Shock Ideas, Tips & Guides

There are few sights more iconic than a garden full of colorful hydrangea blooms. These perennials make their reappearance in late spring and, depending on the variety, they could put on one stunning show or deliver lush flowers all summer long. But making sure you're set up for the most blooms possible means transplanting any new hydrangeas at the right time.

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.

Unless you’re regularly strolling around new towns, it can be hard to know where to go for unique, stylish, and affordable decor.

It’s August already, and the holiday season is just around the corner! If you want your Christmas cactus to bloom extra pretty during the festive season, now’s the time to act. As summer peaks, this is the prime time to coax your cactus into producing more flowers. Here’s what you do!

My laundry game is always changing, but I must admit: I still can’t quite seem to pin down the best combination.

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Transferring a cutting from water to soil is a delicate process, and it needs to be carefully executed to avoid any damage to it. We have compiled some useful tips that can help you through this transition.

Bathrooms are clutter collectors, and there are a few reasons why this tends to happen. It's an easy place to leave clothes and jewelry after a shower, it might have enough storage space to harbor extra supplies, and it's a seemingly logical spot to keep medicine.

Last spring, when moving from a one-bedroom apartment to a three-bedroom house, I knew that we would need to do some furniture shopping. However, it was still a shock to see the furniture that once filled our apartment to the brim barely furnish the space. Most of our home is wood laminate, and it has an open-concept great room that screams for rugs and defined living spaces. We gradually found the best places to purchase rugs (I even took weeks shopping around for the perfect bathroom runner) and in the span of a year, have curated a home full of rugs that are functional, look pretty, and are all affordable at under $300.

Growing orange trees in containers is so easy; it will make you think –Why haven’t I tried it before? Don’t worry! You are never too late!

Why Do Spider Plants Have Thick, White Roots?

As an American expat living in the U.K., laundry is the household chore that causes the most culture shock. Unlike in the U.S., tumble dryers aren’t common. A lot of homes have a combination washer and dryer machine—and weirdest of all, it’s often in the kitchen. 

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Enter our day 7 prize draw for your chance to win ‘his and hers’ Buckingham wellington boots worth £109.98 from Harbour Lifestyle.

While television is certainly a functional item that many people would say they truly cannot live without, not everyone wants to stare at a large black screen when the TV is powered off.

President Biden has signed a funding bill that extends the 2018 Farm Bill for another year.

As a plant parent, knowing which blooms can pose a risk to your feline companions is vital. Cats’ curiosity may lead them to nibble on plants, and some can cause a range of health issues. Below is a concise list of Flowers that Are Poisonous to Cats, highlighting harmful chemicals and associated health problems.

When and How to Repot Swiss Cheese Plants (Monstera)

Whether you’re considering a full kitchen renovation—so long, rickety cabinets and outdated backsplash—or simply need to stock up on a few essential kitchen tools, there’s no getting around it: kitchens are expensive.  Not every aspect of your kitchen needs to blow your budget, though. We tapped two interior designers, both with extensive kitchen experience, to spill the kitchen items they say aren’t worth the splurge.  “There are so many choices when it comes to outfitting a kitchen, with just as many price points to choose from,” according to interior designer Kristina Phillips. “Most would agree that countertops and appliances are worth spending money on, but there are a few items that don't need splurging to be effective.” Read on for their recommendations, both big and small—your budget will thank you. 

If you’ve been overlooking your deck floor, it’s time for a reality check! Forget cold, unappealing concrete; think vibrant tiles and cozy textures that invite positive vibes to the space.  Read on to discover innovative and stylish Ways to Cover Balcony Floor!

A good pair of garden shears can make garden tasks quick and easy to tackle. They’re essential for the proper care of hedges, shrubs, and lawns, helping to keep them in tip-top condition. Unlike secateurs, which are designed for pruning single branches, garden shears can tackle several branches or blades of grass at once. There are a couple of different types –

When the housing market slows down, it's common to look for anything to make your home outshine the competition. We asked some experts to share their best tips for instantly increasing your home's value and their answers may shock you with how easy it is.

Designed to fit into tiny crevices and cracks, a patio weeder is a simple tool that will make neatening up your garden that little bit easier.

You may finally be ready to update your home whether it's trying a new paint color or swapping out your current light fixture. However, there are some fundamental things that designers, architects, or renovators want you to keep in mind before beginning a home remodeling project, so you don't end up unhappy or unsatisfied with the new remodel.

Those unused newspapers can be the best pots for growing seedlings–Sow countless of seeds and after the germination, plant them into the soil directly without removing the newspaper pot. It’ll decompose quickly in a few days, and your plant will grow happily ever after. Sweet Story!

Are you planning to re-pot your plants? Before you do so, follow these Tips to Minimize the Transplanting Shock.