Set yourself up for a smooth transition to fall by checking these home maintenance tasks off your list. By Amanda Lauren Credit: Moelyn Photos/Getty Images August is officially here, and if fall is on your mind, you’re not alone. With the season about to...
Have your curb appeal leave a lasting impression, without blowing a budget. By: Melissa Dittmann Tracey The front yard could make or break a listing, either beckoning buyers to the front door or prompting them to look at homes elsewhere. Ginger Wilcox, the president...
Not every job is made for sweltering heat and high humidity levels. Save these projects for winter and discover the ones to do instead. By: Patricia Shannon Credit: Tria Giovan Summertime is an excellent opportunity to get a head start on a few home improvement...
By: Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner Credit: JulieAlexK / Getty Images Decluttering always sounds simple in theory—until you’re standing in front of a closet filled with once-loved clothes, a bookshelf packed with half-read paperbacks, or a kitchen cabinet cluttered with...
By: Amanda Lauren Photo: Jevgenija Zukova-Cernova Whether you're baking a pie on a summer afternoon or have a simmer pot on the stove during the holiday season, there's nothing better than a clean kitchen that smells amazing. But what about when your kitchen has that...
By: Treh Manhertz New Zillow research identifies the serene and sophisticated finishes that boost a home’s sale price. Homes sell for more when they have soapstone countertops (3.5% sale premium), white oak floors (3.2%) and Venetian plaster walls (3.0%). Buyers pay...
By: Emily Benda Gaylord Tenra / Getty Images Mice are a common household pest that can be difficult to get rid of. If the thought of using traps makes your stomach turn, there are more humane ways, such as scent repellents to deal with the issue before it gets out of...
These tricks—like using a winter coat storage bag—will help clothing last longer. By Katie Holdefehr Photo: Viktoriya Kraynyuk/Getty Images When the weather warms up, it's time to start thinking about storing winter apparel in the attic, basement, or upper shelves of...
Consider investing in a new washing machine before it's too late if you notice these telling signs. By Timothy Dale Photo: Jay Wilde Key Takeaways Washing machines aren’t made to last forever; they typically need to be replaced every 10 years. Signs to look for...
You can even use rubbing alcohol for a DIY air freshener. By: Mary Marlowe Leveratte Photo: Carson Downing; Props Stylist: Lexi Juhl Tucked away in your medicine cabinet is an amazing household cleaner: rubbing alcohol. While you may have this product on hand for...
