The last quarter of every year is packed with holidays—Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and more. As tempting as it is to indulge in new decorations for every holiday, this soon becomes a pricey hobby, and it can be a little wasteful…

Nobody wants their fully decorated Christmas tree (and glass ornaments) to come crashing to the ground. That’s why we put eight top-selling Christmas tree stands to the test in The Lab to find the best options you can use, year…

As summer ends and we enjoy the beauty of autumn, we may find ourselves dealing with unwelcome fall guests: insect and rodent pests. Some seasonal insects, such as flies, gnats, and mosquitoes, become less visible, while others, including rodents, enter…

Water propagation is a fun and simple way to grow new plants at home. Watching new roots grow in the water is one of the biggest advantages of this method over other methods like soil propagation. However, if you’re struggling…

Grow Cold Hardy Crops Mypurgatoryyears / Getty Images In mild climates, cold hardy crops often survive the winter with just a bit of mulch. However, in colder spots, plants like brassicas, radishes, and carrots can be kept alive with the…

As part of our mid-century modern series, we portray Florence Knoll Bassett, who transformed how we think of office design with her streamlined furniture and leadership of design brand Knoll. Under Knoll, Florence Knoll, as she was then called, brought…