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The rattlesnake pole bean is a climbing vegetable that is heat and drought-tolerant. Harvest around three times a week to keep up with production.
Meet The Drought-Tolerant Crop You'll Want To Add To Your Garden - House Digest
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December 11, 2025 at 7:48 AM
The rattlesnake pole bean is a climbing vegetable that is heat and drought-tolerant. Harvest around three times a week to keep up with production.
During the holidays, keep a sweet-smelling simmer pot on the stove, using orange slices, fresh cranberries, cinnamon sticks, and honey or maple syrup.
The Festive, Sweet Simmer Pot That Can Use Either Honey Or Maple Syrup - House Digest
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December 11, 2025 at 7:34 AM
During the holidays, keep a sweet-smelling simmer pot on the stove, using orange slices, fresh cranberries, cinnamon sticks, and honey or maple syrup.
Plants you can grow indoors to keep winter doom and gloom at bay include hoyas, snake plants, hyacinths, bromeliads, poinsettias, and Christmas cactus plants.
Fight Off The Winter Blues With These 18 Plants - House Digest
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December 11, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Plants you can grow indoors to keep winter doom and gloom at bay include hoyas, snake plants, hyacinths, bromeliads, poinsettias, and Christmas cactus plants.
If you've got a bunch of old show boxes hanging around, don't throw them away. With some scissors, glue, and picture frames, you can turn them into wall art.
Don't Throw Away Old Shoe Boxes, Use Them As Unique Wall Decor - House Digest
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December 11, 2025 at 5:59 AM
If you've got a bunch of old show boxes hanging around, don't throw them away. With some scissors, glue, and picture frames, you can turn them into wall art.
Growing a cherry tree indoors requires a small variety, a pot large enough for the roots, good lighting, pruning, and being set outside prior to blossoming.
Growing A Cherry Tree Indoors: Care Tips You'll Wish You Knew Sooner - House Digest
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December 11, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Growing a cherry tree indoors requires a small variety, a pot large enough for the roots, good lighting, pruning, and being set outside prior to blossoming.
For a simply stunning upgrade to your Christmas tree, flocking is an old-fashioned tradition that may just deserve a comeback, and it's surprisingly easy to do.
The Old-Fashioned Christmas Tree Tradition That Deserves A Comeback—It Looks Stunning - House Digest
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December 11, 2025 at 1:44 AM
For a simply stunning upgrade to your Christmas tree, flocking is an old-fashioned tradition that may just deserve a comeback, and it's surprisingly easy to do.
Etsy has named washed linen its 2026 Texture of the Year, highlighting a timeless material that brings comfort, versatility, and ease into home design.
Etsy Has Chosen The First Ever Texture Of The Year In 2026 - Here's How To Style It - House Digest
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December 11, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Etsy has named washed linen its 2026 Texture of the Year, highlighting a timeless material that brings comfort, versatility, and ease into home design.
Finished a pint of Ben & Jerry's ice cream? Don't throw away the container just yet. It could be a good place to start your next creative DIY project.
The Creative Ways You Should Repurpose Ben & Jerry's Containers - House Digest
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December 11, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Finished a pint of Ben & Jerry's ice cream? Don't throw away the container just yet. It could be a good place to start your next creative DIY project.
Whether you agree or not, Nate Berkus has a list of design trends he isn't a fan of, and they range from bright, colorful kitchen cabinets to acrylic furniture.
Popular Design Trends Nate Berkus Dislikes - House Digest
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December 11, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Whether you agree or not, Nate Berkus has a list of design trends he isn't a fan of, and they range from bright, colorful kitchen cabinets to acrylic furniture.
IKEA's snowflake-shaped VINTERFIT tea light holders can be placed on fireplace mantels and added to Christmas village displays and holiday table centerpieces.
How To Decorate Your Home With IKEA's Winter-Themed Tea Light Holder For The Holidays - House Digest
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December 11, 2025 at 12:20 AM
IKEA's snowflake-shaped VINTERFIT tea light holders can be placed on fireplace mantels and added to Christmas village displays and holiday table centerpieces.
Use plywood boards to build shoe storage that's customized to your shoes and closet size. Use a nail gun to attach it to the wall and add trim.
How To DIY Built-In Shoe Storage For Your Closet - House Digest
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December 11, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Use plywood boards to build shoe storage that's customized to your shoes and closet size. Use a nail gun to attach it to the wall and add trim.
Rock salt is a common and effective way to deice around your property. When it comes to the deck, you are better off using calcium or magnesium chloride.
Why You May Want To Reconsider Using De-Icing Salt On Your Deck - House Digest
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December 10, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Rock salt is a common and effective way to deice around your property. When it comes to the deck, you are better off using calcium or magnesium chloride.
First made in Germany in the 19th century and still sold in thrift stores, mercury glass Christmas tree toppers bring a vintage vibe to your festive decor.
