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Spring gardening across the United States varies from region to region. However, gardening in the Northeast has numerous advantages—beautiful, contrasting four seasons and bursts of summertime flowers even on the warmest of days.

Use these tips to ensure that the required spring preparation is completed and that your garden is in tip-top shape this season.

Turn over winter cover crops in your garden beds, and add compost to establish the perfect foundation to sprout new life.

We all want to save on energy costs. Not only is there the obvious financial benefit to cutting back on electricity use, there’s an environmental benefit too. Not to mention, if and when you do choose to sell your home, the fact that it is energy efficient can be a huge draw card to potential buyers.

When it comes to updating an older home, you can make big style statements on a small budget, experienced decorators say.

“Start with a pop of color,” Keysha Jillian, owner of Jillian’s Designs in Tampa, Fla. told Reader’s Digest in an interview. “Paint the front door—and the shutters, if you have them. If your mailbox sits out front, paint it, too. You’ll protect them from the elements and create a fresh, new look for the cost of a gallon or two of paint.”

Are you the type of person who likes to take their flower garden indoors? Indoor plants do more than simply add color to your space; they can also improve the mood of those who live with them. If you’re looking for a blooming plant, consider one of the following four:

Bromeliads. These funky, spiky plants are in the pineapple family! Bright and tropical, they like lots of light and don’t require too much water, which makes them a great choice for a beginning gardener.

The entrance of your home says a lot, from interior design to overall aesthetics. Below are some helpful tips for making sure your space wows every time.

Whether it’s your kids’ playroom or a game room for the whole family, recreational rooms are supposed to be fun, not stressful. These rooms, however, have the potential to accumulate clutter because of the loose items they house. If you’re looking to tidy up your playroom or game room, follow these organizational strategies.

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Staging your home for an open house is crucial in adding appeal to buyers. However, many are unaware of the difference between full-on redecorating and simply staging a home to be presentable for showings.

Here is a breakdown of what home staging really means and how you can get your interior ready for the market.