October 2018 Resources
Filled with spooky treats, Halloween crafts, and inspiring before and afters, the October issue of Better Homes & Gardens will have readers diving into the season—and maybe a home improvement project or two.
Obsessed with Patchwork
The current incarnation of this pieced look draws inspiration from the anything-goes mixes of the 1960s and '70s. Its signature rainbow palette is still bold and bright, but today's pieces include monochromatic schemes (especially blues) and geometric patterns to freshen them further.
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Gold-plated dishes that won't spark in the microwave or chip in the dishwasher, Lenox's Trianna dinnerware is pretty enough for a party and practical enough for a Wednesday night.
Spaceships, rainbows, and a whole lot of pattern: In a kid's room, anything goes. And everything goes together when it all shares the same bright color palette.
see products from this articleLeave It to Green Tea
Loaded with protective and soothing antioxidants, green tea and its oh-so-trendy powdered form, matcha, deliver a dose of wellness to your beauty regimen.
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The basic rule for healthy, beautiful skin is simple: Wash your face nightly to remove dirt, oil, and makeup. If you're not sure what to use or your skin's needs have changed, follow these tips from dermatologists and try one of our favorite drugstore formulas.
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Want to streamline your kit? The celebrity makeup artist shares her CVS picks for mastering minimal makeup.
see products from this articleColor: Plum & Grape
The Dutch masters knew the power of deep purple to create a sumptuous look. Now, with a boost from the decorating world's love affair with dark shades, the velvety tones of plums, pomegranates, and black calla lilies are experiencing a renaissance.
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A neutral foundation keeps the calm in a renovated Virginia home, where basketballs bounce and a DIY mom may be building furniture on the living room floor.
see products from this articleAutumn's Motley Crew
Gnarly shapes, mottled hues, and wart-riddled skins top the list of gourds' best features. Who knew the secret to fabulous fall arrangements was a little imperfection?
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An area rug can transform a room in the time it takes to unroll it. Our guidelines will help you find the one that fits and avoid shopping snags.
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When updating the kitchen in her century-old house, this Louisville homeowner was inspired by what she already had.
see products from this articleI Did It!
Ordinary laundry room cabinets get a game-changing facelift. Now, they're a mini mudroom where a family can stow coats and sit to tie shoes.
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On our home improvement radar: bath upgrades, facelifts for stairs and sinks, and how to borrow tools without bugging your neighbor.
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Rehabbing a home requires a healthy measure of grit. For homeowners Brian and Kathrin Smirke, that translated into 120 nights spent sleeping on-site during construction, 50 arguments (but who's counting), 4 credit cards, 19 handmade furniture pieces, and dozens of online tutorials to make this a profitable rental property.
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In Georgia, a family turns their historical home into a stylish scrapbook of their life and travels together.
see products from this articleBH&G Throwback: 1974 Cobalt
Brilliant, saturated, and dynamic cobalt blue is still going strong.
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