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Stone kitchen island with bar stool from above

By Emily Kammerlohr

Kitchen Island Trends On The Way Out In 2026 (So Far)

An island is a useful feature that many include in their kitchens. However, there are some design trends to consider avoiding as they go out of style.

By Sophia Beams

8 Living Room Colors That Are Taking Over 2026 (So Far)

This year, popular paint colors range from pale and airy to deep and intense. So, no matter what look you want, there's a trending option for your living room.

a tiler applies grout to a kitchen backsplash

By Emily Kammerlohr

4 Backsplash Trends On The Way Out In 2026 (So Far)

The wrong backsplash can cost you money and make your kitchen look outdated. To avoid trouble further down the line, make sure you avoid these styles in 2026.

A hummingbird approaching a pink and yellow flowering lantana

By Amy Freeman

9 Pretty Hanging Basket Flowers That Attract Hummingbirds All Summer & Fall Long

Hanging baskets bursting with colorful flowers brighten up a porch or deck. They can serve as fantastic hummingbird magnets if you choose the right flowers.

Casual contemporary dining room with curved elements near a patio door

By Colin Fritz

Stunning Dining Room Trends Taking Over 2026 (So Far)

A formal dining room may not be a staple in homes, but these decor trends are changing the way people envision and design their dining spaces this year.

By Ron Baker

5 Foldable Home Depot Finds That Can Help Save Space Around The House

Folding items are helpful for saving space. From creating work surfaces to making projects easier, these useful Home Depot products have minimal footprints.

A colorful flower garden full of perennials in front of a log cabin

By Jennifer Davis

8 Easy Perennials You'll Want To Plant In June For Nonstop Color Until Frost

While many spring-blooming plants go in the ground as seeds or bulbs in fall, you can transplant many potted perennials as late as June for blooms all summer.

A laundry detergent bottle cap, with the bottle in the background

By Ron Baker

8 Brilliant Ways To Use An Old Laundry Detergent Lid Instead Of Tossing It

Don't throw out your laundry detergent caps — they're often great raw materials for a wide range of projects, both practical and otherwise.

By Colin Fritz

10 Affordable IKEA Finds Worth Checking Out In June 2026

IKEA has a plethora of cheap items for summer fun. Consider checking these products out for the sake of both indoor style and outdoor party hosting.

Person holding a spice jar by a wooden countertop

By Shelley Frost

Empty Spice Jars Aren't Trash: 8 Genius Ways To Turn Them Into Home Treasures

Old spice jars might seem too small to have any recycling value, but you'll be surprised by these 8 clever ideas to reuse them around your home.

A man and woman are looking at tile options for kitchen backsplash

By Sakshi Khaitan

3 Gorgeous Backsplash Trends Taking Over 2026 (So Far)

Artisan, cozy, whimsy — these are the types of search terms homeowners are using in 2026, and the trendiest backsplashes of the year match the vibe perfectly.

Gray squirrel poaching seeds from a bird feeder

By Chris Deziel

Say Goodbye To Squirrels At Your Bird Feeder: 11 Clever Ways To Keep Them Out

Squirrels turning your bird feeder into a buffet? These clever tricks, from feeder fixes to simple seed additions, can help keep the furry thieves away.

Vintage shelf with a collection of ceramic jugs and pots

By Emily Kammerlohr

5 Tips And Tricks For Spotting Valuable Vintage Pottery At The Thrift Store

The thrift store is the perfect place to get pottery for a steal. You just have to know these things to look for to score valuable vintage pieces.

Woman holding a used tea bag and a cup of tea

By Kathleen Shipman

Don't Throw Out Used Tea Bags: 10 Smart Ways To Reuse Them In Your Home & Garden

Whether you enjoy a cup of tea with breakfast or to end a long day, instead of tossing the tea bag, take advantage of spent tea's cleaning and aromatic powers.

Person's hand on blooming lavender plant in the garden

By Cayla Leonard

6 Beautiful Fly-Repellent Plants To Consider Adding To Your Garden

While gorgeous in the garden, these six aromatic, fly-repellent plants may also make the outdoors more comfortable by keeping buzzing pests at bay.

By Emily Ray

5 New IKEA Finds To Skip In 2026 (So Far)

IKEA is known to have lots of highly-rated and quality products for a steal. However, these new items have been less than impressive to customers.

By Melanie Dawn

15 Dollar Tree Bathroom Finds That Instantly Organize Clutter For Under $20

Humid bathrooms might not be the best place for expensive niche organizers. Here are 15 affordable clutter-busting alternatives from Dollar Tree.

A couple discusses kitchen cabinet colors with a designer

By Emily Ray

Kitchen Cabinet Trends: What Home Remodelers Are Installing Most In 2026

Kitchen cabinets are often the most expensive part of remodeling a kitchen. Here's what home remodelers are spending that money on in 2026.

Hand reaching to pull the last of the toilet paper off of an empty roll

By Shelley Frost

13 Smart Ways To Use Empty Toilet Paper Rolls For Extra Storage In Your Bathroom

Bathroom have a way of getting overtaken by stuff but you don't need to spend a lot on niche solutions -- empty toilet paper rolls create unexpected storage.

By Cayla Leonard

Skip Concrete: 7 Gorgeous, More Eco-Friendly Alternatives For Your Patio

Concrete is a common choice for a patio, but the process of making it is harmful to the environment. Luckily, there are other more eco-friendly options.

A yellow banana peel sitting on a wood surface

By Heather Fishel

Don't Throw Out Banana Peels: 8 Genius Ways To Reuse Them In Your Home & Garden

Banana peels seem like just refuse to dispose of once you finish your snack, but they're surprisingly versatile. Here are just some ways to reuse them.

By Ron Baker

8 Genius Ways To Use Old Pots And Pans Instead Of Tossing Them

Old pans and pots aren't typically curbside recyclable, but you can definitely still reuse them for these clever DIYs instead of tossing them out.

Modern kitchen displaying multiple island design trends

By Colin Fritz

Kitchen Island Trends That Are Taking Over 2026 (So Far)

Kitchen islands are a helpful and versatile feature in most kitchens and in 2026, they are appearing in a lot more homes, following these key trends.

A large black snake hiding beneath plant leaves in a yard

By Sakshi Khaitan

Avoid These 15 Mistakes Everyone Makes That Attract Snakes To Your Yard

Snakes tend to avoid people, but there are some mistakes you'll make that'll basically lead them straight to your yard. Here's how to avoid them.

By Amy Freeman

10 Valuable Vintage Le Creuset Items To Look For At Thrift Stores And Estate Sales

From fondue gear to fruit and veggie-shaped pieces, these valuable Le Creuset finds are the hidden gems thrift shoppers and estate sale hunters dream about.

By Brynna Standen

Dividing These 8 Perennials In May Is Something You Shouldn't Skip

May is a great time to refresh the garden. After clearing out winter die-off, these perennials will benefit from periodic division, and you’ll get more plants!

Man looking at products while shopping at Home Depot

By Sakshi Khaitan

16 Best Home Depot Memorial Day Deals To Check Out In May 2026

This Memorial Day, Home Depot has deals on everything from kitchen and laundry room appliances to yard essentials, and more. Here’s what to check out.