The past seven months have been a blur of Zoom calls, virtual classes, countless attempted sourdoughs, and certainly a lot of squabbling for the best spot on the couch. So, if you have a backyard or even a sliver of a patio during quarantine, consider yourself very lucky. Here, the editors at Sunset magazine have […]
As the Covid-19 crisis continues to keep in-person events off the table, fashion brands are experimenting with presenting upcoming collections in a digital format. But what to do when you’re a fun, irreverent brand like Edie Parker? Snag an equally fun, equally irreverent Real Housewife like Lisa Rinna to promote your Spring 2021 line! Clearly, […]
One of the toughest aspects of being a plant parent is that our beloved ferns and philodendrons can’t talk to us to tell us what they need. We’re left guessing: Are they under-watered or drowning? Are they desperate for sun or craving some shade? Houseplants don’t have language, but they do have their own way […]
Nothing says home like a wood-burning fireplace. Gas-powered and gel fireplaces have their strong points, especially when it comes to ease of use. But only a real wood-burning fireplace, with its deep crackle and glowing orange embers, is capable of sparking such a sense of place in the imagination of homeowners. Yet realism comes at […]
September is a great month to start prepping for the chilly winter ahead, including making sure your faucets and windows are sealed tight. Faucets “Before the temperatures start to dip, examine leaky faucets in the kitchen, bathrooms, and utility room locations,” says Ryan Williams, general manager of 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric. “Most likely, whatever […]
Autumn—not spring—is actually the best time to show some love to your lawn equipment before you put it away for winter. “It’s harmful for equipment to sit all winter long with old oil in the case and dirt on the other components,” says Lisa Turner, author of “House Keys: Tips and Tricks From a Female Home […]
From trimming the spiniest shrub to planting the tiniest seed, gardening can take its toll on our hands. (We swear, even gardening in fresh, soft compost, we manage to get a cracked cuticle or one of those microscopic, invisible splinters that repeatedly pokes a single nerve ending.) Thankfully, there’s a garden glove for every job […]
Can’t decide on your ideal dream home? Let the stars (and the editors at Sunset Magazine) guide you. Aries: Victorian The bold and ambitious Aries seeks to be number one, especially since it’s the cardinal sign to kick off the zodiac entirely. The sign rules over the head and tends to be associated with leadership, […]
Sure, it’s more fun to shop for plants, but garden hoses are a requirement for keeping most things alive. Here are Sunset magazine’s five top picks for every need—plus accessories!—and some care tips at the end. Best Overall: Flexzilla Garden Lead-In Hose It’s flexible yet durable, kink resistant and virtually leak-proof—no wonder it has more […]
Chicago designer and home renovation expert Alison Victoria could lose it all in the newest season of HGTV’s Windy City Rehab—and it’s not just because of bigger, riskier projects. In five, new 90-minute episodes premiering Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 9 p.m. ET/PT, as Alison continues her work to transform historic fixer-uppers, she must manage a […]