15 Things You Should Never Do When the Power Goes Out
Your power went out: Is it OK to take a shower? How can you stay warm without electricity? Follow these guidelines to stay safe during a power outage.
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15 Basement Ceiling Ideas to Inspire Your Space
Looking for inexpensive ceiling ideas for your lower level? See what a difference DIYers can make with paint, tile, and other inexpensive materials.
20 Things Superstitious Folks Refuse to Keep in the House
You may know that opening an umbrella indoors can bring bad luck into your home. How you furnish and decorate can also bring bad vibes—here’s what to know.
17 Pantry Foods That Never Expire
Does sugar go bad? What about salt? Learn which pantry staples are nonperishable foods, and which you should eat sooner rather than later.
25 Things That Make Any House Feel Old and Outdated
These design trends were once hip and modern, but now they’re signs that your house needs an update.
How to Make Your Own Homemade Hardwood Floor Cleaner
The best homemade hardwood floor cleaner will remove dirt without harming the finish of the floors—and without costing much at all. Get the recipe here.
11 Vintage Houses That Came from a Catalog
In the early 20th century, a handful of companies, including Sears, Roebuck and Co., sold tens of thousands of mail-order homes. Available in a variety of styles and at a range of price points, these “kit houses” would arrive via railroad boxcar as precut and fitted materials, which the owner or a local contractor would assemble into a new house. Sears ceased production of their catalog homes in 1940, but many still stand today. Check out these 12 mail-order houses that have not only survived, but look very much like they did in the heyday of the kit home.
The Best Things You Can Do for Your Yard This Fall
You may think of spring as the season to really get going on the garden, but professional landscapers know that fall is actually the best time to work in the yard! Great growing conditions make fall ideal for laying the groundwork for a year of blooming flowers and bright-green leaves ahead, and the typically mild weather makes it pleasant to tackle bigger outdoor projects. Plus, it’s important during these autumn months to prep your yard for winter before icy conditions set in. Don’t waste this all-important season! Get moving on these 13 things that landscapers do to their yards every fall.
Buyers Pay More for Homes with These 12 Features
Remodeling is a big investment—and whether you’re doing it for your own benefit or with an eye towards selling your house, it’s nice to know which redos are going to get you the biggest bang for your buck in the long term! Here are 12 in-demand features that experts say will make your home sell for more if you include them in your next remodel.
10 Things a Coffee Maker Can Do—Besides Brew Coffee
Ah, your coffee machine! It’s your daily savior first thing in the morning—because does anything smell better than a fresh-brewed pot of coffee? But the appliance also heats water up to around 200 degrees and is equipped with a hot plate that keeps the coffee at a consistent temperature of about 165 degrees (though some are adjustable), which means you can use it to do much more than brew up a pot of joe. Here are 10 things a coffee maker can do—besides brew coffee. (Just be forewarned that any non-coffee-related use of the machine will probably void your warranty.)