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The “Executive Function” Trick That Finally Got My Kids to Not Just Sorta But *Actually* Clean Their Room
Because we all know their version of clean is suspect.
Alexandra Frost
Jun 8, 2023
The Best Thing I Ever Did for My Kid’s Bedroom Was Add a Play Mat That Looks Like a Designer Rug
I didn't want a cutesy pattern, so I went looking for something better.
Kristina Vänni
Jun 7, 2023
8 New Product Launches You May Have Missed in May
Including a new kids' travel bed, just in time for summer trips!
Sarah M. Vazquez
Jun 7, 2023
We Want Everything from Molly Baz’s New Collection for Crate & Barrel
It turns out the food writer has a serious knack for design.
Laura Fenton
Jun 7, 2023
Another Surprising Way a Roll of Painter’s Tape Comes in Handy Around the House
You'll want to keep a roll near the fridge.
Olivia Harvey
Jun 6, 2023
10 Surprising Ways to Use Aluminum Foil in Your Kitchen
Move over, leftovers.
Ashley Abramson
Jun 1, 2023
When to Skip or Spend on Souvenirs on Your Next Family Vacation
The best mementos connect you to the place you want to remember in a tangible way.
Meg St-Esprit
Jun 1, 2023
This $0 Painter’s Tape Hack Is the Secret to Getting Crisp, Clean Lines
It's THE trick you need for color-blocked or half-painted walls.
Cori Sears
May 27, 2023
The 8 Best Family Sofas, According to the Experts
With our Cubby sofa buying guide in hand, you should have the confidence to buy a couch you’ll love for years to come.
Laura Fenton
May 26, 2023
11 Kids’ Desks We Think Are Pretty Great
Our favorite desks that marry form and function.
Cara Strickland
May 26, 2023
I Tried 4 Methods for Cleaning Impossibly Dirty Grill Grates — And I’m Still Blown Away By the Winner
This weekend kicks of grilling season, so time to get ready!
Ashley Poskin
May 25, 2023
We Asked 4 Kids to Review SoaPen Roll-on Soap, and the Results Are Pretty Darn Cute
Handwashing just got easier (for you and your kids).
Quinn Fish
May 25, 2023
The 11 Best Memorial Day Deals on Our Favorite Kids’ Beds
Don’t sleep on these deals!
Stephanie Ganz
May 25, 2023
There’s a Good Reason Laundry Baskets Have Holes, and It’s Probably Not What You Think
Why aren't they solid plastic tubs so you could use them to pre-treat or pre-wash dirty stuff?
Ashley Abramson
May 24, 2023
This Mom’s Garage Hack Has People Telling Her It’s the Coolest Thing They’ve Ever Seen
Apparently this is very much an IFKYK situation.
Laura Drummond
May 24, 2023
The Best Memorial Day Kids’ Mattress Deals You Shouldn’t Sleep On
From crib mattresses to big-kid ones, too.
Stephanie Ganz
May 24, 2023
I Tried This DIY Mosquito Repellant, and I Can’t Believe How Well It Worked
And bonus: it smelled amazing, too!
Ashley Abramson
May 23, 2023
PSA: Our Favorite Pottery Barn Family Sofa Is on Sale for Memorial Day
Save hundreds on this best-selling sectional — and Cubby fave!
Stephanie Ganz
May 23, 2023
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
May 23, 2023
This Ralph Lauren-Inspired NYC Boy’s Nursery Has Strong “Grandfather’s Study” Vibes
It even has an equestrian theme throughout!
Shifrah Combiths
May 23, 2023
A $400 DIY Mural Is the Star of This LA Kid’s Room
Imagine you’re a kid waking up in this room every day!
Cullen Ormond
May 22, 2023
Before and After: A Few Small Changes Kicked This Cluttered Laundry Closet Into High Gear
It didn't take much to turn this dumping ground into a more practical, usable space.
Megan Baker
May 18, 2023
The Small Table and Chairs Set I Bought for My Daughter — and 9 More Kid-Sized Sets That Are Also Great!
Pint-sized tables and chairs, perfect for kids.
Cara Strickland
May 18, 2023
I Tried My Mom’s Technique for Keeping Baseboards Clean and I’m Never Going Back
She's a professional housekeeper.
Marlen Komar
May 17, 2023
9 Art and Craft Tables We Really Like For Kids
Give ‘em a space to draw / craft / color the hours away.
