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We Asked Designers What Trendy Home Items People Regretted in 2025—They Named These 6

We Asked HVAC Pros How to Save on Heating Bills and Stay Warm Without Cranking the Heat

We Asked a Laundry Pro When to Replace Our Dryer Balls, and We're So Glad We Asked

How to Decorate Your TV Stand So It Actually Looks Good in Your Living Room

We Asked Pro Organizers What to Store in Plastic Bins and They Gave Us These 5 Things

Should You Cut the Stem of Your Orchid If the Flowers Die? What to Do for More Blooms

It's the Peak Time of Year for These 8 Evergreens That Thrive in the Cold, an Arborist Says

This Simple Tool Takes the Guesswork Out of Choosing Houseplants, a Pro Says

Stainless Steel Used to Sell Homes—Here’s What Realtors Say Buyers Expect Now

My Mattress Has Never Been Cleaner Thanks to These Two Household Staples

The $15 Trick That'll Make Your Curtains Look 10 Times More Expensive (Designers Swear By It!)

Most People Are Overwashing Their Winter Coats—What Laundry Experts Recommend Instead

7 Guest Bathroom Items That Secretly Gross People Out, According to a Hosting Pro

A Designer Says These 7 Common Kitchen Features Make the Whole Room Look Worse

Thinking of selling soon? A luxury real estate pro shares the easiest bathroom upgrades that impress buyers every time. Tap the link in our bio for her top five.

9 Organizing Tricks That Make Laundry Day 10 Times Easier

6 Things You Can Use If You Run Out of Driveway Salt

6 Bathroom Features That Are Instantly Eyesores, Designers Say

Interior Designers Agree: Get Rid of These 7 Things for a More Inviting Home

The Unexpected Thing in Your Home That's Killing Your Plants (It's Not You)

We Asked a Real Estate Pro What Bathroom Upgrades Always Impress Buyers—They Named These 5

7 Tacky Living Room Accessories Designers Say You Should Never Use

What are you prioritizing this year? 🤔

3 Pro-Approved DIY Stainless Steel Cleaners to Finally Get That Layer of Grease Off

This Overlooked Winter Task Can Save Your Japanese Maple From Disease

The Surprising Pantry Staple You Can Use to Melt Ice on Sidewalks and Driveways

We Asked Pros What You Shouldn't Store in a Car and They Named These 10 Things

8 Bulbs You Should Start Indoors Now for Colorful Blooms in Spring

How to Deep Clean Cast Iron and Finally Get That Layer of Rust Off

I Can Reach Every Jar in My Fridge Easily, Thanks to This Unexpected Organizing Gem

What the Heck Is Snow Mold? How to Protect Your Lawn From Damage This Winter

Be honest: which of these have you used in a pinch? Out of Swiffer refills doesn’t have to mean out of luck 😏

We Checked With Pro Organizers and Turns Out We've Been Storing Flatware All Wrong

How to Insulate Your Garage Door Like a Pro So It’s Never Freezing Again

The Safest Way to Remove Snow from Trees to Keep Them Healthy All Winter, According to Pros

7 Kitchen Eyesores That Designers Say Instantly Ruin the Look of Your Space

Don’t Start These 6 Popular Seeds Yet—It’s Still Too Early, Garden Pros Say

10 Places to Hide Messes When You Don't Have Time to Clean (No One Will Ever See It)

How to Clean the Rubber Seal on Your Fridge and Finally Get That Layer of Gunk Off

The Unexpected Way to Get Rid of Water Marks from Your Wood Table Without Harsh Cleaners

Skip Air Fresheners—These 6 Things Make Your Home Smell Better Instantly

9 Genius Ways to Repurpose Old Pillows That You Probably Never Thought of

5 Tips for Painting Your Walls When the Room Is Full of Furniture, Straight From Paint Pros

6 Kitchen Paint Color Trends That Are Already Taking Over Walls in 2026

We Asked Pro Organizers How to Get Rid of Sentimental Clutter Without Losing Memories—Their Top Tips

These 6 Trees in Your Yard Are Most Vulnerable to Wind Damage—Here's How to Protect Them

Wait, Why the Heck Does My Dishwasher Smell Bad? 4 Common Culprits and Fixes

HVAC pros settle the debate at the link in our bio — but before you peek, what do you do in your own home?

