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Here’s when you should hit the supermarket to optimize your shopping trip. I am one of those people who absolutely lovegoing to the grocery store. Growing up, my dad and I had a father-daughter Sunday ritual of hitting up our local market together. Photo: Getty Images It might sound strange, but those grocery store trips were one of the highlights of my childhood. My sentimental musings aside, I’ve spent a lot of time in grocery stores throughout my life....

You’re looking for “Goldilocks” weather for the greenest lawn. These seasons have milder temperatures and increased precipitation, so your grass seeds won’t dry out too quickly. “The extra rainfall can also help ensure that they’re watered enough. Jason Hosking / Getty Images “Timing is everything!” “Aim to seed in the fall before mid-October. If you’re planting warm season grasses in spring, aim for just after the last frost. Here are some pros and cons for both seasons....

These pretty flowers like frosty weatherhere’s how to grow them for guaranteed vibrant blooms. Pansies arenot high maintenance, says horticulturist and landscape designer Nathan Heinrich. With the right care, they will continue to dazzle you with their blooms for many months. Photo:DE AGOSTINI PICTURE LIBRARY/Getty Images In our guide, the experts share tips on growing and caring for your own vibrant pansies. I plant another round of pansies in late summer or early fall....

Life might not be roses and sunshine all the time, but your garden can be. EUN KYOUNG JUNG/Getty Images There’s nothing quite as beautiful and charming as a blooming rose garden. Whether it’s Damask roses or cabbage roses, these flowers are among the most colorful and fragrant. Photo:EUN KYOUNG JUNG/Getty Images After all, you want to give them the best chance to thrive. So, should you plant them now, or should you wait until the next season?...

It’s a matter of knowing your habits. Sleep scientists refer to these personal preferences aschronotypes. Photo:Androlia/Getty Images

Odds are, you’re watering your lawn all wrong. So when’s the best time to water grass? We asked a lawn care expert for their best watering tips to ensure your grass thrives. Jiojio/Getty Images If morning isn’t your thing, there’s another decent window late in the evening. (Though it’s probably the best time for kids who want to splash through the sprinkler!) Grass bang out There are different types of grass, and some require more watering than others....

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. For oily skin, dry skin, sensitive skin, and more. Photo:Real Simple In This Article Real Simple SPF is a mustall day, every dayregardless of the weather. To help you out, we tried out a bunch of light- and full-coverage tinted sunscreens. All of our top picks blend into our skin smoothly (no white cast!) PHOTO: Sephora...

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. Because a good toilet is something you dont think aboutuntil you really need one. Photo:Real Simple Pick the wrong one, and youll be on speed dial with your plumber more often than youd like. The toilet lid is sold separately. We were extremely impressed with this toilet. PHOTO: Amazon We ended up scrubbing the build-up just once in six months....

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. The bathroom upgrade youve been waiting for. Photo:Real Simple For that, a towel warmer is the perfect addition to your bathroom. But theyre not just for luxurytowel warmers are actually quite useful. And these racks aren’t just for towelswe loved warming up our pajamas before bed, too. PHOTO: Amazon Our testers unanimously agreed that a towel warmer will makeevery bathroom experience a bit more luxurious....

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. Time to retire your Ziploc baggies. Photo:Real Simple In This Article Real Simple Keeping your jewelry organized on a trip is tough. There arent any individual hoops for necklaces, and storing them on the detachable bar can lead to tangles. Made with genuine leather and suede, this case is built to last. PHOTO: Cuyana Unlike larger cases that sometimes have wasted space, this one is compact yet surprisingly roomy....

simpson33 / Getty Images A juicer’s a juicer, right? And that’s not all. This method works quickly but tends to create a lot of foam, which some find unappealing. Photo:simpson33 / Getty Images This slow-extraction technique is best suited for juicing leafy greens, such as wheatgrass, spinach, andkale. This juicer bang out tends to be quieter, operating at a low hum. These are more like an investment than a purchase.Masticating juicers cost upwards of $200....

Whether mashed, fried, baked, or boiled, there are a gazillion ways to serve potatoes. Once you decide on apotato recipe, you face another tricky problem: Which variety works best? Plus, find a few recipes to try. Greg DuPree Here, we break down the differences between waxy, starchy, and all-purpose potato varieties. They are best used in recipes that need potatoes to hold their shape pretty well. Generally, waxy potatoes are best forpotato salads, boiling, and roasting....

Feeling discouraged by the housing market? Homeownership is more attainable in these five states. For many people, buying a house is a goal post of success. Douglas Keister/Getty Images It can also be a great way to build long-term wealth. Finding an affordable home that meets a familys needs in today’shousing markettakes extra patience and research. So, below we’ve rounded up thestates where youre most likely to succeed. As of March 2023, nearly 60 percent ofhomes sold under list price....