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Wet laundry is tumbling out of a front-load washer door.

Laundry By Holly Gates 12 months ago

A Case For When It May Be Okay To Leave Wet Laundry In The Washer

Your parents may have told you never to leave your wet clothes in the washing machine, but what if there was a laundry scenario in which it was okay?

Organization & Storage By Charlotte D. Miller 12 months ago

Double The Coffee Mug Storage Space In Your Cabinets With A Low-Cost IKEA Find

If your coffee mugs are out of control, this affordable option from IKEA can double the amount of storage space in your kitchen cabinets to keep you organized.

retro bathroom from the 1970s with avocado green sinks and bathtub

Experts By Erika Dale 12 months ago

The Outdated Boomer Trend That's Making A Big Comeback In Bathrooms

If you think this particular baby boomer bathroom trend is outdated, think again. Our interior designer says a modern take is making a huge comeback right now.

A pile of empty toilet paper rolls sit on a white countertop with white subway backsplash. There are leaves protruding from the top of one of the rolls.

Laundry By Holly Gates 12 months ago

Don't Throw Out Toilet Paper Tubes – Here's A Laundry Hack To Reuse Them

If you're going to throw away those empty toilet paper tubes after you finish a roll, consider reusing them for this clever laundry hack instead.

white marble countertop with black veining with an assortment of countertop samples lined up and in stacks on top

Experts By Erika Dale 12 months ago

The Well-Known Countertop Trend That Now Makes Your Kitchen Look Outdated

One of the most popular materials used for kitchen countertops looks - if done wrong - horribly outdated and ugly. Here is our interior designer's take.

Women sitting in black and white Sihoo Doro C300 Pro chairs

Promoted By Hunker Staff 12 months ago

Give Your Back The Comfort It Needs With The Sihoo Doro C Series

Great office chairs pay for themselves in terms of comfort and pain relief. Learn how an absolutely stellar chair like the Sihoo Doro C Series can do even more.

tall pile of an assortment of colorful shoes and high heels

Organization & Storage By Erika Dale 12 months ago

8 Must-Have IKEA Shoe Storage Solutions That Cost Less Than $20

If you need a quick solution for shoe storage but are on a tight budget, these affordable IKEA products are a must. And best of all, they're all under $20.

The valve connection for a pipe is completely frozen over, covered in icicles.

Repair By Jason Rochlin 12 months ago

Will Frozen Pipes Thaw On Their Own And Can You Speed Up The Process?

Frozen pipes are the nightmare of every homeowner in a cold climate. If it happens, here's your guide to the next steps you need to take.

living room with a replica of the black leather and wood Eames lounge and ottoman in front of an exposed brick wall and floor-to-ceiling window with white drapery

Promoted By Erika Dale 12 months ago

Achieve Quiet Luxury With High-Quality Pieces Of Replica Furniture That Stand The Test Of Time

One way to add elegance to your home is with remastered versions of classic furniture pieces. But you want a quality replica; that's where Sohnne steps in.

An HSFTOOLS Finder S2 faces slightly to the left atop a carrier

Promoted By Jason Rochlin 12 months ago

These Thermal Cameras Are A DIY Homeowner's Dream For Spotting Problems And Finding Solutions

HSFTOOLS makes great thermal cameras, the Finder S1 and the Next-Gen Finder S2, to be utilized for either personal or professional home improvement projects.

close up of seashells on string to create a wind chime

DIY By Jillian Chapman 12 months ago

Artsy DIY Ideas For Decorating With Real Seashells From The Beach

If you've got real seashells from the beach, don't toss them into a bag and forget about them. With these artsy DIY ideas, you can have homemade coastal decor.

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Kitchens By Gabrielle Hondorp 12 months ago

The Property Brothers Reveal The Countertop Choice That Instantly Dates Your Home

Kitchen countertops are a huge factor in whether or not your home looks dated. Drew and Jonathan Scott of "The Property Brothers" say to avoid this choice.

A row of colorful doors are lined up against an interior wall. Doors are painted bright colors with various carved details and moldings.

DIY By Holly Gates 12 months ago

Upgrade Interior Doors From Plain To Picturesque With A Low-Cost DIY

Those plain interior doors have got to go. Luckily, there's a budget-friendly DIY option to upgrade your door without any hardcore remodeling skills required.

