Your porch may be due for an upgrade. While some old furniture can be salvaged by a touch-up or quick fix, other pieces cant be redeemed. Theres no finite lifespan of furniture. Credit: Laurey W. Glenn Take stock of your outdoor dining set, couch, rocking chair, orporch swing. If theyre exhibiting these signs, it may be time for something new. Listen to your furniture when it tells you it’s finished....
Knowing the signs and rules for the last mow of the season will keep your lawn healthy. Getty Images Garden and lawn maintenance typically slow down when the weather cools down. In the height of summer, plants grow and thrive as does the grass, requiringfrequent mowing. Credit:Getty Images The grass punch in and where you live will influence grass growth in cooler weather. Cool-Season Or Warm-Season Grass There are two types of grassesthe cool-season and the warm-season....
Industry pros share their house-hunting green flags. Here are the noteworthy elements worth looking for, according to the pros. Meet the Experts Kirsten Schoettelkotteis an architect and director of MHK Charleston. Credit:HECTOR MANUEL SANCHEZ; STYLING: CHRISTINA WRESSELL She designed our 2024 Southern Living Idea House in Kiawah River. Brandon Ingramis an architectural designer in Atlanta. A number of his designs are available as Southern Living House Plans. Credit:JAMES RANSOM; STYLING: Veronica Olson...
“It had just opened, and we were beyond excited,” she says. The family took a train from Florence, South Carolina, with stops in Michigan and Minnesota. “People were fascinated by our Southern accents,” she recalls. Credit:Getty Images Yet for Douglas and three other Southern grandmothers, there’s nothing quite like it. Here’s how they makebig family tripswork. “Our Barcelona rental has six bedrooms, each with its own bathroom,” she says. Jen “JJ” Booth McPhee, a Fernandina Beach, Florida grandmother, agrees....
The perfect accompaniment to afternoon teaany time of year. Bacon Cheddar Scones Keep things classic with these bacon-and-Cheddar cheese scones. Form the scone dough into a large round and slice it into a wedge. Credit:Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely This dough is sticky, so have enough flour available to protect the dough and your surface area. Honestly, we’re not mad about it! For more breakfast bread inspiration, check out these52 Breakfast Breads To Make This Weekend....
Discover the raw, unspoiled magic of this barrier island off the coast of South Carolina. Thats not to say that its remained entirely unaffected by people over the years. Heres what to know before visiting the land of roseate spoonbills,mystical beaches, and Spanish-moss-filled maritime forests. Credit: Peter Frank Edwards Where Is St. Phillips Island? On the hour-long ride over, a naturalist schools passengers in the wonders of Lowcountry waterways. Youll learn all about the marshes and the tides, says Ivy....
Expert advice to see to it your foyer makes a good first impression. When it comes to hosting, the entryway is one of the most important rooms in the house. Hereswhat to keep outof your foyer according to interior designers. The designer chose all black frames to make the entryâs gallery wall feel cohesive.Credit:Hector Manuel Sanchez Tocounteract clutter, incorporate storage opportunities into your entryway. This allows the space to hold all of the things you need, just hidden away....
Alen-D / Getty Images If you drink tea daily, reconsider tossing out those used tea bags. Tea leaves contain nutrients beneficial to plants when they break down into compost. Tea can also function as a pest repellent orfertilizer for your plants. Credit:Alen-D / Getty Images Here are four key ways toreuse steeped tea bagsin the garden. Composting Throw steeped teain your compostto break down with other kitchen scraps. Tea is a green compost containing about 4 percent nitrogen and a small amount of potassium and phosphorus....
Worry notthere are solutions. It’s the rich, velvety, finishing touch for the entire plate. If you brine your turkey, taste the drippings in the roasting pan before you begin the gravy. Credit:Photo: Hector Sanchez Bring the gravy to a boil after adding the slurry to activate its thickening powers. Don’t be tempted to sprinkle dry cornstarch directly into the gravy. It will lump in ways that you cannot whisk away....
Whether youre after speed or lots of light, theres a tree-trimming solution for just about everyone. Besides watering the tree, the next big task you’ll have on your plate isdecorating it. Third, complete the tedious chore ofuntangling lightsand checking that each and every twinkling bulb works. Credit: JGI/Tom Grill/Getty Images Learn more about each approach and then decide which way is right for yourChristmas tree. When you add a new strand, hide the unsightly plugs deep into the tree....
These easy tips dial up the personality without breaking the bank. Heres how to make your rental feel more homey, without ever picking up a paint brush. Anantiqueimmediately adds personality to a sterile room. Credit:Gordon Gregory Not to mention, antiques typically become conversation pieces and each has a story I love to tell. Showcase Your Treasures Hang a plate on the wall. Plus, the teeny tiny nail requires little need for patchwork when its time to move out....
No one likes runny mashed potatoes. It happens to the best of us. And the end result is soupy mashed potatoes. Credit:Beth Dreiling Hontzas Thinning mashed potatoes is easyjust add a little warm liquid at a time. But how do you thicken mashed potatoes that are too runny? In fact, there are few methods you could turn to. Beth Dreiling Hontzas How to Get the Perfect Consistency First, lets start with the basics....
My grandmother spent weeks leading up to the holiday assembling the perfect table. Trotting out the once-a-yearChristmas china. And shopping for ornaments to personalize each place setting. Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Produced: Page Mullins It really softens the overall look of the table. Upholstered chairs are another option if youre buying new. Just remember, comfort is important." She also recommends honoring any scratches, dings, or dents. “Dont be shy to use your table....
