Modern kitchen with stainless steel fridge, wooden countertops, white cabinets, and potted plants by the window.
The One Thing Real Estate Agents Wish You'd Do Before Buying a New Appliance
Read this before springing for a brand-new fridge.
Jan 4, 2021
Here’s Why (and How) to Get Rid of Your Junk Drawer
The truth is, you really don't need a junk drawer. Getting rid of yours will help tame your clutter habit, and reclaim precious space. Here's how to do it.
Jan 2, 2021
The Best Way to Store Your Artificial Christmas Tree
It's not in the box it came in.
Dec 27, 2020
10 Better Ways to Store Your Pots and Pans
Tired of that clang-y crash of lids and skillets every time you reach for a pot?
Dec 13, 2020
One Thing You Have to Do Before You Can Get Your Carpet Really Clean
It probably won’t be as difficult or time-consuming as you think!
Dec 12, 2020
One Home Appliance You Don’t Want Near Your Floors, Cabinets, or Books
Besides your space heater, there's another cold-weather staple you should be using with caution this winter.
Dec 7, 2020
10 Things Making Your Kitchen Feel Way Messier Than It Is
According to real estate agents.
Dec 2, 2020
The Surprising History of Upside-Down Christmas Trees
The festive decorations have been around for centuries.
Nov 30, 2020
I Cleaned My Oven with Steamed Water and Vinegar — Here’s How It Went
You just... put vinegar in a dish and bake it? Seems like a scam, but OK. Let's try it.
Nov 29, 2020
You're Probably Not Cleaning Your Shower Enough—Here's How to Do It
A daily shower spray could certainly be part of your routine, if you want to be an overachiever. But it's not the most important thing.
Nov 28, 2020
Do Plants Feel Pain? Well, Kind Of
It's a fair question. This botanist thinks the answer comes down to linguistics.
Nov 24, 2020
You're 7 Steps Away from a Spotless Bathtub
We all want our hard work (especially on the grosser chores!) to be worth it, right?
Nov 21, 2020
6 Simple Steps to Make Your Dishwasher Work Harder
now that everyone’s eating at home so much more frequently, conquering those mountains of dishes—even with the help of a dedicated appliance—can get a little tedious. Take these simple steps to make your appliance work harder.
Nov 20, 2020
Yes, Cleaning Content Has Taken Over Your TikTok—And Here’s Why
As of October, there were close to 4 billion uses of the hashtag “#cleaning,” with “#cleanup,” “#cleaninghack,” and “#cleanthatup” trailing closely behind with a few hundred million tags each.
Nov 19, 2020
This $4 Grocery Store Cleaner is Reddit’s Favorite Alternative to Bar Keeper’s Friend
If they both work impeccably on multiple household surfaces, what’s the primary difference between the two cleaners? The ingredients!
Nov 19, 2020
3 Ways You're Benefiting From All Those Zoom Hangouts, According to Therapists
Powering through your FaceTime fatigue is worth it.
Nov 15, 2020
6 Homemade Cleaners That Really Work
Whether you want to swap out stronger, potentially hazardous chemicals for gentle-yet-effective pantry ingredients or you’re just frustrated that your go-to products haven’t been in stock due to the pandemic, consider making your own, homemade cleaners.
Nov 12, 2020
Why You Should Keep a Bottle of Peroxide Next to Your Dish Detergent
This household staple boosts the power of your detergent, whether you’re washing by hand or in the dishwasher.
Nov 12, 2020
Want to be a More Ethical Plant Parent? A Biologist Answers 4 Questions You Didn’t Think to Ask
A simple tweak in your perspective could protect vulnerable ecosystems—and help garden-variety plant parents grow, too.
Nov 10, 2020
This Viral TikTok Says You Can Clean Your Toaster with a Hair Dryer—So I Tried It
I’m no stranger to using new tools on old jobs, but I’ll admit, I’d never thought to bring a hair tool into the kitchen.
Nov 8, 2020
Make Sure You're Using the Right Cleaner for Your Tile Floor
Not all tile floors are created equal!
Nov 7, 2020
7 Design Decisions That Can Make Your House Harder to Organize
Decor, furniture, and even storage choices can interfere with your ability to efficiently live in a space. Fortunately, you can prevent that frustrating experience by avoiding these mistakes while making design decisions in your own home.
Nov 5, 2020
7 Reliable Old-School Cleaners This Neighborhood Grocery Store Always Keeps In Stock
To find out what the seasoned crowd couldn’t get enough of, I spoke with John Lind, one of the store managers at Lunds & Byerly’s in Roseville, Minn. Here are some of the products his senior shoppers love.
Nov 5, 2020
This Versatile Cleaning Product Can Do Anything—And It Costs Less Than $1
It can handle tough jobs all on its own, but combined with other ingredients from your pantry, it can be even more powerful.
