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Before and After: The Gorgeous New Paint Color On These Kitchen Cabinets Made Them Look Brand New Again
Now it looks like a million bucks.
Sarah Everett
Sep 26, 2024
Before and After: After a Luxe Yet Cozy Redo, This Basement Doesn’t Even Look Like a Basement
It's still completely functional for the family, but now with lots more luxe style.
Sarah Everett
Sep 26, 2024
Before and After: This Dramatic $1,500 TV Wall Transformation Is Pure Art
The after is perfect for dimming the lights, curling up under a blanket, and pressing play on a good movie.
Sarah Everett
Sep 26, 2024
This Kid’s Groovy Bedroom Makes Me Feel Like I’m in the 70s (in the Best Way!)
The 13-year-old owner loves jazz music.
Cullen Ormond
Sep 25, 2024
“The Old Farmer’s Almanac” Predicts a Very Hot Start to Fall — but That’s Not All
Find out what you need to know about the weather this month.
Lara Walsh
Sep 25, 2024
I Tried Using Rinse Aid on My Shower Glass and Here’s What Happened
I mean, it should work to get the glass really clean, right?
Shifrah Combiths
Sep 24, 2024
This Guy Created Fake Windows Using Home Depot Light Panels, and the Results Are … Kinda Unbelievable
It’s a low-key ingenious method of adding some light to any space that needs it.
Arielle Tschinkel
Sep 24, 2024
This Kid’s Sea-Inspired Room Is Utterly Charming
There's even a giant stuffed octopus!
Cullen Ormond
Sep 18, 2024
Everyone Wants to Move to This U.S. State — and It’s Not the One You Expect
These two states are all the rage right now.
Lara Walsh
Sep 17, 2024
I Wrote a Book About Bunk Beds —From Sizes to Styles, Here’s Everything You Need to Know (Including My Favorite Bunks!)
You've got questions, I've got answers.
Laura Fenton
Sep 16, 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.
Juliana DeMarici
Sep 16, 2024
I Just Discovered the Smartest Way to Store Paper Towels in Your Kitchen (It’s a Game-Changer!)
It has so many uses.
Quinn Fish
Sep 16, 2024
The 5 Best Things to Do for Your Dishwasher, According to Appliance Repair Pros
It works hard for you, so you should take care of it.
Shifrah Combiths
Sep 12, 2024
Before and After: A $40, One-Day Project Turned a Plain Pantry Door into a Style Statement
Think outside the box.
Savannah West
Sep 11, 2024
How Awesome Is This Kid’s French Fry Box-Inspired Headboard?!
There's a ketchup packet pillow, too, because of course there is.
Cullen Ormond
Sep 11, 2024
Before and After: A Bland Brown Kitchen Gets a Bright White Redo — With a Twist
This kitchen may be mostly white, but it's still packed with personality.
Sarah Everett
Sep 11, 2024
Before and After: A Dining Room Goes from Beige to Breathtaking in 5 Days (for $370!)
Power tools are your friends.
Sarah Everett
Sep 11, 2024
I Tried My Grandmother’s Technique for Cleaning Stainless Steel, and It’s the Best Method By Far
You can stop buying those special cleaners now.
Marlen Komar
Aug 27, 2023
I Cleaned My Disgusting Grill Grates with Oven Cleaner — And I’ll Never Use Anything Else Ever Again
The amount of grease and charred bits that came off was just unbelievable.
Lisa Freedman
Aug 29, 2023
America’s Test Kitchen Knows the Secret to Cleaning a Burnt Dutch Oven — And It’s Both Brilliant and Simple
Follow these four easy steps.
Stephanie Ganz
Aug 29, 2023
Every Family Needs My Grandma’s 30-Year-Old “House Rules”
I consider my Grandma Gigi’s 9 commandments unbreakable.
Annita Katee
Aug 23, 2023
How to Help Your Kids Have the Best First Day of Kindergarten Ever
It's a big day, but it can be a great day, too.
Quinn Fish
Aug 23, 2023
This 4-Step Routine Is My Secret to Conquering After-School Chaos
We’re all spared from a nagging parent and a big cleanup later on.
Shifrah Combiths
Aug 23, 2023
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.
Shifrah Combiths
Jul 19, 2024
This Norwegian Nursery Features a Playful DIY Wall Mural
The whole design was inspired by a living room rug.
