The Drawbacks To Buying A New Construction Home
While new construction homes allow you to customize a house into your dream home, there are some surprising drawbacks to consider before going this route.
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Cleaning (21)
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Here's How Often You Should Be Replacing Your Kitchen Sponges
In a 2017 study, researchers found nearly 82 billion bacteria per cubic inch on kitchen sponges — talk about an unexpectedly grimy addition to your kitchen!
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The Germiest Place In Your Kid's Bedroom You Forget To Clean
We all know that changing tables, doorknobs, and toy chests are some of the germiest places in kids' rooms, but do you know which spot is the dirtiest?
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The One Sofa Cleaning Trick You Need To Try
It can be frustrating trying to lift stains or odors from your couch, but this one sofa cleaning trick will help make the process so much easier.
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The Biggest Mistakes You're Making When Cleaning With Pine-Sol
Pine-Sol is an amazing cleaner and disinfectant, and while you can use it on a variety of surfaces you can't use it on everything. See what Pine-Sol can damage.
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15 Types Of Bugs You Don't Want Living In Your Home
Not all bugs are bad, but there are a few you definitely don't want taking up residence in your home. See which bugs are safe and which need to be eliminated.
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The Strange TikTok Oven-Cleaning Trick That Actually Works
Cleaning the oven is one of the least looked forward to tasks on chore day, but this TikTok cleaning hack will make cleaning your oven so much easier.
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How To Care For Your Cast Iron Pan
Read on and we'll break down everything you need to know about cleaning and maintaining your cast iron pan to ensure it lasts for years to come.
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How To Correctly Clean Silver Jewelry
Keeping your silver jewelry clean won't be difficult if you have a polishing cloth and some silver cleaner on hand. Here's how to correctly clean your pieces.
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The Biggest Mistakes You're Making When Cleaning Windows
Here at House Digest, we've made a list of some of the biggest mistakes you're making when cleaning windows, and what you can do to improve the process.
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How Bad Is It To Wear Outside Shoes In The House?
Whether you have wood floors or carpeting, you may have more to worry about besides how they can become soiled with dirt and debris from outdoors -- here's why.
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The Common Kitchen Item That Can Accidentally Kill Your Pet
Thousands of pets die each year from accidentally ingesting foods and medicines that are meant for humans, according to Dogtime. Here's how to prevent this.
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This TikTok-Approved Hack Makes Removing Bottle Labels A Breeze
Bringing reusable water bottles into your home is a great way to save the planet, but those stickers on the bottoms are a pain to remove. Enter a TikTok hack!
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You Might Be Storing Your Cleaning Products All Wrong
You might be storing your cleaning products all wrong, making chore day more difficult than it needs to be. Here is how to properly store cleaning products.
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This TikTok Hack Will Keep Your Kitchen Sink Super Fresh
Lucky for all of us, there's a TikTok hack that has the answer to a fresher and bug-free kitchen sink. Here's how to keep your kitchen sink super fresh.
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Here's How Often You Really Need To Wash Your Comforter
If you're using your comforter with a cover, much like a pillowcase for pillows, you'll cut down on washing frequency. Here's how often you need to wash yours.
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Here's How Often You Should Wash Your Hand Towels
Those hand towels in your bathroom and kitchen are high-traffic linens. From messy kids to surprise guests, all sorts of hands are touching them all t he time.
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How To Use Lemon Oil To Clean Your Kitchen
Store-bought cleaning products often have harsh chemicals, but you can DIY your own cleaning solutions. You can use lemon oil to clean the entire kitchen.
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How Long Should A Dishwasher Really Last?
Dishwashers are expensive appliances, so you want to make sure yours lasts so you get your money's worth. Here is how long a dishwasher should really last.
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Get Rid Of Grimy Oven Racks With This TikTok Hack
Get rid of grimy oven racks using this simple TikTok cleaning hack. Dirty oven racks usually take a lot of scrubbing to clean, but this hack makes it easy.
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This TikTok Trick Will Make Cleaning Your Stove Grates Much Easier
Cleaning your stove grates can be a pain, especially when those stove grates have a lot of grease buildup. Make cleaning grates easier with this TikTok hack.
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Use This Fun Lego Hack To Never Lose Your House Keys Again
If you are prone to chronically losing your keys, then try out this fun Lego hack to DIY a key holder for your entryway. You will never lose your keys again!
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Design (7)
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Your Complete Guide To A Victorian Style House
Whether you've admired them in person or seen photos of stunning homes, there's no denying that the Victorian style house is a favorite of many enthusiasts.
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Best Stores To Shop At For Holiday Decor
In order to help you build a quality collection of trinkets and treasures, here is House Digest's guide to the best stores to shop at for holiday décor.
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Joanna Gaines Reveals Her Favorite Color
Joanna Gaines revealed her favorite color -- and how paint can alter your home's overall mood. Keep reading to find out what she thinks about a home's hue.
