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Learn everything you need to know about summer squash here. Identifying Squash Vine Borers Squash vine borers leave a telltale sign: frass, which looks like sawdust, accumulates outside their entry hole. Watch for multiple entry holes; a large squash can host up to 100 borers. The worms, which are white with a black head and grow about an inch long, are the larval form. Adult borers are gray moths with furry red legs and clear rear wings....

When shopping for a shoe rack, “take inventory of how many shoes you need to store before you purchase, look for durability and something that wipes clean,” says Jessica Moynihan, professional organizer and owner of Neat Method Boston. Shoe enthusiasts know when it comes to storage, the more options, the merrier, so we’ve tested and gathered a list of the best shoe racks for almost every need. Whether you’re short on space, need something for your entryway or backdoor, or finally want to splurge on something fabulous, we’ve got you covered....

Name: Ageratum houstonianumGrowing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soilSize: To 30 inches tallZones: AnnualBuy It: Ageratum Seeds ($11, Walmart) Name: Salvia farinaceaGrowing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and well-drained soilSize: To 3 feet tallZones: 8-10Buy It: Victoria Blue - Mealy Cup Sage ($5, Etsy) Name: Gomphrena globosaGrowing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soilSize: To 2 feet tallZones: Annual Name: Celosia argenteaGrowing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soilSize: To 18 inches tallZones: 10-11Buy It: Pastel Mix Celosia Seed ($4, Etsy) Name: Echinops bannaticusGrowing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soilSize: To 4 feet tallZones: 3-8 Name: Xerochrysum bracteatumGrowing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soilSize: To 5 feet tallZones: 8-10Buy It: Blushing Bride Silver Rose Strawflower Seeds ($7, Walmart) Name: Gypsophila paniculataGrowing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soilSize: To 3 feet tallZones: 3-9Buy It: Gypsophila Elegans Flower Seeds ($3, Etsy) Name: HydrangeaGrowing Conditions: Part shade and well-drained soilSize: To 5 feet tallZones: 3-9Buy It: Bobo Hardy Hydrangea ($30, The Home Depot) Name: RosaGrowing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soilSize: To 4 feet tallZones: 5-9Buy It: At Last Rose Live Shrub ($36, The Home Depot) Name: LavandulaGrowing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soilSize: To 3 feet tallZones: 5-8Buy It: English Lavender Plant ($34, The Home Depot) Name: Limonium sinuatumGrowing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soilSize: To 18 inches tallZones: 8-10 Name: Viola × wittrockianaGrowing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and well-drained soilSize: To 9 inches tallZones: 6-10Buy It: Pansy with Multi-Colored Blooms ($13, The Home Depot) Name: Achillea millefoliumGrowing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soilSize: To 3 feet tallZones: 3-9Buy It: Sunny Seduction Yarrow ($10, Walmart) Name: Paeonia lactifloraGrowing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and well-drained soilSize: To 3 feet tallZones: 3-8Buy It: Peonies Bulbs Sarah Bernhardt ($60, The Home Depot)

Whether your space is large, small, newly renovated, or in desperate need of some sprucing, upgrading your shower curtain is a simple way to elevate and add personality to your bathroom. “People look to shower curtains to add warmth, texture, and personality to their bathroom,” says interior designer Ruthie Jackson. “They are an inexpensive and low-risk way to introduce a fun pattern.” We’ve identified the 18 best shower curtains that instantly up your bathroom game—from statement-making florals to hotel-quality neutrals....

You can save up to 71% on these early sale picks. Best Kitchen Deals If your kitchen tools are starting to look a little worn down, it might be time to replenish or replace them. Make your kitchen holiday- and fall-ready by taking advantage of these early kitchen deals. Gear up like a pro with the Bravedge 7" Chef Knife, or gift it to your favorite home chef while saving $14; either way, you can never have too many sharp knives in the kitchen....

Best Home Deal: Stalwart Adjustable Under Sink Shelf Organizer Unit, $12 (was $30) Best Kitchen Deal: Kizen Digital Meat Thermometer, $10 (was $25) Best Appliance Deal: Instant Vortex Plus 6-Quart Air Fryer Oven, $98 (was $160) Best Outdoor & Patio Deal: Brizled Color Changing Christmas Lights, $20 (was $36) Best Vacuum Deal: Inse Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, $110 with coupon (was $450) iRobot Roomba 692 Robot Vacuum, $174 (was $300) Eddie Bauer Flannel Throw Blanket, $30 (was $35) Dash Safe Slice Mandoline Slicer, $35 (was $50) Mr....

2-4 Years Old Filling up Easter baskets for kids is almost as fun as watching little ones open them. Treat them to non-messy art supplies like coloring books and colored pencils, bath toys, plush stuffed animals, and games they can enjoy solo or with a friend. If you’re feeling crafty, make one of our fun and kid-friendly Easter crafts to add to a toddler or baby Easter basket. 5-7 Years Old Give young school-age children gifts that match their active lifestyles....

The Better Homes & Gardens Three-Speed Tower Fan beat out 30 other competitors in our extensive tests, impressing reviewers with its effectiveness and power. It also has hundreds of five-star ratings from Walmart shoppers, because it has a wide range of settings to choose from without being too noisy. It’s equipped with three speed settings and three wind modes—normal, sleep, and natural wind to control the air circulation. The internal oscillation ensures that the air flow gets distributed evenly throughout the room for up to 20 feet, according to the testers....

Meet the Cuddler. Launched September 13 from Bearaby, the maker of the gorgeous, internet-beloved, and often sold-out knitted weighted blanket, the Cuddler is a new development in weighted soft goods that anyone seeking a little more comfort at home will want to snag ASAP. The Cuddler is an oversized take on the body pillow with modern-day innovations that make it even cozier than the jumbo pillow you may have curled up with in the early 2000s....

The desire for comfort and stability drove many of our decorating and design choices in 2021, and these same themes will continue to dominate interior design trends in 2022, experts say. “The last couple years have given so many of us the opportunity to reflect on who we are and how we want to live,” says interior designer Joshua Smith. “Our homes should inspire our mind and nourish our spirit, and that can be expressed in so many various ways for different people....

Hayley Francis grew up spending summers and weekends at the family beach house. She remembers beachcombing and making art projects with her late mother, Laurie, also a designer. Hayley still visits regularly, as do her sister, nieces, and nephew, so creating the tiny home was all about making more space for the family to gather and keeping the special times going. “It was a dream project,” she says. The original garage had always been used more for tools than cars because the property also included a carport....

Emily’s siding wasn’t in need of repair, so her prep—spraying it with a hose—didn’t take long. She primed and painted her entire house a few hours at a time over the course of a month. She recommends starting your color search with a walk around your neighborhood. Don’t be afraid to knock on doors to ask for the names of paint colors you like. Next, sample three to five paint colors by applying them to small sections of siding on all sides of your house....