The Right Way to Use a Toilet Seat Cover (Yep, You’ve Been Doing It Wrong)
We asked public health experts how to use a toilet seat cover correctly—and whether it's actually necessary
9 Things You’re Better Off Tossing and Replacing When You Move
Packing is hard enough. Lighten your load by ditching these nine items for a fresh start in your new home.
I Turned Cleaning into a Game—and Now My Kids Love Helping Out
The author found a creative way to trick her children into helping out with household chores and make cleaning fun...
FINALLY: A Simple Trick That Will Keep You from Killing Your Houseplants
You'll wonder why you've haven't tried this shortcut before!
The 16 Best IKEA Furniture Hacks You’ll Want to DIY Immediately
Cheap IKEA pieces make a good base, but a few updates make them look like they're from an expensive boutique....
11 Things House Guests Notice—and 10 Things You Don’t Have to Worry About
Time is precious, especially when you're getting ready for house guests to arrive. Here’s what experts say you definitely...
10 Secrets to Create a Lovely Yard, According to Landscape Architects
Surprising tips from architects, landscapers, designers and more experts to create a soothing getaway right outside your front door
Attention Homeowners: These 14 Little Mistakes Make Your Yard Look Messy
Avoid these errors that make your outdoor spaces look unkempt.
Planting Beautiful Window Boxes: 10 Simple Tips to Follow
Help your house look its best with these tricks for gorgeous window box planters.
12 Simple Ways to Add Color to Your Outdoor Space
Bring your landscape to life with colorful details such as furniture, pots, and plantings.
Create a Stunning Color Scheme for Your Home: 6 Foolproof Tips
Build a color palette using just a color wheel, some paint chips, and a bit of imagination.
8 Decorating Mistakes That Make Your Home Look Messy
How to use the rule of three and finally get your wall art to hang straight.
The Dark Side of the Perfectly Manicured American Lawn: Is It Giving You Cancer?
Your grass may be greener than your neighbor's, but at what price?
10+ Pro Tricks to Make Flowers Last Longer
Bye-bye, browning bouquets! Here’s how to make flowers last longer with a few surprising household staples and expert tricks.
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8 Room Design Tricks Interior Decorators Would Never Tell You for Free
Learn interior decorators' foolproof design formulas to make your living spaces a little more beautiful.
8 Tricks You Can Try to Remove Scratches From Furniture
A gouge or scratch will spoil the look of a tabletop. Dust the affected area and clean it with a...
7 Surefire Ways to Keep Moths Out of Your Closet
Is there anything worse than noticing a moth-made hole in a favorite shirt? Prevent moths from damaging your clothing with...
Growing Herbs: The 10 Best for a Home Garden
Plant these popular herbs in your garden like basil, thyme, and dill, and enjoy some fresh-from-the-earth taste at your dinner...
Prepare Your Home for Fall and Winter
With these home tips, your house will be all set for the cold months.
How to Design a Tornado-Safe Room
Safe rooms cost $2,500-$5,000 to build -- a small price to pay to stay safe. Check out these points before...
Top 10 Kitchen Design Tips
Your kitchen will become your favorite part of the house with these tips and tricks.
How Safe is Our Water Really?
We have the safest drinking water in the world—except for the pesticides that sometimes sneak in. And the rocket fuel....
7 Tips for Hosting a Low-Budget BBQ
Nothing says summer like a good old-fashioned barbecue.
Just How Dangerous Is It to Shower in a Thunderstorm? A Lightning Expert Explains
Do you check the weather forecast before jumping in the shower? If not, you might want to start.
How to Pair Cheese Like an Expert
Here are some ways to pair cheese with a variety of delicious ingredients.
How to Make a Mini Rain Barrel
Save water--and money--by watering your garden Mother Nature’s way. All you need is an old water jug or detergent dispenser,...
How to Make Infused Vodka
Do you enjoy cocktails made with flavored vodka? Why not make your own? Here are 5 pretty easy steps to...
5 Ways to Make Your Front Door More Secure
You'll feel secure and safe with these suggestions.
8 Secrets to Keep Your Painted Walls Looking Fresh
To keep your walls looking like new, all it takes is periodic dusting, prompt spot and stain removal, and occasional...
