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How to Water Houseplants: Why Your Plant Is Dying and How to Reverse It, According to the Experts Original

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By Amanda Sims
| Architectural Digest Verified
It turns out you actually can love something to death—and that might be what’s happening with your declining plants. Learning how to water houseplants is a fine balance, and more is certainly not always better. “Overwatering is the easiest way to kill a houseplant,” says Jesse Waldman from Pistils Nursery in Portland, Oregon (one of our favorite places to order plants online). Do you see yellow leaves or brown tips developing when they were once lush and green?
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13 Small Entryway Ideas You Can DIY

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By Amanda Sims, Sarah Lyon Verified
| Architectural Digest Verified
Even if you don’t have a grand, classical foyer, these small entryway ideas prove that a tiny space can still provide a palatial first impression. (Besides guests, it’s the first spot that greets you after work in the evening, so it’s good to make it count). To make the get the most out of even the smallest of entryways, designers generally advise incorporating a functional furniture piece into the mix.
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13 Small Living Room Ideas That Will Maximize Your Space

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By Amanda Sims
| Merced Sun-Star Verified
Satisfying small living room ideas are often hard to come by. For many occupants of studio apartments and small homes, the question is not just how to make the living room furniture layout work, but how to make it all work in a way that serves multiple purposes while still leaving room to breathe. A living room is often the hub of a house, so, when it's cramped and narrow, arranging furniture can feel like an impossible math problem.
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