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These little guys could use an extra boost after migrating. As you welcome the return of the latter, you might placebird feedersaround your yard. Hummingbirds, in particular, require a special kind of feeder. Photo:Moment of Perception Photography/Getty Images But when exactly should you put out feeders toattract hummingbirdsin the spring? It varies based on where in North America you live, according to experts. Below, they share when exactly you should aim to have yours up....

New is sometimes necessary. Whether it’s kitchen utensils, bathroom essentials, or electronic devicesnothing lasts forever. Here’s when you should consider replacing common items throughout your home. Photo:MirageC/Getty Images Towels Replacing towels can be tricky, but in general,most towels lastfor approximately two years. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Conversely, towels used to dry your hands multiple times a day may only last for one year. Repurpose old bath towels for home cleaning or donate them to a local animal shelter....

Here are the best times to plant, water, harvest, and enjoy. Sketch out your arrangement for the coming season; remember that crops need to rotate every year. Starting plants from seed? Photo: Enrique Díaz/Getty Images Peruse catalogs and order early, because popular varieties can sell out. Finish up your seed orders. It’s also a good time to explore different outdoor planter options. Invest in a newgarden hoseif your current one looks worse for wear....

There are benefits to both annuals and perennials for growing a gorgeous garden. We asked plant experts for their advice. But we asked experts to explain the key differences between and benefits of both. Photo: Dora Dalton/Getty Images Perennials will come back and regrow year after year. Here are some of the reasons why you might choose annuals for your garden. Not sure if sunshine yellow works on your front porch?...

It’s probably time. Now, pause for a second and think. When’s the last time you cleaned that throw? Photo:Getty If it’s possible for you to’t remember, you’re not alone. Most of us should be washing our blankets far more regularly than we do. How Often Should You Wash Throw Blankets? Once or twice a year will work, unless you stain it. Take it right to the dry cleaner! The good news is that wool tends to stand up well to stains....

A dermatologist breaks down the difference between these everyday shower products. You’d thinktaking a showerwould be a rather straightforward task. But hold on a secondthe cleanser you’re using might not be ideal for your skin. Bar Soap vs. “Both bar cleansers and body wash will cleanse. Dr. Lefkowicz also finds body washes to be slightly more hygienic than bars. That’s because bacteria can live on bars and remain there from shower to shower and person to person....

Here’s how to find the perfect place for your hydrangea to thrive. But to really help your hydrangea thrive, they need a certain amount of sun. “Hydrangeas are known for needing shade, but they can get too much shade,” McConnell says. Photo:Photo Hampster/Getty Images “Sun is needed to get an abundance of blooms. The best combination is direct morning sun, but shade from the afternoon sun. Dappled shade is preferable to deep shade....

Do your pores really drink up products? Does retinol pump through our veins? Cosmetic chemists and dermatologists weigh in. How Does the Skin Function? To understand what happens to our skincare once applied, first we need to know how the skin works. How Does the Skin Absorb Skincare Products? When talking about skincare products, it’s important to note that skin is not a sponge. “Most products don’t even make it to the dermis, which contains the blood supply....

Professional makeup artists share their best concealer tips. (Conversely, some tool methods have the opposite effect!) Cooper, a professional makeup artist based in New York City. Photo:Anna Efetova/Getty Images This technique brightens up the eyes without the cakey buildup, and reduces the chances of creasing. Placing concealer just under the cheekbone subtly lifts the face and sculpts your cheeks, Cooper says. This technique creates a chiseled effect without needing heavy contour products....

Find out which retailers sell which throw in of turkeys for Thanksgiving. There are some vegan options, too! Keep reading to find out where you could buy a fresh, frozen, or cooked turkey. Photo:GMVozd/Getty Images We even included meat-free options for vegetarians and vegans! On the other hand, fresh turkeys may be pricier than their frozen counterparts. Aside from Butterball turkeys, you could find a Honeysuckle Frozen Turkey and a similar bird from Honest Turkey....

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Highlight these areas to get a subtly sculpted, glowy look. But with too heavy of a handor the wrong productyou can quickly find yourself in walking disco ball territory. Photo:svetikd/Getty Images What Is Highlighter? Highlighter is a makeup product that comes in all kinds of formulas and shades. you might find it in a powder, cream, liquid, or balm stick form, for example....

Lots of Christmas classics are available on demandyou just have to know where to look. For now,Rudolph the Red-Nosed ReindeerandFrosty the Snowmanare still at the whims of the CBS schedulers. Photo: Hulu

Find out which materials are microwave-friendly and which ones you should avoid. Key Takeaways Some food containers are safe in the microwave, and some aren’t. And then there’s plastic. Some experts sayno plastic containers should be used in the microwaveever. Others say it’s fine if it’s labeled “microwave-safe.” So which is it? Go for It! The Plastic Container Debate Plastic is the big question mark when it comes to microwave safety....