Cara Strickland
May 16, 2023
10 Nightstands We Really Like for Kids’ Rooms
For your kid to stash a water bottle, a book, or a special treasure they want to keep close.
Cara Strickland
May 16, 2023
A Pink Bed, a Bright Yellow Desk, and Half-Painted Blue Walls Prove That Things Get *Really* Fun When Kids Pick Their Own Room Colors
When no color is off the table, the results can be unexpected and delightful.
Cullen Ormond
May 15, 2023
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
May 15, 2023
Before and After: A Bold $700 IKEA PAX Hack Turns a Stretch of Hallway into a Home Office
From dead space to work space!
Sarah Everett
May 12, 2023
Before and After: A $500 Pantry Redo Turns This Lackluster Space into a Beautiful Butler’s Pantry
"Five kids and two years of mostly being home made me realize that this space did nothing for me."
Shifrah Combiths
May 12, 2023
The Best Baby Bouncer of All Time (Every Parent We Asked Agrees!)
It’s one of our baby registry must-haves.
Cambria Bold
May 11, 2023
My “Impulse Buy of the Year” Ended Up Being the Best Storage Solution Ever – And I’ve Since Bought More
For $20 it’s more useful than I ever imagined.
Kristina Vänni
May 11, 2023
The One “Kid Stain” You Should Never, Ever, Ever Wash in Hot Water
Plus, how to get this stain out completely the first time.
Quinn Fish
May 10, 2023
I Thought I’d Ruined My Daughter’s Dress When the Colors Bled in the Wash — Then My Mom Shared a Practically Magical Fix
It turns out you CAN fix a color bleed laundry situation!
Laura Schocker
May 10, 2023
Before and After: This Cluttered Garage Is Practically Unrecognizable After a Major Organizing Overhaul
The power of getting everything off the floor.
Shifrah Combiths
May 9, 2023
9 Toy Boxes We Really Like
Perfect for a playroom, but nice enough for the living room, too!
Cara Strickland
May 9, 2023
We Just Heard About a Renter’s Hack That Makes Traditional Wallpaper Removable — Here’s What We Learned
It’s called “liquid starch wallpapering,” and it works … for a while!
Cullen Ormond
May 9, 2023
These Colorful Kids' Bedrooms Look Like They Belong In a Wes Anderson Movie
Imagine how many trending Wes Anderson videos you could film in these rooms.
Cullen Ormond
May 8, 2023
Before and After: This Garage Makeover Has the Most Surprising Reveal You’ll See This Month—Or Ever (Really!)
And it's not because things get neat and organized. There's that, yes, but ... just come look.
Tess Wilson
May 6, 2023
Universal Childcare Is What Moms Really Want for Mother’s Day, But Since That’s Not Happening, One of These Gifts Is Also Nice
We've got ideas from $10 to $200.
Stephanie Ganz
May 6, 2023
Before and After: A Pro Organizer Turned This Cluttered Garage into a Neat, Airy Space for $400
It had reached max capacity and needed order to be restored.
Shifrah Combiths
May 5, 2023
We Asked 7 Moms of Four or More Kids How They Stay on Top of Laundry
Interestingly, most of the advice was a variation on the same theme.
Shifrah Combiths
May 3, 2023
How to Clean Slimy Baby Bath Toys, According to Pediatric Health Experts
Plus, when you should really just toss them.
Quinn Fish
Apr 27, 2023
The Etiquette of Cleaning for the Cleaners
To find out about pre-cleaning etiquette, I spoke with some pro cleaners about what’s helpful and what gets in the way.
Ashley Abramson
Apr 26, 2023
4 Air-Drying Laundry Tips I Learned the Hard Way
I’ve been following the family tradition and air-drying my clothes. But I didn't know the secrets until now.
Stephanie Wong
Apr 25, 2023
A Couple of Sample Paint Cans Completely Transformed This 9-Year-Old’s Bedroom on a Budget
Now it's bright and joyful!
Cullen Ormond
Apr 25, 2023
A Gorgeous Traditional English-Style Nursery Mixes Antique and IKEA Furniture
There's also a renter-friendly wallpaper idea that is NOT what you think.
Cullen Ormond
Apr 25, 2023
The Brilliant Trick That Makes a Basic Hanger Instantly More Functional
The fix is probably in your kid's craft box.
Shifrah Combiths
Apr 24, 2023
I Tried Rolling My Towels Instead of Folding Them, and I Did Not Expect the Results
Inspired by pictures I'd seen of rolled towels, I decided to give rolling a try. Here's how it went.
