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6 Ways Pro Organizers Would Add Storage to Your Bathroom If You Don't Have a Vanity

This Is the Best Temperature to Set a Thermostat Before Going Away on a Winter Vacation, Pros Say

These Are the 3 Sofa Colors You'll Regret Most, According to Designers

7 Smart Gardening Moves to Do Now That Will Pay Off All Spring, Experts Say

This Is the Fastest Way to Clean a Kitchen Sink, Backed by Cleaning Pros (It's 2 Minutes!)

Is It a Bad Idea to Not Wash Your Face Towel After Every Use? We Asked the Pros

Spilled candle wax on your rug? Don’t panic. Watch the step-by-step fix and save this for your next candle mishap.🕯️

Designers Say This Outdated Cabinet Trend Is Making a Major Kitchen Comeback in 2026

12 Easy Ways to Keep Pesky Squirrels Out of Your Bird Feeders for Good

Everything You Need to Clean Before Getting Back Into the Garden This Spring—There Are Only 5!

Recluttering Is the One Trend That Actually Worked for My Home—Here's How

9 Ways to Warm Up Your Cold Bedroom Without Using More Heat

Don’t Toss That “Dead” Houseplant—This Simple Test Shows If It's Worth Saving

This Kitchen Layout Trick Makes My Kitchen 10 Times More Functional

7 Tacky Bathroom Tile Patterns That Make Your Space Look Dated, Designers Say

10 Vegetables You Should Start Indoors in February for an Early Spring Harvest

Wait, Don't Toss Out Old Plastic Lids—12 Genius Ways to Reuse Them Around the House

3 Clever (and Cost-Effective) Ways to Update Old Granite Countertops

Can you really use epsom salt as a de-icer? 🤔 See what happened when our editor put this hack to the test! #snowhacks #epsomsalt #factorfiction

We Asked HVAC Pros Why the Bathroom Is Always Freezing—and How to Fix It Fast

Pro Thrifters Say These 8 Home Decor Items Always Fly Off the Shelves

Growing Potatoes? Here’s How Long They Actually Take to Grow So You Can Harvest Your Crop on Time

Marigolds have a reputation as a natural pest deterrent, but to what extent? At the link in bio, our gardening experts break it down a bit more.

6 Laundry Tricks That Make Folding Faster and Less Annoying

Why Your Succulents Lose Their Shape—and How to Help Them Recover

5 Overlooked Spots in Your Bathroom You’re Forgetting to Declutter, Pros Say

11 Genius Tips to Keep Yourself Warm Indoors Without Turning Up the Heat

5 Countertop Trends That Are Taking Over Kitchens Everywhere in 2026

Save for later (because the real game is played off the field 🤣🏈)

Don't Toss Your Old Plastic Planters—6 Ways To Reuse Them Around The House

6 Outdated Paint Colors Designers Don't Want to See in Any Homes This Year

We Asked Cleaning Pros What Minimalists Throw Away Every Week—and They Named These 8 Things

Gardeners Say Growing Ginger From Store-Bought Roots Is Surprisingly Easy—Here's How

The One Decor Trend Designers Say You Won't See Again This Year

Washing Machines, Dishwasher Filters, and 5 Other Spots You Need to Clean More Often

Is It a Bad Idea to Fertilize Houseplants in Winter? Why Pros Say to Think Twice

This Easy Bedding Trick Makes Every Night Feel More Luxurious (We Promise)

How to Clean Your Toilet Bowl With Vinegar and Get Rid of Everything From Stains to Odors

Are Your Satin Pothos Leaves Curling? 6 Reasons Why It Might Be Happening

Designers Say Separate Sleep Spaces Are on the Rise—Why You Might Want to Try It

6 Things I Always Notice in Someone's Home as a Design Writer

Your Welcome Mat Is Begging to Be Cleaned—A Cleaning Pro Shares How You Can Tell

Does the 90/90 decluttering rule actually work? One of our writers put it to the test in a packed closet — read the full experiment at the link in bio.

Real Estate Agents Agree: This Is the Kitchen Feature Buyers Want Most in 2026

How to Clean Your Baseboards the Easy Way and Finally Get Rid of Those Scuff Marks

We Asked a Cleaning Pro if Fireplace Ashes Can Clean Floors—Why She Says It's Helpful

Do Coffee Grounds Actually Keep Moles Away? We Asked Pest Pros and They All Said the Same Thing

How to Keep Ants Out of Hummingbird Feeders for Good

These 5 Window Treatment Trends Are Already Huge in 2026, Designers Say

7 Things in Your Cleaning Closet Pro Organizers Want You to Get Rid of Right Now

My Wood Floors Aren't Properly Sealed—My Process For Mopping Them Anyway

Any fellow curlers here? 🙋‍♀️🏅

5 Renovation Trends You're Going to See in Every Home in 2026, According to Pros

Professional Organizers Agree: This One Tip Keeps Clutter Away for Good

Designers Say These 6 Decor Trends Are Already Taking Over Homes in 2026

Not a trick question — some people do save dryer lint to reuse around the house. Tap the link in bio for 8 clever ways to repurpose it.

