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Plants and Checkerboard Are a DIY Dream Team in This Living Room Redo

Home Projects

“This was a very risky project,” the DIYer says. “I didn't know if it would turn out cool or chunky and busy.”

Sarah Everett

Oct 19, 2023

This $13 Tool Removes Hard-to-Vacuum Pet Hair from Carpets and Has More Than 70,000 Five-Star Ratings

Let’s talk about a struggle all pet parents face . . . hair. I grew up surrounded by dogs and cats, so I know how unruly it can be. No matter how much we love our furry friends, the heaps of hair they shed is a never-ending task. Carpets, floors, furniture, you name it, your pet’s fur has probably touched it. The good news is we’ve stumbled across a nifty pet hair remover, and while it’s not exactly a magic wand, it might just save your day.

Haley Lyndes

Oct 19, 2023

This Portable Spot Cleaner Is a Lifesaver for Pet Owners and Left Us Shocked at the Dirt and Grime It Pulled Out

Shopping

It leaves our tester's furniture feeling clean.

Alicia Kort

Oct 19, 2023

14 Giftable Early Black Friday Deals to Snag ASAP from QVC, Including Apple, Dyson, and KitchenAid

Hurry, these deals won't last long!

Nikol Slatinska

Oct 19, 2023

This DIY Recipe Is the Secret to Making Your Home Smell Expensive

Home Projects

If you can stir a pot, you can pull off this DIY.

Cat Meschia

Oct 19, 2023

18 Best Places to Buy Sheets and Bedding

Start here if you're ready to upgrade your bedroom!

Sarah M. Vazquez

Oct 19, 2023

11 Cozy Apartment Living Room Ideas, According to Designers

It doesn’t matter if you live in a tiny studio or sprawling mansion, everyone wants their house to feel cozy — especially the living room, where everyone gathers to snuggle up in front of the television or read a good book on the couch. While one of the secrets to a cozy home is creating a warm and welcoming environment for your guests, there are also several design tricks you can do to make a small apartment living room seem cozier.

Kelsey Mulvey

Oct 19, 2023

How to Remove Candle Wax from Just About Anything

Fabrics, hardwoods, walls, oh my!

Jason Loper

Oct 19, 2023

Why This Parisian Style Is *So* Beloved by Designers

Style

This was once the “it” style for adding character.

Kelly Dawson

Oct 19, 2023

This Ingenious Device Turns Your Light Switch on from Anywhere in the Room (and It’s on Sale!)

It has over 15,000 5-star ratings!

Morgan Pryor

Oct 19, 2023

This NYC Condo Has One of the Smartest Small-Kitchen Hacks I’ve Seen

Property Crush

It creates storage out of thin air.

Sofia Rivera

Oct 19, 2023

No Space For a Dining Table? This Expandable West Elm Find Is the Next Best Thing

It has built-in storage!

Nikol Slatinska

Oct 19, 2023

Aldi Is Selling $7 Glow-in-the-Dark Succulents

This can be a special decoration for this year’s spooky season.

Noella Williams

Oct 19, 2023

A 220-Square-Foot Barcelona Rental Studio Is a Cozy and Organized Nest

Tours

See how this renter tackled the challenge of small-space living and created a minimal-maximal home in just 220 square feet.

Adrienne Breaux

Oct 19, 2023

Costco Has an Adjustable Standing Desk for Under $200 Right Now

“I love everything about this desk.”

Olivia Harvey

Oct 19, 2023

15 Stunning Walk-in Shower Ideas for Any Bathroom — Big or Small

Style

From minimalist styling to colorful tiling.

Cori Sears

Oct 19, 2023

Trader Joe’s Has a New Honey-Infused Moisturizer Duo for $8

And it’s a low-cost dupe of a popular skincare product.

Noella Williams

Oct 19, 2023

12 Removable Wallpaper Companies to Know

Removable wallpapers are a godsend for commitment-phobes, renters, easily bored types, and anyone that lives in fear of a Lucy and Ethel paper hangers sort of disaster.

Tess Wilson

Oct 19, 2023

9 Mindfulness Exercises to Ease Everyday Stress

Living

Work these low-lift habits into your daily routine.

Nandini Maharaj

Oct 19, 2023

6 Problems You Won't Have to Deal with If You Never Buy a House

Real Estate

Renting can be rough, but that doesn't mean owning a house is picture-perfect, either.

JM Albandoz

Oct 19, 2023