Keep your mums beautiful all fall long with this expert-approved advice. Here are tips for enjoying the color and keeping them bright for the fall season ahead. Choose carefully, look a little more closely, and compare the plants to each other. Credit:Helen Norman Examine the pot of the plant to be sure it is firm and not dried out. Additionally, check all sides of the plant to ensure the foliage looks healthy....

“Timeless colors and classic materials will always stand the test of time.” Wondering which types offlooring materialswilldateyour home instantly? Below, Southern designers highlight six looks that they say have definitely gone out of style. Credit: Alison Gootee; Styling: Matthew Gleason Builder Grade Carpets Craving carpet in your bedroom? Skip the matted builder grade options, Emily Chastain urges. Orange Or Red Wood Floors It’s time to say goodbye to these strong hues....

The best tips for your most flattering mane at every age. There’s a lot that goes intotaking care of ourselvesas we age gracefully. Prioritizing health and happiness, Southern women like to feel goodand look good while they’re doing it. Credit: Getty/Science & Society Picture Library/Contributor Hair can change as we get older. Furthermore, what is the most flattering, can change over the years, just like the trends do. Luckily, there are ways to combat all of these hair concerns, starting with whatnotto do....

Interior designers say these expensive upgrades are not worth the cost. Instead, think of other, more practical ways that you could utilize extra space. “I’m always voting for more of a ‘living kitchen!'” Credit:Alison Gootee; Styling: Kate Malpeli An Integrated Coffee System Sometimes, sticking with a simple coffee machine is just fine. “There are so many wonderful countertop options available that deliver excellent results without sacrificing valuable appliance space.”

According to Southern event planners. Jennifer Davick; Styling: Elizabeth Demos Planning to end the summer with a final outdoor soiree or two? Or host backyardgame dayparties this fall? Credit:Jennifer Davick; Styling: Elizabeth Demos Here are six common pitfalls that you’ll want to be sure to avoid, Southern event planners say. “Having festive and delicious options for them is a great sign of hospitality,” Papageorge says. you’ve got the option to even whip up a signature mocktail with seasonal ingredients....

Some mistakes can cost birds their lives. McCarthey Tyrrell shares six mistakes she sees people make when setting up and using their bird feeders. Shelled seeds also wont sprout below the feeder. Credit:Getty Images “In very cold climates birds become reliant on scarcer food sources. Many decorative bird feeders dont come apart easily to clean out all the hard-to-reach places. These feeders are also easy to disinfect if a sick bird appears at your feeder....

We’re all guilty of #3. Theres something thats just so satisfying about the tactile experience of hard copies. And what better time todo some declutteringthan before the New Year? Credit:Getty Images This is what one pro organizer says you should look out for. Megan Ludvinsky is the founder ofAbout Space Organizingin Central Arkansas. Old Bills you could Locate Online Most billsincluding electricity, gas, and internetare all digital now. Just remember that anything with an account number on it should be shredded....

Hector Manuel Sanchez / Styling: Lydia Pursell In the process of sprucing up your backyard for summer? Go ahead and add somesecondhanddecorative accents to the space to make it make it truly shine. “A little rust? Credit:Hector Manuel Sanchez / Styling: Lydia Pursell These pieces are built like Southern porchessturdy, timeless, and always in style,” she says. Kristin Keyes, the founder ofKristin Keyes Interiorsin Nashville, has had luck going this route before....

Interior designers have some pretty strong feelings when it comes to detrimentalpaint colormistakes. “Always test colors in various lighting conditions before committing.” As she says, “The paint sheen can make or break a design.” Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Liz Strong “Choosing the wrong finish can impact both aesthetics and maintenance.” Designers have strong opinions about finishes that they consider to be dated, too. “Nothing screams dated ’90s home more than eggshell walls....

The pros recommend avoiding these exterior paint colors. Not allexterior paint colorsare created equal, designers say. Generally speaking, there are six categories of paint hues that pros don’t consider viable for exteriors specifically. Credit: Photo: Hector Sanchez Intense Reds or Purples These bold shades are simply too bright for an exterior, Whitley shares. Neon Shades On a related note, Whitley advises skipping any neon colors. “They may appear garish and dont age well....

Getty Images The holidays are coming andits time to get the pantry in order. Now is the time to tackle them for good. Heres to your most organized holiday cooking season yet. Credit:Getty Images Spices Whether were talking ground spices or whole spices matters. Check the expiration dates of all of your spices and take inventory of frequently used spices. This will ensure your spice rack is properly stocked for the cooking season ahead....

There’s a suitable hydrangea for almost any garden, but that doesn’t mean they’ll grow anywhere. If you’re considering planting this flowering shrub, read our list of six places you shouldn’tplant hydrangeasfirst. If you don’t, you’ll end up with hydrangeas that need constant watering. Credit: Southern Living Plant Collection In All-Day Sun Hydrangeas will bloom their heads off in full sun up north. In the South, it’s just too hot to subject hydrangeas to this treatment....

Avoid decluttering remorse with this no-regrets guide. Getty Images Theres nothing worse than getting rid of something only to realize you made a big mistake. Hindsight might be 20-20 but with these answers in your back pocket your foresight will be spot on. Credit:Getty Images How Often Do I Use It? Instead, its something to take into consideration. They may be items that need to be replaced or upgraded instead....