BHG is the home of Better Homes & Gardens, the long-running American magazine about decorating, gardening, cooking and home projects. The BHG website publishes free recipes and how-to articles, and it is also where readers buy print subscriptions, digital access, gift subscriptions and one-off special interest issues.
A good BHG purchase comes down to choosing the right format, understanding what a subscription commits you to, and reading the renewal terms before you pay.
What you are actually buying
Much of what BHG publishes online is free to read. A paid subscription gets you the magazine itself, delivered in print and often with a digital edition, on a set schedule through the year.
People subscribe to BHG for the photography, the seasonal planning and the curated recipes in one place, rather than for information they cannot find online. If you mostly look up single recipes, the free BHG site may be enough.
Check the issue count on the offer. Magazines publish a set number of issues each year, and that number can change, so the BHG offer page is the place to confirm how many you will get.
Print, digital or both
Print suits readers who keep issues, tear out pages and leave the magazine on a coffee table. Digital editions suit anyone short on space or reading on a tablet, and they arrive on publication day rather than after postal delivery.
Some BHG offers bundle print with digital access. Compare the bundled price with print alone before paying extra for a format you may not use.
Digital editions are also sold through app stores and magazine platforms. The BHG site is usually the simplest place to manage the subscription itself.
Special interest issues
BHG publishes one-off special issues on topics such as holiday baking, Christmas ideas, gardening, kitchens and home makeovers. They are bought singly and are not part of the regular subscription.
Special issues are seasonal and sell out, so order holiday titles well before the season. Check whether a special issue ships to your country, since some BHG products are US-only.
Gift subscriptions
A BHG gift subscription is a popular present for keen cooks and gardeners. Enter the recipient's name and address, and check whether you can add a gift message or card.
Allow several weeks for the first issue to arrive. If the subscription is a birthday or holiday gift, order early or print a gift notice to hand over on the day.
Look at whether the gift subscription auto-renews, and on whose card. You may not want to pay for a second year automatically.
Auto-renewal: read the terms
Many magazine subscriptions renew automatically at the end of the term, and the renewal price can be higher than the introductory BHG rate. This is normal practice, but it catches people out.
Before paying, note the term length, the renewal price if shown, and how to switch auto-renewal off. Keep the confirmation email. If you only want one year of BHG, set a reminder to review the subscription before it ends.
Be wary of renewal letters that arrive from unfamiliar companies. Renew or manage your BHG subscription through the official site or customer service contact rather than a third-party notice.
Better Homes & Gardens products elsewhere
The Better Homes & Gardens name also appears on furniture, bedding and garden goods sold through a major retailer. Those products are licensed and sold by that retailer. BHG magazine codes do not apply to them, and the BHG subscription site does not sell them.
The same goes for BHG-branded books, kitchen items and seasonal decor sold in other shops. Buy them from the retailer listed, and check that retailer's own returns and delivery terms, since BHG customer service handles the magazine only.
Where the BHG savings are
The 50% code is the one to try first on a BHG subscription. Half off an introductory rate is a strong price, but check the renewal price shown, since the discount usually applies to the first term only.
The 25% code is the fallback if the 50% code has expired or does not apply to the offer you chose, such as a special issue or bundle.
The $5 code suits a single special interest issue. On an inexpensive issue a fixed $5 can beat 25%; on a full subscription the percentage codes win.
Only one BHG code works per order. If you are buying a subscription and a special issue, compare placing them as two orders with different codes.
Common questions
Does a BHG subscription include digital access?
Some offers do. Check the BHG offer page for what is included before you pay.
Will my BHG subscription renew automatically?
Many do, often at a higher rate. Check the terms and how to turn renewal off.
Can I cancel a BHG subscription?
Magazine subscriptions can usually be cancelled, sometimes with a refund for unsent issues. Check the current BHG terms.
Do BHG codes work on Better Homes & Gardens furniture?
No. Those products are sold by a separate retailer. BHG codes are for the magazine and its issues.
| Discount | Type | Get the deal |
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| 20% off | Promo code | View at Bhg → |
| 50% off | Promo code | View at Bhg → |
| $5 off | Promo code | View at Bhg → |
| $3 off | Promo code | View at Bhg → |
