Home & Gardening Trends
Trends in the home and garden space are always changing. Here, we'll unpack them with expert tips, ideas, and inspirational photos to help you understand current looks so you can bring fresh design and decor trends into your home.
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How Often Should You Clean Your Oven? Experts Say It's More Than You Think
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7 Designer-Approved Tips to Bring Your Interior Design Style Outdoors
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The Overrated Outdoor Decor You Can Skip Buying This Year, According to Designers
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5 Outdoor Design Trends Designers Say Won't Last in 2024
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Victoria Justice Is a “Total Homebody,” and Spills Her Secret to Making Laundry Fun
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6 Watering Mistakes You're Definitely Making in Your Summer Garden, According to Pros
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Here's How You Can Protect Your Garden From Extreme Heat This Summer
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5 Things in Your Yard That Are Actually Attracting Mosquitoes
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5 Pro-Approved Tips to Choose the Right Wood Stain for Your Project
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The Best Cleaning Hack You Need to Try, Based on Your Zodiac Sign
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The 2024 Outdoor Living Trends People Are Loving, According to Fixr
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The Most Surprising Home Purchases People Regret Making, According to Our Readers
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4 Tips Designers Always Use to Brighten a Dark Room
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I Tried Watering My Plant With Tea for 2 Months, But Did It Really Make a Difference?
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Don't Let Your Egg Cartons Go to Waste—13 Ways to Reuse Them
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This Duo Has Renovated Over 25 Homes—7 Rules They Always Follow
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5 Popular Pest Control Hacks That Don't Actually Work, According to Pros
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7 Pieces of Decor Every Bedroom Needs, According to Designers
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6 Ways to Upgrade Kitchen Cabinets for a Whole New Look (Without Spending a Ton)
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6 Small Living Room Layout Mistakes You Should Avoid, Designers Say
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HGTV's Egypt Sherrod Spills Her 4 Best Tips to Find the Perfect Home Fragrance
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6 Backyard Makeover Tips You Should Always Follow, According to DIYers
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You Probably Have Too Many Of These Things in Your Home, According to Organizing Pros
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5 Expert-Approved Tips to Give Your Home a Budget-Friendly Makeover for Summer
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Saving Money on Your Energy Bill Just Got Easier, Thanks to a New Rebate Program
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5 Small Maintenance Tasks You Should Do Now to Get Your Home Ready for Summer
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6 Tiny and Budget-Friendly Tweaks to Upgrade Your Outdoor Space This Summer
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I Let a Paint Pro Find My Home's "Perfect" Colors, Including Some I Would Never Pick
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How to Keep Raccoons Out of Bird Feeders: 4 Ways
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I Tried the 5x5 Cleaning Method in My Home, and It Only Took 5 Minutes
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5 Things Minimalists Never Keep in Their Homes Longer Than a Year
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6 Summer Entertaining Trends Pros Say Will Impress Your Guests This Year
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5 Pro-Approved Golden Rules to Keep Your Indoor Plants Happy All Summer
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Is Wall-to-Wall Carpeting Coming Back in Style? We Asked Designers
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6 Container Gardening Mistakes You Should Always Avoid, Pros Say
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What Is a Potting Bench? (And Why You Need One In Your Garden)
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The 7 Golden Rules of Organizing Pros Want You to Follow
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Cicadas Are Here! Experts Share How to Protect Your Plants
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6 Items In Your Bedroom That Are Actually Making It Dirtier, Cleaning Pros Warn
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How to Subtly Add Pride Into Your Home Decor—Just in Time for Pride Month
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5 Popular Plants That Gardeners Secretly Hate
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What Are Lazy Lawns and How Can You Try Them This Summer? We've Got the Answer
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6 Popular Home Decor Items You Really Don't Need, According to Designers
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7 Items You Should Never Store on Your Deck, According to Experts
What Does the Family Home Look Like in 2024?
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So You Want to Buy a Home With Friends — Now What?
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5 Items You Should Never Pour Down Your Drain, Straight From Cleaning Pros
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The Case for Living at Home: 3 Editors On Why It Works for Them
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What's an In-Law Suite, and Should You Get One?
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6 Aging-in-Place Renovations That Are Actually Worth It, According to Pros
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6 Telltale Signs You Need New Dishes ASAP, According to Pros
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How to Make Any Space, Even a Rental, Feel Like a Forever Home
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New Addition on the Way? How to Design a Nursery That's Multifunctional
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Planning a Home With the Future in Mind—How to Prioritize Family Needs
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How One Designer Made a Family Home Functional for Every Generation
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6 Summer Home and Outdoor Trends You’ll Want to Try This Year, Straight From Yelp
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5 Common Organizing Mistakes to Avoid Making for Small Closets, Pros Warn
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7 Items Around Your Home That Are Way Dirtier Than You Think (and How to Clean Them)
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How to Instantly Upgrade Your Bathroom Floor With Peel-and-Stick Titles
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Should You Expect Cicadas in Your Area This Summer? We Asked a Pest Pro