13 Yearly Home Maintenance Tasks You've Probably Been Skipping
Many homeowners skip yearly maintenance tasks, like flushing the water heater or examining the home’s exterior, without realizing the impact.
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Turn Your Bedroom Into Your Dream Space With These Ideas Inspired By Joanna Gaines
If you're itching to give your bedroom a dreamy makeover, you certainly can't go wrong with these innovative tricks from interior design expert Joanna Gaines.
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13 Best Ways To Use IKEA's Iconic RASKOG Cart
With a little creativity, this iconic IKEA cart can serve a multitude of purposes around the home. Discover ingenious ways to use an IKEA RASKOG cart.
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11 Holiday Entertaining Tips From Martha Stewart You Should Be Using For Yourself
Whether you're hosting a small get-together or a large family gathering, it helps to be prepared. Check out these helpful tips from Martha Stewart.
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16 Home Projects With The Highest ROI In 2025, According To New JLC Data [16+]
If you're thinking about selling soon and want to increase your home's value, here are some projects that offer the highest return on investment.
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12 Reasons Front Loader Washing Machines Are Considered Better (And If We Agree)
From energy usage to wear and tear on clothes, here are a few reasons front loader washing machines are considered better—and whether they really are.
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16 Old-School Kitchen Items Nobody Uses Anymore
For the thrifters and vintage-lovers out there, these nifty bygone kitchen tools will warm your heart and make you think twice about high-tech appliances.
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14 Essential Crops That Belong In Every Survival Garden
A survival garden is filled with crops that are nutrient-dense and can be preserved for future use, including potatoes, squash, asparagus, and so many more.
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13 Ways To Tweak Your Houseplant Care Routine For Winter
While houseplants can stay happy indoors all winter, to survive and thrive in the colder months you need to be smart about their placement, watering, and more.
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14 Design Details We Love From The Rooms In Joanna Gaines' Waco Castle
The Gaineses purchased the Cottonwood Castle in 2019. From the dining room to the kids' rooms, Joanna made some stellar design choices you can add to your home.
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Declutter Your Linen Closet By Tossing These 12 Commonly Stored Items
Linen closets can become a catch-all for items of all kinds, leading to clutter. To combat that, toss things like old fabrics, certain expired items, and more.
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How To Budget And Fund A Home Renovation: Everything You Need To Know
A home reno is a big financial decision. These insights could not only help save you money, but also allow you to make wise choices with the funds you have.
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16 Budget-Friendly Ways To Decorate For Thanksgiving Celebrations
Hosting a festive fall occasion, but want to stick to a budget? From garland to centerpieces, here are some easy, low-cost DIYs to decorate for Thanksgiving.
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10 Gardening Mistakes That Everyone Makes In The Summer Heat (& What To Do Instead)
High temperatures puts stress on your plants. To help them survive the hot summer, avoid these mistakes around watering, transplanting, fertilizing, and more.
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9 Smart Tips To Keep Your Birdbath Beautiful
Maintaining a birdbath isn't just about topping up water: You also have to fight algae, bacteria, and decaying matter. Keep yours pristine with some savvy tips.
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The Ultimate Guide To Decluttering Your Kitchen
From taking note of what you use in a week to consolidating cleaning supplies, you are only a few action items away from having a clutter-free kitchen.
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10 Decades-Old Cleaning Habits That Are Better Left In The Past, And What To Do Instead
Just because something has been done for years, doesn't always mean it's good. To preserve your washing machine, toilet, and more, skip these cleaning methods.
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The 10 Best Materials You Should Use To Fill A Raised Garden Bed
Use a combination of these materials to improve your raised garden beds' soil structure, nutrient composition, and drainage, and to suppress weeds.
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The Fragrant Herb Essential Oil That Can Keep Ants Away From Your House
Although ants are part of the natural ecosystem, having them invade your home is not ideal, but there's an aromatic essential oil you can use to keep them out.
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Use A Rock Tumbler To Transform Broken Glass Into Faux Sea Glass For All Your Projects
Spare those broken glass pieces from the recycling bin -- here's how you can use a rock tumbler to transform them into faux sea glass for décor projects.
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The Fixer Upper Remodel That Replaced Joanna Gaines' Iconic Shiplap With This Controversial Material
While Joanna Gaines is known for her farmhouse aesthetic, she once gave a kitchen an industrial vibe on "Fixer Upper" by swapping shiplap for concrete.
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Here's What It Means If You See A Black Bag In A Tree
A black bag hanging in a tree doesn't necessarily mean the wind blew it there. Here's what it's used for and what you should do if you see one.
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Does Toilet Paper Really Help Neutralize Fridge Odors Or Is It Just A Waste?
You might have heard the hack of using toilet paper to neutralize fridge odors and wondered if it really works or is just a waste of good TP.
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Why Your Cactus Is Leaning (And How To Fix It)
If you are dealing with the dreaded cactus lean, it's probably thanks to one of several common issues. Fortunately, it can be totally fixable.
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Every Family Room Needs These 3 Furniture Pieces, According To Interior Design Experts
Family rooms should be spaces where you're able to kick back, relax, and host. These three pieces make it easier and more comfortable to do just that.
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Is It Safe To Paint Your Home's Vents?
Air vents aren't the most aesthetically pleasing feature in a home. Paint might seem like an easy solution to cover up the eyesore, but there are safety risks.
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The Growing Fire Ant Infestation (And Where Quarantines Are Happening)
If you've ever had an encounter with a fire ant, you know they can be a literal pain to deal with, just make sure you aren't helping them spread.
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