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15 Outdoor DIY Decor Projects You Can Accomplish in 30 Minutes (or Less!)

Make decorating your patio simple and budget-friendly with these quick ideas.

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE

Fire Pit

How to Make an Easy Fire Pit in a Weekend

terra-cotta fountain front porch among potted plants

Terra-Cotta Fountain

beige patio with rustic dinner table and modern black chairs

Learn How to Hang Outdoor String Lights for the Dreamiest Backyard Escape

DIY Mosquito Repellents

DIY Mosquito Repellents You Can Make at Home

SAVOR SUMMER DAYS

Trip Canceled? 6 Essentials to Grab for a Fun Backyard Campout Instead

Host a fun family getaway without leaving the safety of your home.

13 of the Most-Anticipated Books We Can't Wait to Read This Summer

What's summer without a page-turner?

9 Family-Friendly Summer Lawn Games

If you're tired of being stuck inside with the kids, turn your backyard into the ultimate getaway.

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Get Even More Produce Out of Your Edible Garden Through Succession Planting—Here's How

Why It's Worth It to Add Sprouted Whole Grains to Your Diet

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Everything You Need to Know About Exterior Paint Primer

10 Basement Remodeling Tips

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ALL ABOUT PERENNIALS

7 Mistakes You Might Be Making With Your Perennials (And How to Fix Them)

19 Colorful Perennials You Need to Have in Your Cutting Garden

24 Hardy Perennials That Will Add Color to Your Garden Year After Year

9 Low-Maintenance Ferns to Liven Up Your Shade Garden

24 Perennial Plant Combinations That Look Amazing All Summer Long

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GROW BEAUTIFUL HYDRANGEAS

How to Get More Hydrangea Flowers in Your Garden

These tips will help you enjoy even more of these beautiful blooms.

How to Choose and Care For the Most Colorful Hydrangeas

Find the best fit for your garden with this helpful guide!

The 8 Most Beautiful Hydrangeas From the BH&G Test Garden

We've grown a *lot* of varieties—these are our favorites.

Groceries to Have Largest Price Increase Since 2011, Experts Predict

How to Install an Air Admittance Valve to Keep Your Sink Draining Properly

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Here's Exactly How to Find Your Perfect Nude Nail Color

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DIY Drip Irrigation System for Containers

Keep your container gardens hydrated all summer with a fully customized irrigation system. With the right parts, you can assemble it yourself on a Saturday afternoon.

This DIY Citronella Candle Will Help Keep Bugs Away All Summer Long

This super simple project is as simple as melting and pouring the wax.

Heat-Tolerant Annuals That Bloom All Summer Long

These annuals make gardening in the heat anything but impossible. And they'll bloom throughout the entire season!

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Garden Stir-Fry

19 Ways to Grow Vegetables in Containers That Will Look as Gorgeous as They Taste

English Daisy Produces Cheery Little Blooms in Cool Weather

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Mondo Grass Makes a Pretty Groundcover in Shady Spots Where Lawns Can't Grow

15 Chicken Stir-Fry Recipes That Will Make You Forget All About Takeout

TASTE OF SUMMER

Mouthwatering Watermelon Recipes

In-Season Cucumber Recipes to Feast on This Summer

21 Fresh Peach Recipes You’ll Want to Savor All Summer Long

Fresh Rhubarb Recipes While You Can Still Snag Some

26 Game-Changing Strawberry Dessert Recipes

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Decoding Your Hormones: How to Navigate Your Body's Changes as You Age

Simplified Paella

Fast or Slow New England Style Clam Chowder

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Must-Know Wall Types and Measurements to Learn Before You Start Renovating

Pressure Cooker Low-Country Shrimp Boil

Lemony Mussels with Cherry Tomatoes and Potatoes

Garlic-Ginger Shrimp with Coconut-Curry Vegetables

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Fast or Slow Crab Stuffed Peppers

Fast or Slow Seafood Cioppino

Here's How to Make an Unhealthy Lawn Lush and Green Again

Create a Memorable Fourth of July with This Free Bingo Game

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Wheat Bran Muffins

Strawberry-Blackberry Freezer Jam

Sunshine Toast with Bacon and Tomatoes

Smoked Salmon Egg White Omelet

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Oatmeal with Strawberries and Cream

Peanut Butter-Banana Refrigerator Oatmeal

Plum-Raspberry Freezer Jam

Nutty Honey Mini Rolls

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Raspberry-Peach Clafouti

Sausage and Egg Po'Boys

Maple-Flavored Bacon

Mini Quiches with Sriracha

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Mascerated Grapefruit with Pistachios and Pomegranate

Mango-Banana Coconut Crepes with Cajeta Syrup

Migas-Stuffed Mexican Toast

Meatlover's Scrambled Eggs

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Mushroom Scrambled Eggs

Maple and Cranberry Farro Cereal

Mango-Stuffed Lassi Toast