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How Lower Interest Rates Could Shape the Housing Market
By: Good to Know Mortgage interest rates have been slowly retreating since reaching a 23-year high of 7.79% in October 2023, but they haven’t dipped enough to slow the rise in house prices by much. The median existing home price has risen for 14 consecutive...
Plumbing Expert Reveals Common Food Items You Should Never Put Down the Garbage Disposal
By Charlie Lankston A plumbing expert has issued a warning to all homeowners about the dangers of putting common food items down their garbage disposal, revealing how easily these popular ingredients can clog the sink and lead to a nightmare drainage problem. The...
7 Unexpected Reasons Your Home Always Feels Cluttered, According to Pro Organizers
By Lisa Milbrand Photo: FOLLOW THE FLOW/GETTY IMAGES It can be pretty easy to spot some of the most common causes of a cluttered home, from the array of kids' toys all over the floor to the small army of appliances on your kitchen counter. But even after you've gotten...
Pantone’s 2025 Color Of The Year Is ‘Mocha Mousse’ — 15 Ways To Decorate With It
By: Theresa Gonzalez Finally — a Pantone Color of the Year that I can totally get on board with. PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse is a deliciously warm brown that blends two of my favorite things: coffee and chocolate. This cozy, yet refined hue is the...
16 Ways to Decorate With Bold Colors (Without Overwhelming Your Space)
By: Heather Bien Photo: Bethany Adams Interiors / JL Jordan Photography Have you ever walked into someone's home and been immediately struck by their deep teal living room or mustard yellow sofa? Have you saved countless images of kitchens with bright orange cabinets?...
How to Clean Your Wood Cabinets and Finally Get that Layer of Grease Off
By: Mary Marlowe Leverette The Spruce / Sarah Crowley There's more to cleaning your kitchen than wiping down the counters. Caring for your cabinets is an often overlooked part of keeping a kitchen tidy and looking like new. From protecting the wood finish from stains...
5 Overlooked Reno Ideas That Add Major Value to Your Home, According to a Contractor
By: Cori Sears Michelle Berwick Design When it comes to home renovations, many homeowners focus on the obvious upgrades: kitchen remodels, bathroom overhauls, and expansive additions. While these projects undoubtedly enhance comfort and aesthetics, they often...
Can’t Get Motivated to Clean? 14 Tips and Tricks Professional Cleaners Always Follow
By: Kate Van Pelt photoguns / Getty Images When the dust, smudges, and clutter become unbearable, we know it's time to prioritize cleaning. But it can be challenging to motivate yourself to clean when there's so much to do. Fortunately, even the pros feel this way...
How to Decorate Your Door for Christmas: 30 Designer-Approved Ideas We Love This Year
By Melissa Epifano Decorating your front door, back door, or interior doors is an easy way to up your curb appeal or make your home feel more inviting for the holidays. From Christmas wreaths to garlands, swag, bells, and ribbons, and more, check out...
68 Bathroom Decor Ideas That Don’t Involve a Total Renovation
Here's proof that small upgrades can have a big impact. By Monique Valeris and Alyssa Gautieri Photo by: Marc Mauldin Photography Don't let your bathroom decor be an afterthought! Whether it's chic paint colors, statement artwork or a trendy...