Cullen Ormond
Aug 22, 2023
This Family Is Creating a Fairytale Home
Camille Simmons of Planning Pretty shares the story of her 1920s California cottage.
Laura Fenton
Apr 11, 2022
Before and After: A Smart Shower Storage Solution Helps Free Up Bathroom Cabinet Space
It's renter-friendly AND budget-friendly.
Sarah Everett
Aug 20, 2023
I Just Discovered a “Magical” $1 Trick for Cleaning Stained Coffee Mugs (It’s So Effective!)
It’s probably already in your pantry.
Rory Sanders
Sep 3, 2024
What Made Me Finally Quit Paper Towels Forever
Your wallet will thank you.
Alexandra Foster
Sep 3, 2024
This Is What a 97-Square-Foot Apartment In Paris Looks Like
Could you live there?
Inigo Del Castillo
Aug 31, 2024
A Disturbing New Report Will Make You Think Twice About How Often You Wash Your Sheets
It's important, people.
Lara Walsh
Aug 31, 2024
I Just Discovered a “Life-Changing” Trick to Keep My Stainless Steel Fingerprint-Free (It’s So Easy!)
It’s hiding in your pantry.
Jamie Sanders
Aug 30, 2024
Before & After: Dated ’80s Oak Kitchen Cabinets Get a “Charming” Rustic Farmhouse Makeover
“I love that it feels old, charming, and lived-in — even though it isn’t that old.”
Cullen Ormond
Aug 30, 2024
The Simple Yet Surprising Way a Tension Rod Can Help You Organize Your Spices
Create extra storage space out of thin air!
Ashley Abramson
Aug 19, 2023
A Nursery’s Wallpaper Is Filled With Woodland Animals — And We Love It
See how Farwa Moledina decorated her daughter’s nursery with animal-themed wallpaper and rich paint colors.
Cullen Ormond
Aug 18, 2023
I Finally Found a Smart Way to Store Food Container Lids, and It’s Unexpectedly Perfect
If you get a thrill out of organizing tools doing double duty in different areas of the home, you’ll enjoy this.
Shifrah Combiths
Aug 25, 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.
Inigo Del Castillo
Aug 25, 2024
4 Truths About Cleaning Away Spider Webs at Home, According to an Arachnologist
The very first thing to know: Not all spider webs are actually cobwebs.
Ashley Abramson
Aug 17, 2023
30 Surprising Ways to Use Dawn Dish Soap Outside of the Kitchen
Including a few we bet you haven't thought of!
Danielle Centoni
Aug 16, 2023
Read This Before You Personalize Your Kid’s Back-to-School Supplies
I like a personalized backpack as much as the next person, but there’s a very good reason not to do it.
Alicia Betz
Aug 15, 2023
I Was Taught to “Navy Dishwash” by My Parents — and I Still Do It Today
And it's still how I like to wash dishes.
Quinn Fish
Feb 17, 2024
15 Back-to-School Tips, Tricks, and Hacks Every Parent Should Know
They’ll help you get back into the school groove.
Quinn Fish
Aug 15, 2023
We Love the Blue Striped Walls and Colorful Storage Crates In This Barcelona Kid’s Room
Those crates are perfect for storing small toys and adding a bit of color.
Cullen Ormond
Aug 23, 2024
Why I Chose This Classic, No-Fuss Humidifier For My Home (It Saves Us During Dry Winter Months!)
It's quiet, powerful, and easy to clean.
Jenny Davis
Aug 23, 2024
3 Kitchen Trends on Their Way Out This Year (and 3 Taking Their Place)
Number one might surprise you.
Quincy Bulin
Aug 23, 2024
We Asked 5 Contractors the Kitchen Reno Trend Homeowners Regret Most, and They Basically All Agreed
Learn from other homeowners’ mistakes.
Brittany Leitner
Aug 23, 2024
I Didn’t Know How Great a Sound Machine Could Be Until I Bought This One
The first-gen Hatch sound machine was pretty great, but the second-gen beats it.
Quincy Bulin
Aug 22, 2024
This Baby Bath Tub Was One of My Favorite Baby Shower Gifts
It sounds dramatic, but it made me a more confident first-time mom.
Quincy Bulin
Aug 22, 2024
I Ditched My Compact, Folding High Chair for This, and I’ve Never Looked Back
When feeding my son became a contact sport, I needed a better high chair.
