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OCTOBER 16, 2023 | MONDAY
17 Things You Can Do with Rice Other Than Eating It

Beyond its culinary use, rice offers an array of surprising yet practical applications. And the best part? Most of us have a pound (or 20) of white rice stowed in the pantry. From cleanin...

OCTOBER 10, 2023 | TUESDAY
The Best Paint Colors for Your Home Office

Working from home has its benefits: No commute. More time with family. No dress code. But then there are the drawbacks: interruptions, distractions, lack of interaction with colleagues, a...

OCTOBER 5, 2023 | THURSDAY
25 Easy Home Repairs You Should Never Pay Someone Else to Do

Making small repairs from time to time is part and parcel of owning a home. While you can spend hundreds, or even thousands, each year to have a professional handle these odd jobs, tackli...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 | SATURDAY
15 Handy Uses for Dryer Sheets Around the House

Few household products are as underrated as the dryer sheet: They're cheap, portable, and much more versatile around the home than anyone expects a laundry product to be. From repelling i...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 | FRIDAY
21 Address Numbers to Count On for Curb Appeal

Count on Curb AppealAddress numbers do more than identify your house. They give the house personality, style, and, sometimes, a facelift. Classic, modern, country—no matter the style, the...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 | FRIDAY
9 Garage Floor Options Worth Considering for Your Reno

The garage is where we stash everything from our cars and Christmas decorations to tools and sporting gear but, with a little effort, it can be a place to linger rather than a cluttered c...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 | FRIDAY
The Most Extreme Weather Events in U.S. History

We know Mother Nature is fickle, but occasionally she goes on a veritable rampage, dealing out hurricanes, floods, and extreme temperature swings. From the devastating hurricane of Galves...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 | FRIDAY
The 25 Most Walkable Cities in the United States

Roaming the streets on foot might elicit stares in some car-dependent corners of the country, but did you know that there are plenty of walkable cities, small and large, where you can rel...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 | THURSDAY
30 Low-Maintenance Plants for Your Easiest Garden Ever

The secret to a garden that practically takes care of itself? Choose plants for your plot wisely, and you’ll be repaid in spades. Take the time to research the low-maintenance plants that...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 | FRIDAY
15 Easy Fixes for a Squeaky Bed

Few things can rob us of much-needed sleep like a squeaky bed. Because these noises can come from a variety of sources, they can be notoriously difficult to troubleshoot. Faulty springs i...