GoCleanCo's genius tips involve using their go-to cleaner on almost everything at home: bleach and powdered Tide. But here are a few cautions to keep in mind before you whip up a batch.

Ashley Abramson

Nov 7, 2022

6 Luxurious Ways to Spend Your 60 Extra Minutes of Daylight Saving Time

If you don't sleep in, try one of these restful alternatives.

Sofia Rivera

Nov 5, 2022

My Therapist Urged Me to Update My Childhood Bedroom — And It Was So Worth It

I've never felt so at home.

Sarah Magnuson

Nov 3, 2022

Why 70 Percent Alcohol Disinfects Better Than 91 Percent, According to a Microbiologist

There’s a counter-intuitive rule of thumb to follow when you clean with alcohol.

Ashley Abramson

Nov 1, 2022

5 Sleep-Boosting Essential Oils You Should Know — And How To Use Them

According to a certified Master Holistic Esthetician, aromatherapist, and flower essence practitioner.

Kristen Garaffo

Oct 31, 2022

This Tiny Glass House Lets You Sleep Surrounded by Nature

One recent visitor called it “a perfect escape from the daily grind.”

Arielle Tschinkel

Oct 27, 2022

9 Simple Ways to Start Living a More Minimal Lifestyle

We've got the beginner's road map for getting on a path to living a more simple, minimal lifestyle at home (and in life).

Adrienne Breaux

Oct 27, 2022

Never Want to Leave: 10 Tips for Making Your Home the Most Inviting Yet

Having a home that is inviting — that beckons to visitors and lingers in the minds of guests — makes for both an enjoyable and memorable place. And there’s a bonus benefit to creating a home that is inviting to guests: it’s often more inviting to you, too! We’ve got ten tips to try that will help you craft a home that welcomes everyone who walks through its doors — though, warning, it may make them never want to leave!

Adrienne Breaux

Oct 27, 2022

4 Daily Routines That’ll Help You Get Closer to Reaching Your Goals

The future, more creative or healthier you is cheering you on, hoping you’ll get started today!

Ashley Abramson

Oct 26, 2022

Reusing Tea Bags: The Good, The Bad, and the Green

image:0e460143a263085d41447dcc7ed31ff4df47737b w:540 s:"fit" class_name:"mt-image-center" show_pin_button:"true" show_image_credits:"true" As most avid tea drinkers will tell you, if you are using tea bags, you can get extra use out of them if you are willing to do so. Most people just chuck them into the trash, compost heap, or recycling bin, but saving them for your next tea is also an interesting idea.The first thing that you should know is that it’s fine to reuse tea bags.

Range Govindan

Oct 26, 2022

Here’s the Ideal Humidity Level for Your Home — And How to Control It

Life

Dry air season is coming.

Rachel Wray Thompson

Oct 26, 2022

What Modern Buildings Can Learn from Indigenous Architecture

Indigenous people have long been at the forefront of sustainable architecture.

Melanie Gnau

Oct 24, 2022

This Seated Elliptical Will Help You Easily Get Steps In During Your Workday — and It’s on Major Sale

This is great for multitaskers!

Nikol Slatinska

Oct 21, 2022

How I Use Fake Flowers for a Mental Health Boost

They're scent-free and safe for pets and allergies.

Nandini Maharaj

Oct 19, 2022

6 Things All Single People Should Know How to Do at Home

When you’re single—and especially when you live alone—you’re on your own when it comes to getting stuff done around the house. You’ve got no one to split chores with and, unless you’ve got a pet, no one to take care of but yourself (though that doesn’t mean you’ll be lonely, either.) But since you have to take care of all your household responsibilities by yourself, you’re going to have to know how to do them if you don’t already.

Brittney Morgan

Oct 16, 2022

This Is What a "Soul Home" Is, and How I Found Mine

Living

It’s where you’re supposed to be.

Jennifer Billock

Oct 15, 2022

Sleep in a Sustainable Geodesic Dome on the Canadian Forest

When it comes to eye-catching structures, geodesic domes lead the pack. They’re quirky, futuristic, and they tend to stand out wherever they’re situated. On the flip side, architects at Canadian firm Bourgeois Lechasseur have managed to come up with a trio of domes that blend into their natural surroundings.

Kenya Foy

Oct 14, 2022

6 Ways to Pinpoint Your Home Decor Style

Envious of folks who seem to instantly know what they love? Who never question whether a new furniture piece is their style because they know so confidently what their style is? We’ve got seven ways you can learn how to pinpoint your style quicker and more easily. Whether you’re facing a new blank home that needs filling or you look around your current one and just aren’t sure if looks like you, there might be some ways you can pinpoint the look.

Adrienne Breaux

Oct 13, 2022

Stuck in a Rut? How To Fall in Love With Your Home All Over Again

Once upon a time you were madly in love with your home. Then you found out that your home sometimes forgets to brush his teeth and leaves socks all over the floor. You don’t need therapy to get the magic back, you just need this stuff to rekindle your relationship. Your first and easiest way to regain some home bliss is to get your whole space spick and span.

