Fill your garden with these fresh veggies that still thrive even in drier climates. But there is hope! These garden expert-recommended vegetables can still grow even without much water, making them easier to care for. Photo:TKphotography64/Getty Images It’s also important to ensure you water the plant consistently to ensure what you harvest tastes good. Swiss Chard Since Swiss chard is ahearty plantthat is tolerant of various conditions. Abbass says Swiss chard can take some serious heat and thrives with consistent harvesting....

That updo is giving big hair energy. You dont have to resign yourself to a lackluster ponytail though. Here are some of the best volumizing updos for thin hair. Photo:AleksandarNakic/Getty Images All you need is a single hair tie. Fan it out at the base and youre done. For even more volume, use a texturizing spray through the ends and backcomb. Try R+Cos Trophy Shine + Texture Spray ($36; randco.com)....

From creamy whites to earthy greens, these colors will welcome everyone to your home. But choosing the perfect timeless exterior color can be a bit of a challenge. We turned to color experts for tipsand some favorite paint colors to consider. Photo:Chuck Collier/Getty Images But it also makes a lovely main attraction. “Theres a historical appropriateness about using white,” she says. “I adore deep, muted golds on a house,” Krane says....

When you’re ready to break that sugar addiction, start with these proven tips. Here are some expert-approved tactics to help you break your sugar addiction for good. “On top of making some dietary changes, it’s important to look at your sleep patterns. To help with cravings, aim forseven to nine hours of sleepper night.” What’s the difference? If the answer is “no,” then you’re probably having a craving and not actually hungry....

Get into the spirit without ruining your home’s aesthetic. After all, most of us dont exactly want to turn our dream homes into a house of horrors. But that doesnt mean you cant have fun decorating for this eerie holiday. Photo:Liudmila Chernetska/Getty Images Heres how to decorate tastefully for Halloween, according to designers. Nature provides so much inspiration in terms of color, texture, and overall mood," she says. Consider earthy fall colors, like teal, ecru, goldenrod, and terracotta....

Put down the juice cleanse and do this instead. In fact, the primary role of several organ systems in the body is to metabolize and eliminate toxins. And as long as these systems are healthy, they do their job automatically with no days off. Photo:Elizabeth Fernandez / Getty Images In fact, theres little research to support the benefits of detox diets. One food or drink will not magically detox the body, Tamburello confirms....

Say so long to soggy, slimy salad greens. But only a few days later, those greens are likely looking a little gross. The good news is that you don’t have to keep tossing those tattered leaves. Cara Cormack A little tweaking can give your bagged greens a longer shelf life. Generally, a bag of lettuce will last around three to four days in the fridge without intervention. Try the paper towel trick....

These tactics will keep squirrels from hogging all the food from your feathered friends. Some areas are currently asking people to avoid having birds congregate at them and potentially spread the disease further. Treeswhich are squirrels' favored territoryare a no-go. Photo:ROMAOSLO/Getty Images You may want to measure your location by the five-seven-nine rule to keep the squirrels at bay. Some use cages or mesh around the feeder to deter squirrels in the same way....

There’s hope for that dungeon-like room after all. Jozzeppe/Getty Images In an ideal world, wed all live in homes flooded with natural light in every room. But we dont live in an ideal world. Photo:Jozzeppe/Getty Images We asked designers for their tips on how to make a dark room feel brighterhere’s what they said. For added privacy, consider layering with a lining that maintains light flow while providing the necessary coverage....

Keep the summer feeling alive when you’re hanging out inside, too. Francesco Carta/Getty Images The scents of summer are some of the most deliciously inviting. Summertime is its natural blooming season, so this flower is rich in color and aroma. Photo:Francesco Carta/Getty Images That means youll get a burst everytime you walk in the door, even if its been a minute. Put it in a cute diffuser vessel, like theDaisy NightlightorMarble Wall Planter....

For a less stressful December, start planning not just weeks, but months, in advance. While this may seem excessive, you’ll never regret planning ahead. Discard broken items or anything past its prime, and set aside what you want to use this season. Photo:Getty Images While you’re at it, organize items by punch in and color, and untangle ornaments and lights. To make it easier to find stuff later, use clear storage containers or apply peel-and-stick labels....

No remover, no problem. No matter what option you choose, thatsticky mascaraand longwear foundation doesnt stand a chance. Its the go-to choice for Marie Watkinson, beauty expert and founder of NYCsSpa Chicks On The Go. Photo:Liudmila Chernetska/Getty Images Its a wonderful, easy way to take off your eye makeup, she says. I wet a cotton round first with some water and then add a generous amount of olive oil. Then I swipe it over my eye area to instantly remove eye makeup including mascara in a flash....

No acetone, no problem. Sometimes, though, you dont have any handy and just want the color gone. Here are a few tricks you’re able to try. Photo:LightFieldStudios/Getty Images Then wipe it away. You may need to repeat the process a couple times for thorough removal. A cotton swab can help get little areas, as well. Hairspray Another household item with alcohol in the ingredient list is hairspray. Hand Sanitizer An alcohol-based hand sanitizer can help remove nail polish without nail polish remover....