If finding the time to turn your front yard into a verdant paradise is a problem, it pays to keep things simple. Just one special features, like a tree, or window box can add a welcome touch of drama. We’ve curated our favorite easy-to-copy, pretty front yard landscaping ideas that will add the most curb appeal and lift your spirits. Many of these beautiful garden ideas will even work to make a backyard look nice, too....

The arrival of the cheery blooms of this potted Christmas plant signals the start of the holidays in our house, and I usually end up with two or three by mid-December. The best poinsettias for Christmas include a range of leaf colors, and I like to mix it up a little with different combinations in various rooms of the house. I’m always careful to pick healthy-looking plants, with bright green leaves and colorful, sturdy stems, but still sometimes find that they can start to look a little unhappy after a couple of weeks of being subjected to indoor heating....

However, get the deck built and you can enjoy a whole new space outdoors. Deck ideas can elevate an otherwise underwhelming outdoor area into something rather special, providing an extra entertaining space or a sunny spot to relax in. The most popular deck structures normally comprise of a raised wooden platform with steps to the garden or a simple decked area that sits at ground level. From the size of the seating area to the style of the wood, you will need to consider all the options as you plan your garden deck....

This year experts predict this Bridgerton-inspired design movement to take over garden trends as the Regencycore favorite prepares to return for season two this month. When the show aired in December 2020, searches for ‘Amethyst wisteria’ soared as much as 400 per cent for garden retailer Primrose (opens in new tab). As we prepare to be inspired by perfectly manicured gardens experts advise on how to get the look in your own outdoor space....

custom ROM to gain features you normally wouldn’t have access to. Something like MIUI offers you a taste of iOS like interface and powerful features for your Android phone. But there was one small functionality that has always been missing from Android. For as long as we can remember, iOS had dictionary built right in. So no matter which app you were using, if the text was selectable, you could highlight it, tap define and a definition would pop up....

While red wine stains are a challenge to remove from carpets, they definitely can be dealt with so you’re not left with an unsightly stains. To do so, make sure your laundry room ideas include the right items to enable you to take action on your carpet – quickly and effectively. How to get red wine out of carpets How to get red wine out of carpets ‘One thing everyone dreads is red wine spillages, as they can be quite hard to remove,’ says Jessica Fox at Flooring Superstore (opens in new tab)....

Growing tomatoes is simple once you have the plants, so when it comes to picking season, it is important to know how to harvest tomatoes correctly to help preserve your plant and get the best-flavored tomatoes. With tomato plants making the perfect versatile addition to your kitchen garden ideas, along with the large variety of tomato companion plants, there is really no excuse to not grow your own. Here, we explain how to harvest tomatoes for the perfect summer pickings....

In this guide I’ll show you how I resolved this problem, by creating a scheduled task that will log the date and time when I login or lock my computer. This can help every one, including those who work from home (like this site’s editor), to accurately track the time spent in front of computer every day. The trick is Windows only. Part One: Creating the script Part One: Creating the script...

sports interest you then it’s likely that keeping yourself updated with sports news from across the globe is something that interests you too. The question is what might be the best way to do that, especially for your favorite sports team if not all teams or sports. Windows 8 users don’t need to think about it a lot, though, because they have the Windows 8 Sports app. We will show you how to pin your favorite team to the start screen and depend on live notifications for updates....

Google, arguably the world’s biggest tech company, introduced the first Google Home device – the Google Home Mini – to the world on October 4, 2017. Fifteen days later, Google released the original Google Home and the bigger variant, Google Home Max, on December 11. If you have already got your hands on one of these devices, it’s best to know the nitty-gritty of Google Home. Among other things, you should always have an idea of your exit route if you are ever bored or unsatisfied with your Google Home device, which would probably be a rare occasion but then why take a chance?...

A patchy Wi-Fi connection can prove to be a real bummer if you’re streaming a TV show or playing a high-end game. After all, a laggy game or a blurry TV show is not anyone’s idea of a perfect weekend. Though this method can be remedied to an extent if you remove unnecessary devices from the network, but these are generally short-term fixes. If you’re looking for long term fixes, the best option is to prioritize the network traffic through your router....

Fortunately, there are ways of taking a screenshot on Netflix. In this post, we will show you how to take screenshot on Netflix using Windows and Mac. The steps in this post meant for the web version of Netflix on desktop. If you have a Mac or Windows system, you can take screenshots using these steps. For the users of Netflix mobile app, there is no straightforward solution. The DRM (Digital Rights Management) rules are very strict for mobile devices to prevent anyone from pirating content from OTT platforms....

Hostas are fully hardy, so in most parts of the country, don’t need any additional steps to help them survive the winter. Whether grown in the ground or as part of container garden ideas they can be left outside. However, just as when winterizing dahlias, overwintering begonias, and winterizing hydrangeas, there are some things you can do to help your hostas get a head start in spring. How to winterize hostas How to winterize hostas...