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04.08.2024 - 12:40 / bhg.com / Christianna Silva
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There seems to be a universal truth when it comes to home decor and organizers: Laundry is not aesthetically pleasing. A big tub of laundry detergent or detergent pods almost never fits organically into the space. Beyond that, dirty clothes poking out of an open basket is far from calming—and it might even encourage the spread of that sweaty stink.
But there are ways to make laundry a bit more beautiful, and, of course, a bit more fun while you're at it. You can add DIY decor, put up shelving, and even paint the walls a different color. Or you could head to Walmart and check out some of our favorite finds from the Better Homes & Gardens collection that are sure to solve all of your problems in the laundry room.
From an option for decanting your powdered detergent, like the glass container pictured above (which comes complete with a guide to laundry symbols!), to a liquid dispenser for all your liquid laundry product needs, the Better Homes & Gardens collection at Walmart has you covered.
This Better Homes & Gardens Laundry Detergent Holder Set includes two tubs to hold your laundry detergent powder or pods, each a slightly different size. It can replace any unsightly laundry detergent tubs and will automatically increase the overall attractiveness of your laundry room. Who knows—it just might make laundry your favorite chore.
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As long as we’re hiding unsightly things, we should probably consider the lint. Instead of walking all the way to the nearest trash can—or keeping a small one hidden—this Better Homes & Gardens 3-Piece Magnetic Metal Laundry Lint Bin Set is the perfect solution. It includes a lint bin for collecting lint and used dryer sheets and a smaller basket for storing anything from keys to loose
If you’re a fan of the quintessential indoor-outdoor Western lifestyle that comes along with expansive floor-to-ceiling glass, a warm wash of natural light, breezeways that maximize airflow, and surrounding serene landscape, you can thank famed architect Cliff May. Regarded as the founding father of the iconic California ranch house, May’s work has been repeatedly published in Sunset since the 1930s. What made his work stand out at the time was how he designed homes not so much based on architecture but on the way people wanted to live in them. Making the most of the Western climate, his goal was to provide a closer relationship with nature through garden courtyards and blur the line between how we use interior and exterior spaces. May in turn created private sanctuaries where families could relax and enjoy a lifestyle of informal outdoor living. He invented the way most people want to live in the West, and his influence is felt throughout the region some 90 years later.
Ready to tackle that big pile of laundry? Depending on what you're washing, you may want to think about running a hot water load. Many garments can be washed in hot water, laundry pros say, and below, Hyacinth Tucker, owner of The Laundry Basket LLC, highlights five types of items in particular that will benefit from this type of care.
My laundry game is always changing, but I must admit: I still can’t quite seem to pin down the best combination.
It’s peak tomato season and if you’re lucky, you aren’t getting through them fast enough. While preserving the bulk of your harvest to keep from waste and spoiling is the best move, there are definitely times when you just want to hold onto that handful of heirlooms for a few days longer and enjoy the fruits of your labor fresh. Thankfully, how you store your tomatoes can buy you that extra time and it’s as simple as storing them stem-side down.
Lana Williams, owner of Oakland, California-based plant shop and design company The Tender Gardener, is known for her gorgeous step-by-step plant recipes for creating lush outdoor planters. In Lana’s latest book release, The Container Garden Recipe Book, she’s revealing fabulous floral and frond combos that will have you making plant and pot pairings like a pro. Here she shares a few seasonally appropriate tips on the types of statement plants and containers to use as we transition from late summer into fall.
“Impossibly unaffordable” are two words that Californians are probably less than thrilled to hear. In a recent report from Chapman University in Orange, California, and the Frontier Centre of Public Policy (FCPP) in Canada, that’s exactly how four California metros are described. The 2024 edition of Demographia International Housing Affordability shows San Jose, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego listed among the top 10 least affordable housing markets—not just in the United States, but worldwide.
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