I Tried The $8 Jewelry Cleaning Pen Amazon Loves—And Now I Love it Too
It's holding up 4.5 stars with nearly 5,000 reviews, so I had to see what the fuss was about for myself.
Feb 6, 2020
An Interior Designer on a Budget Turned a Dated Apartment Into a Colorful Home
This interior designer on a limited budget turned an apartment with popcorn ceiling into a space that she can proudly call her own.
Feb 6, 2020
7 Spaces That Prove a Full Sized Sofa Isn’t the Be-All, End-All of Living Room Design
It's totally possible to make a living room work—and work well—without a large-scale sofa. You just have to be down for a not quite traditional layout.
Feb 6, 2020
No More Broker’s Fees for New York City Renters
Yes, really.
Feb 6, 2020
This Is the Single Most Renter-Friendly Thing You Can Buy at IKEA
According to an IKEA employee.
Feb 6, 2020
The Kardashian-West House is Almost Entirely Devoid of Color, Except for This One Room
Even though we see much of their lives on social media and on their reality show, we rarely get a glimpse of Kim Kardashian West’s home with husband Kanye West. Sure, we know they live in Calabasas, near several other members of the Kardashian-Jenner brood, but the famous couple seemed pretty intent on keeping their actual digs private—that is, until now.
Feb 5, 2020
5 Ways to Make Your Bed Look Professionally Made, According to Home Stagers
Bust out your finest throw blanket.
Feb 5, 2020
This 560-Square-Foot Studio Apartment Is Full of Gorgeous Renter-Friendly Ideas
Nearly everything in Miki's modern, colorful, maximal studio apartment is either second hand, Target, or IKEA.
Feb 5, 2020
2020's Hottest Neighborhoods Are Concentrated in an Unexpected Spot
Maybe it's time to move to the Southeast.
Feb 5, 2020
Four Zero-Cost Ways to Clean Jewelry (With Things You Already Have at Home)
Whether you're in a pinch, or just trying to streamline your cleaning cabinet, there’s no need to buy specialty cleaner. We called on Kristin Griesel of New York City’s Catbird for advice.
Feb 4, 2020
Every Paint Color in This Gorgeous Modern Mexican Home is Our New Favorite
From yellow steel accents, to a bold blue exterior, to pink bathroom cabinets, a green bedroom, and more, this modern Mexican home is serving of colorful, 1970s-inspired style vibes.
Feb 5, 2020
A 205-Square-Foot Micro Studio Has an Ingeniously Designed Small Kitchenette
Looking for lessons on how to make a small space look and feel bigger? You'll want to take notes from this pretty micro studio.
Feb 5, 2020
Before and After: A DIY Kitchen Redo That Would Make Chip and Jo Proud
Open, airy, with farmhouse flair? Count us in.
Feb 4, 2020
This 1930s Kitchen Staple is Making a Comeback
If Joanna Gaines is on board, it's probably the next big thing.
Feb 4, 2020
Here’s What 5 Animated Bedrooms Would Look Like in Real Life
Check out the rooms of Doug Funnie, Tina Belcher, and more.
Feb 4, 2020
Here’s How Much Sleep Scientists Say You Need, Based on Your Age
8 hours isn't for everyone.
Feb 4, 2020
The Best Colors to Paint Your Hallways, According to Home Experts
Keep things light.
Feb 4, 2020
Three Things to Splurge On for Your Bedroom, And Three Things You Can Save On
Here's where you can cut corners in your sleep space.
Feb 4, 2020
Zara Home’s New Spring Bedding Collection is Full of Cozy Cottage Vibes
They look the way waking up in the English countryside in the middle of summer feels.
Feb 4, 2020
13 Simple Fixes to Show Your Home You Care
These upgrades are fast, easy, and full of love.
Feb 4, 2020
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The 3 Things to Consider When You’re Buying Your Forever Sofa
Whether it’s after buying your first home or settling into a new apartment, there comes a time when all of us start getting real about investing in “forever” furniture. You know the pieces — a bed that can survive more than one move, or a designer accent chair you’ve loved for years and know will be a keeper.If you’re ready to invest in a forever piece, consider starting with a sofa.
Feb 4, 2020
A 248-Square-Foot Tiny House Is Basically All Windows (& Seriously Dreamy Views)
Monique and partner Aswan designed and built this tiny house themselves over eight months.
Feb 3, 2020
6 Cleaning Mistakes that Could Ruin Your Phone (and Other Electronics)
It's better to be dirty than useless. Some cleaning methods can permanently damage your device, or maybe even render it unusable.
