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Built in 1971, the three-story house was ready for new insulation, updated wiring, and fresh surfaces that combine rustic elements with Scandinavian flair (Amy’s fave combo!). After firing their original contractor and starting over with a new one, Amy and Daniel had to get creative with their budget— and get to work themselves. Overcoming obstacles is nothing new for this family. At age 19, Amy’s legs were amputated below the knee because of bacterial meningitis....

Typically filled with duck or geese down and feathers, these comforters are warm, soft, and “can last a lifetime if cared for properly,” says Elina Winnel, the Sleep Expert & Master Sleep Coach behind The Sleep Expert. “People often enjoy the comfort of a fluffy, snuggly down comforter.” Because there are so many options on the market, we’ve researched the best picks, taking into consideration shell material, fill material, sizes, care, and certifications....

Spring-Flowering Shrubs Start the season with a beautiful display of spring-flowering shrubs. There are many varieties available, blooming in different colors and sizes. Find which shrubs will look best in your garden. Zones: 4–10, depending on type Buy It: Encore Azalea ($45, Lowe’s) Zones: 5–9 Zones: 6–9 Buy It: Pink Camellia ($23, Lowe’s) Zones: 5–8 Buy It: Yuki Cherry Blossom ($31, The Home Depot) Zones: 4–9 Buy It: Forsythia ($25, Etsy) Zones: 5–9 Buy It: Fothergilla Gardenii ($19, Bluestone Perennials) Zones: 2–9 Zones: 3–7 Buy It: Fireside Ninebark Shrub ($40, The Home Depot) Zones: 2–9 Buy It: White Flowering Summer Snowflake Viburnum Flowering Shrub ($35, Lowe’s) Zones: 4–9 Buy It: Wine and Roses Weigela Shrub ($45, The Home Depot)...

Potting mixes designed specifically for cacti and succulents are easy to find but many of these mixes don’t actually contain any soil at all. To help you find the best soil for succulents we researched a variety of picks, keeping in mind the size of the package, intended use, and whether or not it’s an organic blend. We also consulted Justin Hancock, a horticulturist at Costa Farms, and Angelica Elliott, assistant director of public horticulture with Desert Botanical Garden, for additional insight....

Getting your home cozy for winter doesn’t have to be expensive. Shopping these home deals means you can decorate your space at a great price. And good sleep after a long day doesn’t have to break the bank. Update your bed this Cyber Monday with a Casper Sleep Original Foam Mattress for 25% off, and the Casper Sleep Essential Pillow for 30% off. Then, cover your new mattress and pillows with the Serta Simply Clean Soft Hypoallergenic Solid Bed Sheet Set for only $15, and add drape this Eddie Bauer Flannel Throw Blanket on top for extra warmth....

If you’re looking for the best self-heating mug, it’s important to find one that is sturdy, durable, and easy to clean. You’ll also want to consider the temperature control options and battery life of the self-heating warmer. Look for styles that fit your needs, like travel mugs, warming plates, and automatic warming mugs you can set with your phone. To find the best self-heating mugs for hot drinks, we researched the top options for ease of use, ease of cleaning, and overall value....

To learn about what users need in a home sauna, and some of the factors to consider when choosing one for home use, we spoke to Dr. Tom Ingegno, DACM LAC, doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine at Charm City Integrative Health in Baltimore, Maryland, a clinic that offers sauna services as part of its holistic treatments. “There are so many options out there for home saunas,” says Dr. Ingegno....

“Vacuum sealers remove oxygen from bags or containers, which creates an airtight seal that protects against freezer burn and spoilage,” said Sandy Wolner, RD and Test Kitchens Director at Pampered Chef. This allows you to keep food up to five times longer (particularly in the freezer) compared to other food storage methods.Our list of the best vacuum sealers has plenty of options to help you preserve everything in your freezer, including meat, fresh fruits and vegetables, snacks, and even pantry staples....

“At-home water filters can remove as little as simply chlorine or sediment, or up to hundreds of different contaminants. They can even remove beneficial minerals such as calcium and magnesium,” says Craig Hoffman, chief technologist and founder of Atla Water System and a former nuclear engineer managing water chemistry for the U.S. Navy. To find the best water filters for your home, we researched a variety of picks, keeping in mind each pick’s size, flow rate, filter type, and water type....

Editor’s Tip: The seeds of cardinal climber are poisonous if ingested.