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This Vintage Bedroom Amenity Is Making A Surprising Comeback
This vintage bedroom amenity is making a comeback. Chances are you have only seen vanity tables in old vintage movies, but this bedroom staple is returning.
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25 Shipping Container Home Designs You Have To See To Believe
Get inspired by staying the weekend in one of these unique shipping container rentals that are all available on Airbnb. You might decide to stay there for good!
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How Much Does It Cost To Reface Cabinetry?
By refacing your cabinetry, you're freshening up your kitchen's design without breaking the bank -- and we have the necessary info for taking this next step.
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15 Tiny Houses That Are Incredibly Charming
Why live large when this smaller lifestyle is so cozy? Take a look at these 15 charming tiny homes; you might just want to give tiny living a try sometime.
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Flooring (1)
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The Real Reason Your Carpet Is Turning Black
If you have dark lines bordering the edges of your room or appearing underneath doorways or furniture, you might have a filtration issue. Here's how to fix it.
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Flowers (1)
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Climbing Roses That Are Absolutely Stunning
Climbing roses can transform your simple backyard into a charming cottage. To see which rose variety is best for you, here are the most stunning climbing roses.
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Garden (8)
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How To Grow And Care For An Astilbe Plant
If you love to plant low-maintenance plants in your garden that don't require a lot of fussing, then astilbes are for you. Here is how to take care of them.
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How To Successfully Grow African Violets
African violets are one of the prettiest houseplants you can own. While they might be initially fussy, here is how to treat it so it can flower for years.
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How To Make Your Own DIY Compost
If you're going to build your own DIY compost, there are several things to know before you get started. We here at House Digest have pulled them all together.
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Rhododendron Bush: Everything You Should Know Before Planting
Rhododendrons have fragrant flowers, and have leaves that are large and leathery. Here's everything that you need to know before planting rhododendron bushes.
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How To Correctly Grow And Take Care Of Aloe Vera Plants
The aloe vera is a hardy plant, but it has a temperamental side when it comes to giving it the proper care and attention. Here's how to grow and care for them.
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The Shower Curtain Mistake That's Growing Mildew In Your Bathroom
You might be making a shower curtain mistake that's growing mildew in your bathroom. If your curtain smells a little musky, here is what you need to stop doing.
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8 Best Ways To Get Rid Of Whiteflies
Though they're a true pest once they've established themselves, you can conquer whiteflies with persistence. Here are some ways to get rid of whiteflies.
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Dracaena Marginata: Everything You Should Know Before Planting
Also known as the Madagascar dragon tree, dracaena marginata sports long, slim leaves with pointed tips with a hint of red around the outer edge of the leaf.
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Home Improvement (10)
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How Target Gets You To Spend More Money Than You Planned To
Have you ever gone to Target to buy deodorant and walked out with tilapia and a desk lamp? That's intentional. Here is how Target gets you to spend blindly.
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What Is Enamel Paint And When Do You Use It?
It can be hard narrowing down what kind of paint to use during a project, so here is everything you need to know about enamel paint. It's not for everything.
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Reddit Is Up In Arms Over This Common Contractor Practice
For those who've hired contractors to remodel or build a home, there is always some frustration. Here's why Reddit is up in arms about window installers.
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7 Ways To Maximize Hygge This Winter
Embrace more joy and warmth this winter with some hygge maximizing tips that will offer comfort to you whether you're alone or sharing your home with family.
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15 Types Of Wood That Are Easy To Build With
After reading this House Digest piece, you will be able to determine the best kind of natural wood for all your building projects around the house.
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Where To Find Free Firewood Near You
When it comes to getting free firewood, a little knowledge goes a long way. No matter what type of firewood you're looking for, there are ways to get it free.
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Celebrity Renovations That Went Viral For All The Wrong Reasons
Let's take a look at some celebrity renovations that did the rounds online, for reasons you might not expect. Some of them are truly bizarre and hilarious.
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What To Know Before You Buy A Slate Roof
Slate is among the highest quality in roofing materials, and is an excellent investment for anyone thinking in the long term about their roofing needs.
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Here's How Often You Should Replace Your Toilet Brush
When was the last time you invested in a new toilet brush? If it was when you moved into your home, it might be time to get a new one. Here's the reason why.
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This Instagram-Approved Hack Will Keep Your Candles Burning For Longer
Once you try this trick, you'll never have to worry about scraping old wax chunks from the sides of your candle holders again or having wicks burn down.
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Indoor (1)
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50 Chic City Apartments You Can Rent On Airbnb
If you're going on vacation to a city in the U.S., then feel like a local by renting an Airbnb rather than booking a hotel. Here are 50 chic city apartments.
