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How to Get Rid of Condensation Without a Dehumidifier — Do This for a Damp-Free Home
It's time to find some budget-friendly ways to dry your home without a pricy dehumidifier. Here are a few tips and tricks from the experts
By Faiza Saqib Published
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How to Make Window Boxes Look Good in Winter — For a Colorful and Blooming Curb Appeal
The nights are long, and the days are short. With limited light, it's time to brighten things up with these window box schemes
By Sarah Wilson Last updated
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How Often Should I Water an Aloe Plant? Secrets to a Healthy Succulent
Help this medicinal marvel thrive with these easy watering techniques by the experts
By Jacky Parker Published
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How to Overwinter Fuchsias — 5 Simple Ways You Can Guard Your Flowers From a Looming Winter Freeze
These hardy flowers need some protection from garden frost, and all it takes is a few easy-to-follow steps
By Amiya Baratan Published
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How Much of Your Sofa Should Sit on the Rug? Interior Specialists Weigh in on the Age-Old Debate
If you’re teaming an area rug with a sofa, these are the guidelines to follow from the experts
By Sarah Warwick Published
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What is the Feng Shui Bedroom Death Position — and Why Should I Avoid it?
Experts say your bed layout matters more than you realize and here's why
By Amiya Baratan Published
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How to Make Your House Smell Good — 7 Simple Tricks That Will Always Impress Guests
Goodbye bad odors and hello to luscious fresh scents. The way your home smells ultimately sets the tone, so be sure to follow these rules if you want to create a beautiful smelling space
By Faiza Saqib Last updated
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Lavender Plant Care — What You Need to Do to Grow Healthy and Happy Ultra-fragrant Buds
Lavender is a relatively hardy plant, but to keep it looking its best, you'll need to know and understand the basics of taking care of it
By Faiza Saqib Last updated
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Does Your Kitchen Floor Need to Match the Rest of Your House? Here's What Interior Designers Think
It's an age-old question: is consistency crucial, or when should you dare to be different?
By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari Published
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How to Overwinter Dahlias to Save This Cold-Climate Annual for Next Year's Garden
Bring these pretty flowers indoors to escape the frosts, or else they won't survive until spring
By Amiya Baratan Published
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How Often Should You Clean a Bedroom? This Frequency is a Good Rule of Thumb, Say Experts
If you're not tidying your bedroom this regularly, it might be a good idea to amend your cleaning routine
By Amiya Baratan Published
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These Genius Buys Make Getting a Rug Under a Couch So Much Easier — And Starts From Under $20
Laying a rug in a room already filled with furniture is a thankless task, but these viral finds might just make it easier!
By Hugh Metcalf Last updated
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The Best Couch Material for Dogs — Experts Share the Fabrics That Can Handle Paws and Claws
You don't want anything getting in the way of cuddles with your canine companion, and these sofa fabrics certainly won't
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Overwintering — How to Protect Your Plants Now, for a Healthy Garden Next Year
Taking care of your plants during the frost will allow for a thriving blooming season come spring
By Faiza Saqib Last updated
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6 Plants You Need to Prune ASAP in Fall — Get These Cut Back Before It's Too Late
Ensure these plants are on your hitlist before the first frost arrives
By Matilda Bourne Published
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Should You Use Hard or Soft Water on Plants? Here's What You Need to Know About Watering
Experts offer simple solutions if your plants are suffering from a mineral overload
By Jacky Parker Published
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Should Kitchen Cabinets Go All The Way To The Ceiling? Experts List the Pros, Cons, and Considerations
From aesthetics to budget, we cover everything you need to weigh up to establish if this is the right design choice for your kitchen
By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari Last updated
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5 Items You Should Never Store in High Cabinets — And Where You Should Place Them Instead
Cabinets are an important part of any home, but knowing what items to store, or not store inside of them, is just as important
By Ciéra Cree Published
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"Sit Before You Commit" — Designers Reveal 5 Common Living Room Sofa Buying Mistakes
Swerve the pitfalls in selecting a sofa color, material, style, and more with advice from the professionals
By Sarah Warwick Published
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I Asked Professional Organizers How They Keep Their Entryway Closets Organized — These Are the Must-Haves
If you add in a few of these suggestions, your entryway closet space will be easier to navigate
By Ciéra Cree Published
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How to Water Orchids Correctly — Do This if You Want Beautiful, Healthy Blooms
Follow these expert tips and tricks to save your delicate flowering blooms from wilting away
By Jacky Parker Published
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How to Dry Laundry Quickly Indoors — 9 Things You Can Do If You Don't Have a Dryer
No dryer? No worries! We spoke to the professionals to find out how you can dry your washing ASAP
By Amiya Baratan Published
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How to Stop Your Couch From Sliding — 4 Tricks for Sofas That Move on Hardwood Floors
A sofa that slides on hardwood can be awkward to use and, at worst, damage your flooring
By Becca Cullum-Green Published
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6 Plants to Grow That'll Make Your Patio More Private — And Add Beautiful Form and Color to Your Yard
Leave the guesswork out of your patio with this advice on the plants experts will always pick for increasing privacy
By Matilda Bourne Published
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Forget the Ceiling Light — These Are the 5 Ways You Should Be Lighting Your Living Room
Going more in on alternatives forms of lighting for your living room will create a better ambiance than the 'big light'
By Sarah Lyon Published
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Should a Kitchen Floor Match Countertops? This Is How to Pick Both for an On-Trend Kitchen
Whether you've ever considered if these elements should work together or not, it's all part of the balance of your kitchen, experts say
By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari Published
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Loveseat vs Couch — The Main Differences, and How to Choose the Right One for Your Space
The head-to-head that will resolve which seating suits you, your room, and your lifestyle
By Sarah Warwick Published
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4 Things You Should Never Store in Your Low Kitchen Cabinets — Don't Make These Mistakes
There are many reasons why you should store these items higher up in your home and this is how you can do it
By Ciéra Cree Published
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The Decluttering Burst Method Is the Quick-Fire, "Intense" Trick That Can Actually Clear Junk Fast
Experts share their tips and tricks for this speedy method of clearing the clutter from your home
By Amiya Baratan Published