Experts By Rob Johnstone 12 months ago

Signs It's Time To Replace Your Dated Kitchen Cabinets (And Styles We'd Recommend)

These signs can help you decide to replace, restore, or reface dated kitchen cabinets. Consider potential styles, design, and budget before this big investment.

Peace lily by a window in an urban setting

Experts By Ron Baker 12 months ago

Tips And Tricks To Help Your Peace Lilies Thrive

Peace lilies are one of the most common indoor plants, but you can help them thrive with these great tips and tricks from houseplant guru Lisa Eldred Steinkopf.

air purifier sitting in the corner of a room next to a crib and plant

Cleaning Hacks By Charlotte D. Miller 12 months ago

Dealing With Dust? Here's Why An Air Purifier Could Be A Game-Changer For Your Home

A dusty house isn't just unsightly. It could irritate people with asthma or allergies. But an air purifier could help your home in the battle against dust.

Close up of Hilary Farr at a red carpet event

Painting By Holly Gates 12 months ago

One Of Hilary Farr's Favorite Paint Colors Is Set To Dominate 2025 Design Trends

Hilary Farr obviously knows her stuff, but one of this HGTV icon's favorite colors is now surging to the top of 2025 trends. Here's why it's such a great shade.

Poorly installed wood planks with gaps between several planks.

Floors & Ceilings By Holly Gates 12 months ago

The Quick Fix To Repair Gaps In Laminate Flooring Without Breaking The Bank

Gaps in laminate flooring aren't just an aesthetic problem, but a safety risk. Need them fixed quickly without buying new flooring? It's easier than you think.

Home Improvement Hacks By Gabrielle Hondorp 12 months ago

Cold Garage? Skip The Space Heater And Warm It Up With These Affordable Solutions

You don't need a space heater to warm up your freezing cold garage. There are alternative, more affordable solutions for heating up this space in your home.

Furniture By Ron Baker 12 months ago

Transform Your Space With These Unexpected Ways To Repurpose A Broken Chair

If you've got a broken chair, you can repurpose it as another piece of decor or furniture in ways you might not expect. These DIYs could transform your space.

gloved hands holding rotisserie chickens in plastic-topped containers at a grocery store

Garden Hacks By Jason Rochlin 12 months ago

Don't Toss Rotisserie Chicken Containers — Here's A Gardening Hack To Reuse Them

Rotisserie chicken containers in the garden? It could be useful for your plants. Don't toss this piece of trash, and try this clever gardening hack instead.

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Laundry By Gabrielle Hondorp 12 months ago

Why You Should Stop Washing Towels With Clothes And Other Laundry Immediately

You probably throw your towels in with the rest of your laundry, but should you? There's a very clear answer to this question (& you might not like it!).

An older bathroom with wood features includes a framed glass shower door with frosted glass.

DIY By Jason Rochlin 12 months ago

Give Dated Glass Shower Doors A Modern Upgrade With An Inexpensive DIY

Tired of your outdated glass shower door? You don't need to spend the money to replace it: All you need is a can of the right type of paint, and some tape.

Close up of a woman applying clear nail polish to one of her hands.

Home Improvement Hacks By Holly Gates 12 months ago

Don't Throw Out Old Nail Polish — Here's A Hack To Use It When Working With Screws

Tired of re-tightening the screws on that old loose doorknob, over and over, every few days? Put that hassle in the past with this clever nail polish trick.

collection of variety of coffee and tea mugs stacked haphazardly

DIY By Jillian Chapman 12 months ago

Use 3 Affordable Dollar Tree Items To Make A Rustic Display For Your Coffee Mugs

Get the aesthetic of a rustic farmhouse coffee bar with Dollar Tree items. This YouTube DIY is a simple and budget-friendly way to get more coffee mug storage.

messy pile of handbags on a white closet shelf

DIY By Erika Dale 12 months ago

Prevent Handbags From Cluttering Up Your Closet With A Simple Dollar Tree DIY

If handbags, purses, and clutches are out of control in your closet, one storage solution is to create an organizer. All you'll need are some Dollar Tree items.

Cleaning Hacks By Ron Baker 12 months ago

7 Tools You'll Need When Deep Cleaning Your House

If your regular cleaning routine just isn't cutting it, you may need to deep clean your house. But deep cleaning calls for special tools and certain products.

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