head on shot of foods craps being pushed into a small pink compost bin on a kitchen counter
How to Compost in an Apartment (Without Bugs or Smells!)
It’s a lot easier than it sounds!
Megan Baker Detloff
Jun 28, 2024
This New IKEA Gem Is the Fastest Way to Upgrade Your Living Room
It looks like something from a high-end showroom.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jun 24, 2024
This New IKEA Find Is So Versatile, You Can Use It in Every Room
It’s only $25, too.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jun 21, 2024
This Closet Makeover Has One of the Fanciest IKEA Hacks I’ve Ever Seen
It’s giving me major closet envy.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jun 14, 2024
My Dad Is Totally Obsessed With This $60 Garden Tool (It’s on Sale!)
If you need a gift for your dad this weekend, might I suggest this one?
Megan Baker Detloff
Jun 14, 2024
I’m Blown Away by This Dated Home’s Curb Appeal Transformation
Strategic changes made all the difference.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jun 8, 2024
My Lazy-Girl Gardening Hack Saves Me So Much Time and Effort
If you love your yard but hate working in it, you need to steal my trick.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jun 7, 2024
This Kitchen's Dramatic Redo Is One of My All-Time Favorite Makeovers
It’s completely unrecognizable.
Megan Baker Detloff
May 31, 2024
6 Things You Absolutely Need as a New Homeowner, According to Reddit
These suggestions are brilliant.
Megan Baker Detloff
May 28, 2024
A Crumbling 1872 House Gets a “Fearless” Kitchen Transformation
The makeover preserved original details like the tin ceiling.
Megan Baker Detloff
May 20, 2024
This Brilliant Plant Hack Gives You Instant Curb Appeal (It’s So Easy!)
No tools, no fuss.
Megan Baker Detloff
May 14, 2024
My Dad's Secret "4-Star Shopping Rule" Hasn't Failed Him Yet
Projects & Improvements
It’s counterintuitive, but he swears by it.
Megan Baker Detloff
May 6, 2024
The Tiny Tweak That Can Fix Your Kitchen Cabinets’ Most Annoying Feature
Projects & Improvements
It costs under $5 and you can do it in under five minutes.
Megan Baker Detloff
May 1, 2024
This $9 Dollar Tree DIY Makes “Super Cute” Spring Decor (It’s So Easy!)
Projects & Improvements
This is a DIY anyone can do.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 25, 2024
My Go-To Hack for Reviving Old Cabinets Works Every Time
Projects & Improvements
It takes just 5 minutes — and you probably already have everything you need to do it, too.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 24, 2024
A Gardening Pro Shares the "Secret" Potion You Need to Try in Your Garden
Plants & Yard
You already have all the ingredients you need to make this magic potion.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 23, 2024
Target’s $20 Plant Gem Is Here Just in Time for Spring Planting
Plants & Yard
It’s great for small spaces.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 16, 2024
My Favorite Houseplant Find of 2024 Is Just $25 and Works Like Magic
Plants & Yard
I can’t wait to use it for my outdoor gardening too.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 5, 2024
Lowe's Just Solved the Most Annoying Part of Your DIY Projects (Try It Now!)
Projects & Improvements
There’s a discount code, but it’s only active for the next week.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 4, 2024
The Secret to Finishing a Renovation, According to 100s of DIYers
Projects & Improvements
Chronic procrastinators and perfectionists, this one’s for you.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 2, 2024
How to Grout Tile Like a Pro (Even If You’re a Total Tile Newbie)
Projects & Improvements
Warning: It will be messy.
June Bhongjan
Mar 29, 2024
Even a Total Beginner Can Crochet a Blanket with This Easy Guide
Projects & Improvements
You don’t need much to get started with this craft — just a crochet hook, yarn, and a place to sit.
Megan Baker Detloff
Mar 27, 2024
18 DIY Easter Crafts to Try If You’re Totally Over Dyeing Eggs
Projects & Improvements
From bunnies to baskets, and everything in between.
Megan Baker Detloff
Mar 20, 2024
This $1 Target Kitchen Find Is an Unexpected Organizing Superhero
Projects & Improvements
All your tiny odds and ends will finally have a home.
Megan Baker Detloff
Mar 20, 2024
A Bare Patio Gets a Luxe Makeover That Turns It into a “Mini Vacation”
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
The revamped space has room for lounging, dining, and so much more.
Megan Baker Detloff
Mar 18, 2024
This 1950s Kitchen's Redo Features One of the Top Design Trends of 2024
Projects & Improvements
This renovation will make you an open concept believer.
