There's a long to-do list that begins forming when you're preparing to sell your house, and one aesthetic element that always appears is repainting.
24.08.2024 - 11:31 / thespruce.com / Sarah Lyon
It may feel as though you were just setting up your backyard for the summer, but now that fall is on the horizon, it's time to think about prepping your space for the next season.
As fall approaches and the temperature begins to drop, you may be wondering whether you're going to have to bring all of your outdoor furniture and accessories indoors for safekeeping until warmer days return. As it turns out, you may not need to carve out as much storage space in the garage as you had anticipated—there are many items that will be just fine when left outdoors come autumn.
Below, experts share more insights and speak to seven specific item categories in particular.
Do not worry about finding a new home for your large, heavy outdoor furniture pieces come fall. Sturdy furnishings made from metal, teak, and all-weather wicker will be safe to keep outdoors.
Kyle Resmondo, master builder and home renovator with MKRedBuild, recommends giving them a quick clean and checking for any necessary repairs.
Once you have done so, protect such furniture items with waterproof covers, Mary Gordon, VP at InSite Builders & Remodeling, says.
Want more home reno project tips and inspiration? Sign up for our free daily newsletter for the latest how-tos, reno guides, and more!
You will want to be mindful to continue to treat your green friends kindly as the seasons shift. Resmondo notes that you will want to bring your tropical plants inside when the temperatures drop. However, other plants will do just fine staying outdoors in the colder weather. Such plants may include pansies, lily of the valley, and more.
«Make sure you know the temperature threshold for these plants in your region to ensure they survive the chilly weather,» he says.
As
There's a long to-do list that begins forming when you're preparing to sell your house, and one aesthetic element that always appears is repainting.
When you picture the perfect fall-styled front porch, it’s safe to assume there are a few staples: a few pumpkins, gourds, and some potted mums.
It’s not your imagination—fall and Halloween hype is starting earlier than ever this year.
Looking for something unusual to grow in the garden? Look no further than chocolate cosmos, a tuberous perennial with velvety blooms and a decadent fragrance. With showy wine-red blossoms that perfume the garden with the distinctive aromas of chocolate and vanilla from mid-summer through fall, chocolate cosmos entices butterflies and curious gardeners alike. The blooms make fragrant cutting for the vase and plants perform beautifully in containers, where their scent can be enjoyed on patios and balconies. Bring the beauty and aroma of chocolate cosmos to your own garden by learning how to grow and care for these unique bloomers.
While there are many ways to keep your home smelling fresh and clean, this little trick is an easy way to help your home smell nicer and deter pests all at once.
When you finally move into your own place, there are lots of highs and lows. Case in point? The excitement of choosing your own decor, coming hand in hand with having to shell out money for said decor.
Entryways are the first thing that we see when we enter a home. They welcome us in and send us off every time we leave.
Potted plants can add greenery and softness to patios, porches, stoops, decks, and fire escapes. Bare or bland outdoor areas are instantly transformed with tall greenery in giant tubs and climbing vines, hanging blooms, and even smaller plants in quirky-cool pots, adding interest and whimsy. The possibilities are endless!
While a guest bedroom is by no means a top-tier hotel, you can make it feel like one by equipping it with all of the essential features that will impress your guests and ensure that they feel right at home during their stay with you.
As the fall season quickly approaches, many of us may feel a shift in how we want to approach our living spaces. With summer ending, fall can often push us to get things in shape and want a refresh—particularly around organization.
How Can I Get a Stump to Rot Quickly? If you've got a stump to remove in a hard-to-reach spot, we have tips to help it decompose quickly. How to rot a stump quickly