Home Tips

There’s no place like home—especially when it’s in tip-top shape. We’ve rounded up the best cleaning and organizing tricks, affordable decor ideas, DIY hacks, and more. Warning: Once you’ve got everything just the way you want it, you may never want to leave!

View More in:

Add Filter

5 Types of Mail You Can Safely Throw Away (and 4 You Can’t)

No one likes for their home to be taken over by piles of paperwork. But when you're staring at a...


Are To-Go Containers Microwavable?

While you may want to microwave food in to-go containers to save yourself from washing a dish, the extra effort...


13 Hidden Fire Hazards in Your Home Right Now, According to Firefighters

Do you know how to identify hidden fire hazards? Stay safe in your home with these vital tips from real...


What’s the Difference Between Burglary and Robbery?

It's important to know the difference between these two crimes to help protect yourself.


7 Ways You’re Shortening the Lifespan of Your Refrigerator

Believe it or not, it's easy to break your refrigerator. These seven common habits could be taking years off your...


This Is the Difference Between a Router and a Modem

You likely know that you need these two items to get access to the Internet, but might not know why....


HGTV’s Ben and Erin Napier on the 9 Renovating Mistakes They’ll Never Make Again

The hosts of HGTV's Home Town renovated their home when they were newlyweds. Since then, they've made renovation dreams come...


11 Outdated Weather Myths That Could Put You in Danger—And What to Do Instead

Should you open the windows during a tornado? Stand under a tree during a thunderstorm? We’re setting the record straight...

This Is Why There Isn’t a Light in Your Freezer

It's time to finally shed some light on why our freezers are so dark.


12 Tips for Throwing an Amazing Party in a Small Space

Experts share their favorite tips for having an incredible party in a small space


18 Ways You’re Using Your Microwave All Wrong

The art of microwaving is about more than just pressing the “popcorn” button. If you’re making any of these microwave...


15 Things You Should Never Put Down a Garbage Disposal

The modern garbage disposal provides a quick and sanitary way to dispose of food waste, keeping trash bags lighter and...


31 Home Improvements That Will Double the Value of Your Home

From big to small, we have home improvements that add up to a huge boost in the value of your...


14 Kitchen Renovation Fails That Will Make You Cringe

A kitchen reno is a big project that brings loads of excitement and stress—especially when the vision falls short for...


Here’s Why You Should Never Kill a Spider

Even though spiders are creepy crawlers that you probably despise, killing them could actually do your house more harm than...


11 Home Improvement Projects You Can Do Yourself Instead of Hiring a Professional

There's nothing quite as satisfying as a job well done—and these DIY projects will boost your handyman status. They are...


13 Signs You’re About to Hire a Bad Contractor

Glowing reviews on a home service website doesn't necessarily mean a contractor is good. These are the real signs you...

6 Clear Signs Your House Has a Bat Infestation

They’re great for the environment, but not your home. Don’t miss these early signs of a bat infestation.


12 Hidden Signs Your House Could Have Toxic Mold

Have you noticed squishy floors? Developed mysterious health symptoms? Learn the red flags of a toxic mold problem in your...


17 Warning Signs a House Could Be a Money Pit

That house with "character" could turn out to be a house of repair horrors. Here are the subtle signs the...


13 Ridiculous Home Improvement Fails That Will Make You Cringe

Everyone loves saving money, but not all DIY projects are a savings in the end, as these homeowners found out...


15 Home Trends to Avoid at All Costs

Keep your home looking modern by avoiding these outdated trends.


Tout icon

25 Things You Need to Do When You Move Into Your New Home

Take care of these vital tasks right away to avoid headaches later.

Tout icon

9 Places Germs Hide in Your Home

Germs can hide anywhere inside your home like your washing machine or kitchen spatula!


13 Kitchen Items to Toss ASAP, According to a Pro Organizer

Think you're organized? You may be guilty of keeping these kitchen items around for too long. Here's what you should...


Tout icon

9 Things All Smart Homeowners Should Do Once a Week

These weekly tune-ups will keep your home clean and maintained.


13 Secrets a Handyman Won’t Tell You—but Every Homeowner Needs to Know

The scoop on how to find the most trustworthy handyman for the job, the household things you can fix yourself,...


12 Home Improvement Projects You Should Never, Ever DIY

We're all for rolling up our sleeves and saving money when it comes to DIY home improvements. But all the...


11 Secrets All Contractors Wish First-Time Home Buyers Knew About

Before you get swept away daydreaming about your future dream home, check out what these contractors say before you sign...