Category: Home & Garden
Knowing These Brown Sugar Substitutes Can Save Your Baking in a Pinch
Written by: Jennifer Graham Kizer
If you’ve ever baked cookies — or sprinkled a delicious, sugary crumble over an apple pie — you’ve probably had to toss some brown sugar in …
Keep Your Bagged Salad Fresher & longer With This Simple Step
Written by: Jennifer Graham Kizer
To cut down on grocery bills, they say you should only visit the supermarket once a week. To which I say, “But what about salad greens?” …
This Pantry Staple is the Secret to Making Perfect Baked Potatoes
Written by: Jennifer Graham Kizer
For a busy dinner prepper like me, baked potatoes are one of the easiest side dishes around. All I do is wash them off, stab them …
How to Get Garlic Smell Off Your Hands With This Simple Trick
Written by: Anna Weaver
I love garlic. I don’t, however, love its lingering smell, on my breath or my hands. In fact, to escape the latter (and save time), I …
How To Properly Clean Your Dryer Vent To Keep Your Home Safe
Written by: Marie Rossiter
Each year, fire departments respond to nearly 14,000 home structure fires involving clothes dryers, according to the National Fire Protection Association. These fires cause approximately $238 …
Drew Barrymore Launched a Heart-Shaped Dutch Oven for Valentine’s Day
Written by: Kaitlin Gates
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15 Surprising Ways to Organize With Over-The-Door Shoe Holders
Written by: Jennifer Graham Kizer
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This Rachael Ray Dutch Oven Is Only $35
Written by: Bridget Sharkey
Winter is in full swing, and while, yes, that means you’re likely dealing with frigid weather, it also means it’s soup season! If you’re a fan …
TikTok Hack: Mom’s Trick For Repurposing Old Pill Bottles Is So Smart
Written by: Jennifer Graham Kizer
Sustainable stylist Sarah Teresinski fills her TikTok feed with ideas to put old products to new uses. One of her viral videos shows a great hack …
Mouse Secretly Filmed Tidying Man’s Shed Every Night
Written by: Kathleen St. John
Mickey Mouse. Danger Mouse. Mighty Mouse. Tidy Mouse? A retired man in the U.K. discovered this small superhero living in his garden shed when he noticed …
Bath & Body Works’ Valentine’s Day collection is so sweet
Written by: Kaitlin Gates
Bath & Body Works has launched their brand new Valentine’s Day collection and it is full of sweet goodies for yourself and loved ones. The collection includes …
5 ways to repurpose your live Christmas tree after the holidays
Written by: Marie Rossiter
We understand if you’re one of the people who have held on just a little longer to the holiday season. Letting go of your home’s festive …
Cooking hack! This satisfying trick helps you separate garlic cloves more quickly
Written by: Kathleen St. John
Efficiency is key when you’re cooking, especially after a tiring day of work. Unfortunately, garlic — beloved garlic! — can grind your kitchen to a halt …
This easy waxed paper hack makes cleaning a bit easier
Written by: Helen Lee
Let’s face it: Cleaning takes so much time, and we’d much rather be doing other things, like playing with our kids or watching Netflix. So we …
The 10 house noises you shouldn’t ignore
Written by: Jennifer Graham Kizer
When I was a child and heard groans or creaks in the night, my mother would reassure me: “That’s just the house settling.” And it’s true …
How to find and clean the filter in your washing machine
Written by: Jennifer Graham Kizer
Do you always remember to clean out the lint filter in your dryer? If so, gold star for you! Now here’s a harder question. Do you …
Woman’s $3.99 Goodwill vase sells for $107,000
Written by: Kathleen St. John
It’s every thrifter’s dream come true: a humble find at the Goodwill that turns out to be a stunning collectors’ item — and with a selling …
10 home odors you should never ignore
Written by: Alex Andonovska
When you’re at home and something smells off, don’t ignore it. Any weird smell should set off alarm bells – remember, your nose, with just a sniff, …
Instagrammable holiday home aesthetics you can create on a budget
Written by: Anna Weaver
When you decide to deck your halls for the holidays, you’re probably keeping in mind those who will enjoy it with you: your family and the …
Uncovering your home’s past: Find out what has happened inside the place you call home
Written by: Emily OBrien
Have you ever wondered who else has called your house home? For owners of older homes, it can be fun to peel back the historical layers …
Homemade holiday decor: Peppermint swirl crochet blanket pattern
Written by: Marie Rossiter
It’s time to deck the halls and compile those holiday gift lists! While Cyber Monday sales are now taking place to get you the best deals on …
Perfect poinsettias: How to help your poinsettia live beyond December
Written by: Jennifer Graham Kizer
If you’re like most people, you buy a couple of poinsettias in the weeks running up to Christmas — and plop them as-is (in red metallic-wrapped …
Add this adorable crochet Christmas gonk gnome wreath to your holiday decor
Written by: Marie Rossiter
If you love adding a homey touch to your holiday decor, how about making something stitched with love? Crocheting gives a personal touch to a gift. …
Make (or buy!) a fun and festive hanging holiday basket
Written by: Jennifer Graham Kizer
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Thank us later: This food prep timeline will take some stress out of Thanksgiving dinner
Written by: Marie Rossiter
The Thanksgiving meal brings together friends and family excited to make lasting memories and enjoy incredible food. However, if you’re responsible for cooking the meal, the …
This DIY coffee mug feeder will bring birds to your yard all winter long
Written by: Marie Rossiter
The days are getting shorter, and many places are feeling more of a nip in the air. Some birds fly south to warmer temperatures as the …
Get $2,500, free pest control for having 100 cockroaches released in your home
Written by: Kaitlin Gates
While there are a lot of ways to make some quick cash, one pest control company is offering up a pretty unique way to earn a …
Should you be mopping with cinnamon?
Written by: Helen Lee
If you do a search on Tiktok for “mopping with cinnamon,” you’ll find a bunch of creators who are advising others on the best way to …
This Swiss Miss hot cocoa-scented candle in a mug is perfect for the holidays!
Written by: Kaitlin Gates
Iconic hot chocolate brand Swiss Miss is releasing something completely new this holiday season: a hot-cocoa scented candle! The new Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa candle comes …
The ‘box and banish’ decluttering method is truly painless
Written by: Lauren Alexander
Home organization and decluttering is a hot topic as of late — and for good reason. Apart from serving a purely aesthetic purpose, studies have shown …
