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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What to Do If You Receive Someone Else's Mail
Be a good citizen and help get the mail to the right place.
The Safe (and Unsafe) Flowers to Buy Your Valentine If They Have Pets
Make sure that Valentine's Day bouquet doesn't cause an unexpected trip to the vet.
The Two Best Ways to Remove Rings From Your Bathtub
Soap scum and tub rings can be tough to remove—but these two methods make it much easier.
Eight Unexpected Places You Can Add a Pop of Color to Your Home
Think outside of the accent wall.
Two Simple Ways to Remove Stains From Wood Floors
The key is to use something strong enough to remove the stain, but not something so strong that it will damage the wood beneath.
Everything I'm Seeding in February
If you're jonesing to start gardening, good news—it's already time to start your seeds.
Five Cheap Storage Solutions That I Use to Organize My Small Apartment
I live in a very small apartment—these storage containers and shelving units make life there bearable.
Five Easy Ways to Hide Cords and Cables in Your Home
You can hide that mess of power cords, coax cables, and Cat5.
You Need to Clean Your Humidifier More Than You Think
Breathing in moist air is nice. Breathing in mildew and microorganisms, not so much.
All the Gardening Tasks You Should Complete in February
Take steps now to ensure a great fruit crop, give your roses ready, and prepare to start seeds.
My Five Favorite Cleaning Methods to Try When You’d Rather Not Clean at All
For when it feels too overwhelming to even get started.
Use the '20/10' Method When You Don't Have the Energy to Clean
This is one of the best cleaning routines for when you're feeling overwhelmed.
How to Update Your Bathroom to Reduce the Risk of Mold
You can reduce—or even eliminate—the chances of mold in your bathroom with some design choices.
Baking Soda and Vinegar Are Good for Cleaning, Just Not Together
This combination is usually no better at cleaning than water.
A Room-by-Room Checklist of All the Things You’re Forgetting to Clean
When is the last time you emptied your toaster's crumb tray?
How I Removed Stubborn Water Stains From My Wall
Water stains are ugly, but getting rid of them without covering them up may be easier than you think.
You Can Save a Lot of Money by Growing Your Own Seedlings Instead of Buying Plants
When you're buying one or two plants, letting someone else grow them makes sense. As you scale up, the math changes.
Common Bathroom Repairs That Seem Difficult but Are Actually Really Easy
These intimidating DIY repairs are much easier than you might think.
17 of My Favorite Methods for Decluttering a Home
Need a gentle approach, or something a little more ruthless?
Eight Questions You Should Ask Yourself When Decluttering Your Home
And "does this spark joy?" isn't one of them.