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A household chalk stick may deter spiders at doors and windows, but experts say it is a temporary extra measure, not a guaranteed barrier.

• Backyard Oven Team
• October 3, 2026

Secondhand furniture and vintage sourcing are moving into the mainstream, as designers and shoppers seek distinctive pieces with visible histories.

• Backyard Oven Team
• October 2, 2026

House Beautiful lists five Dyson vacuum and purifier deals for Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days, with listed discounts ranging from $120 to $300.

• Backyard Oven Team
• October 2, 2026

Livingetc stylist Miaad highlights four eclectic kitchen runners, weighing washable recycled PET against decorative jute options.

• Backyard Oven Team
• October 2, 2026

Dunn-Edwards has named French Press Coffee, a deep brown with a subtle plum undertone, its 2027 Color of the Year.

• Backyard Oven Team
• October 2, 2026

Designers predict entryway container gardens, seasonal displays, crisp landscape lines, mature trees and expressive lighting will shape curb appeal in 2027.

• Backyard Oven Team
• October 2, 2026

Consumers seek cozy fall candles with scents like raspberry, leather, and pistachio, moving away from traditional pumpkin spice fragrances.

• Backyard Oven Team
• October 1, 2026

Interior designers and event planners predict 2026 Halloween decor trends, from spooky ephemera and nostalgia to black-and-red and ghostly draping.

• Backyard Oven Team
• October 1, 2026

Mars says Cheez-It Protein Original will reach shelves in October with 7 grams of protein per serving.

• Backyard Oven Team
• September 30, 2026

Café Shin’s third Paris location combines design cues from its earlier cafes with a skylit dining room and a dedicated screening space.

• Backyard Oven Team
• September 30, 2026