Keep your floors clean and in good shape by avoiding these errors. Iryna Baranouskaya/Getty Images Mopping can seem deceptively simple. However, there are many common mistakes that can make the job harder than it has to be. Photo:Iryna Baranouskaya/Getty Images Applying the wrong cleaner, forgetting to sweep, or using a dirty mophead can actually harm your floors. Abrasive cleaners could damage wood grain, and waxy cleaners could make stone sticky and dull....

These homemade easter egg dye recipes will add colors to your eggs the all-natural way. The longer you allow the egg to soak, the brighter the color. And if you’re inspired by the spice, paprika is delicious sprinkled over deviled eggs. Photo: Getty Images Mix vinegar, turmeric, and water together for the perfect yellow hue. But be careful when handling the eggs, as turmeric is known tostain clothes and hands....

Get cozy on the couchyou’ll be there a while. Colleen E. Hayes/Netflix The holidays are a perfect time toget cozy on the couchand binge your favorite TV shows. Plus, Netflix just released the shows second season in time to catch up during the holidays! Photo:Colleen E. Hayes/Netflix Territory Territoryfollows the worlds largest cattle farm as several people fight to inherit it. Each episode of this Australian, neo-Western show is packed with suspense....

Give baby potatoes a chance! They’re creamy, hold up to cooking, and there’s no peeling. They’renotthe freshest potatoes in your pantry,norare they a specific variety. Photo:Simple Images/Getty Images Hint: It’s all about the harvest and timing. What Are New Potatoes? New potatoes are dug up before they’re fully mature. Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner Anytype of potatocan be a new one as long as it’s harvested well before full maturity. Just because a potato is small, that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a new potato....

These looks arent all theyre cracked up to be. If youre thinking some of these repeated looks are disproportionately hyped, youre not alone. Interior designers also have thoughts when it comes to overrated design trends. Photo:Kamlesh Parate/Getty Images Ahead, find their six most egregious examples. White Boucle Its hard to step into any home decor shop or showroom without seeing it. White boucle isand has beeneverywhere. Faux Wall Molding Giving a room old-world charm is usually a nice idea....

Skip these shades for your next big DIY project. Theres nothing like a fresh coat of paint to completely transform a room. But its important to choose your color wisely. asbe/Getty Images Epitomizing vitality, youth, and optimism, bright saturated colors were the it colors in 2023. Yet last seasonstrending paint colorsare already fading from memory. So, think about using more muted hues in 2024. asbe/Getty Images But Holland says we should bid this shade farewell....

A fresh coat of paint is the easiest (and most affordable) way to upgrade your home value. Charcoal Gray Andreas von Einsiedel/Getty Images Are you looking to paint your room a dark hue? Rogers suggests going with charcoal gray. Photo:Katarzyna Bialasiewicz/Getty Images It beautifully balances drama and richness," she says. Want to level it up even more? Pink Want something bold and cheerfulbut still sophisticated? Andreas von Einsiedel/Getty Images Opt for pink paint....

We have some bad news about statement walls. Getty Images Paint is every designer’s version of a magic trick. But if you pull the wrong trick out of the proverbial magician’s hat? Photo:Getty Images Its not just about choosing the wrong paint shade, either. This helps blend the space seamlessly and gives the room a more cohesive, expansive feel, she adds. This will create depth without difference and add a little extra brightness and sparkle throughout the space....

goir / Getty Images Few design tweaks hold as much potential impact and power aspaint. Thats where we come in. Our touch-upkitincludes a half gallon of paint, a brush to feather out, and a paint pail. Photo:goir / Getty Images

Get a head start on your summer garden. Black-Eyed Susans Ali Majdfar/Getty Images Black-eyed Susans (Rudbeckia hirta) are a classic for any garden! says Sara Rubens, certified garden coach and founder of Seed to Sanctuary. Photo:Andrea Astes/Getty Images These cheeryyellow flowerswith dark centers bloom year after year and are super easy to grow. Germination takes 1 to 3 weeks. Once they are established, coneflowers are drought-tolerant and hardy. Ali Majdfar/Getty Images...

Yes, including those ferns. Tanjica Perovic/Getty Images There comes a time in every plant lovers journey when your thoughts turn to…decay. Needless to say, it can be hard to let go. Succulent plants.Photo:Tanjica Perovic/Getty Images A biennial blooms up to two times or two years then dies. Obviously if you live in a place with year-round warm temps, your plants will be happy outside. With temperatures often dropping below freezing, frost-sensitive plants wont survive outside....

Socks arent your only option! Having cold feet is never a fun experience. (And we’re talking about literal chilly feet, not the proverbial pre-wedding jitters. Here’s what to know if you always have cold feet. Cold Feet Causes and Explanations Your body literally runs cold. Some individuals naturally feel colder more often and/or more severely than others, says Aarti Agarwal, MD. You have poor circulation. “There are many reasons for poor circulation,” Dr....

Frizz, leg stubble, and razor bumps don’t stand a chance. The texturizer (my fave) gives oomph without any stiffness. And yes, this is the same Zara where you buy your jeans! Photo:TED CAVANAUGH Its so good, it gives me TV commercial hair! This rinse-free antibacterial spray changed the game. Mist it onto the brush, wipe the bristles on a cloth, and move on to what matters. Zara Swipe this glycolic acid stick on problem areas to help clear things up ASAP....