The Stunning Vintage Glass Christmas Decor You Can Thrift That Lights Up Your Tree - House Digest
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December 10, 2025 at 11:25 PM
First made in Germany in the 19th century and still sold in thrift stores, mercury glass Christmas tree toppers bring a vintage vibe to your festive decor.
Diseased soil should be discarded, but healthy container garden soil can be stored over winter. Keep it in airtight containers away from direct sunlight.
Don't Let Your Container Garden Soil Go To Waste. How To Store It For Winter - House Digest
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December 10, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Diseased soil should be discarded, but healthy container garden soil can be stored over winter. Keep it in airtight containers away from direct sunlight.
Portable mortgages allow homeowners to take their previous mortgage rates with them when they move, but there are a few obstacles to them existing in the U.S.
Portable Mortgages: What Are They And How Do They Work? - House Digest
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December 10, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Portable mortgages allow homeowners to take their previous mortgage rates with them when they move, but there are a few obstacles to them existing in the U.S.
If you want to give your kitchen a quick and simple upgrade without making a major investment, try a grout pen. It'll make your tile look like new.
The Simple DIY That Instantly Makes Your Kitchen Look More Expensive - House Digest
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December 10, 2025 at 10:12 PM
If you want to give your kitchen a quick and simple upgrade without making a major investment, try a grout pen. It'll make your tile look like new.
Doors can get stuck in the frames during the winter because of the difference of moisture in the home versus outside. Reduce humidity and tighten screws.
It's Not Your Imagination - Doors Get Extra Sticky In Winter. Here's How To Fix It - House Digest
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December 10, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Doors can get stuck in the frames during the winter because of the difference of moisture in the home versus outside. Reduce humidity and tighten screws.
We know what happens when you don't shovel snow: it could lead to fines from the city or your HOA, and could leave you open to lawsuits.
What Happens If You Don't Shovel Snow? In Some Places You May Owe Money - House Digest
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December 10, 2025 at 9:29 PM
We know what happens when you don't shovel snow: it could lead to fines from the city or your HOA, and could leave you open to lawsuits.
Shoveling a 10-foot area next to your driveway near the road will give the plow a pocket to dump snow as it drives by, leaving your driveway clear.
Avoid Getting Plowed Into Your Driveway With A Clever Snow Shoveling Trick - House Digest
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December 10, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Shoveling a 10-foot area next to your driveway near the road will give the plow a pocket to dump snow as it drives by, leaving your driveway clear.
Cut and fold a plastic jug, insert the cap for a built-in hanger, add soil and succulents and enjoy a customized suspended planter that costs very little.
Create A Hanging Succulent Planter From A Water Jug With This Super Easy DIY - House Digest
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December 10, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Cut and fold a plastic jug, insert the cap for a built-in hanger, add soil and succulents and enjoy a customized suspended planter that costs very little.
Create tabletop cone-shaped Christmas trees using a Dollar Tree round placemat. It's a simple, affordable DIY that you can customize to fit your holiday theme.
Transform Dollar Tree Placemats Into Christmas Tree Decor That Looks So Chic With An Easy DIY - House Digest
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December 10, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Create tabletop cone-shaped Christmas trees using a Dollar Tree round placemat. It's a simple, affordable DIY that you can customize to fit your holiday theme.
Calatheas are beautiful tropical plants that even hint when they're thirsty. Here's how to keep them happy and hydrated indoors, and through changing seasons.
How Often To Water A Calathea So It Stays Happy And Healthy - House Digest
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December 10, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Calatheas are beautiful tropical plants that even hint when they're thirsty. Here's how to keep them happy and hydrated indoors, and through changing seasons.
Fluffing the top of an artificial Christmas tree before putting it in place makes it easier to arrange the branches & make sure they're pointing the right way.
How To Fluff An Artificial Christmas Tree So That It Looks Like The Real Thing - House Digest
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December 10, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Fluffing the top of an artificial Christmas tree before putting it in place makes it easier to arrange the branches & make sure they're pointing the right way.
Winter can be a challenge for birds and wildlife, with cold temperatures and long nights, but growing Indiangrass (Sorghastrum nutans) in your yard can help.
The Ornamental Grass That Offers Food & Shelter For Birds In Winter - House Digest
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December 10, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Winter can be a challenge for birds and wildlife, with cold temperatures and long nights, but growing Indiangrass (Sorghastrum nutans) in your yard can help.
Rosemary is drought tolerant and thrives in dry conditions, while cucumbers need tons of water. Because of this, they're nearly impossible to grow together.
The Popular Herb You Should Avoid Planting Near Your Cucumbers - House Digest
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December 10, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Rosemary is drought tolerant and thrives in dry conditions, while cucumbers need tons of water. Because of this, they're nearly impossible to grow together.