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September 30th
- How Much Should I Spend on a Sofa? Experts Reveal What You Can Expect for Your Money
- Should I Air My Bedding Every Morning? Yes, You Should — And Here's Why
September 29th
- What Colors Go With Silver? 5 Room Palettes That Showcase This Metallic in a Modern Way
- It's One of These 7 Sofa Layout Mistakes That Are Killing the "Flow" in Your Living Room
- Should I Prune My Olive Tree? This Mediterranean Native May Need Cutting Back for a Fruitful Growth
September 28th
- How Much Drainage Do Indoor Plants Need? Here is Your Ultimate Guide to Houseplants and Their Needs
- How to Make a Lighting Scheme Feel Cozy — 4 Expert-Recommended Ideas To Try
- When's the Best Time to Plant Hydrangeas? Experts Say All But One Season Is Ideal
September 27th
- 7 Fall Annuals for Containers That Thrive Beautifully Under the Sun — And Bring a Burst of Color
- I Just Learned the Basics of Feng Shui Sofa Placement — Turns Out My Couch Might Be "Blocking Energy"
- What Are the Common Parlor Palm Problems? There Are 3, and This Is How You Can Solve Them
September 26th
- When Should I Plant Tulip Bulbs in Containers? Timing Is the Secret to Flourishing Pots Come Springtime
- Things That Never Stay in a Minimalist's Kitchen More Than a Day — So Don't Let These 4 Items Hang Around
- When Do Poinsettias Turn Red? Learn About Maintaining This Iconic Christmas Plant in Its Merry Hues
September 25th
- This is the Best Fabric Protector for Your Sofa, According to All the Cleaning Professionals We Asked
- Here's How Often You Should Water Your Snake Plant For Consistent Growth and Bright Leaves
September 24th
- I Used a Paintbrush to Dust my Home — And It Came To Be Surprisingly Handy for Tough Nooks
- Plant Spider Lily Bulbs in Containers for an Unusually Beautiful Fall Bloom — And Elevated Curb Appeal
- How to Collect Seeds From Coneflowers — Trusted Methods Used to Harvest These Colorful Blooms
September 23rd
- 7 Plants That Bring Vibrant Fall Garden Colors to Your Yard — Picks for a Beautiful Autumnal Palette
- Could Your Cactus Be Ruining Your Bedroom's Vibe? Feng Shui Experts Think So
- When to Fertilize a Christmas Cactus — Do This to Fill Your Home With Winter Color and Joy
- How to Fix Overwatered Plants — 5 Tips You Need to Follow for Rescuing Your Wilting Leafy Greens
- 6 Vegetables You Should Overwinter — Keep Them Frost-Free, So You Can Look Forward to a Delicious Spring Harvest
September 22nd
- 5 Things You Need to Know to Avoid Overwatering Your Houseplants
- How Much Does it Cost to Reupholster a Sofa? 6 Things to Consider Before Changing Your Furniture's Fabric
- How to Care for Maple Trees During the Fall — A Guide on Maintaining Its Beautifully Bright Foliage
September 21st
- The Best Blue Paint Color Might Just Be in One of These 6 Designer Projects
- How to Get Rid of Moths in Rugs — A Guide on Taking Care of Your Delicate Flooring (And Preventing Damage)
- 10 Indoor Climbing Plants That Will Take Your Blooms to New Heights — And Make Your Home Look Lush
- 8 Fall Gardening Ideas for a Colorful Seasonal Transition
September 20th
- Should You Hang or Fold Your Clothes? Professional Organizers Say It's All About the Size of Your Space
- Firm vs Soft Couches — An Argument-Ending Guide to Working Out Which is Right For You
- What You Need to Know About Watering Houseplants — The Rules for a Healthy Indoor Garden
September 19th
- When to Water a Christmas Cactus — You Should Follow This Method for This Moisture-Loving Houseplant
- How to Care for a Cast Iron Plant — This Low Maintenance Houseplant is the Perfect Touch of Zen for Your Home
September 18th
- 9 Genius Ways Gardening Experts Recommend Using This Pantry Staple in Your Backyard
September 17th
- How to Clean a Rug With Baking Soda — This Homemade Cleaner Is Ideal for Tackling Odors
- Drawers vs Cabinets — Which Should You Prioritize in Your Kitchen Remodel?
- What Are Hardiness Zones? These Are the Types of Plants That Will Grow Beautifully in Your Region
September 16th
- How to Care for Christmas Cactus — Advice From a Plant Expert to Keep This Winter-Flowering Houseplant Happy
- Blue and Yellow Color Palettes — Do These "Complementary" Hues Actually Go Together?