Jennifer Hunter

Oct 12, 2022

Moving Questions: What Will You Miss/Look Forward To Most?

As our family has been preparing to move from a new-ish house in town to a crazy little farmhouse way out in the country, we’ve been discussing all the things we’re excited about, and all the things we have to admit we’ll miss… I think saying things like this out loud can be crucial, especially for kids.

Tess Wilson

Oct 12, 2022

5 Redecorating Steps for the Recently Consciously Uncoupled

Breakups are hard. It doesn’t matter if you were the dumper or the dumpee, if you hyperventilate at the thought of your ex, or if you are firmly resigned. Either way, if you once lived as a couple, you now need to dismantle the evidence of the home you worked to create together. At times the process might be soul-crushing. Other times there are practical considerations. And ultimately, there’s a new glorious opportunity. Here are five steps to regroup at home: 1.

Dabney Frake

Oct 12, 2022

3 LGBTQ+ Activists Share Their Best Coming Out Advice

“Be gentle with yourself throughout this process.”

Sam Manzella

Oct 11, 2022

I Sit in a Chair All Day and This $30 Amazon Find Is the Only At-Home Tool That Helps Alleviate My Back Pain (Plus, It’s on Sale for Prime Day)

It's on sale for Prime Day!

Alicia Kort

Oct 11, 2022

The Brand Behind the Customizable Pillow I Love Is Having a Major Sale That Includes Their New Innovative Sleep System

A dream team of coziness.

Britt Franklin

Oct 6, 2022

These Are The Subtle Signs You're In Desperate Need of a Vacation

Time to book your next trip.

Arielle Tschinkel

Oct 6, 2022

“Autumn Anxiety” Is a Thing, and This Is How I Deal with It

Here's how a healthcare pro says to cope.

Shelby Deering

Oct 5, 2022

I Test Pillows For a Living — These Are the 5 I Always Have on My Bed

My expectations were sky high, but these pillows met them.

Kendall Cornish

Oct 4, 2022

5 Tips for Living Life Without a Dryer

Although the idea of living without a dryer might sound itchy and scratchy — for many, it’s just a way of life. My husband and I don’t currently have a dryer in our home and aren’t big on drying things at the laundromat. Here are a few tips we’ve picked up along the way to end up with clothes that dry quickly and end up super soft! And guess what? Follow these suggestions, and your clothes can be hang dried and still soft, too!

Sarah Rae Smith

Oct 3, 2022

Ask the Experts: How Do You Clean and Store Sex Toys?

Cleaning and maintenance is an unavoidable part of life. You’ve to clean your body, you’ve got to clean your living space, and yes—you’ve got to clean your sex toys.

Carrie Murphy

Oct 3, 2022

This Mindset Shift Around Alone Time Has Made Me a Better Mom and Partner

There's nothing to feel guilty about.

Shifrah Combiths

Sep 30, 2022

This Is the Last Kitchen Cleaning Checklist You'll Ever Need

Your approach to keeping the kitchen clean needs to be less whack-a-mole and more strategic.

Shifrah Combiths

Sep 30, 2022

A Non-Toxic Way to Remove Paint from Glass

image:b6fbf9068d49e6c45a5acfa4215f7f7216e03dbd w:540 s:"fit" class_name:"mt-image-center" show_pin_button:"true" show_image_credits:"true" Home Hacks month has inspired us to undo all of the bad DIYs left in our home by previous inhabitants. For example, the 4-foot-long vintage mirror in the bathroom was callously splattered with paint when someone constructed a questionable homemade shelf next to it. Luckily, removing the paint was easy, non-toxic, and didn’t damage the glass at all.

Sarah Rainwater

Sep 28, 2022

4 Common Things You Should Avoid If You're Allergic to Nickel

It's not just jewelry.

Carla Delgado

Sep 27, 2022

How To Stop Your Bedroom From Making You Sick

If your sleeping space is dusty, stuffy, or generally unclean, how can you expect to stay well?

Stephanie Kinnear

Sep 27, 2022

This Gift Changed My Life So Much, I Bought It for 10 of My Friends

It's given me a whole new perspective.

Rudri Bhatt Patel

Sep 27, 2022

Take a Break: 5 Phone-Free Zones at Home

A new year, a new opportunity to start and master habits that will add to your overall well-being. One small, kind-of weird habit you could work on this month to master for this year? Not using your smart phone in certain spots in the home. We’ve seen in recent years a backlash on smart phone usage in certain public areas — whip your cell phone out and start Facebooking during a friendly dinner and you’ll probably get chastised.

Adrienne Breaux

Sep 26, 2022

3 Unsanitary Ways to Store a Toothbrush

They're not really deserving of a prime display on the vanity. But where your toothbrush ends up when you're done brushing does kinda matter.

Ashley Poskin

Sep 21, 2022

10 Simple Things to Make You Happier At Home

It's amazing how a few tweaks to our daily habits can become a catalyst for meaningful, positive change.