Jenny Davis
Aug 22, 2024
Before and After: A ‘70s Fireplace Goes from a Living Room Eyesore to a Favorite Feature
And it’s easily reversible, too.
Sarah Everett
Aug 22, 2024
My Mom Finally Shared Her Secret Miracle Spray Recipe With Me — and It’s a Game-Changer
The hero ingredient was a surprise.
Annita Katee
Jan 8, 2024
How the Only Bedroom In This Tiny NYC Apartment Became the Ultimate Kids’ Room
Now there's plenty of sleep and play space for the kids.
Cullen Ormond
Aug 21, 2024
I Put a Ball of Aluminum Foil in My Dishwasher — What Happened Next Was Amazing
You don't want to miss this easy tip!
Shifrah Combiths
Aug 21, 2024
I Loved This Bassinet So Much That I Bought a Second One When My Twins Were Born
It's amazing when you're recovering from a C-section.
Alicia Betz
Aug 20, 2024
The First Thing You Should Do with a New Bottle of Hydrogen Peroxide
It can be used to clean something you thought was un-cleanable!
Shifrah Combiths
Feb 8, 2024
I Couldn’t Believe the SNOO Bassinet Would Be Worth It, but I Was So Wrong
For peace of mind and that blessed sleep, it was worth every penny.
Jenny Davis
Aug 19, 2024
This “Goldilocks” Baby Crib Had Everything I Was Looking For
Attractive, safe, and affordable.
Cara Strickland
Aug 19, 2024
I Gave Over 500 Baths in This Baby Bath Tub, and Here’s Why I Recommend It to All Parents
I used it with two kids well into toddlerhood.
Emily Hochberg
Aug 19, 2024
This App Lets Me Throw Away My Kids' Artwork Guilt-Free
Bonus: It keeps it all organized, too.
Trisha Sprouse
Aug 9, 2023
I Tried the “90/90 Rule” and Fully Decluttered My Closet in an Hour
It was remarkably effective.
Jennifer Billock
Aug 19, 2024
This $6 Back-to-School Desk Organizer Is So Cute, You’ll Want One For Yourself
Pretty desk organizers? Yes, please.
Olivia Harvey
Aug 19, 2024
We Asked 3 Plumbers to Name the Best Dishwasher Detergent — They All Picked the Same One
Three plumbers can't be wrong!
Ashley Abramson
Dec 22, 2023
Before and After: A $600 IKEA Solution Is the Star of This Garage Transformation
Once again, IKEA comes to the rescue and provides an efficient and good-looking storage solution.
Shifrah Combiths
Jan 4, 2024
The IKEA Kallax Shelf Is My Favorite Storage Unit for Keeping Toys Tidy
Plus it’s so easy to hack.
Trisha Sprouse
Aug 8, 2023
We Tried 5 Methods for Removing Sticky Stickers — And We Were Blown Away by the Winner
One method removed the sticker *and* the sticky residue!
Ashley Poskin
Apr 29, 2024
These Drawer Dividers Helped Me Organize a Homework Station for My Kids
After-school hours are much smoother now.
Trisha Sprouse
Aug 3, 2023
We Tried 5 Methods for Cleaning Windows — And the Winner Is Ridiculously Easy and Effective
It's a classic for a reason.
Shifrah Combiths
Jan 4, 2024
Another Surprising Way a Roll of Aluminum Foil Comes in Handy Around the House
It has nothing to do with food.
Lois Alter Mark
May 20, 2024
This Science-Backed Baby Play Gym Was Worth Every Penny (And One of My Favorite Baby Registry Gifts!)
We used it every day for a year and a half, so I get the hype.
Cara Strickland
Aug 14, 2024
I Bought This Organic Crib Mattress for My Second Baby, and Wish I’d Had It for My First
I’m a mom of two, and this non-toxic baby mattress is the best I’ve seen for safety, comfort, and support.
Emily Hochberg
Aug 14, 2024
IKEA Just Dropped 3 Bold New Colors for This Iconic 44-Year-Old Furniture Piece
As part of their 80th anniversary collection.
Blair Donovan
Aug 14, 2024
Before and After: This “Oppressive” Green Bedroom Is Unrecognizable After a Laura Ashley-Inspired Makeover
It's giving Laura Ashley.
Cullen Ormond
Aug 14, 2024