April 2022

BOLTS FROM THE BLUE

Paint isn’t permanent-- though sometimes it feels like it is if you factor in costs and the work. That’s why figuring out a new color scheme for a room or an entire house can leave us paralyzed with indecision. Creating a harmonious palette in a vacuum is challenging, so many of us play it safe with shades of white-on-white or neutrals. But even then, which white?

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Home Fix-Ups To Do Now

Earth day

We’ve packed in the greenifying ideas with an eye on practical projects that are both effective and doable. All that’s left is to pick one (or a few) and get the sustainability ball rolling.

RECYCLING SIMPLIFIED

Melanie Mannarino, author of The (Almost) Zero Waste Guide, tracked down some of the most common curbside conundrums so you can raise your recycling game.

Rain barrels

Time to harvest a new crop-- rainwater! You’ll abate runoff, cut your water bill, and promote conservation of this precious resource each time you pull out the hose.

THROWBACK

"Do more with less" has been one of our guiding principles over the last century. Let’s take it to heart this Earth Day.

HERBY GREENS

Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme are more than herbs and folk lyrics. They’re calming hues that can turn your space into a retreat. What’s more, these serene greens are among the most easygoing neutrals because they’re everywhere in nature and pair well with nearly every color. It’s no wonder experts are giving these herbaceous shades the proverbial green light right now.

EGGS everlasting

Made with wood craft supplies and awash in soft color, these sweet Easter projects will delight year after year.

Tiny house lives big

Converting her father’s garage into a guesthouse gives a designer the chance to dig into her bag of tricks. Smart storage? Versatile furniture? The comforts of home? They’re all in here.

I did it!

A tool-savvy pet owner discovered a clever, decorative way to let her sleeping dogs lie cozily without taking up floor space.

CLEAN HOUSE AWARDS

Raise your hand if you love to clean.... No takers? That’s OK; we do. Our testers washed, wiped, sprayed, mopped, and vacuumed their way to these 42 new products we think will make the chore easier this year.

Garden HQ

Set up for your best garden season ever with a well-organized potting bench.

Spring-blooming groundcovers

These versatile perennials serve plenty of practical purposes as they roll out their carpets of color in the garden.

Local COLOR

BLENDING HER SOUTHERN ROOTS AND SUNNY SO-CAL STYLE, ACTRESS VIRGINIA WILLIAMS FINDS HAPPINESS IN A COLORFULLY REIMAGINED MIDCENTURY MODERN GEM.

Paint MYTHS BUSTED

Show your true colors with no reservations. We asked interior designers to dispel the 10 most common misconceptions about paint color. You might be surprised by what they shared-- we were!

WALK THIS WAY

Put some pep in your pup’s step with gear designed to keep them safe and comfortable.

CARMEON HAMILTON

EMPOWERING RENTERS TO CREATE SPACES THAT FEEL LIKE HOME WITH AFFORDABLE, STYLE-SAVVY DIY PROJECTS.