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‘My electric toaster is more than 100 years old’: readers on their ancient appliances

Amazingly, it still works even though it's more than 50 years old. It plays audio of Batman and Robin having a discussion on why should really get up and out of bed. I love it. Every time I see it, I smile. Jason…

Forget the Recommended 78 Degrees − This Preferred Temperature Helps You ‘Fall Asleep Faster and Stay Asleep Longer’

For years, 78°F was widely considered the ideal setting, but a new survey spanning all 50 states suggests that most people actually prefer to sleep with the thermostat set considerably lower. This doesn't just promise a…

Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz's '60s Bedroom Was a Masterclass in Charming, Romantic Design – 65 Years Later, the Style is Trending Again

These romantic details are especially suited to the bedroom, where they create a cozy energy in the most intimate of spaces – and design-savvy individuals have been using them to whimsify their homes for generations. For…

Need More Seating Without Adding More Bulky Furniture? These New $60 IKEA Stools Do Double Duty

Only the best, most practical pieces are worthy of a spot in my home, and if they don't serve more than one purpose, then I don't want them. Because of my extreme pickiness and my desire for multipurpose pieces, I tend…

Gray Kitchens Aren’t Going Anywhere – Benjamin Moore’s Revere Pewter Makes Them Feel Timeless Again

Even if you are choosing a neutral scheme, the options are still endless. Some whites feel too crisp, others too yellow, and certain shades of gray feel cold and uninviting. When decision fatigue sets in, turning to…

7 Shrubs That Look After Themselves In Late Summer – So You Can Sit Back and Enjoy Your Garden

And easy-going shrubs that look after themselves in late summer are exactly what we all need when the weather's there to be appreciated. So pull up a recliner and let's go through a handful of my favorites. All will…

This Drought-Tolerant Perennial Is Replacing Thirsty Bedding Plants in American Gardens – It Flowers Through Heatwaves and Pollinators Love It

Rather than replacing tired annual bedding plants every few months and relying on frequent irrigation to keep them looking fresh, many are choosing plants that can deliver months of flowers while using significantly less…

I Tried Caraway's Non-Toxic Bakeware Set, And It Makes Home Baking Feel Almost Effortless – It's The Low-Stick Upgrade for More Mindful Bakers

The complete set covers everything you need, from cakes and muffins to cookies and traybakes, all wrapped up in cheerful colors and finished with a ceramic coating designed to avoid PFAS. They’re not quite perfect…

What Your Blueberries Need Right Now – 4 Ways to Keep the Harvests Coming This August

August is a key time in the blueberry season, and a few important jobs will keep your plants healthy and preserve your harvests. When you grow blueberries, August is prime picking season, so get out and harvest…

Royal estates rent out homes that fail to meet legal energy efficiency standards

An analysis of a large sample of domestic lets on the duchies of Lancaster and Cornwall and the Sandringham estate found that one in five have Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings of F or G. EPCs are documents…