Feb 3, 2020
This Is Definitely the Cheeriest Tiny House of All Time
It's full of pops of color, energetic patterns, cute organizing ideas, and a great vibe... and all in just 145 square feet!
Feb 3, 2020
These Are the Healthiest Cities in the U.S.
What it means to be healthy is varied and subjective, but where you live can contribute to your overall wellbeing. According to a new report published by wellness app Mindbody, some cities are serious #goals.
Feb 3, 2020
10 Sweet and Simple DIY Valentine’s Day Decor Ideas
These easy projects will fill your home with a whole lot of love.
Feb 3, 2020
Beautifully Organized: Family Rooms
A family room is the workhorse of the home: television, playtime, conversation, games, relaxing. It’s the room that has to handle it all. Here are some examples of rooms that manage not only to accommodate all those activities, but also to do it beautifully. TOP ROW: 1. Chris Colleen’s Small, Hip Family Home: Here, instruments on the wall are ready-at-hand and decorative.
Feb 3, 2020
17 Smart and Beautiful Ways to Organize Your Kitchen Shelves & Cabinets
Here are some of the sharpest ideas for arranging your kitchen—straight from real homes.
Feb 3, 2020
This $10 Amazon Buy Is a Cheap Way to Safely Change Your Locks
Rest easy in your new home.
Feb 3, 2020
How To Clean Hardwood Floors with Black Tea
It’s warm and soothing for your body, but did you know you can also use black tea to clean your hardwood floors? Tannins in the tea add a light, warm “stain” and help to bring out the wood’s natural warm tones. In addition to it’s beautifying qualities, black tea derived from the Camellia sinensis plant contain polyphenolic compounds that prevent microbial growth.
Feb 3, 2020
There’s a Wrong Way to Refinish Floors and Then There’s This Way
I learned this one the hard way.
Feb 3, 2020
8 Brilliant Decorating Ideas to Steal from Places that Get Really, Really Cold in Winter
It's still winter, so here's how to deal, according to people who live in in really chilly places—like Chicago, Minnesota, and Quebec.
Feb 3, 2020
How Not to Kill Your Houseplants, According to Botanists
These professionals know what they're talking about.
Feb 3, 2020
6 Tips for Buying Plants You Won’t Kill, According to This Author and Plant Store Pro
Shopping for plants (and learning how to care for them) can be overwhelming even for the most experienced plant parents.
Feb 3, 2020
Try This 4-Step Guide to Improve Your Restless Winter Sleep
You'd think with all the nesting you'd be sleeping like a baby during the winter season. Not so.
Feb 3, 2020
This $70 IKEA Nightstand is What Your Bedroom is Missing
Run—don't walk—to IKEA!
Feb 3, 2020
Before & After: This Once-Generic Room Is Unrecognizable After a Makeover
DIY millwork and a fresh coat of paint have COMPLETELY transformed this generic room.
Feb 3, 2020
We're Not Sure What's Sexier in This Bungalow, the Sofa or the Kitchen Cabinets
Originally built in the 1970s, this 826-square-foot bungalow has been completely remodeled by an avid DIYer!
Feb 3, 2020
Meet Pink Noise, The Sleep Aid That Might Be More Effective Than White Noise
Pink noise is making literal waves.
Feb 3, 2020
This $18 IKEA Item Moved with Me Over 16 Times—And Still Looked Like New
It's so versatile and so cute.
Feb 3, 2020
How To Clean and Remove Odors from a Garbage Disposal or Blender
A dirty garbage disposal is often the culprit for bad smells in the kitchen. Food bits can cling to the disposal and pipes and create extremely unpleasant odors. The best way to de-stink your kitchen is with a healthy dose of all-natural ingredients that will loosen tough food particles and get the pipes moving! Any time I’m cooking or baking with lemons, I try to squeeze out any excess or leftover juice down my drains for that added smell of freshness in the kitchen.
Feb 2, 2020
See Inside a Teeny But Dreamy Off-Grid Tiny House in Hawaii
This family of three lives in a 350-square-foot tiny house they designed and built together, parked in the middle of a pasture surrounded by cows and goats with tons of open space.
Feb 1, 2020
Thinking of Using your Tax Return for a Down Payment? Read This First
Two finance pros share the questions you should be asking yourself before you decide.
Feb 2, 2020
These Stacked Shipping Containers Are Actually High-Tech Farms
There's a whole sea of produce inside.
Jan 31, 2020
Before and After: A Stylish $800 Bedroom Redo Done Over a Weekend
The after is SERIOUSLY dreamy.
Feb 2, 2020
This Robot Will Keep Your Cat Entertained When You’re Not Home
This robot is purr-fect.
Feb 2, 2020