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1. Embrace earth tones. Lean into an organic look by pairing a brown sofa with earth tones. Colors like olive green, watery blue, terra-cotta, and rusty red all work well with brown because they’re often seen together in nature. So choose an earthy wall color and decorate your brown sofa with neutral pillows or throws for a warm, inviting living room. Pillows with subtle texture (like this oversize ombre Better Homes & Gardens pillow, $25, Walmart) help create a cohesive and interesting collection of neutrals on a brown sofa....

Why toss it: Between washing dishes, scrubbing sinks, and wiping down countertops, sponges can come in contact with a lot of bacteria. To avoid spreading germs around your kitchen, it’s important to replace your sponge about once a month. In between changes, be sure to clean your kitchen sponges regularly using a bacteria-eliminating method, such as vinegar, bleach, or high heat. If your sponge starts to look dirty or smell bad even after it’s been disinfected, you should swap it for a new one immediately....

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Test Kitchen Tip: For a pizza crust that is naturally gluten-free, try one of our vegetable crusts, such as swiss chard-asparagus, cauliflower, zucchini-sage, or spaghetti squash. Test Kitchen Tip: Be sure the chicken broth you’re cooking with is confirmed gluten-free. Buy It: Crock-Pot 6-Quart Programmable Cook and Carry Slow Cooker ($50, Target) Buy It: Biscuit Cutters, Set of 6 ($10, Crate & Barrel) Test Kitchen Tip: While many brands of sausage and pasta sauce are gluten-free, some are not, so be sure to use sausage and a pasta sauce that are confirmed gluten-free....

Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in consistently moist soil, or water regularly in normal garden soil Size: Tall varieties can reach 8 feet, but dwarf varieties stay under 2 feet tall Zones: 8-10 Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in consistently moist soil Size: Up to 3 feet tall Zones: 4-9 Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in consistently moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 8 feet tall Zones: 3-10 Growing Conditions: Full sun in consistently moist soil Size: Up to 4 feet tall Zones: 3-9 Growing Condition: Full sun to part shade in consistently moist soil Size: Up to 12 inches tall Zones: 10-11 Growing Conditions: Part shade in consistently moist soil Size: Up to 4 feet tall Zones: 4-9 Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in consistently moist soil Size: Up to 4 feet tall Zones: 3-9 Growing Conditions: Full sun, part sun, or shade in consistently moist soil Size: Up to 3 feet tall Zones: 4-9 Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in consistently moist soil Size: Up to 12 inches tall Zones: 3-8 Growing Conditions: Part shade in consistently moist soil Size: Up to 2 feet tall Zones: 2-8 Growing Conditions: Full sun, part sun, or shade in consistently moist soil (can also tolerate drier soils, too) Size: Up to 3 feet tall Zones: 4-11 Growing Conditions: Full sun, part sun, or shade in rich, consistently moist soil Size: Up to 3 feet tall Zones: 7-10 Growing Conditions: Shade, part sun, or full sun in consistently moist soil Size: Up to 3 feet tall Zones: 5-9 Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in consistently moist or boggy soil Size: Up to 3 feet tall Zones: 3-7 Growing Conditions: Full sun in wet soil or shallow water Size: Up to 5 feet tall Zones: 9-10 Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shadein moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 5 feet tall Zones: 3-8 Growing Conditions: Full sun in consistently moist soil Size: Up to 8 feet tall Zones: 3-9 Growing Conditions: Full sun in consistently moist soil Size: Up to 8 feet tall Zones: 4-9 Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in well-drained, consistently moist soil Size: Up to 8 feet tall Zones: 3-9 Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in moist soil, or water frequently Size: Up to 4 feet tall Zones: 4-9 Growing Conditions: Full sun in wet soil (ideally on the edge of a pond), in 3 to 5 inches of standing water Size: Up to 4 feet tall Zones: 3-10 Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in wet soil, or water frequently Size: Up to 12 inches tall Zones: 5-11 Growing Conditions: Full sun in consistently moist soil, or water frequently Size: Up to 8 feet tall Zones: 6-9 Growing Conditions: Full sun, part shade, or shade in wet soil or standing water Size: Up to 3 feet tall Zones: 4-9

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1. Rethink Stairs A single-floor home might not sound stately, but it is a wise choice for families planning to age in place. If you’re purchasing a home, consider a ranch-style house that doesn’t have exterior stairs from the sidewalk or driveway. If you have a multi-level home, you’ll need to address stairs. Install a chair lift or consider an elevator. With new technology, installing an elevator does not have to spell an extensive renovation....

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Although the concept has existed on other social media channels, including Tumblr and Instagram, for a few years now, cottagecore has recently skyrocketed in popularity thanks to TikTok, where posts with the hashtag #cottagecore currently have a combined 218 million views. The videos often feature baking montages, sunny picnic lunches, vintage-inspired clothing, and country scenes dotted with frolicking animals, all set to a peaceful soundtrack and enhanced with a warm-tinted filter....

1. Add Soft Whites One of the benefits of a neutral color palette is that it makes it easier to update your style from one season to the next. Decorating in white, cream, and ivory provides the perfect backdrop for adding fall accents. If you don’t have a neutral color scheme or prefer a little more color, simply decorate seasonally with neutral colors. Use white and cream elements like throw blankets, pillows, rugs, and even pumpkins to balance a more colorful background....

Pet-friendly interior design aims to accommodate the comings and goings of our animals, often through custom built-ins and special features designated for feeding times, baths, naps, and more. Ensure the furry members of the family feel at home with these ideas for stylishly incorporating pet-friendly features into your living spaces. 1. All-in-One Pet Station A variety of smart features turn a corner of this laundry room into an all-in-one pet zone....

1. Setting Unrealistic Expectations Why do show houses look so perfect? Because no one lives in them. While the perfectly styled images in a magazine and empty display homes can be sources of design inspiration, storage solutions should be customized. Find organization techniques that work for your home size, family lifestyle, and belongings. Once you’ve determined a strategy that works best, stick to a weekly cleaning checklist to make sure items are put back in place on a regular basis....

1. Accent Walls Homeowners and designers are increasingly using accent walls to amp up interest in the bathroom. A 2019 trend report from Houzz revealed that more than one-third of homeowners are now choosing to include an accent wall in their bathroom renovations. These can be used to liven up a neutral palette or help draw focus to a show-stopping feature, from a soaking tub to a custom vanity. “Adding an accent wall provides a touch of elegance and sophistication to your bathroom,” says Gena Kirk, Vice President of Corporate Studio at KB Home....