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7 Spots You’re Definitely Forgetting to Clean, According to House Cleaners
Giving these places extra attention will make a big difference in your home’s overall cleanliness. By: Sophie Flaxman Photo: FotoDuets / Getty Images When it comes to keeping your home clean, most of us stick to the usual checklist. You know the drill:...
9 Bedroom Layout Mistakes That Could Be Ruining Your Sleep
Updating your bedroom layout could lead to a more restful slumber. By: Shivani Vyas Photo: Zeke Ruelas Getting back on track after a poor night's sleep can be challenging. While fresh sheets, the right room temperature, and a calming color palette can make...
8 Decluttering Rules I Live By as Someone Who Writes About Organizing for a Living
After over a decade of covering organizing, these are my top takeaways. By: Leslie Corona I consider myself extremely lucky to write about all things home, including decorating, cleaning, and organizing. I’ve been covering these topics for over a decade now, and while...
How to Create a Morning Routine Zone for a Calm and Organized Start to Your Day
It’s the perfect way to set yourself up for a successful day. By: Wendy Rose Gould There’s never a wrong time to re-think your daily habits and routines—and that’s certainly true when it comes to keeping your home tidy. We argue that one of the best places to start is...
January Tasks to Tackle for the New Year
Home maintenance tasks aren’t going to be any easier at the start of a new year than they were during the holiday bustle of December. You’ve buttoned up the house against the cold, and you’re in the dead of winter without even a glimpse of spring in...
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?...