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Your Lighting Could be Completely Throwing the Appearance of Your Green Paint — Here is How to Mitigate Its Effects
Exactly how does light affect green paint? Here's what you need to know to be able to choose the right shade for your home's lighting scheme
By Natasha Brinsmead Published
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How to propagate mistletoe cactus
Doubling this unique plant is easier than you might think, and here's how you can do it
By Jacky Parker Published
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How Can I Make My Rug Smell Nice? 6 Long-Lasting Tricks to Banish Odors — And Welcome Tantalizing Scents
Follow these genius expert tips to make your rugs smell as gorgeous as they look
By Amiya Baratan Published
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How to Clean Lampshades — From Pleated Fabric to Glass, Here Are a Few Simple Steps You Can Follow
An expert guide to cleaning your much-loved home lighting while bringing style back into your space
By Seraphina Kyprios Published
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When is the Best Time to Buy a Sofa? Interior Experts Spill Their Secrets
Maximize your buying power with our expert guide to timing the perfect sofa purchase
By Sarah Warwick Published
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What to do with Amaryllis after it blooms–5 steps you should take
Treat your amaryllis bulbs right once the blooms die, and you needn't start over, they will blossom year after year with these expert tips
By Jacky Parker Published
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Do You Have a Musty-Smelling House? 6 Worrying Causes — And What You Should Do to Get Rid of Them
If you're curious about the guilty party behind your home's malodorous scent, experts tell us it could be one of these common culprits
By Amiya Baratan Published
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"Swiss Coffee" Is the Paint Color that People With Cozy but Expensive-Looking Homes Pick
The paint brand's "Swiss Coffee" shade is a best-seller that people reach for to achieve the ideal warm white
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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How to Wash a Down Comforter — You Can Finally Stop Putting Off This Chore With 5 Simple Tricks
Cozy vibes await once you learn how to clean and dry your bulkiest bedding like a pro
By Lilith Hudson Published
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Mistletoe and Magic — This Delightful Winter Plant Can Be Grown Close to Home, Here's How
Cultivating this wild plant is easy with this expert-led advice
By Jacky Parker Published
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4 Expert Tips for Storing a Christmas Tree — And Clever Buys to Help You Keep Yours in Perfect Condition
Don't let this year's prized Christmas tree buy go to waste. Heed the experts' words of advice and properly store yours for another year of joyous celebrations.
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Christmas Fern Plant — Flourishing With Color, Here's How You Can Grow This Feathery Bloom This Winter
Bring hues of green to your garden during the cold, frosty season by following these simple expert tips
By Matilda Bourne Published
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Are Green Kitchens Timeless? Designers Say It All Depends on the Shade
Designers weigh in on whether or not the color green is simply a passing trend in our kitchens, and how to make it an enduring choice
By Portia Carroll Published
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Not One for Room Sprays? This Christmas Simmer Will Make Your Home Smell Delicious in Time for the Festivities
Check out our recipes or whip up your own for a wonderfully merry home fragrance that's seasonally fit
By Amiya Baratan Published
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No Space? No Problem! — Organizers Share 5 Simple Ways to Store Clothes Without a Dresser
Expert tips on what you can do and how you can store your attire if you have limited storage in your home
By Ciéra Cree Last updated
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How to Choose a Living Room Rug — 12 Fail-Safe Strategies from Designers
Interiors pros share their expertise on selecting an area rug that complements the room perfectly
By Sarah Warwick Last updated
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9 Things Professional Organizers Say Never to Spend Your Money on for the Holidays
Consider this the opposite of a shopping list and stick to it for a clutter-free home post-holiday season
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Why is my Jade plant drooping? 7 common causes and solutions for a sickly Crassula
It's time to follow this simple expert advice to help your sickly succulent come back to health
By Jacky Parker Published
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How to Organize an Entertainment Center — 6 Ways to Streamline Your Space Before Your Next Game Night
Tidy up your games collection and impress your guests in one go with these gems of expert advice
By Amiya Baratan Published
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How to Arrange Throw Pillows on a Couch — 5 Simple Sofa Set-Ups an Interior Stylist Always Falls Back on
The combination of throw pillows you choose, and how you style them, can make or break your sofa. But there are some easy routes to choose, no matter your interior tastes
By Luke Arthur Wells Last updated
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Where to Position Your Kitchen Appliances for a More Seamless Look and Flow
Experts share how to optimize the layout of your kitchen by positioning your appliances correctly
By Seraphina Kyprios Published
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7 Pre-Christmas Decluttering Rules Expert Organizers Say Will Make the Holidays Easy and Stress-Free
Enjoy the festivities with less clutter by following these simple expert-approved lessons
By Ciéra Cree Published
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Should I Sleep With the Windows Open in Winter? The Benefits for You — And Your Bedroom
With this list of pros and cons, you can make an educated decision to leave your windows wide open or tightly shut as you take your rest
By Amiya Baratan Published
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How to Water Paperwhites — The Expert Technique That Guarantees Happy and Healthy Blooms
From how to how often, this is your watering 101 guide for these dainty and elegant blossoms
By Amiya Baratan Published
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How to Store Bedding — 7 Ways to Keep Your Linen Fresh and Fancy For Longer
Expert advice on what you need to do with your favorite sheets when they're not in use
By Faiza Saqib Last updated
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These Are the 6 Types of Kitchen Layouts You Need to Know
No matter the age, style, or architecture of the home, there’s a kitchen layout design that will benefit you the most — you just need to explore the options
By Portia Carroll Published
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5 Laundry Lessons I've Learned That Stopped Me From Ruining My Bed Linen Forever
Take note of these tips to keep your bed sheets looking as good as new
By Ciéra Cree Published
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How to Protect an Olive Tree During Winter — Guaranteed Methods to Save These Beautiful Trees From the Frost
These expert-approved tips will ensure that your olive trees are ready for fresh fruiting next Spring
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Do My Sofas Have to Match? No, but There's an Art to Putting Different Couch Styles Together
If you’re putting more than one sofa in a living room, follow this style advice from design pros for combining different types in one space
By Sarah Warwick Published