Melissa Epifano

3 days ago | thespruce.com | Melissa Epifano

Trees are a special part of our natural world, and bring color, joy, and sometimes fruit into our lives. Whether you want to grow your own fruit (hello, lemon trees) or create texture and shape in your landscape with dwarf trees, there are plenty to choose from. If you'd like to better surround yourself with nature and bring the great outdoors in, we rounded up dwarf trees you can grow in containers. Take a peek at the following list for varieties that can thrive within your nicest planters.

3 days ago | yahoo.com | Melissa Epifano

Trees are a special part of our natural world, and bring color, joy, and sometimes fruit into our lives. Whether you want to grow your own fruit (hello, lemon trees) or create texture and shape in your landscape with dwarf trees, there are plenty to choose from. If you'd like to better surround yourself with nature and bring the great outdoors in, we rounded up dwarf trees you can grow in containers. Take a peek at the following list for varieties that can thrive within your nicest planters.

4 days ago | thespruce.com | Melissa Epifano

Key PointsHampers are meant for holding dirty laundry (and keeping it nicely hidden away) until laundry day rolls around. However, when it comes to dirty towels, it might be time to reconsider throwing these items into your designated basket. If you can't wash your towels right away, there are better methods for storing them until you have time. Here's why it matters, where to put them, and other items you should keep out of the hamper.

4 days ago | yahoo.com | Melissa Epifano

Key PointsWet towels can get musty and accumulate bacteria when put in a hamper. It's better to leave towels on a rack or hook until laundry day. You should also avoid putting sweaty socks and used workout clothes in your hamper. Hampers are meant for holding dirty laundry (and keeping it nicely hidden away) until laundry day rolls around. However, when it comes to dirty towels, it might be time to reconsider throwing these items into your designated basket.

4 days ago | thespruce.com | Melissa Epifano

Key PointsLured in by the potential benefits of swapping your lights for smart bulbs? You're not alone. Almost 50% of homeowners now have one smart-enabled feature within their living space. When you're exploring a new option, hesitancy is normal. However, with smart bulbs, the pros outweigh the cons. We spoke with two energy experts to understand the best perks of smart bulbs and why they make such a great investment.