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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Three Ways to Grow Herbs Indoors When You’re Tight on Space
When you're out of counter or floor space for growing indoors, go vertical.
These Eight Houseplants Are Perfect for Beginners
These easy-to-grow plants can make anyone feel like they have a green thumb.
My Favorite Vacuum/Mop Combo Is $150 Off for Black Friday
I already own this vacuum/mop combo, and I'm in love with it.
I'm Splurging on an Electric Wheelbarrow This Black Friday, and You Should Too
An electric wheelbarrow or dump cart can make yard work less painful and more efficient.
My Favorite Home Storage Items on Sale for Black Friday
Black Friday is for fun splurges, but it's also for practicality.
The Best Black Friday Deals on DIY Gadgets
Plus, smart-home upgrades you can install yourself.
The Best Deals on Robot Vacuums I've Found During Amazon's Black Friday Sale
It's time to outsource your vacuuming.
Six Unexpected Household Uses for Dry-Erase Markers
The temporary tool we’ve all been sleeping on.
The Best Ways to Organize Your Seed Library
Keeping your seeds as viable as possible means limiting exposure to light, air, and moisture—and going through them once a year.
Five Clever Ways to Use Rechargeable Bulbs
Light awkward spots and prepare for power outages with rechargeable LEDs.
Four Common Ways People Damage Their Tech During Cleaning
You probably need to clean your devices more—but you also need to clean them correctly.
How to Stick to a Cleaning Schedule When You Don’t Have Time to Clean
Not cleaning little messes periodically leads to big messes. And no one has time for that.
How to Convert Your Formal Dining Room Into a Space You’ll Actually Use
Your unused formal dining room could have a second life as an office, a library, or a game room.
Four Things to Try When Your Dishwasher Smells Funky
Your dishwasher isn't supposed to smell like rotten eggs.
How to Pick the Best Bath Towels Based on Material, Size, and Weave
Different types of towels work better in different climates.
This Is the Best Way to Germinate Seeds Outside During Winter
With this method, the results are more resilient seedlings that don't require any hardening off.
The Best Gadgets to Keep You Warm (That Aren't Space Heaters)
When space heaters aren't an option, you can still get toasty.
Eight Overlooked Elements That Make Your Home Decor Look Dated
Commonly overlooked aspects of your house—from baseboard covers to switch covers and door hardware—can make even a recent renovation feel less-than-fresh.
Four Steps You Should Take This Winter for Your Dream Garden Next Year
Spend the winter assessing the wins and losses of the past season and use that as the basis to plan next year's garden.
How to Design a Natural-Looking Garden
Instead of trying to achieve and maintain an ordered-looking yard design, get inspiration from nature.