We Asked Contractors Why Our Homes Are So Drafty, and We Finally Got Answers

Designers Always Recommend These 10 Paint Colors When a Home Needs a Reset

The One Room Designers Recommend Refreshing in January—Even If You Don’t Update Anything Else

The One Reno Detail Contractors Say Instantly Makes a Home Look More Custom

Keep boots upright all winter long with this easy pool noodle hack ✨

7 Ways to Remove Stickers From Wood Using Things You Already Own

How to Clean Nearly Everything in Your Home With Lemon Juice, From Faucets to the Fridge

For more in-depth instructions for cleaning your favorite winter coats, tap the link in our bio! ❄️

Can You Trim a Neighbor’s Bush That Grows into Your Yard? We Asked Pros

Contractors Agree: This Common Renovation Choice Makes Rooms Look Smaller

Don't Wait—5 Garden Tasks You Should Do Now for Better Spring Blooms

These 4 Countertop Colors Instantly Date Any Kitchen, Designers Say

This 3-Ingredient Simmer Pot Will Have Everyone Complimenting Your Home, Pros Say

HOA Rules Explained: When Home Updates Need Approval—and When They Don’t

We Asked a Garden Pro How to Fix a Leggy Houseplant—These Steps Actually Work

Designers Share the Best No-Spend and Low-Cost Winter Home Updates You Can Do Now

5 Home Organizing Trends That Are Totally Outdated, Pro Organizers Say

How to Clean and Care for Your Winter Coat, From Wool to Waterproof

6 Decorating Habits That Make a Home Feel More ‘You,’ Designers Say

6 Design Problems Designers Always Notice at Parties and How to Fix Them

Save this for the next time your bed pillows could use a light refresh ✨

This Is the One Home Project You Should Start in January, Designers Say

Why Your Amaryllis Didn’t Bloom This Year—And How to Fix It for Next Winter

8 Ways Your Closet Organization Could Be Hurting Your Morning Routine

This Iconic IKEA Lamp Is Sold Every 5 Minutes—And It Just Got a Huge Refresh

We Asked Designers Which Tile Patterns Instantly Look Too Busy—And They Chose These 5

The Best Thermostat Schedule for Keeping Your Home Warm in Winter, According to HVAC Pros

Is It Better to Hang Towels on Bars or Hooks? We Asked Cleaning Pros

Pillow Refresher✨: 1. Put 1 tbsp baking soda into a dryer sheet and tie it off with string 2. Place the sachet into a delicates bag 3. Spray both sides of the pillow with a 1:1 vinegar solution 4. Toss the pillow and the delicates bag into the dryer 5. Use a delicate dryer setting for 45 minutes

Nothing kills a cleaning mood faster than realizing you’re out of Swiffer refills. 🫠 Tap the link in our bio to see what you can sub in instead.

18 Bad Cleaning Habits This Cleaning Pro Is Begging You Not to Bring Into the New Year

Wait, Does Snow Kill Your Grass? Here’s What Actually Causes Winter Lawn Damage

5 Designer-Approved Ways to Make Your Home Feel “Right” Without Renovating

How to Clean Nearly Everything in Your Home With a Magic Eraser, From Walls to Appliances

7 Things You'll Never See on a Minimalist's Nightstand (And Where to Put Them Instead)

How to Steam Clean Your Microwave With Vinegar and Get Rid of Tough Food Stains

The Room-by-Room Cleaning You Should Be Doing Every Week, a Cleaning Pro Says

6 Cleaning Resolutions So Easy They're Impossible to Break, Pros Say

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8 Living Room Layouts Designers Swear Make a Room Feel More Inviting

Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Propagate Roses for Better Spring Blooms

Designers Say These 6 Tacky Color Combos Can Ruin a Room

We Asked a Pro If Winter Is the Best Time to Prune Evergreens, and This Advice Could Save Your Trees

Does Leaving Doors Open Keep Your Home Warmer in Winter? We Asked HVAC Pros

7 Things That Make Your Living Room Look Totally Empty, Designers Say

5 "Red Flags" That Don't Actually Mean You're a Bad Plant Parent (They're Actually Normal)

When a Home Feels “Blah,” Designers Always Add These 7 Tiny Upgrades

These 3 Sofa Styles Are Making Your Living Room Look Dated, Designers Say—No Matter the Brand

6 Household Items You Can Use With a Swiffer When You Run Out of Refills

Which home combo did you get? 👀

This Is the Safest Way to Remove Nail Polish From Your Couch, Cleaning Pros Say

We Asked Designers Which Home Renos to Skip and They Said These 5 Aren't Worth the Cost