Name: Nelumbo selections Growing Conditions: Full sun, submerged in water Size: To 6 feet tall, depending on type Zones: Tropical: 10-11, Hardy: 4-9 Name: Iris fulva Growing Conditions: Full sun, pondside Size: 3 feet tall Zones: 5-9 Name: Sarracenia hybrids Growing Conditions: Full sun, pondside Size: To 18 inches tall Zones: 2-11, depending on type Name: Canna selections Growing Conditions: Full sun, submerged or pondside Size: To 6 feet tall, depending on type Zones: 8-11 Name: Crinum americanum Growing Conditions: Full sun, pondside Size: To 4 feet tall Zones: 9-11 Name: Acorus calamus ‘Variegata’ Growing Conditions: Full sun, pondside Size: To 5 feet tall Zones: 4-11 Name: Zephyranthes selections Growing Conditions: Full sun, pondside Size: To 1 foot tall Zones: 9-11, depending on type Name: Typha latifolia Growing Conditions: Full sun, submerged, or pondside Size: To 6 feet tall Zones: 2-11 Name: Primula japonica Growing Conditions: Part to full shade, pondside Size: To 18 inches tall Zones: 4-8 Name: Hibiscus moscheutos Growing Conditions: Full sun, pondside Size: To 8 feet tall Zones: 5-10 Name: Lobelia cardinalis Growing Conditions: Part to full shade, pondside Size: 3 feet tall Zones: 3-9 Name: Iris japonica Growing Conditions: Full sun, pondside Size: 3 feet tall Zones: 3-8 Name: Colocasia selections Growing Conditions: Part to full shade, pondside Size: To 5 feet tall Zones: 9-11 Name: Cyperus papyrus Growing Conditions: Full sun, pondside or submerged Size: To 6 feet tall Zones: 9-11 Name: Nymphaea selections Growing Conditions: Full sun, submerged in water Size: To 6 feet wide, depending on type Zones: Tropical: 10-11, Hardy: 4-9

The weeder features a hand trowel style with an ergonomic grip, making it ideal for removing dandelions, thistles, and other invasive species. It features a cast-aluminum head that resists rusting and a handle hole that allows for convenient hanging in your garden storage shed. The handle is also specially designed to prevent hand and wrist fatigue—especially crucial if you’re tackling an overgrowth. Buyers love its ease of use, grip, and sturdiness and have given it nearly 5,000 five-star ratings to date....

Sure, these tongs are perfect for tossing and serving salads, which admittedly we eat a ton of in our house, but I use them for so much more. They’re great for turning foods part way through cooking—every skillet meal or sheet pan dinner I make requires the use of these tongs. I use them to pick up roasted asparagus spears from a baking sheet, scoop out a serving of spaghetti or fettuccine, and to serve slices of meat loaf....

Now, you can skip some of the hassle and expense with peel-and-stick, self-adhesive tiles. This DIY-friendly alternative is easy to install with zero drying time (just peel off the adhesive backing and stick!). Even better, it comes at a fraction of the cost of traditional options like ceramic or porcelain. Here are some of our favorite peel-and-stick tile options to add instant style to your floors, each one coming in at less than $80 for 40 square feet....

The paint company selected 40 trendy colors, broken up into four palettes, under a theme called “Rhythm of Color.” Sue Wadden, director of color marketing at Sherwin-Williams, said in a press release that this theme examines “where we’ve been to help inform where we’re going and to help us create that central hub that is so vital to our everyday living and working now.” Each palette draws inspiration from design trends and pop culture and features a unique mix of soft neutrals and vibrant accent colors....

We found 27 of the best deals on coffee tables, nightstands, desks, and more that you can shop before the crazy holiday shopping season starts. Plus, you’ll have refreshed rooms to show off to your guests this year. Check out some of our favorite picks that are on sale below. Best Living Room Furniture Deals: Winsome Wood Claire Accent Table, $45 (was $108) Baxton Studio Gray Chair, $108 (was $285) Ameriwood Home Carver Coffee Table, $88 with coupon (was $150) First Hill FHW 5th Ave Modern Upholstered Storage Ottoman, $77 (was $129) Signature Design by Ashley Bolanburg Farmhouse Lift Top Coffee Table, $467 (was $818)...

Unlike traditional framed mirrors, with a frameless mirror, the mirror glass extends to the edges of the object. Without a border, these mirrors have a clean, minimal look. Many frameless mirrors make a statement with their scale alone—they lend themselves to large format applications, where they can transform a space by visually enlarging it or doubling the impact of architectural design features in a room. Why Frameless Mirrors Are So Popular Though frameless mirrors are often used in modern spaces (their clean lines fit very nicely into modern design), the absence of frames also has a blank slate quality that opens up a world of design possibilities, helping to fuel the popularity of frameless mirrors....