Innholdsfortegnelse for July/August 2024 i HGTV Magazine

how bad is it to keep your ceiling fan running all day? Fans cool people, not rooms: You feel cooler around them when the moving air hits your skin. For a fan to have any effect, people need to be near it—if no one is in the room, leaving it on is just a waste of electricity. PRETTY BAD! how bad is it to save the leftover chips from a communal bowl? If you know the chips were barely touched, you could keep them, but if a lot of people—or any kids—were circling around the bowl, think again. Kids can easily spread germs if they don’t wash their hands well enough. Chips can also take on moisture when they’re left out on a humid day, so you might want to…

In partnership with color blocking 1. Choose two colors and paint the entire wall the lighter color; let dry. 2. Use a yardstick and pencil or chalk line reel to mark a horizontal line halfway up the wall. Stick delicate-surface painter’s tape below the line. 3. Paint the wall above the tape the darker color. Remove the tape while the paint is still slightly wet; let dry. PAINTS Tidewater March Aquamarine, both by Behr stenciled waves 1. Paint the wall your base color; let dry. 2. Use repositionable spray mount to stick the stencil to the top left corner of the wall. 3. Dip a 3-inch foam roller in a different color paint and roll the excess onto a paper towel. Lightly roll over the stencil. 4. Remove the stencil.…

frozen avocado-limecoconut pie 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for the pan10 whole graham crackers2 tablespoons sugar3 tablespoons unrefined coconut oil, melted2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted1 15-ounce can sweetened cream of coconut1 tablespoon grated lime zest, plus ⅓ cup fresh lime juice (from about 6 limes)1/teaspoon salt1½ cups frozen coconut whipped topping (from one 9-ounce container), thawed, plus more for serving 1. Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Coat the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie plate with vegetable oil. Pulse the graham crackers and sugar in a food processor until finely ground. Add the vegetable oil and coconut oil and pulse until the mixture looks like wet sand. Press into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pie plate and bake until set, 12 to 15…

You don’t have to know a lot about flowers to know that hydrangeas are a sign of summer. The big puffy blooms, which play a starring role this time of year in yards around New England (not to mention plenty of Nancy Meyers movies!), can bring coastal flair to any garden. “They’re iconic,” says Ryan McEnaney, spokesperson for Bailey Nurseries, a company famous for its Endless Summer hydrangeas. “And thanks to breeding efforts to increase their hardiness and disease resistance, they can thrive in climates across most of North America.” Hydrangeas come in a huge variety of sizes and colors too. Turn the page to find your new favorites—and learn how to keep them growing all summer and fall.…

About Our House LOCATION: South Bend, IN BUILT IN: 1927 BOUGHT IN: 2013 for $305,000 SIZE: 3,850 sq. ft. FAVORITE FEATURES: We were drawn to the dormers and copper gutters of this Colonial Revival house. We also love the original slate roof; the exterior paint colors bring out its shades of red and blue. Bonus: Slate can last more than 100 years. BEST COMPLIMENT: We’ve had several people knock on our door to express interest in buying our house even though it’s not on the market! About My House LOCATION: Mount Dora, FL BUILT IN: 1912 BOUGHT IN: 2013 for $81,000 SIZE: 1,300 sq. ft. LANDSCAPING WIN: I hand-laid the cobblestone walkway to infuse my house with style inspired by my Northeastern roots. DIY WIN: I swapped an old porch…

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Home ownership comes with a long list of essential tasks, and while many of them are tedious (roof work, gutter repairs), painting the exterior can actually be a fun project. A new coat of paint will totally transform your house, and it can increase the value too. “It’s a great investment even if you plan on staying put,” says Whitney LaCosta, owner of Howard Hanna Coach Realtors. And if you ever do decide to sell, “curb appeal is critical,” Whitney says. “People form their opinion within seconds of pulling up to your house.” Is it time to paint? Turn the page for tips, real-life pricing, and everything else you need to know.…

If you have brick or stucco… • Use exterior cleaner and a wire brush to remove any loose debris, including chipped paint. • Be sure to get rid of all efforescence (the crystalline deposits of salts that form when water is present) or the paint won’t stick. • If the surface has never been painted, power-wash and apply a coat of primer before painting. If you have wood shingles or planks… • Scrape off any loose paint and fill in large holes with an exterior wood putty. (If any wood is rotten, replace it instead of putting in the effort to clean and prep it.) • Wash the surface carefully to remove mold or mildew and let dry for at least 24 hours. Don’t use high-pressure washers; they can damage…

play with color Design blogger Morgan McBride used leftover paint to brighten up the stairs to her kids’ third-floor playroom in Charleston, SC. “Adding the rainbow makes it a fun gateway!” Morgan says. She chose seven colors from Behr and used one on every other step; she painted the steps in between a 50-50 blend of the colors above and below. PAINTS Evening Slipper Spring Stream Green Neon Smiley Face Toucan Coral Fountain Top Tomato All by Behr create a runner For this Cape Cod, MA, home, designer Jocelyn Chiappone made a runner using blue and white paint. “It’s the perfect crisp, coastal combination, and the stripe adds a graphic punch,” she says. The cabinet/floor paint is sealed with polyurethane to make it more durable: It’s a high-traffic area that…