Nov 4, 2020
Staging My House Made Me Realize I Didn’t Want to Sell It After All
Seeing the space through someone else’s eyes was the push we needed to prioritize the little things.
Nov 4, 2020
The Hidden Part of Your Kitchen You’re Forgetting to Clean
No matter how thoroughly you're cleaning your kitchen, chances are you're forgetting this one sneaky spot.
Nov 3, 2020
The First Thing You Should Do If You Buy a New Container of Cornstarch
Hint: This hack will help brighten up your whole home!
Nov 2, 2020
Grab This Trusted $10 Cleaner Now—Because Stores Sell Out for the Holidays
“We can’t keep this stuff on the shelves around Thanksgiving and Christmas,” the grocery manager told me.
Nov 1, 2020
9 Tricks to Make Eating in Every Night Feel More Special
Eating at home again? Restaurant experts share their best tricks to make yet another meal in your dinner room feel more exciting.
Oct 30, 2020
Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Buying a Dog DNA Test
Dog DNA testing can be a fun way to learn about their ancestry. But with a growing number of kits on the market, it can be overwhelming to figure out which one to buy.
Oct 29, 2020
Yes, Mirrors are Creepy—Here's How to Unlearn and Work Around It
Mirrors show up as a plot device in everything from scary movies to carnival fun houses and sleepovers. And that unsettling, creepy feeling can work its way into your modern home.
Oct 23, 2020
How Pro Organizers Store Shoes Without a Mudroom or Closet
If rogue shoes have you down, here's how pro organizers suggest keeping things tidy without a formal mudroom.
Oct 26, 2020
Yes, You Can Clean Your Oven Effectively With Natural Ingredients
And a few tools you already have on hand!
Oct 24, 2020
Use This Simple System to Tackle a Huge Amount of Laundry Without Missing a Beat
If your laundry is in a constant state of disarray, you’re not alone, and solving the problem probably isn't as complicated as you think. You don’t need tons of space to prevent your clothes from piling up in your laundry room or bedroom—you just need a reliable system.
Oct 23, 2020
The Only Setting You Should Be Using on Your Laundry Machine
“If I made a washer, it would only have one setting on it,” says laundry expert Patric Richardson.
Oct 23, 2020
7 Brilliant Cleaning Hacks We Learned on TikTok
If you keep scrolling through choreographed dances and memes, you’ll stumble upon a corner of the app where lifestyle bloggers, pro cleaners, and normal people, like you and me, generously share genius cleaning products, tips, and tricks.
Oct 22, 2020
The 6 Best Things to Say to Yourself in the Mirror, According to Mental Health Pros
Wherever it is you’re going, affirming yourself in the mirror can set you up for a positive day.
Oct 19, 2020
Here's One Easy Way to Know if You Need to Clean Your Coffee Maker
If you’re not the type to mark the calendar for chores, look out for this telltale sign that your coffee maker needs some love.
Oct 16, 2020
The Easiest Way to Make a Small Bathroom Look More Organized
A simple way to prevent unsightly clutter, but also create a cohesive look, especially in smaller spaces.
Oct 18, 2020
The One Room You Should Avoid From 9 to 5
Productivity experts say avoiding this space is one of the simplest—and most important—ways to remain efficient while working from home.
Oct 12, 2020
5 Things You Should Always Throw Into the Dishwasher If There’s Room
Make a little room for these things.
Oct 11, 2020
Your Clothes Aren't Ruined if You Get Paint on Them—Just Try This
Not all stains are created equal.
Oct 10, 2020
Attention Plant Lovers: We Found a Cheap $2 Alternative to Potting Rocks
If your plant pot doesn’t have a drainage hole, you could add one. Or just try this $2 hardware store hack.
Sep 26, 2020
7 Clever Ways a $2 Pool Noodle Will Improve Your Life in Mere Minutes
Swap out your store-bought solutions to common organizing, baby-proofing, and plant-parenting woes, and use a pool noodle instead.
Sep 15, 2020
Your “Easy to Clean” Dark Fabrics Are Actually Grosser Than You Think
There’s a common misconception in interior design that light colors, especially white, are the most impractical choice for furniture and textiles.
Sep 10, 2020
When to Throw Away Your Old Food Containers, According to the Tupperware Expert
Each type of plastic container is made differently, so there’s no standard guide for how long you can keep yours around. But here's what the expert has to say.
Sep 3, 2020
Linen Sheet Sets Can Cost Upwards of $200 Each—Here's Why
Whether you snag a set of linen sheets is up to you, and how you like your bed to feel. But it may help to know what it is that makes linen sheets so expensive.
Sep 2, 2020
I Tried That Viral TikTok Hack for Cleaning Stained Tupperware—Here’s the Before and After
The trick says to shake for at least 45 seconds, but I went for 90 seconds—hoping I’d be shook myself with the end result.
Sep 1, 2020