Better Homes and Gardens

Better Homes and Gardens ranks as the fourth most popular magazine in the U.S. The magazine is led by Editor-in-Chief Stephen Orr. It covers a variety of topics, including home improvement, cooking, gardening, crafts, healthy living, decorating, and entertaining. Published monthly by the Meredith Corporation, this magazine has been in circulation since its founding in 1922 by Edwin Meredith, who once served as the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture under President Woodrow Wilson. Additionally, Better Homes and Gardens is part of the well-known "Seven Sisters," a collection of women's service magazines.

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#4655

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Think a Leaf Blower’s Just for Leaves? These 10 Cleaning Hacks Say Otherwise

14 hours ago | bhg.com | Timothy Dale

Credit: Getty Images / Yaroslav Litun Leaf blowers are efficient tools that are designed to do the work of a rake without all the backbreaking labor. To do so, a leaf blower creates a strong flow of air that can be directed with relative ease and accuracy, allowing you to gather leaves into a pile, clean off the deck, or even get leaves off the roof. However, this concentrated airflow can be used for more than just handling leaves.
This Easy Decorating Trick Can Cool Your Home During a Heat Wave

2 days ago | bhg.com | Sophia Beams

Credit: Gordon Gregory With summer in full swing, people are looking for any way to beat the heat. If your air conditioning is running but you’re still feeling overheated, or you don’t have access to cool air, one decor hack may benefit you this season. John McGaughey is the vice president of sales at AUX AIR USA.
Boho Style Is Here to Stay—and These 6 Furniture Picks Capture the Eclectic Look

2 days ago | bhg.com | Sophia Beams

Credit: Walmart Boho is back in 2025, and we couldn’t resist hand-selecting a few favorites from our Better Homes & Gardens collection at Walmart to help you create a chic space that's on trend. If you're ready to embrace the free-flowing, '70s-inspired aesthetic, you've come to the right place. From the living room to the bedroom, we have all kinds of furniture and accent pieces to give your space a modern boho refresh. Here are our six top picks.
These Crispy Potatoes Are Golden Perfection—Then Comes the Hot Honey Drizzle

3 days ago | bhg.com | Erin Hooker

Credit: Gabe Greco Prep Time:20 minsCook Time:10 minsBake Time:50 minsTotal Time: 1 hr 20 minsServings:8 servingsYield:6 cupsTry MyRecipes, our digital recipe box to stash and organize all your favorite Better Homes & Gardens recipes. If there's one thing every home cook is chasing, it's the crispiest potatoes. From French fries to tater tots and other crispy, smashed potato variations, potatoes are always taking over the internet.
These Small Space-Friendly Patio Furniture Picks Are Comfy, Cozy, and Maximize Tiny Outdoor Areas

4 days ago | bhg.com | Stephanie Osmanski

Credit: Better Homes & Gardens / Amazon Having a large, grand patio and a spacious backyard a la Martha Stewart or Joanna Gaines would probably be lovely. Of course, that’s not the case for most of us living in apartment buildings, condos, or small bungalow-style homes.
8 Summer Bedding Trends That Will Keep You Cozy and Cool This Season

4 days ago | bhg.com | Shivani Vyas

Credit: Nicholas Johnson From performance linens to playful motifs and lazy bed-making routines, 2025 is all about embracing bedding trends that feel easy and look elevated. If you're hoping to design a soothing, sleep-friendly space, you won't want to miss our roundup of inspiration ahead. For the perfect bedroom refresh, take a peek at the most popular bedding trends set to be everywhere this summer. Brian Ginberg is the CEO of Doze, a company that specializes in easy-to-change duvet covers.
3 Warning Signs of a Carbon Monoxide Leak You Might Be Overlooking

4 days ago | bhg.com | Isabella Milano

Credit: CatLane / Getty Images In every home, there is at least one, if not multiple, gas-burning appliances. Furnaces, generators, dryers, and stoves, to name a few, are a part of daily life, but they can emit carbon monoxide if not routinely checked. Hundreds of people each year are impacted by CO exposure, so it is important to ensure your carbon monoxide detector works and is properly installed.
The Decorative Detail That Adds Nostalgic Charm to Modern Cabinetry

4 days ago | bhg.com | Monika Eyers

Credit: Rebekah Westover / Interior Designer: Caitlin Creer Key Takeaways Originally added for ventilation, cutouts in cabinetry add decorative appeal, especially in kitchens and mudrooms. Designers use different patterns—like grids and diamonds—to complement cabinetry, wallpaper, and overall room style. Inspired by historical homes, vent holes bring nostalgic warmth while fresh colors and finishes keep the look current.
6 Common Gardening Mistakes an Expert Warns Could Be Harming Your Plants

5 days ago | bhg.com | Mike Irvine

Credit: Carson Downing Stop us if this sounds familiar: You’ve done your research, and headed to the nursery to spend your hard-earned dollars on some beautiful new plants. You schlepped them home, planted them in the ground or container, and then stepped back admiring your work. Fast-forward a few days or weeks later and your plants aren’t looking so good. The culprit? An infestation of pests, a spreading disease, or in some cases, both.
Garage Chaos? You Likely Own Too Many of These 8 Tools, Organizers Say

5 days ago | bhg.com | Timothy Dale

Credit: Marty Baldwin Keeping the garage clean isn't an easy task. You need to constantly be aware of what and how much you are adding to your convenient storage space, or you will quickly run out of room. It's a good idea to have a set schedule for garage cleaning and organizing days, where you can take stock of what you have stored in the garage, dispose of anything you don't need, and organize the rest.