In Cleaning & Decluttering
How Clutter Creates Stress and Anxiety: Strategies for Decluttering
Find out what the experts and research say about the clutter-health connection, including some possible clutter cures.
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The Best of 2024
Embrace the home tips that made everyday life easier and more enjoyable for our audience in 2024. From smart hacks to get organized to simple DIY improvements, these ideas can help you love your home while saving time and money.
In Cleaning & Decluttering
4 Funky Odors in Your House Only Your Guests Can Smell
You could be noseblind. Here’s how to find and eliminate the funk you can’t smell.
In Storage Ideas & Hacks
The 16 Incredibly Useful Rules Every Organized House Follows
Homes don’t clean themselves. But these easy-peasy rules (wake and make!) will make you feel like they do.
In Cleaning & Decluttering
How to Deep Clean Your Home for Spring — or Any Time
Here’s the inside scoop on how to tackle the dreaded chore of deep cleaning.
In Cleaning & Decluttering
Minimalist Organization Ideas to Declutter Your Home
9 minimalist home tips: things you need to start — or stop — doing right now.
In Storage Ideas & Hacks
Organize Your Home in a Month in Less Than an Hour a Day
A super-easy plan for getting organized without adding to your home-is-school, home-is-work, home-is-everything time burden.
In Bathroom & Laundry
Love Your Bathroom Remodel Forever: 9 Perfect Ideas
For style, sanctuary, and ROI, you can’t go wrong with these bathroom design ideas.
In Painting & Lighting
Guide to Paint Finishes (So You Won’t Waste Your Money)
Choosing the wrong type of paint finish could mean a do-over that costs twice as much.
In Kitchen
Replace or Reface Your Kitchen Cabinets? Options and Costs
Refacing kitchen cabinets might be relatively superficial, but the results and savings are dramatic.
In Home Maintenance Tips
French Drain Systems: When You Need Them
If you have a soggy yard or a wet basement, then a French drain may be your cure. Here’s how they work, when to use them, and the different types and costs.
In Remodeling Tips & Advice
Don’t Be One of Those Homeowners Who Go Over Budget on a Renovation
Only 1 in 5 homeowners come in under budget. Here’s how to be one of them.
In Home Maintenance Tips
7 Household Expenses You’re Probably Wasting Your Money On
There are better ways to spend.
In Home Insurance
9 Tips from a Burglar on How to Keep Them Out of Your House
Don’t come home to a nightmare and the feeling of being invaded. Here how to stop a house burglary from ever happening.
In Home Maintenance Tips
Home Weatherization and Weatherproofing Guide: Protect Your Home From Storms and Extreme Weather
Find practical ideas to better protect your home against whatever nature throws your way.
In DIY Repair
How to Prevent Freezing Pipes
You CAN keep pipes from freezing, and avoid the costly damage that goes with.
In Home Maintenance Tips
7 Quick-and-Easy Winter Weather Preparations to Do Right Now
A tiny $2 prevention could save big bucks later.
In Yard & Patio
How to Add Value and Beauty to Your Front Yard Landscape
These 12 front yard landscaping ideas can elevate your home’s curb appeal and value, plus your enjoyment.
In Yard & Patio
4 Super Easy Ways to Pretty Up Your Spring Landscape
Plant a tree. It’s an easy idea — and you’ll love your landscaping more and more as it grows.
In Yard & Patio
Your Grass is Greener: A Complete Guide to Watering And Irrigation Systems
Leave behind dry patches and wilting blooms as we dive into the world of garden hydration.
In Yard & Patio
7 Ways to Naturally Kill Weeds in Your Yard
Here are 7 ways to kill weeds with household items. You’ll save money while showing no mercy to these uninvited guests.
In Yard & Patio
Landscaping for Dogs: Do’s and Don’ts for a Pet-Friendly Yard
Dog-friendly landscaping tips so you can have a beautiful yard and a happy dog.
In Yard & Patio
11 Dangerous Trees You Should Never Plant in Your Yard
Some trees are more trouble than they’re worth. Before you head to a nursery, see our slideshow. Then, see even more trees readers hate.
In House Hunting
Is That Fixer-Upper House Really Worth It?
Buying a fixer-upper home can be a gamble; here are ways to come out on top.
In Buy & Sell
Common Mistakes When Closing on a Home
Hear what title pros say to do — and not do — before closing on a house.
In Buy a Home: Step-by-Step
Your Stress-Free Guide to Shopping for Home Loans
With this super-simple breakdown of loan types, you’ll find the right mortgage.
In Buy a Home: Step-by-Step
What You Should Really Know About Browsing for Homes Online
It’s fun! It’s exciting! It’s important to take everything with a grain of salt!
In Buy a Home: Step-by-Step
Here’s How You’ll Know You’ve Found the Right Agent
A great real estate agent is like an Oprah for living your best real estate life.