ENDLESS SUMMER THE ORIGINAL This reblooming variety has classic blue or softpink flowers. It prefers a mix of sun and shade. FAIRYTRAIL BRIDE This early- and longblooming hybrid grows horizontally with trailing stems brimming with frilly, lacy-looking flowers. SEASIDE SERENADE This breed has showy long-lasting blooms that grow on compact, bushy, sturdy stems. It does well in a pot. INCREDIBALL The flowers on this unfussy hydrangea appear midsummer and grow almost to the size of basketballs! BERRY WHITE Sturdy stems keep the large cone-shaped flowers on this type upright. They go from white to dark pink. JETSTREAM The flowers on this shade-tolerant, wildlooking hydrangea bloom early in white and age to pink. LIMELIGHT PRIME This popular type produces big conical blooms. It does well in cool climates and flowers in…

cover BOWL 3R Studios Multi-Colored Hand-Stamped bowls, homedepot.com. SIDEBOARD Jayden Creation Wemher sideboard, homedepot.com. VASES (white) Sullivans Modern Gourd vase, homedepot.com; (pink) Lone Elm Studios Assorted vases, homedepot.com. let’s paint! Great Walls, pages 48–55 All items from homedepot.com. Color Blocking ART Kate and Laurel Meditation 3 by Kelly Knaga art print. BOWL 3R Studios Multi-Colored Hand-Stamped bowls. SIDEBOARD Jayden Creation Wemher sideboard. VASES (white) Sullivans Modern Gourd vase; (pink) Lone Elm Studios Assorted vases. Stenciled Waves BAR CABINET Linon Home Decor Casper bar cabinet. CHAIRS Windsor dining chairs. CHANDELIER HUOKU Alma 6-Light Cluster Bubble Globe chandelier. DINING TABLE Modway Lippa Oval dining table. FLOORING TrafficMaster White Oak Residential Vinyl Sheet flooring. NAPKINS The Company Store Garden Floral napkins. PITCHER CosmoLiving by Cosmopolitan Geometric vase. RUG Safavieh Marbella Houndstooth rug. SALT AND…

Meet Our Model Finn, a 5-year-old Lab mix, loves a summer cookout, especially when he manages to steal a hot dog. He belongs to our assistant market editor, Kenley.…

Cancer June 21–July 22 When tempers flare, you smartly resist the urge to intervene. Ever the nurturer, you remain calm and serene, like this tropical scene. Palm Tree towel, $56, findlayrowedesigns.com Libra Sept 23–Oct 22 Good things are on the horizon for you, so don’t be afraid to speak up and take on that big new project. Now is your time to shine! Out to Sea towel, $54, anthropologie.com Capricorn Dec 22–Jan 19 You’re on a massive creative streak these days. Keep it going! This towel’s dramatic design and mix of colors might inspire your next great idea. Berber towel, $60, society6.com Aries Mar 21–Apr 19 You often make rash decisions, but it’s time to hold back, take a moment, and try to be a little more predictable, like the…

$337 This linen pillow adds a painterly pop of color to any sofa. The House of Scalamandré Jamboree pillow, perigold.com $190 The pattern says wicker, but this Dior plate is made in France of Limoges porcelain. Cannage Provence plate, dior.com $12,420 This solid oak console was originally created for a building designed by architect Zaha Hadid. Squiggle console, chrismiano.com $13 Bring similar fun energy to a patio with this outdoor option. White Confetti pillow, athome.com $11 No need to be delicate with this look-alike: It’s kid- and partyfriendly plastic. Set of 10 Rope Model plates, luxedinnerware.com $499 It’s back-to-school season! Make homework more fun with this cute desk. Oodle desk, tovfurniture.com $450 A 10-person team of female artisans in Turkey crafted this pretty pendant. Wada No. 3 pendant, studioponce.com $229…

LAKE HOUSE IN WISCONSIN Annie and Nick Blair were able to transform the vinyl siding of their 3,200-squarefoot Wautoma, WI, home using specially formulated paint. VICTORIAN IN NEW YORK Ashley and Matthew Selkirk made their 1888 3,000-square-foot home in Huntington, NY, look like new using pinks and blues picked out by their children. RANCH IN ARIZONA James Judge and Andy Albrecht chose an inky black to modernize their 1,700-square-foot brick-and-stucco home in Phoenix. A white roof helps keep it cool!…

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