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Make a big, bold statement in your home.

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12 Things You Should Never Do with a Magic Eraser Cleaning

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This project transforms your space — if you do it right, that is. Here's what you need to know.

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Discover How to Make Your Clothes Lint-Free Forever Cleaning

You can devote part of your chaotic morning to lint-rolling yourself to perfection, but it helps to have other ideas on deck to get all that cottony debris off you quickly.

Jill Harness

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40 Small Living Rooms that Are Larger-Than-Life Design Ideas

Small room does not equal small style.

Cara Gibbs

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The Best Editor-Tested Pillows for Side Sleepers Life

Sweet dreams are made of this.

Taylor Bushey

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13 of the Very Best Rental-Friendly Hacks of All Time Home Projects

Create the home you love and still get your deposit back.

Elizabeth Seward

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Living in a little apartment can have its own special joys, but small closets aren't one of them.

Nancy Mitchell

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5 Easy Ways to Remove Grease and Oil Stains Cleaning

Not only do oil stains seem to stand out like a sore thumb on your clothes; they’re also notoriously difficult to remove.

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Don’t Make These Mistakes When Arranging Your Living Room Design Ideas

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How to Fix Broken Zippers

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These are common problems with surprisingly simple solutions.

Ashley Poskin

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How to Move a Refrigerator Safely, According to Pro Movers Real Estate

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Jennifer Billock

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12 Easy Ways to Reduce Dust in Your Home Cleaning

It feels like no matter what you do or how often you clean, there's always a layer of dust waiting to settle on to every surface in your home.

Taryn Williford

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Here’s How Long You Can Leave Wet Clothes in the Washer, According to a Laundry Expert Cleaning

Whether it's purposeful or accidental, what's the real truth about this practice?

Lauren Wicks

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11 Smart Ways to Cool Your Home During a Heat Wave (Without AC!)Home Projects

Heat waves aren't a rarity anymore. These tricks will help you beat even the most brutal heat.

Joelle Alcaidinho

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29 Color Combos that Take Blue to the Next Level Design Ideas

From tried and true to unexpectedly bold.

Sarah Lyon

May 31, 2024

The #1 Houseplant Mistake You're Making (It's Killing Your Houseplants!)Plants & Yard

Luckily, there's an easy fix.

Shifrah Combiths

May 24, 2024

6 Reasons Your Plant Has Yellow Leaves, According to Pros Plants & Yard

And everything you need to know about how to fix it.

Katie Holdefehr

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11 Full Size Modern Loft Beds for Your Tiny Apartment Design Ideas

There's nothing childish about these beds.

Nicole Lund

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10 Great Budget Sources for Buying Plants Online Plants & Yard

Get your plant shopping done from the comfort of your home.

Marlen Komar

May 8, 2024

The Best Way to Clean Your Mattress (and Get Out Any Stains!)Cleaning

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Jennifer Billock

Apr 15, 2024

The 13 Best Houseplants for Your Bathroom, According to Plant Experts Plants & Yard

Here's the dirt on which plants thrive in bathrooms (and which don't).

Marlen Komar

Feb 21, 2024

Have a Small Bathroom? Here are 50 Genius Ways to Spruce Up Your Space Home Projects

Just because your bathroom is small doesn't mean you need to skimp on style.

Caroline Biggs

Feb 16, 2024

Hairspray on Fresh Flowers Is Out — Instead, Try This Pro-Favorite Trick

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Ever wonder how florists keep corsages looking so good without water? This is the answer.

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9 Easy Tips to Turn You from an Orchid Killer to an Orchid Master

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Orchids are intimidating, but these tips will help you master them.

Molly Williams

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100 of Our Favorite Plant Displaying Ideas of All Time Plants & Yard

These creative, beautiful, weird, and wild plant displays are inspiring.

Adrienne Breaux

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Sewing by Hand Is the "Adulting" Skill Everyone Should Have Home Projects

Learn these six common stitches and you can apply them to a myriad of projects.

Ashley Poskin

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19 Brilliant Bathroom Wall Storage Ideas Design Ideas

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Nancy Mitchell

Jan 30, 2024

The Very Best Indoor Houseplants You Can Buy Based on Your Plant Expertise Plants & Yard

Here's the dirt.

Rebecca Straus

Jan 26, 2024

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What's better than one houseplant? A whole collection of them that you scored for free.

Shifrah Combiths

Jan 23, 2024

35 White Bathroom Ideas That Deserve a Spot on Your Vision Board

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White doesn't have to be boring. Discover white bathroom ideas that will make your space crisp, clean, and cozy.

Kelsie Schrader

Jan 19, 2024

The Best Online Sources for the Art Lover on a Budget Design Ideas

Build your collection without breaking the bank.