Shifrah Combiths
Apr 23, 2023
The First Thing You Should Do with a New Bottle of Vanilla Extract
Whenever I pick up a new bottle, I do this one tiny, brilliant thing.
Geraldine Campbell
Apr 23, 2023
7 Easy Ways You Can Get Your Bathroom Even Cleaner
Work smarter, not harder.
Shifrah Combiths
Apr 20, 2023
My Daughter Had Trouble Sleeping Through the Night Until I Tried This Mattress
This bleary-eyed mom was ready to try anything, and that’s when I heard about a new FDA-approved baby mattress.
Kristina Vänni
Apr 20, 2023
A Simple Hack to Make a BILLY Bookcase More Useful in a Kids’ Room
It costs $12 and it made a big difference.
Anjali Prasertong
Apr 19, 2023
This Multipurpose Playroom Is Packed with Smart Solutions
Roberto Gil of Casa Kids knows how to create small spaces that do many things at once.
Laura Fenton
Apr 19, 2023
This Kids’ Wallpaper Looks 3D and We Can’t Stop Staring
The dinosaur one is amazing!
Cambria Bold
Apr 19, 2023
My Mom’s Solution for Keeping Spiders Out of the House
Buh-bye, spiders.
Shifrah Combiths
Apr 18, 2023
Before and After: A $40 Painted Animal Mural Adds Major Color and Whimsy to a Kid’s Room
When wallpaper proved too pricey, this DIY'er created her own animal design - with paint!
Sarah Everett
Apr 18, 2023
I Ditched a Stroller for This and It Changed My Life
As with most great finds, I only wish I had gotten it sooner.
Jenny Davis
Apr 18, 2023
Before and After: A Musty Attic Is Transformed into a Dreamy Bedroom
It features hidden storage, vintage treasures, and more.
Megan Baker
Apr 17, 2023
10 Furniture Items You Can Feel Feel Good About Buying Secondhand, According to Interior Designers
Here's what to look for.
Caroline Biggs
Apr 17, 2023
IKEA’s New Feature Could Save You Even More Money
This is big news.
Cambria Bold
Apr 14, 2023
Behold, My Grandma’s Dust-Busting Cleaning Secret
You'll dust way less with this trick I learned from my Polish grandmother.
Marlen Komar
Apr 13, 2023
My Little 5-Minute Nightly Ritual Makes a Huge Difference in the Kitchen
Just a few minutes can make a big difference.
Katie Leaird
Apr 13, 2023
Oeuf’s Much-Anticipated New Bed Is the Low Toddler Canopy Bunk Bed We’ve Been Waiting For
It's just *perfect* for little kids and toddlers, but it'll also grow with them!
Cambria Bold
Apr 12, 2023
We Asked 5 Parents How They Spot-Clean Their Kids’ Backpack Stains and You’ll Want to Save These Tricks
You may already have everything you need.
Quinn Fish
Apr 12, 2023
A Surprising (and Super-Smart) Way to Use a Squeeze Bottle in the Bathroom
Can't believe we haven't thought of this before!
Ashley Abramson
Apr 10, 2023
I Tried Good Housekeeping’s Number-One Stain Remover — And Now I Totally Understand the Hype
I tested it out on three stains: an old oil stain on my favorite purple sweatshirt, plus a sharpie stain and a ballpoint ink pen stain on my son’s light blue T-shirt.
Ashley Abramson
Apr 8, 2023
If You’re Still Storing Condiments in the Fridge Door, You Should Know There’s a Better Way
This tip also puts produce front and center.
Ashley Abramson
Apr 8, 2023
The “10 Things” Rule Keeps My House Uncluttered, Even with a Family of Six
Plus, I have five tips (that I learned the hard way) for implementing the “10 things” rule in your own home.
Alexandra Frost
Apr 7, 2023
This TikToker Transformed Her Oak Kitchen — Without Refinishing the Cabinets
A fantastic example of how oak works if it's done right!
Olivia Harvey
Apr 7, 2023
The Simplest Way to Clean Children’s Car Seats, According to Cleaning Pros
The best part? You already have everything you need. Plus, which seasonal stains you need to treat ASAP.
Quinn Fish
Apr 5, 2023
We Tested 5 Ways to Get Slime Out of a Carpet and the Winner Left No Trace
Disaster averted!
Quinn Fish
Apr 3, 2023