Amelia Mularz is a contributing writer at USA TODAY Homefront specializing in interior design, garden and lifestyle stories. She has previously contributed to Architectural Digest, Real Simple, HGTV Magazine and New York magazine’s The Strategist, among other titles. When she’s not writing, she’s off scouring the estate sales of Los Angeles, where she lives. You can find her on Instagram at @ameliamularz.
You’ve scoured listings, toured several properties, filled out an application and finally landed your first apartment. Now it’s time to kick back and … not so fast. Now it’s time to determine how to make the most of your new rental property. Before moving in, consider what you will pack, apartment decorating guidelines and just…
Often grown long in swirling patterns, fescue grass is frequently compared with whimsical vegetation from Dr. Seuss’ books. Not only is fescue grass striking, but it is easy to care for and can survive in various climates. To get the lowdown on this distinctively tough turfgrass, we contacted natural science manager Teri Valenzuela of Sunday,…
Chipmunks, which primarily inhabit North America and are drawn to wooded areas, may be charismatic and cute, but they’re also unwanted pests. While they can help disperse tree and fungi seeds, these mischievous creatures can’t resist helping themselves to the fruits of gardeners’ labors — quite literally. The striped rodents from the squirrel family are…
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