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Know whenand how muchto water to help your garden grow, according to experts. Here’s everything you should probably know to determine your ideal summer watering schedule. So say goodbye to scorched lawns and brown flowersor high water bills. Photo:101cats/Getty Images Design your summer watering schedule based on your plants. But there are some parts of your garden that may need more help than that. When it comes to containers, bigger is definitely better....

You’re not alone. But, um, how longistoo long, exactly? Here’s how often you really need to wash your clothes to keep them clean. Always check the label before attempting to clean any garment for proper care instructions! Recommended Washing Frequency The following recommendations are meant as general guidelines rather than hard and fast rules. Also consider the efficiency of yourwasher and dryer setin not only cleaning but maintaining the integrity of your clothes....

Lets dive into that key cultural shift and how short hair has continued evolving over the decades. This meant short, manageable cuts that kept hair off of faces. Also popular during this time:bouffantsand poodle cuts. Photo:Getty Images He ushered in a new era ofwash and go hairand championed precision and artistry. (This is a huge cultural shift for short hair and hairstyles, at large. 1990s: Supermodel Era A lot was going on in the 1990s....

Here’s how much sun you’re gonna wanna get to help lengthen your lifespan. Taka4332/Getty Images Key Takeaways When you think ofincreasing longevity, what factors come to mind? If youre like most folks, habits likenutrition,exercise, andsleeplikely pop upbut it doesnt stop there. Photo:Taka4332/Getty Images Regular sun exposure is just as important, as long as youre mindful of how much you get. So, how do you reap the benefits of sunlight whileprotecting your skin, exactly?...

We explore sugar and inflammation and how to reduce the effects on your body. But does sugar cause inflammation? Here, we speak with a registered dietitian to discuss the effects of added sugar on the body. While many foods contain sugar, it’s added sugars that can lead to chronic inflammation. In this article, we refer to added sugars as sugar. Samantha Bartholomew, MS, RDN is a registered dietitian in Massachusetts....

This pro organizer-approved strategy will declutter your home, once and for all. Enter the room-by-room decluttering method, which has been a go-to for many an organizing expert. Here’s everything you should probably know before trying this technique in your own home. Photo:White Bear Studio / Getty Images How Room-by-Room Decluttering Works This decluttering strategy is all in the name. You pick a room, fully declutter it, then move on to the next one....

Its an extremely helpful visual tool. The color wheel is an incredibly helpful visual when it comes to choosing a harmonious blend of complementary colors. Ahead, find out how to use it for your next project. Photo:Westend61/Getty Images What Is the Color Wheel? The color wheel is just what it sounds like: a circular diagram showcasing a spectrum of colors. So, red and green are complementary, as are yellow and purple and orange and blue....

Its a century-old productivity hack you’re gonna wanna try. Elena Fedorina/Getty Images Picture this: Youve just walked into the kitchen to make a turkey sandwich for lunch. You launch the fridge to discover youre out of turkey. Photo:Elena Fedorina/Getty Images Turns out, you forgot to unload the dishwasher yesterday. That explains the pile of dishes in the sinkandthedisorganized stateof your kitchen. The first thing on the list? If this feels like a not-so-uncommon occurrence for you, know that youre not alone....

This genius laundry hack helps to revive shrunken cotton clothing. Even the most adept laundry pros fall victim to the occasional cleaning blunderbleach stains and pink sheets included. Fortunately, all is not lost when you’ve inflicted unintentional heat damage. Getty Images Why Does Cotton Shrink in the Dryer? “Keep the shirt in place with household weights like heavy jars or cans,” Holmes says. Once you get the piece to its desired size, leave the garment out to air dry....

How many serums do you really need? Carol Yepes/Getty Images Most of us simply have way too manybeauty productsand tools. Thats definitely the case for decluttering your beauty suppliesespecially if youve got a lot to go through. Photo:Carol Yepes/Getty Images Stay the course, though! The first step is to take everything out of hiding and lay it in front of you. This includes everything in bins, boxes, drawers, cabinets, and anywhere else you stash goods....

Here are the best ways to start working out and make it a life-long habit. But you’re far from aloneand it’snevertoo late to begin! The trickiest part, of course, is taking that first step. Photo: Getty Images With a little patience and determination, you’ll be working up ahealthy sweatin no time. Your body and mind will thank you. Start Small So you haven’t lifted a weight since last year? Give yourself a break....

We called on Paris-based designers for their expert tips on creating timeless, chic interiors. They respect the bones of a space and then they layer in their contemporary life. Make magic with mirrors Above those French fireplaces, youll often find gilded inset mirrors. Photo:Krystal Kenney Any antique mirror and a gilded wood mirror, for sure, adds French style, Aki says. However, if you prefer something less traditional, Jimenez suggests a classic awning stripe....

No red eyes here. Sleep can already be a pretty stressful thing for many of us, but sleeping on a plane? Talk about an added degree of difficulty. And it can be pretty crucial to get that sleep. The problem is that there’s a lot of pressure. To help, we asked some frequent flyers for their best tips and tricks for mile-high shut-eye. “Sometimes rest can be good enough.” What should you listen to?...