- 3 Decluttering Myths That Are Holding You Back From a More Organized Entryway
September 15th
- How to Store a Rug — Should You Roll or Fold Your Floor Covering? Here's What the Experts Say
- 5 Ideas to Maximize Your High Pantry Shelves That Make Such Sense for Better Organization
- 5 Types of Lighting You Should Always Avoid If You Want Your Home to Feel Cozy
- Should a Bathroom Door Open In or Out? Generally In, Apart From These Exceptions
September 14th
- How to Clean a Couch That Smells — 5 Ways to Eliminate Musty Odors
- How Many Upper Cabinets Should Your Kitchen Have? A Handy Rule of Thumb for Remodeling
- How to Decorate With Sherwin-Williams' Shade "Pussy Willow", a Soft Contemporary Take on Classic Gray
- Should I Cut Back Hostas in the Fall? This Task Will Help Keep Your Garden Looking Good and Pest-Free
September 13th
- 6 Types of Storage You Should Really Avoid in a Pantry — They're Harder to Organize and Waste Space
- 6 Rug Cleaning Mistakes You Should Avoid if You Don't Want to Damage Your Floor Covering
- How to Mulch Your Garden — This is How to Keep Plants Happy (and It Can Look Surprisingly Good, too)
September 12th
- 5 Things You Shouldn't Keep on Your Countertops if You Want an Uncluttered, Minimalist Kitchen
- How to Keep Your Tablecloth in Perfect Place — This Trick Will Ensure a Flawless Tablescape (Even When It's Windy)
September 11th
- 7 Partial Shade-Loving Plants That Will Make Your Yard's Light-Challenged Spots Look Incredible
September 10th
- 5 Clever Ways to Maximize Your Low Pantry Shelves to Get the Best Out of Your Storage Space
- How to Clean a Rug — The Methods to Use to Deep Clean and Freshen Up Your Floor Covering
- 5 Steps to Growing a "Kitchen Garden" — How to Cultivate Crops That Satisfy All Your Culinary Needs
- Should I Cut Back Hydrangeas in the Fall Even If They're in Containers? Which Types to Prune for Better Blooms Next Year
September 9th
- How to Clean a Leather Sofa — A 5-Step Care Routine, and How to Stop your Couch Going "Brittle"
- 5 "Impractical" Choices to Avoid in a Bathroom — These Make Your Spaces More Difficult to Use
- No Space? No Problem! — Organizers Share 5 Simple Ways to Store Clothes Without a Dresser
September 8th
- How Do You Make the Most Out of High Closet Shelves? 5 Tricks for Floor-to-Ceiling Storage
- Which Type of Bathroom Tile Is Easiest to Clean? Advice to Make You Space as Low Maintenance as Possible
- 5 Common Sofa Cleaning Mistakes You Might Be Making
- How to Dry and Store Fresh Garden Herbs to Keep Your Kitchen Stocked All Winter Long
September 7th
- 6 Changes to Make in Your Pantry Today That Will Make It so Much More Functional, According to Organizers
- 7 Common Design Mistakes Making Your Home Feel Less Cozy — And How to Fix Them
- 5 Easy Ways to Move Your Garden Herbs Indoors for the Winter — And Save Your Culinary Plants From the Cold
September 6th
- Ina Garten's Backyard Features Manicured Hedges — And These Gorgeous Blooms Certainly Create an Immaculate Gardenscape
September 5th
- How to Clean Bouclé Fabric — 5 Easy Steps to Keep This Tough-to-Maintain Sofa Looking Its Best
- Adding This “Magic Basket” Organizing Trick to Your Nighttime Routine Could be the Answer to a Better Night's Sleep
- 3 Decluttering Non-Negotiables That Professional Organizers Urge You to Always Stick To
- 5 Bulbs to Plant in September That Will Flower in Spring
- Forget Painter's Tape — This Viral Buy Keeps Your Windows Clean From Paint Splatter While You're Decorating
September 4th
- What is the Best Wood for Outdoor Furniture? This is the Type to Buy, Whatever Your Budget
- How to Clean a Velvet Sofa — 5 Steps to Refresh This Delicate Fabric
- 7 Perennials You Can Divide in September to Double Your Plants for Spring (and Make Them Healthier, too)
September 3rd
- This Minimalist Wardrobe Challenge Will Help You Understand Which Clothes to Declutter From Your Closet
- 8 Plants You Should Mulch in September to Protect Them During Winter
September 2nd
- How Big Should a Bathroom Mirror Be? The Rule of Thumb to Follow
- How to Clean Teak Outdoor Furniture — Ahead of Storing It Away for Fall
- How to Clean a Sofa — A Step-by-Step Guide to Giving Your Couch a Deep Clean
- How Many Vases Do You Actually Need? These Professional Organizers Know When It's Time to Declutter
September 1st
- Experts Are Calling These Fall Scents "The New Pumpkin Spice" — Here Are 3 Methods to Make a Room Smell Cozier This Fall
- How to Prune Plants the Right Way — 7 Expert Tips to Prepare Your Yard for Fall and Winter
- 7 Patio Plants You Should Grow in Pots — These Varieties Are Truly an Array of Perfection and Beauty

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