use. Think about it, Keyes says. Credit:Amy Lamb of NativeHouse Photography The table is already 100 years old. It’s probably made it through many wine spills and paint splatters already. It will make it through whatever your family has to throw at it, too! Credit:Mary Craven Photography...