Designers Share 5 Fun Places to Put Wallpaper That Won't Take Over Entire Walls

If You’re Only Mopping Once a Week in Winter, It's Not Enough, a Cleaning Pro Says

Plant Them Once, Enjoy Them Forever: 5 “It” Plants for Low-Upkeep Yards

7 Things Pro Organizers Refuse to Keep in Their Kitchen (And You Shouldn't Either)

Don't Buy New Decor Yet! This Is the First Thing to Do If Your Walls Feel Bland, Designers Say

We Asked Gardeners If Marigolds Really Deter Pests, and They All Said the Same Thing

How to Clean Your Oven With Vinegar and Finally Get That Layer of Grease Off

7 Outdated Kitchen Island Styles Designers Never Want to See Again

Instructions✨: 1. Use a butter knife to scrape off as much wax as possible 2. Vacuum up loose pieces 3. Place a paper towel or cloth over the wax 4. Run an iron on low heat over the paper towel to melt the wax 5. Blot the area to lift off melted wax, repeating if necessary 6. If oily residue remains, blot with rubbing alcohol

8 Things Pro Organizers Never Do In Their Own Homes, and You Shouldn't Either

You're Better Off Buying These 5 Things New Instead of Painting Them, a Designer Says

The Valentine’s Day conversation hearts we actually want. (Yes, “Do the dishes” is romantic.) 💕

Can You Plant Trees Near Power Lines? We Asked Pros

HVAC Pros Say This Simple Swap Could Save You $125 Every Year

7 Ways to Refresh Your Living Room for Under $50, Designers Share

These 6 Vegetable Seeds Need a Head Start—Start Them Indoors Now for Your Spring Garden

5 Things Cleaning Pros Add During Carpet Cleaning for Better-Smelling Floors

6 Ways to Keep Sheets From Balling Up in the Dryer So You Don't Have to Run It Again

How to Avoid Common Mistakes Growing Tomatoes in Containers

The Best Vegetable Garden Ideas for an Endless Supply of Fresh Veggies All Year Long

7 Houseplants Minimalists Never Grow—They Just Get Too Unruly, Pros Say

These Gross Kitchen Items Are Ruining Your Dinner Party, According to Hosting Pros

6 Reasons Why Your House Isn't as Comfortable as You Want and How to Fix It, Designers Share

Here's How Often You Should Clean Your Baseboards Per Month (We Wish We Knew Sooner)

The Top 5 Furniture Trends Designers Say Are Already Dating Homes in 2026

5 Front Door Trends Designers Say Homeowners Regret (Yes, Even This Popular One)

6 Bathroom Design Choices That Make Cleaning Harder

If your hats live in a pile by the door, this one’s for you! Give this clever DIY hat rack a try 🧢✨

5 Bathroom Trends Designers Say Are Totally Overrated

The Space-Saving Gardening Method Everyone Is Trying in 2026, Pro Gardeners Say

Designers Say These $10 (or Less) Tweaks Make a Living Room Instantly Feel More Warm and Welcoming

11 Plants You Should Never Grow With Tomatoes, According to a Gardener

19 Seeds You Should Start Now So They're Ready to Plant in April, According to Gardeners

Don't Toss Your Dryer Lint—8 Smart Ways to Reuse It Around Your House

Is Frost Heaving a Big Deal? We Asked Lawn Pros How to Help Your Yard If It Happens

8 Tips for Decluttering Every Room in Your House in a Day, Straight From Organizing Pros

6 Outdated Couch Styles That Are Aging Your Living Room, Designers Say

Wait for it 👀 #organizedhome #homeorganization

When winter heating costs rise, it’s tempting to close vents in unused rooms. But does it actually help? Tap the link in bio for the full HVAC expert take.

In 2026, More People Are Decorating This Way—and It Makes Homes Feel More “Human”

These New Sponges Are Designed Around a Common Dishwashing Ick

A Plumber Says This One Tool Makes Home Repairs 10 Times Faster, Especially for DIYers

My Pantry Was Infested with Gnats—Here’s How I Got Rid of Them Overnight

7 Affordable Upgrades That Will Add More Character to Your Home (Designers Swear By These)