Keep your tree festive and fresh for the holiday season. Unlike most holiday decor, it’s not just about easy setup andsmart storage. Here’s what you better know. Credit: Marta Pérez; Styling: Vero Designs Start with a tree that you know is fresh. As theFarmer’s Almanacframes it, think of your Christmas tree as a giant cut flower. The Almanac advises trimming at least one inch off. How Often Do I Water My Christmas Tree?...
Its easy to forget, but we wouldnt recommend it. Getty Images Changing your air filter is one of those out-of-sight, out-of-mind household chores thats often neglected. Air flowing through your system may also become dirtier and prone to triggering allergy and asthma symptoms. Credit:Getty Images Below, Goddard tells you everything you oughta know about changing your air filter. Sean Goddard is the product manager forAmerican Standard Heating and Air Conditioning....
Where do you side on the debate? Getty Images/Halfpoint Images Laundry is a chore that sneakily divides us all, whether we know it or not. Debates arisesuch as How Often Are You Supposed To Wash Your Sheets? Credit:Getty Images/Halfpoint Images As it turns out, pajamas are one of those divisive laundry items. Heres how often you should be washing your pajamas, and its probably more often than you think. Anna Brakefieldis a co-founder of the Alabama-based bedding, bath, and loungewear brandRed Land Cotton....
Sheet mulching with cardboard is the secret to fewer weeds and fuss-free plant-bed prep. The plant expert says to start by trimming the greenery. Youre looking to eliminate as low as possible. Credit:Getty Images Place the cardboard directly on top and soak it with the hose. Over time, it will break down beautifully, enriching the soil in the process, she says. Vater suggests that you allow enough time for the cardboard to decompose before planting....
“We have the option and ability to go live wherever we want to… Living in a Southern town or a small town makes the quality of life just more. Texas, native Tara said, When this opportunity came, it was an instant yes. Credit:Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / Contributor/Getty Images I didnt have to hear anything more than Bath & Bodyworks. We love to work with things that we truly use. We dont like to go off and pretend like we use things....
For Keith Smythe Meacham and her family, theres nothing more meaningful than spending the holiday in the mountains. And while she didn’t fall for the school, she did for the guide. “I had this itch to move back to the South,” she says. The living room hearth in this 1930s Sewanee home makes a cozy place to relax after the meal.Credit: photographs by LAUREY W. GLENN styling by BUFFY HARGETT MILLER...
This streamlined Lowcountry home is set off Shem Creek in Mount Pleasant, SC. See how the family of 6 made it a perfect fit for them. “My husband dreamed of being on the water, and we fell in love with this lot. Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Page Mullins We’re drawn to older areas where kids can run around,” says owner Maggie Bullwinkel. Their third child was 9 months old when they moved in....
If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. Transform your space without breaking the bank. She contrasted those pops of gold withwhite mosaic tileson the floor andwhite subway tilesin the shower. Credit: Courtesy of Dashin' Darling This stark white background gave Marix the clean look she hoped to achieve in the bathroom. To simplify the space and add more storage, she decided on one longdark wood vanityand onegold-framed mirror....
Nine steps to perfect paint. As anyone who has decorated a home before knows, the wrongpaint colorcan devastate any space. Once the time finally arrives to choose paint, theres a lot to consider. Credit: Ashley Gieseking Heres what designers think and do on the path toperfect paint. Natural light will show it all. I always tell folks to look at a color in your house on a rainy day. An overcast day is a great time to see what a color is going to look like....
Beyond carrying a fan in your purse! It will make your hair look so much better than letting sweaty hair air-dry naturally. Try it once, and youll see why! Credit:Getty Images/Mirrorpix/Contributor Heat partially leaves through the scalp, after all. Claw clips are a compromise! Its better to pop on those vintage hot rollers, and head out of the door in style. Credit:Getty Images/Jamie Grill Stop Touching Those Strands, Seriously Whatever you do, do not touch your hair!...
Learn how to decide if your nightstand is too tall. Off-scale nightstands can throw off the whole room, but how do you know the right height? At the end of the day, it all comes down to personal preference and comfort. Credit:Robbie Caponetto; Styling: Kendra Surface Susan Caudleis the Director of Marketing forHardwood Artisans, a custom furniture maker in Elkwood, Virginia. The perfect nightstand height is relative to the other furniture in yourbedroom, particularly the bed, reveals Caudle....
The offensive lineman exemplifies the Volunteer spirit on and off the field. This area means so much to me and fostered who I am today. I am heartbroken for my home." Dayne Davis delivering supplies.Credit:Courtesy of Dayne Davis Like many of us who had witnessed the destruction wrought byHurricane Helene, Davis knew he needed to help. Dayne Davis found the time. It was heartbreaking." Dayne Davis making delivery. Find more information on theGoFundMefor Northeast Tennessee, orlearn other ways to helpthose impacted by the hurricane....
When you hear us calling for Sarah Jean or Bobbi Sue, you know you’re in the South. Read on for more about wheredouble namescame from and why they’re so popular in the South. What Is the Origin of Double Names? Credit: H. Armstrong Roberts/ClassicStock/Getty Images Southerners love a good double name, especially when it comes tonaming little girls. But where did it all begin? Soon there were Anne Catherines, Catherine Annes, and as the Beach Boys reminded us, Barbara Anns....