Megan Baker Detloff
Mar 5, 2024
My Golden Rule for Keeping Plants Alive Has a 100% Success Rate
Plants & Yard
It’s just one step, but it’s been a lifesaver — for my plants, I mean.
Megan Baker Detloff
Mar 3, 2024
See How Colorful 1960s Cabinets Revive a “Falling Apart” Kitchen
Projects & Improvements
It took the owner five years to find the perfect retro cabinets.
Megan Baker Detloff
Mar 2, 2024
See How This Dated Kitchen Got a "Decluttered" New Look (The Tile Stayed!)
Projects & Improvements
The old oak cabinets were replaced with fresh ones from IKEA.
Megan Baker Detloff
Feb 26, 2024
This Hygge-Inspired DIY Blanket Ladder Will Be Your New Living Room Staple
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
It's a totally doable beginner project.
Megan Baker Detloff
Feb 15, 2024
This Super Easy DIY Is the Prettiest Fix for Dated Ceilings
Projects & Improvements
It’s seriously affordable, too.
Megan Baker Detloff
Feb 11, 2024
I Love These $3 Target Cups So Much, I Bought Them in Every Color
Design Ideas
Grab them while you can.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jan 21, 2024
Exactly What You Need to Do to Make Any Home Project Stick
January Cure
According to our Home Projects Director.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jan 16, 2024
The "Secret Ingredient" Every Grown-Up Bedroom Needs
Projects & Improvements
If you don’t have this yet, it’s time.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jan 9, 2024
The Counterintuitive Secret to Making Your Home Feel Twice as Big
Projects & Improvements
It’s rental-friendly, too.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jan 8, 2024
The Coolest Way to Transform a Plain Lampshade You’ve Ever Seen
Projects & Improvements
The end product looks like a high-end designer find.
Megan Baker Detloff
Dec 28, 2023
This Winter Wonderland in a Jar Is Seriously Charming
Projects & Improvements
Get the effect of a glowy wintertime paradise without the cold.
Abi Berwager Schreier
Dec 20, 2023
20 Ways to DIY a Boho-Style Christmas Tree
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
If you're hoping to match your tree to your boho decor, look no further.
Alexis Rhiannon
Dec 20, 2023
The One-Step Secret to Turning a $20 Christmas Tree into a $200 One
Projects & Improvements
Make your basic tree look like it belongs in a department store window.
Megan Baker Detloff
Dec 13, 2023
Learn This Skill, and You’ll Never Have to Toss a Broken Lamp Again
You'll only need a few basic tools, plus about $15 in materials.
Megan Baker Detloff
Dec 12, 2023
The $20 Home Depot Staple You'll Use in Every Room
Projects & Improvements
Want to reclaim some lost square footage? This is the answer.
Megan Baker Detloff
Nov 28, 2023
Michaels' $320 Pre-Lit Christmas Tree Won't Stay in Stock For Long
DESIGN IDEAS
If you couldn’t get your hands on the pre-lit Christmas tree that swept TikTok before it sold out, this is a pretty good substitute.
Megan Baker Detloff
Nov 16, 2023
This Smart DIY Is the Perfect Space-Saving Project for Small Bedrooms
Projects & Improvements
Add some warmth to your space without sacrificing any square footage.
Megan Baker Detloff
Nov 15, 2023
The Brilliant $15 Instagram Tool I Wish I'd Used to Paint My Bathroom
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
It would have saved me a lot of missed spots and day-after soreness.
Megan Baker Detloff
Nov 10, 2023
I Can’t Stop Making Disco Pumpkins (and I Kind of Don’t Want To)
HOME PROJECTS
Pumpkins and disco balls are a maximalist Halloween dream team.
Megan Baker Detloff
Oct 25, 2023
Your Backyard Needs a Fire Pit — And These 8 DIY Ideas Show Why
HOME PROJECTS
Want to extend your outdoor entertaining season? Fire pits are the answer.
Megan Baker Detloff
Oct 17, 2023
14 Fall Essential Oil Blends You Need to Try in Your Diffuser ASAP
HOME PROJECTS
These DIY scent recipes are pure autumn bliss.
Megan Baker Detloff
Oct 12, 2023
A Chic Wreath, Spooky Skull Garland, and 9 Other Easy Halloween DIYs
Home Projects
Your next favorite Halloween project is in here.
Megan Baker Detloff
Oct 5, 2023