Why You Should Buy Tools at an Estate Sale (and What to Look For)
Whether you’re jumping into a major DIY project or you just have some yard work to do or a picture frame to hang, the cost of buying new, high quality…
What’s a ‘0.5 Selfie?’
A humbling thing about working on the internet is thinking you are keeping up with all the latest trends. I spend my professional and personal life online, so I must…
Five of the Best Ways to Brighten a Dark, Windowless Room
Americans, on the whole, love space. Our houses keep getting bigger and bigger, and we keep inventing new rooms. Bonus rooms? Why not. Home theaters? Absolutely. And as anyone who…
Where to Find Extra Storage Space in Your Kitchen
Photo: brizmaker (Shutterstock) While spacious kitchens have become a status symbol of sorts, that hasn’t always been the case. So if you live in an older home that hasn’t been…
10 Simple Upgrades to Improve Your New Home Right Away
Moving into a new home can be a chore, from figuring out how things work to unpacking boxes and arranging furniture, and it’s common to feel unsettled for a while.…
The Best Ways to Make Your Balcony More Private
Nice weather means more time spent outside, whether in your yard, on your porch, or out on your apartment or condo balcony. But balconies don’t always offer a lot of…
You Can Add Privacy to Your Windows With Decorative Film
Upgrading your windows for privacy or to reflect light to keep your home cool can get expensive. Changing the shape of windows or the glass type can run into the…
Ask Your Kid to Make a Tiny Vase for the Flowers They Keep Picking for You
Photo: Beth Skwarecki As a mom, I will always, always appreciate the thoughtfulness of a gift of flowers from my children. Unfortunately, I have no idea what to do with…
Five Easy Ways to Add Usable Storage Space Under Your Stairs
Americans love stuff, but most of us have too much of it. That’s why American houses keep getting larger, and it’s also why about 10% of us also spend money…
There’s a Better Way to Vacuum
Photo: Dusan Petkovic (Shutterstock) If it seems like your carpets and rugs aren’t actually clean—or don’t stay clean for very long—after you vacuum, it’s probably because you’re doing it wrong.…