Nancy Mitchell

Jan 18, 2024

20 Budget-Friendly Bedroom Ideas for a Chic Space Design Ideas

Try these transformative tips and tricks.

Marlen Komar

Dec 27, 2023

The Fastest Way to Make Gifts Look Like They Were Wrapped by a Pro Home Projects

Step up your gift wrap game.

Ashley Poskin

Dec 20, 2023

8 Ways to Add Moisture to the Air Without a Humidifier Cleaning

Don't dry out this winter.

Ashley Poskin

Dec 16, 2023

The Perfect Way to Use Wrapping Paper That’s Too Pretty to Toss

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Whether your style is minimalist or maximalist, Scandi or glam, there's an idea here for you.

Melissa Epifano

Dec 13, 2023

36 Dreamy Minimalist Bedroom Ideas to Inspire You Design Ideas

Here are chic minimalist bedrooms to inspire your next design.

Caroline Biggs

Dec 12, 2023

7 Uses for Tension Rods You’ve Never Thought Of Organizing

Few things are as versatile as the humble tension rod. They are cheap and totally removable.

Carolin Lehmann

Dec 11, 2023

Learn This Skill, and You’ll Never Have to Toss a Broken Lamp Again Home Projects

You'll only need a few basic tools, plus about $15 in materials.

Megan Baker Detloff

Dec 11, 2023

How to Unclog a Toilet With or Without a Plunger Home Projects

There's a right way, and a wrong way.

Shifrah Combiths

Dec 11, 2023

11 Ways to Get Rid of Pet Odors Cleaning

Pets — we love them like family, but let’s face it: we could do without all of the smells that come along with them. From litter boxes to bad breath to just general pet odor, these animal funks can, unfortunately, become the one thing guests remember most about your home, no matter how well decorated it may be. Here are a few of our favorite tips to get rid of pet smells, from the simple to the extreme.

Lauren Hufnagl

Dec 11, 2023

How To Recaulk a Bathtub Home Projects

If you’re looking for a way to make your bathroom feel cleaner and brighter, try recaulking your bathtub. It takes a couple of hours to remove the old caulk and apply the new caulk, but it’s definitely worth it! Here’s how I recaulked my own bathtub in a few easy steps. Ready to give your bathtub a makeover? Great! Here’s what you need to get started.

Kate Legere

Dec 11, 2023

Dos & Don’ts for #LoftBedLife Design Ideas

It's the space-maximizing furniture piece every small-space dweller should consider. And these are the dos and don'ts of living with one.

Adrienne Breaux

Dec 5, 2023

This Surprising (Super Cheap) Drug Store Product Can Clean Just About Anything Cleaning

Get rid of everything from coffee stains to clogged drains.

Caroline Biggs

Dec 4, 2023

4 (Free!) Dry Skin Remedies You Can Steal from the Kitchen Life

Getting the moisture your skin craves doesn't have to mean purchasing an expensive cream or braving the elements with a trip to the drugstore.

English Taylor

Dec 4, 2023

Combine These Two Kitchen Staples for the Softest Skin Ever Life

I am all about homemade skincare, and this one is the OG skin treatment and the quickest way to get the softest skin of your life.

Anne Momber

Nov 30, 2023

How to Use a Tape Measure the Right Way Home Projects

We definitely just learned a few new things.

Ashley Poskin

Nov 15, 2023

The 59 Best Kitchen Cabinet Organization Ideas of All Time Organizing

You need to tailor your storage decisions to the ways that will best serve you and how you work in the kitchen. So here are over 50 real photos for inspiration.

Shifrah Combiths

Nov 10, 2023

22 Green Living Room Ideas That Are So Serene Design Ideas

Go green in your living room. You won't regret it.

Sarah Lyon

Nov 2, 2023

These Are the ONLY Steps You'll Need to Fold a Fitted Sheet Cleaning

You’ll never have to struggle with this frustrating task again!

Ashley Poskin

Oct 26, 2023

How to Remove Candle Wax from Just About Anything Cleaning

Fabrics, hardwoods, walls, oh my!

Jason Loper

Oct 19, 2023

Our Best Thrifting Tips for National Thrift Shop Day Life

It’s hard to believe that it’s already been six years since Macklemore and Ryan Lewis captured the zeitgeist of mainstream tag-popping and bin-scouring with their runaway hit song, Thrift Shop. But while hippies and hipsters come and go, the joy of thrift shopping and treasure hunting is forever—so I rounded up some of my favorite tips for National Thrift Shopping Day, culled from my decade of prior experience as the editor of budget living magazine Shoestring.

Melissa Massello

Oct 3, 2023