Home & Garden
From manageable home improvement projects and cleaning, to gardening and pet care, here's everything you need to know about buying, selling, and maintaining your home.
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The Easiest Way to Motivate Yourself to Clean
Sometimes all you need is a little reward to keep you motivated.
The Best Gifts for Avid Readers (That Aren't Books)
Let them pick their own books, but get readers these other things instead.
Nine Ways to Make Your Home Warmer This Winter (Without Turning Up the Heat)
Try these changes before you mess with your thermostat.
Five Ways to Stop Your House From Getting Dusty so Quickly
Staying on top of the problem ultimately leads to less work later on.
My Favorite High-Tech Water Filtration Pitcher Is on Sale Right Now
A water-filter pitcher is nice to have if you're picky about your water's taste.
Five Smart Tech Gifts for Anyone Who Loves Plants
Smart technology has made tending to my flock of houseplants much easier and more effective.
Five Ways to Make Your Houseguests More Comfortable (and Reduce Your Own Stress)
A little preparation now will pay off when the guests start walking through the door.
The Case for Still Owning a Filing Cabinet
You actually do need a filing cabinet.
The Best Tools and Supplies to Save Time Cleaning
Cleaning should not take all day—a few upgrades to your cleaning arsenal can cut the time down significantly.
Seven Home Maintenance Tasks Everyone Forgets to Do
There’s a bunch of house maintenance we commonly forget about that can have a huge impact on your bills.
How to Make Your Christmas Tree Last as Long as Possible
I hope you’re ready to do a lot of watering.
Which Is Better: The Dyson Gen5 Detect vs. Samsung Bespoke Jet AI
The Dyson brand has consistently been highly ranked and reviewed, but the Samsung stole my heart.
I’m Always Cold, and the Dreo Solaris Is the Best Space Heater I’ve Tried
It creates soft, ambient warmth for large spaces with barely a peep.
The ‘Magic Basket’ Method Breaks Decluttering Into Two Manageable Steps
You've got one thing to do in the morning and one thing to do at night.
All the Winter Cleaning and Organization Tasks You Should Tackle Before the New Year
Here's everything I do to get my home ready for hibernation season.
Four Ways to Keep Your Houseplants Happy in Winter
If you're feeling dried-out and listless this winter, imagine how your plants must feel.
The Specialty Cleaning Tools That Are Actually Worth It
Your mop and broom need to be modernized.
The Christmas Decorations You Can (and Should) Cheap Out On
Some pricey decorations are worth it—but others definitely aren't.
15 of the Best Species of Live Christmas Trees (and Which to Choose)
When decorating your home for the holidays, not all "real" trees are created equal.
The Best Gifts for That Person Who's Always Cold
I'm always cold, so I know what I'm talking about.