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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This ‘CleanTok’ Hack Will Have You Cleaning in Circles
Sometimes you need to go back to basics.
How to Care for Your Garden Tools Before Putting Them Away for Winter
Take care of your tools so they can take care of your garden next spring.
Five Ways to Keep Your Outdoor Space Warm This Winter
Outdoor spaces don’t have to go out of business during those dark winter months.
Make Your Yard Look More Polished With Garden Edging
Create a clean edge that follows the lines of your garden beds.
These Robot Vacuums Are Cheaper Than They Were on Prime Day
These Yeedi and Roborock robot vacuums are currently hitting their lowest price ever after hefty discounts of up to $700.
Seven Gardening Tasks You Should Do in November
It's the last dance in the garden for the year. Here's your "last chance" checklist.
The Best Places to Install Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Keep yourself safe by placing your carbon monoxide detectors in these areas.
All the Home Maintenance Tasks You Should Tackle in November
Keep out the cold and prepare for winter storms.
TikTok's Favorite Way to Clean When You Can't Focus
The "junebug" method will help you get into a cleaning habit that works for you.
This App Helps Me Keep My House Clean (Without Stressing Me Out)
Lowering expectations and asking for help were the secrets to housekeeping success.
Eight DIY Outdoor Lighting Projects to Make the Shorter Days Less Dark
Give your home's exterior a cozy upgrade with these no-wiring lighting projects.
My 11 Favorite Tools for Fall Yard Clean-Up
Every fall I haul out the tools that make cleanup possible, from saws to giant dust pans.
Magazine Boxes Are the Best Budget-Friendly Storage Hack
Functional, attractive storage doesn't need to cost that much.
What to Do When the Post Office Refuses to Deliver Your Mail
Your local post office can decide to stop delivering mail to your address—or your entire neighborhood—for a whole list of reasons. Here’s what to do if it happens to you.
My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The Roborock Q5 Pro Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo
This budget robot vacuum and mop with LiDAR was decent at full price, but at $160, it's a steal.
Why Getting Your Neighborhood Declared a Historic District Is a Bad Idea
It's often a stealthy way to impose HOA-like control over the whole block.
The Three Best Ways to Extend Your Growing Season Into Fall
Setting up a cold frame, greenhouse, or low tunnel can keep your vegetables 10-20 degrees warmer this winter.
Use the 'FlyLady' Method to Make Routine Cleaning Less Overwhelming
If cleaning your home feels like too much, this 15-minutes-at-a-time strategy can reduce your stress level.
Maintain a Clean House More Easily With the 'Swish and Swipe' Method
Keep your place tidy without having to work so hard.