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This $40 IKEA DIY Is the First Thing I Did In 2025 (It Created So Much Storage!)
It’s been living rent-free in my brain for six months.
Feb 10, 2025
I Never Bag Groceries When Shopping at Aldi — I Always Do This Instead (Saves So Much Time!)
I wish I tried it sooner, to be honest.
Feb 10, 2025
Costco’s Brilliant Retractable Screen Door Is Back in Stock, and Shoppers Say It’s a “Total Win!”
And this time around, you can grab it on Costco.com.
Feb 5, 2025
The $20 Organizer That Made Me Completely Rethink Fridge Storage
Oh, and I spend way less time cleaning the fridge, too.
Feb 3, 2025
A Shared Kids’ Bedroom Gets a Marigold-Colored Half-Painted Wall
Floating, low-to-the-floor bookshelves are key, too.
Jan 29, 2025
14 Clever Ways to Make a Shared Kids’ Room Work, According to the Parents Who’ve Done It
Good ideas that might get you thinking about the possibilities in YOUR house!
Jan 29, 2025
Costco Just Dropped Their $15 “Must Have” Household Item of the Year (It’s In Stores Now)
They're heavy-duty, extra wide, and perfect for food storage.
Jan 22, 2025
This $300 Loft Bed Is the Key to Two Kids Sharing a Bedroom In a Small NYC Apartment
It makes it feel twice the size.
Jan 22, 2025
I Bought a Helix Mattress for My Kid — Here’s My Review
There are many reasons to choose the Helix Kids mattress, but one in particular clinched it for me.
Jan 15, 2025
Before and After: This “Dumping Ground” of a Closet Was Transformed Into a Gorgeous Reading Nook
It’s the perfect reading nook for a two-year-old.
Jan 15, 2025
Why I’m Done Apologizing for Clutter — And Why Mental Health Experts Encourage This Too
Clutter, as it turns out, isn’t just about stuff. 
Jan 8, 2025
I Tried the 90/90 Rule and Fully Decluttered My Closet in an Hour
I'm going to use it on the rest of the house now, too.
Jan 2, 2025
I Use This 78-Year-Old Trick to Bring the Perfect Party Host Gift Every Time (It’s So Cozy!)
Have a New Year's Eve party to attend? Listen up.
Dec 30, 2024
I Just Discovered a Brilliant Technique for Keeping Baseboards Clean, and It’s Been a Game-Changer
I mean, it's crazy that it works so well.
Dec 30, 2024
Costco Is Rolling Out a Major Store Change Next Month, and Shoppers Are Not Happy
“What a horrible decision,” one shopper said.
Dec 12, 2024
The 27 Best Decluttering Tips of All Time
For those of us who need a little extra guidance to help decide what's worth keeping.
Nov 29, 2024
The $30 IKEA Limited-Edition Christmas Gem I Couldn’t Resist Buying For My Home
It'll add style to your tree!
Nov 29, 2024
These Are the Best Black Friday Deals to Shop Right Now
The biggest sales event of the year is here, and we rounded up the deals you won't want to miss.
Nov 26, 2024
I Just Discovered a Brilliant Way to Keep Baseboards Dust-Free, and It’s Been a Game-Changer
I mean, it's crazy that it works so well.
Nov 25, 2024
11 Thoughtful Gifts That New Moms Will Love
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Starting at $12!
Nov 25, 2024
A Travel Warning From an Entomologist: Always Put Your Suitcase in the Hotel Bathroom!
This simple tip could save you a LOT of grief later on.
Nov 22, 2024
Here’s What a $1,110-per-Month Manhattan Micro Apartment Looks Like
It’s quite cramped, but, hey, what matters is location, location, location.
Nov 22, 2024
I Tried the Chaos Method and Decluttered a Decade’s Worth of Stuff in My Storage Room
It's overwhelming at first, but also an incredibly effective way to take control of a cluttered space.
Nov 20, 2024
A Playful Blue and Yellow Boy’s Nursery Has Sweet Whimsical Details (Like a Huge Wavy Mirror!)
The flower-shaped floor lamp is also lovely.
Nov 20, 2024
Costco Is Selling the Coziest New Throws for Just $25
They look SO soft.
Nov 19, 2024
I Did the Same $230 DIY Project in Every Room, and Now My Whole Home Looks Better
It gave a new and fresh look to the whole inside.
Nov 17, 2024
Before & After: A “Dark, Dated” London Kitchen Gets a Stunning Green Makeover (with a Painted Floor!)
The bespoke accents add so much function to the colorful space.
Nov 16, 2024
I Finally Found a Smart Way to Store Snack Bags in the Pantry — And It’s an IKEA Hack!
For $8, it'll change the way you organize your pantry!
Nov 14, 2024
How To Fit a Whole Nursery Into 49 Square Feet
A showstopping painting helps set the mood.
Nov 13, 2024
The Unexpected (and Super Smart) Ways to Use a Magazine Holder In Your Kitchen
It's useful for so much more than just storing magazines!
Nov 13, 2024
Before and After: A Plain Laundry Room Gets a $400 Makeover with the Cutest New Color
A “really plain” laundry room becomes a beautiful spot to wash and fold.
Nov 8, 2024
The $5 IKEA Find That Saves Me 10 Minutes Each Morning
I can finally see all my fall sweaters.
Nov 8, 2024
5 Tips for Creating Great Kids’ Rooms, From a Design Editor (and Parent!) Who Knows
And tips on navigating decorating kid's rooms!
Nov 6, 2024
The Trash Bag Tip I Wish I’d Learned Years Ago
No more shaking out a new bag when it's time to line the can!
Oct 31, 2024
Before and After: Painting the Cabinets in This Kitchen Made Everything Look New Again (No Gut Reno Needed)
It totally transformed the look of the counters.
Oct 30, 2024