A guide to shopping some of our favorite finds. Plants Flanking Front Door:Southern LivingPlant Collection-Soft Caress Mahonia. Planted along with White Christmas Caladium, Needlepoint Ivy and Lavender Double Impatiens. Credit:Laurey Glenn; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller; Design: Allison Elebash Kitchen Lighting:Regina Andrew -Globe Pendant in Natural Brass. Mixing Bowls:Southern Living Home Collection Exclusively at Dillards-Simplicity Collection Glazed Mixing Bowls in Small and Extra Small. Scullery Lighting:Regina Andrew -Pantry Flush Mount in Natural Brass....

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. Theyre available in 12 colors, and theyre priced from $19. But Amazon shoppers found a nifty solution thanks tothis three-piece setthat covers the table and both benches. Credit:Amazon Plus, they shared that even on windy, sunny days, the covers didnt fade and stayed put. Once youre ready to clean your covers, plan to simply wipe them down with soap and water....

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. The bag comes in 45 different colors. Amazons best-selling waist packis loved by more than 6,000 shoppers who have given the versatile bag a five-star rating. Credit:Southern Living / Tyler Roeland The water-resistant and durable bag will keep your items safe from the elements. Its designed for hiking, running, concerts, and traveling but works just as well for everyday errands....

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If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. The light bulb has a 20,000-hour lifespan. Plus, the design is compact and aesthetic enough to fit right in with your other outdoor decor. Credit:Southern Living / QVC Many customers raved aboutthe DynaTrap, with 160 people leaving five-star reviews. A third person added that its easy to empty and lightweight and set up was a breeze. Credit:QVC Credit:QVC Credit:QVC Credit:QVC...

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If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Did we mention that it has over 40,000 five-star ratings? It may just be the only weeding tool youll ever need from here on out. Credit:Amazon But you dont have to have a bad back to appreciate this tools ease of use. Theres no need to twist or lift either. Its the only way to see to it the weed doesnt grow back later....

There are few things that can revamp and revitalize your look like a freshshort haircut. Why feel stuck in your signature style when stylish short cuts come a dime a dozen? So let’s turn back the clock. Credit: @chrisjones_hair Side-Swept Lob When in doubt, a long bob will see you through. Ultra-flattering and versatile, this shoulder-grazing cut bystylist Nikki Leegets a kick from layering and side-swept bangs. Asymmetrical Bob Classic, but not?...

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On the counter or in the refrigerator? That is the question. To refrigerate or not, that is the question. At least when it comes to apples and wanting to maintain their hearty flavors and delicious crisp texture. When it comes to apples, there has long been a debate aboutproper storage. Is it smart to keep them on the counter, ripe for the picking as you walk by? Or, on the other hand, should apples be refrigerated to keep them crisp?...

People are always looking for shortcuts and hacks in the kitchen. Some people wrap them in aluminum foil thinking they bake faster. Meet The Experts What Happens When You Cook Potatoes In Foil? A potato coveredin foilretains moisture so you end up steaming the potato instead of baking it. He recommends placing a potato directly in the oven without any coverings. When Should You Wrap in Foil? There are some exceptions when wrapping a potato in foil makes sense....

Should curtains touch the floor, or is there another rule of thumb to keep in mind? Ideal Curtain Length Jennifer Cole RodriguezforThea Bloch-Neal Curtains should generally touch the floor, but just barely. Craving a more dramatic look? Credit:Nova Soul ImageryforGreyHunt Interiors Try a one-inch break, suggests Paloma Contreras, the founder ofPaloma Contreras Designin Houston, Texas. Tabitha Mahaffey, the founder ofTabitha Mahaffey Designsagrees. “Curtain hems are like pant hems,” the Fort Worth, Texas, designer says....