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Kitchen Remodel (2)
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30 Kitchen Cabinet Paint Colors To Inspire Creativity
The kitchen is a source of creativity for many of us, whether we're cooking or gathering. Here are fun cabinet paint colors to help your imagination run free.
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Butcher Block Countertop: What To Know Before You Buy
Butcher block countertops are stylish and timeless, but they also come with their own sets of cons. Here is what to know before you buy butcher block counters.
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Laundry & Linens (2)
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What Happens If You Put Dry Clothes In The Dryer?
What happens when you put dry clothes in a dryer for another spin? We couldn't help but wonder this ourselves here at House Digest, so we just had to find out.
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Why You Should Never Use Laundry Detergent Powder On Your Carpet
Laundry detergent is great for washing stains from clothes, but not for washing carpets. Here is why you shouldn't put laundry detergent powder on your carpet.
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Organization (1)
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20 Ideas To Organize A Small Closet
If you have a small closet, you might feel doomed to having a stuffed wardrobe, but these organizational tips will double your storage space.
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Paint (4)
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40 Creative Paint Colors To Liven Up Your Home
While you want to look at creative paint colors that work with your home décor, you can rest assured that many exciting color combos play well together.
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There's More To Choosing White Paint Than Meets The Eye
If you've ever seen paint swatches in a hardware store, then you know that there is more than just one white paint color. Here is how to narrow down your picks.
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What Is Eggshell Paint And When Do You Use It?
Before go searching for the perfect paint, take a look at eggshell paint and its characteristics, advantages, and drawbacks to make an informed determination.
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The Strange Thing You Didn't Know Your Slow Cooker Can Do To Paint
Paint can be challenging to take off of hardware and can involve hours of scrubbing. But this TikTok slow cooker hack will have the paint off in no time.
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Real Estate (10)
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The Most Bizarre Homes From The Real Housewives
Get your popcorn ready because we at House Digest are counting down the oddest homes to ever grace the "Real Housewives" series, and they're pretty wild.
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The Most Stunning Hotels Around The World
We at House Digest have rounded up some of the most incredible accommodation options around the world for you to consider while planning your next vacation.
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50 Charming Tiny Houses You Can Rent On Airbnb
Airbnb offers stays in all types of charming and unique tiny houses. Some offer solitude and quiet, and others provide luxury despite the slight expanse.
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25 Serene Lakeside Homes You Can Rent On Airbnb
Renting on Airbnb has its benefits since homeowners are vetted. With all of this in mind, here are 25 spectacular lake house rentals across the United States.
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Celebrity Homes You Can Rent On Airbnb
If you and your friends are interested in staying in a piece of Hollywood history, keep reading to learn more about celebrity homes you can rent on Airbnb.
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25 Unique Rentals On Airbnb For A One-Of-A-Kind Vacation
If you're looking to level up your vacation into a truly memorable trip, then consider some of these quirky and unique Airbnb rentals as your accommodation.
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Celeb Couples Who Don't Actually Share A Home
Keep reading to learn about different celebrity couples who chose to not share a home at one point or another. Some of them might end up surprising you!
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20 Stunning Houseboats You Can Rent On Airbnb
Looking for the perfect place to spend your next vacation? Check out these 20 stunning houseboats that you can rent on Airbnb, no matter where you're traveling.
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Celebs Who Couldn't Afford Their Extravagant Homes
These celebs had the unfortunate fate of losing their own homes, which were often outfitted with personal effects and luxurious details, to foreclosure.
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Important Property Information That Real Estate Listing Sites Can't Tell You
How do you know if you're going a bit overboard and relying on real estate databases like Zillow for matters beyond their reach? Here's what we discovered.
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Repairs (1)
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How To Fix A Dishwasher That Isn't Draining
When it comes to a swamped dishwasher, there are several ways to approach fixing this common problem before going the new purchase route. Here's what to do.
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Trees, Shrubs & Vines (5)
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30 Stunning Treehouses You Can Rent On Airbnb
The treehouses found on Airbnb offer a wide range of amenities. Frankly, there are so many dreamy treehouses on Airbnb that you may have to book more than one!
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15 Evergreen Trees That Give You Privacy All Year Round
We here at House Digest have searched the internet and found 15 stunning evergreen trees that provide privacy while looking absolutely gorgeous.
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What Is An Upside Down Christmas Tree And How Are People Doing This?
Common for centuries and loved by many around the world today, the inverted, or upside down Christmas tree is a fabulous alternative in holiday decorating.
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19 Deer-Resistant Shrubs To Landscape Your Yard & Protect Your Garden
To create a beautiful and thriving landscape that you can enjoy, consider our top picks of deer-resistant shrubs that are perfect for your yard and garden.
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15 Beautiful Trees With Purple Leaves
Give your front or backyard a pop of color with these beautiful trees with purple leaves. These purple leaf trees will add character to your green garden.
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