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Better Homes and Gardens is the fourth best selling magazine in the United States. The editor in Chief is Stephen Orr. Better Homes and Gardens focuses on interests regarding homes, cooking, gardening, crafts, healthy living, decorating, and entertaining. The magazine is published 12 times per year by the Meredith Corporation. It was founded in 1922 by Edwin Meredith, who had previously been the United States Secretary of Agriculture under Woodrow Wilson. Better Homes and Gardens is one of the "Seven Sisters", a group of women's service magazines. Source

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Why This Simple Ingredient Is the Solution to All Your Laundry Odor Woes Original

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By Jolie Kerr Verified
| Better Homes and Gardens Verified
Credit: Brie Goldman Lingering odors in clean clothes often result from oily residues. Lipase-based detergents target oils, grease, and fat stains, making them ideal for removing stubborn odors. Lipase is more stable in powdered detergents than in liquid formats. If you’ve ever taken a freshly washed sports bra out of the dryer only to catch a whiff of last week’s spin class, you know that clean clothes sometimes don’t smell quite as clean as they should.
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Costco’s Enormous Blueberry Custard Pie Is Turning Heads—Here’s What Shoppers Say Before You Buy Original

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By Sophia Beams Verified
| Better Homes and Gardens Verified
Credit: Steve Heap / Getty Images Costco never fails to give us a gorgeous seasonal dessert. The warehouse’s bakery is showing off a new Blueberry Custard Pie for under $20. Blueberries are now in their peak season across the U.S., making it the perfect time for Costco to debut this fruit-forward treat. While some customers are enthusiastic for the Blueberry Custard Pie, others say it didn’t quite taste like what they imagined.
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Should You Feed Bread to Backyard Birds? Here's What Experts Say Original

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By Lauren Landers Verified
| Better Homes and Gardens Verified
Credit: Florence Lasaga / Getty Images Bread offers birds little nutrition, causes malnutrition, obesity, and digestive blockages, and attracts pests. Support birds naturally by planting native, food-bearing plants or providing high-quality seeds, suet, or mealworms. Repurpose stale bread by making stuffing, breadcrumbs, desserts, or composting it as a nitrogen-rich ingredient.
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Ditch the Fussy Table Settings—The Future of Hosting Is All About Flexibility Original

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By Caitlin Sole Verified
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Credit: Villeroy & Boch In today's world of impeccably curated social media feeds, it's easy to feel pressure to put on a perfect party. But even life's small moments should be celebrated on a moment's notice, matching dish sets not required. According to the experts at Villeroy & Boch—whose porcelain has decorated tables worldwide for well over two centuries—tableware has never been more personalized.
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6 Patio Decor Trends Designers Recommend Skipping for a More Stylish Outdoor Space Original

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By Maria Sabella Verified
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Credit: JULIE SOEFER Avoid small outdoor rugs that don’t frame furniture; opt for larger rugs or layered styles to anchor and elevate your patio. Skip overused string lights and choose rechargeable LED lamps for a chic, portable lighting alternative. Steer clear of oversized umbrellas and bright flowerpots; use compact umbrellas and neutral planters instead.
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This Broccoli Au Gratin Gets a Flavor Boost From Blue Cheese

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By Jessica Christensen Verified
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Credit: Carson Downing Hands On Time: 35 mins Bake Time: 30 mins Stand Time: 15 mins Servings: 10 Never lose a BHG recipe again. Find a recipe you love on BHG.com? Click the heart icon to save it (and find it later) with MyRecipes.com. This extra cheesy sauce calls for both blue cheese and Gruyère cheese for rich flavor. If your family isn't a fan of blue cheese, you can swap in 1 cup (4 oz.) of another type of shredded cheese, such as hand-shredded fontina or white cheddar.
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Does Rice Water Really Help Plants Grow? Here’s What the Science Says Original

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By Leanne Potts Verified
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Credit: Larisa Stefanuyk / Getty Images Water from washing off rice contains nutrients and microorganisms that boost plant growth and soil fertility. Fermenting rice water increases its nutrient and microbial content, making it even more valuable to plants and gardens. Benefits of reusing rice water also include reducing water waste and the need for chemical fertilizers. You may have seen viral videos of people pouring rice water onto their plants, claiming that it will give their greenery a boost.
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These Amazon Solar Deck Lights Illuminate Fences, Porches, and Patios to Make Your Backyard Glow—from $18

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By Stephanie Osmanski Verified
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Credit: Better Homes & Gardens / Amazon 7 Adjustable Colors: Solpex 8-Pack Solar Fence Lights, $24 (was $26) 40% Off and Under $20: Eyrosa 12-Pack Outdoor Solar Deck Lights, $18 (was $30) Stays Lit up to 13 Hours: Fliti 12-Pack Solar Fence Lights, $57 with coupon (was $60) 4 Dynamic Lighting Modes: Kipeini 8-Pack LED Post Solar Lights, $35 (was $45) Luxe Lighting Under $40: Dynaming 6-Pack Solar Post Cap Lights, $36 (was $40) With patio season in full swing, outdoor lighting is one of the...
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Amazon Has No Shortage of Silky Bamboo Sheets—Here Are the 20 On-Sale Sets Hot Sleepers Love Most

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By Maria Conti
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Credit: Amazon Savings on 26 Colors: Bedsure Queen-Size Sheet Set, $62 (was $77) Shop the Deal for Every Bedroom: Twk King-Size 100% Viscose Derived Bamboo Sheet Set, $67 (was $80) Save on a Splurge: Bella Coterie Luxury Bamboo Viscose King Sheet Set, $135 (was $170) Enjoy Dreamy Patterns and Deep Pockets: Bedlifes Extra-Deep Pocket Cooling King Sheet Set, $50 (was $55) Your New Favorite Sheets: Bedelite Bamboo Viscose Queen Sheet Set, $85 (was $100) The dog days of summer are here, and...
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What a Laundry ‘Spa Day’ Actually Does for Your Clothes Original

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By Jolie Kerr Verified
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Credit: Jacob Fox Think of it as self-care for your laundry. The laundry “spa day”—in which clothing and household goods like sheets, pillows, or slipcovers are soaked before laundering them—is an old method enjoying a resurgence thanks to social media, where it is trending on sites like Reddit and TikTok. Approaches vary, but at its most basic, the laundry spa day involves soaking items in a detergent solution and then machine washing them.
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