Home & Gardening Trends to Try

Home & Gardening Trends

Trends in the home and garden space are always changing. Here, we'll unpack them with expert tips, ideas, and inspirational photos to help you understand current looks so you can bring fresh design and decor trends into your home.

crabgrass in yard
7 Game-Changing Ways to Get Rid of Crabgrass Before It Takes Over Your Yard
glassware at garage sale
5 Things Designers Always Buy At Garage Sales, Even for Their Fanciest Clients
lingerie chest in bedroom
7 Bedroom Features That Immediately Ruin Your Space, According to Designers
two sets of hands planting in the garden
9 Lessons These Gardeners Learned From Their Moms (and Still Use Now)
closeup of light skinned hands planting a tomato plant in a window box
The Window to Plant Perennials Is Quickly Closing — What to Do For Recurring Blooms
cucumbers growing in container garden
Can You Grow Cucumbers in Pots? How to Make Sure They Thrive in a Small Space
dry cleaning clothes
7 Things You Should Never Dry Clean If You Want Them to Last, Laundry Pros Say
additional weeds being pulled out
6 Genius Tips to Get Rid of Weeds Fast Before They Take Over Your Yard
Front porch with white slatted panel siding and pink and green potted hydrangeas
The Front Porch Decor Designers Always Thrift, Even for Their Fanciest Clients
Home exterior
6 Things That Are Making Your Home's Exterior Look Bad, According to Designers
ants inside a house
I Use This Underrated Combo to Get Rid of Ants Each Spring—And It Works Every Time
dirty dishes in the sink
6 Daily Habits That Are Actually Making Your Home Smell Bad, According to Pro Cleaners
english cottage garden with wildflowers
35 Charming Cottage Garden Ideas to Make Your Yard Feel Like a Dreamy Secret World
Modern Kitchen
We Asked Designers If Kitchens Can Have Mismatched Countertops, and They All Agreed
squirrel eating from a bird feeder
12 Easy Ways to Keep Pesky Squirrels Out of Your Bird Feeders for Good
Decorated outdoor deck.
Prep Your Backyard Deck for Summer With These 9 Low-Lift Tips From Reno Experts
full dishwasher
6 Things You Should Never Put on the Bottom Rack of Your Dishwasher
hand washing clothes
4 Dry-Clean Only Items You Can Actually Hand Wash, According to a Laundry Pro
Person hold a stained item next to a pile of laundry in front of an open front-loading washer.
6 Stain Removal Mistakes a Laundry Pro Wishes You Would Stop Making
dated wooden kitchen cabinets
5 Tricks That Make Your Dated Kitchen Cabinets Look Expensive, According to Designers
Living room with original 1850s wall decor and collection of Murano glass on marble fireplace
5 Home Decor Brands Designers Always Snap Up When Thrifting (and You Should Too)
everything storage closet
Why Pro Organizers Swear By an "Everything Closet" to Finally Get Rid of Your Clutter
cucumbers
How Many Cucumbers Should My Plant Grow? Plus Tips for Boosting Your Yield
Black walnuts on ground.
This One Chemical Reaction From Specific Plants Could Endanger the Rest of Your Garden
Squirrel among white flowers eating a nut
Does Cayenne Pepper Deter Squirrels? Pest Control Experts Weigh In
growing fruits and vegetables and herbs on balcony deck garden
7 Fruits That Are Always Cheaper to Grow Yourself (and Super Easy, Too!)
decluttering baskets of blankets
How to Create a Decluttering Schedule You'll Actually Stick to, According to Organizers
Butterfly bush plant in bloom.
You Should Never Grow Butterfly Bush in Your Garden, Pros Say—Here's Why
Exterior front of home with new paint and yellow door
Don't Paint Your Front Door If You Want to Sell Your Home, Real Estate Pros Say—Here's Why
White house with white picket fence
14 Budget-Friendly Picket Fence Ideas for a Classic Look That Adds More Privacy to Your Yard
Dandelion weed killer
Can You Spray Weed Killer on Your Lawn Before It Rains? What to Know to Make It Work