Jackie Ashton

Sep 20, 2022

How to Use an Air Conditioner Economically and Save on Your Electric Bill

There are plenty of ways you can get creative when it comes to staying cool and saving money. But when the heat of summer truly hits, sometimes your best bet is cranking up the AC. Learning how to save money with your air conditioner can help you keep your cool physically and budget-wise. While it certainly costs a bit more than your usual ice fan hack, things like closing off vents and rearranging furniture are effective and still pretty easy on the wallet.

Melissa Epifano

Sep 20, 2022

6 Things To Say When You Need to Cancel Plans, According to an Expert

Here are six scenarios you might find yourself in when you need to cancel—and six ways to say so gracefully.

Ashley Abramson

Sep 20, 2022

I Didn’t Buy Any New Clothing For a Year — And It Completely Changed My Wardrobe

It's sustainable *and* fashionable.

Candace Nelson

Sep 20, 2022

Why I Don’t Go Anywhere Without This Best List-Winning Sleep Mask

Phone, keys, wallet, FRESHME eye mask...

Kendall Cornish

Sep 20, 2022

20 Grammatically-Correct Sentences You Won’t Read Right the First Time

Ever read a sentence to yourself that just doesn't seem to sound right? There's a good chance you're dealing with a "garden path" sentence.

Caroline Biggs

Sep 20, 2022

Wondering What to Do with Old Towels and Sheets? Here Are 10 Smart Ideas

We recently took stock of our linen closet and realized that half of the storage space was taken up by sheet sets and towels that we simply don’t use. Some are very old and worn out, and some just never seem to make it into our weekly linen rotation. Of course, we didn’t want to throw them out, so it got us thinking about recycling options.Use old sheets and blankets to make new ironing board pads and covers, like those featured on A Beautiful Mess.

Cambria Bold

Sep 20, 2022

How to Never Feel Lonely When You’re Alone at Home

When you find yourself with zero plans and just stretched out on the couch, it can feel super easy to slip into a rut of boredom. To side-step that scenario, we created a list of 11 super fun and pro-active things you can do with your free evening. If you don’t want to spend your time getting lost in a Netflix black hole, some of these suggestions might help you embrace your time alone and love the next couple of hours with your own company.

Marlen Komar

Sep 19, 2022

5 Hassle-Free Tips for Traveling While on Your Period

From chafing to cramping, here's how to hack period travel.

Nylah Burton

Sep 19, 2022

This 4-in-1 Tool Makes Exfoliating and Applying Lotion to Hard-to-Reach Spots So Much Easier and I Wish I’d Tried It Sooner

It's truly the one self-care item everyone should have in their bathroom.

Sarah M. Vazquez

Sep 17, 2022

19 Exercises You Can Literally Do Without Leaving Your Bed

Life

Introducing the workout of our dreams.

Diana Kelly

Sep 16, 2022

10 Easy and Essential Yoga Poses for Beginners

If you’re intimidated by yoga, don’t be.

Jennifer Prince

Sep 15, 2022

Is Your House Making You Sick? 5 Ways to Purify Home Air Naturally

Would it shock you to know that the air you’re breathing indoors can be up to 5 times worse than the air outside? Neglecting the quality of the air you breathe on a daily basis can result in illness, allergies, asthma, and frequent headaches, and it can even be harmful to your digestive system! But you don’t have to settle for poor air quality. Here are five simple, ways for you to naturally purify the air in your home without purchasing an expensive air purifier.

Kimber Watson

Sep 15, 2022

This Unassuming TikTok Trend Completely Transformed My Relationship to Exercise

An ode to the “hot girl walk”.

Sam Manzella

Sep 7, 2022

The Game-Changing Etsy Accessory That’ll Help City Plants Thrive In Low-Light Apartments

With these, there's plenty of sunlight to go around.

Kendall Cornish

Sep 7, 2022

Here's How the Swedish Concept of "Fika" Can Make This the Coziest Fall Ever

Tis the season for coffee and a little treat.

Kristen Garaffo

Sep 6, 2022

You Should Consider Adding Disco Balls to Your Nightstand, for the Fun of It

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If you’ve been following the latest design trends, then one possible way to make your surroundings less stressful and more smile-inducing is to add disco balls — lots and lots of disco balls.

Kelly Dawson

Sep 6, 2022

I Used to Feel Stressed All the Time — Then I "Tilted" My Schedule

It's released me from the niggling sense that I’m doing nothing well.

Shifrah Combiths

Sep 5, 2022

Here's an Interesting, Clutter-Free Way to Store Your Purses in Plain Sight

Style

Anyone who has a collection of purses knows that they can be a pain to put away. Finding smart storage solutions usually eases the headache, but what if you did the opposite?

Savannah West

Sep 4, 2022

Yes, Your Dog Sheds Tears of Joy When It Sees You

In fact, your furry companion is getting pretty emotional when you're around.

Inigo Del Castillo

Aug 31, 2022

Yes, Coloring Can Positively Affect Your Health

News

The nostalgic hobby calms your nervous system.

Abby Monteil

Aug 27, 2022

How I Finally Learned To Be OK with a "Good Enough" Home