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Whether you’re contemplating a DIY kitchen makeover or planning to hire a contractor to update the space, you likely have an idea of what aesthetic you’re going for. Just know that, if part of the update is the kitchen backsplash, there’s more that goes into creating the ideal backsplash than just choosing the prettiest or most universal tile or mosaic. We spoke with pros to learn some of the common mistakes they see homeowners making with this central kitchen element.

When properly lighting a room, it's all about mixing and matching various lighting types. A combination of overhead, task, and accent lighting is key in any room of the home, interior designers say. They also stress the importance of properly lighting each room of the home based on how it is used and discuss the significance of color temperature.

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Hurricane Helene cast tropical storm forced winds over most of South Carolina Friday as she tore through Florida and Georgia. The western part of the state took the brunt of the damage and large areas there remain without power as of this morning (9/30). Rivers also continue to rise as floodwaters from western North Carolina make their way to the coast.

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The Tropical Rotunda at the Atlanta Botanical Garden Fuqua Conservatory contains 170 palm species along with many tropical plants. When you visit, listen for the sounds of live birds and frogs living there. A huge alligator snapping turtle resides in the waterfall pond.

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Love them or hate them, there's no denying that throw pillows make a sofa look inviting. But exactly where is the line between a cozy number of throw pillows and an inconvenient, excessive amount?

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The Fuqua Orchid Center at the Atlanta Botanical Garden has over 200 genera and 2,000 species of orchids on display.

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The Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC) team visited the Atlanta Botanical Garden in late August. The garden was full of blooms despite the sweltering heat. One plant that caught my eye was a vine called evergreen wisteria (Callerya reticulata, formerly Millettia reticulata). It was full of fragrant dark purple blooms. Its showy flowers were in clusters or racemes, like spring-blooming wisteria, but held outward instead of downward. Evergreen wisteria is native to Asia and is in the Fabaceae (legume) family with wisteria. Unlike Chinese (Wisteria sinensis) and Japanese (Wisteria floribunda) wisteria, it is not invasive.

Frosty: Wendy's; Background: JHVEPhoto / Getty Images; Design | Better Homes & Gardens

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The Atlanta Botanical Garden has an extraordinary collection of more than 122,230 plants that represent 11,400 taxa and 8,150 species throughout the 30 acres.

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If you crave a home that appears a bit more elevated, keep in mind that there are many ways that you can restyle items that you already own to make your house look and feel brand new.

Fall will be here before you know it, and we know what that means—it’s time to bring out thefall decor. Of course, exactly how to decorate your space for the season may be trickier than it seems. As you’re deciding which route to take, why not consult your zodiac sign?

Whether you travel often, are convinced that you don't have a green thumb, or simply do not want to worry about maintaining live plants day after day, you may wish to incorporate some faux green friends into your home. Today, there are so many incredible, realistic-looking fake plants on the market, making it easy to enjoy a natural feel in your space without having to worry about a watering schedule.

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Painting a room can be shockingly stressful—there are so many details to consider. From brand to color to finish, multiple decisions need to be made before you even get started.

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The Atlanta Botanical Garden opened in 1976 adjacent to Piedmont Park at 1345 Piedmont Avenue NE in Midtown Atlanta. It now covers 30 beautifully landscaped areas with plans to add an additional 8 acres in the near future.

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