Person wiping down a counter with a microfiber cloth
We Asked Cleaning Pros What You Should Wash After One Use—and the Answers Are Shocking
Open dishwasher
Use This Underrated Dishwasher Setting to Save Money This Year, Appliance Pros Say
woman wiping down fridge handles with wipe
We Asked Pro Cleaners How Often You Really Need to Clean Your Fridge, and They All Agreed
Potted plants in a cottage garden
6 Eye-Catching Annuals You Should Grow to Bring Color to Your Garden All Summer Long
Woman watering ferns
We Asked Gardeners How Often You Should Water Ferns, and It's More Than You Think
Waterproof deck boards
We Asked Reno Pros If You Should Waterproof Your Deck, and They All Agreed
clean, modern bathroom
I Asked My Pro Cleaner Mom Her Secret to a Spotless Bathroom in Minutes, and It’s So Easy
washing reusable water bottle thermos at kitchen sink
Wait, Do You Need to Wash Water Bottles After Every Use? Cleaning Pros Weigh In
peace lily with black leaves
Why Are My Peace Lily's Leaves Turning Black? 6 Reasons and How to Fix It Fast
clogged drain with hair
5 Possible Clogs That Are Causing Your Shower to Drain Slowly, According to Plumbers
White shaker kitchen with pastel powder-blue hues
5 Kitchen Paint Colors That Are So Outdated, According to Interior Designers
Nasturtiums growing alongside of kale in a garden
7 Plants You Should Never Grow With Nasturtiums, According to a Gardener
closeup of bright yellow flowers with dark brown centers with red stems and green leaves
15 Perennial Flowers You Should Plant This Spring for Gorgeous Blooms All Summer Long
unpacking storage clothes in storage cardboard box
How to Get That Musty Smell Out of Your Summer Clothes After They've Been in Storage
Lawn Edging
This One Landscaping Task Makes Your Lawn Look Professional in Just 30 Minutes
Tahitian gardenia (Gardenia taitensis)
Gardenias Are a Fragrant Garden Staple—16 Companion Plants That Will Help Them Thrive
Rhododendron bush blooming in spring
Should You Grow Rhododendron in Pots or in the Ground? We Asked Gardeners and They Agreed
lemongrass
7 Surprisingly Common Garden Plants You Didn't Know Were Actually Edible
garbage scraps in kitchen sink
Does Ice Really Get Rid of Odors in Your Garbage Disposal? How to Do It Right
items on a deck
7 Things You Should Never Store on Your Deck, According to a Designer
small backyard with furniture
6 Small Backyard Layout Mistakes You Should Avoid This Summer, According to Designers
Large terrace patio with rattan garden furniture in the garden on wooden floor
5 Common Patio Features That Actually Give Designers the "Ick"
Tight furniture
7 Common Mistakes That Always Make Your Home Look Less Expensive, Designers Say
mudroom storage cabinet ideas
I Tried Swedish Death Cleaning and Can’t Wait to Do It Again—Here's Why
Quince tree with yellow fruits.
12 Fast-Growing Fruit Trees for a Delicious Harvest in No Time
Close-up of big leaves of Monstera deliciosa palm in bright lit against green wall.
9 Houseplants That Live So Long They Eventually Become Family Heirlooms
Slug on a plant in a garden
6 Signs You Have Slugs (and How to Fix It Fast Before They Ruin Your Garden)
Tools hanging up in a garage
8 Tools Pro Contractors Never Actually Use—and You Can Skip, Too
english cottage garden
How to Create a Dreamy English Cottage Garden Without Spending More Than $25
Growing cherry tomatoes in the sun
Should You Grow Tomatoes in Direct or Indirect Sun? We Asked Gardeners and They All Agreed
Outdoor patio with brick floor and white hammock hanging between wall and column
The One Piece of Decor That Will Turn Your Front Porch Into a Favorite Hangout Spot
Clear shower curtain liner on white tiled wall
We Asked Pro Cleaners How Often You Should Replace a Shower Liner, and They All Agreed
smart home system
5 Smart Home Technologies That Aren't Worth the Upgrade, Tech Pros Say

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