More from Sandi Schwartz (Page 2)

Young man making coffee in a tiny kitchen
DIY

How to Set Up a Temporary Kitchen When Your Real One Is Under Construction

By Sandi Schwartz

House gutter clogged with leaves, twigs, and other debris
Exterior

This Common Spring Maintenance Task Can Prevent the Spread of Wildfire to Your Home

By Sandi Schwartz

Woman's gloved hands touching herbs in her potted herb garden.
DIY

8 Herbs You Never Thought to Grow But Definitely Should

By Sandi Schwartz

Smiling woman and man painting an interior wall.
DIY

The Home Project That Brings the Most Joy Is One You Can DIY

By Sandi Schwartz

A couple viewing a home with a remodeled kitchen.
DIY

Not All Kitchen Remodels Have High ROI, but This Is How Experts Say You Can Hit the Sweet Spot

By Sandi Schwartz

Man checking water heater in house with woman and child watching.
Home Technology

5 Things That Have Changed About Water Heaters Since the Last Time You Purchased One

By Sandi Schwartz

Architect talking to a woman about remodeling her kitchen and showing her the blueprints.
Appliances

Spots to Save—and Splurge—in Your Kitchen Remodel

By Sandi Schwartz

Woman watching wild deer in her backyard through a window.
Lawn & Garden

Love ‘em or Leave ‘em: What to Do When You Find Wildlife in Your Yard

By Sandi Schwartz

A mom and daughter potting up tomato plants to grow at home this summer.
DIY

Experts Say You’ll Want to Grow This Humble Plant in Your Backyard This Summer

By Sandi Schwartz

A basket of colorful vegetables sitting next to bright yellow flowers outside in a garden
DIY

These Flowers Deserve a Spot in Your Vegetable Garden (Yes, Really)

By Sandi Schwartz

Woman standing in a kitchen controlling her smart home using an automated system
Interior

Do You Really Need a Smart Faucet? 3 Opportunities to Embrace High-Tech in the Kitchen

By Sandi Schwartz

White brick house with red shutters and foundation plants in the front yard
Gardening

7 Plants That Look Great Around the Foundation—and 3 Never to Grow There

By Sandi Schwartz

A man climbing a ladder to inspect the roof of a house.
Lawn & Garden

3 Home Checkups You Won’t Want to Skip This Season

By Sandi Schwartz

Tick walking on a piece of grass being held by a human hand.
DIY

5 Plants That Repel Ticks and Keep Them Away

By Sandi Schwartz

Metal roofing on a residential home.
Exterior

The Home Investment That Puts Money Back in Your Pocket Year After Year

By Sandi Schwartz

Smiling young woman putting a glass in a dishwasher. View from inside dishwasher.
Appliances

4 Things That Have Changed About Dishwashers Since the Last Time You Purchased One

By Sandi Schwartz

Middle age woman worker in plaid shirt checking growing red peonies in the garden.
DIY

7 of the Longest Living Plants for Your Home Landscape

By Sandi Schwartz

An old lithium-ion battery from a power tool.
DIY

The One Drawback of Lithium-Ion Batteries Just Became Nonexistent, Thanks to This New Technology

By Sandi Schwartz

Woman tending to garden and digging up plants
Gardening

7 Plants You Should Divide in Spring to Fill Out Your Home Landscape

By Sandi Schwartz

Older woman taking pictures of the outside of her house on a smartphone.
DIY

Ready to Sell Your House? Learn How to Take Pro-Quality Real Estate Photos Yourself

By Sandi Schwartz

Man holding brush and staining wooden deck a dark brown color.
DIY

We’re Over White-Washed Woods: See the Colors of the Year from 4 Major Stain Companies

By Sandi Schwartz

Close-up of woman's hand sowing seed in soil.
Gardening

5 Cheap Seed-Spacing Tricks Every Home Gardener Should Know

By Sandi Schwartz

American traditional center hall colonial revival brick home with dormers.
Gardening

This Is The Garden Type Tailored to Your House Style

By Sandi Schwartz

A woman using shears to cut back a climbing plant growing up over a fence.
Gardening

7 Escape Artist Plants You Should Always Keep Contained

By Sandi Schwartz

Modern tidy bedroom with sage green bedspread and light wood furniture.
Bedrooms

6 Minimalist Bedroom Ideas for Creating—and Maintaining—a Serene Space

By Sandi Schwartz

Closeup shot of a woman holding a stack of towels at home
Cleaning

Can You Wash Bath and Kitchen Towels Together?

By Sandi Schwartz

Older woman sneezing into a tissue outside by flowers
Lawn & Garden

Experts Say the 2025 Spring Allergy Season Will Be the Longest in Years

By Sandi Schwartz

A weather stick mounted on a tree for predicting when it will rain.
Lawn & Garden

Should You Water the Lawn Today or Is it Going to Rain? This Low-Tech Tool Can Tell You

By Sandi Schwartz

A young woman standing in the kitchen and putting the vegetables skin to make compost for a zero waste lifestyle.
DIY

This Is the Biggest Problem for Most Garbage Disposals (Plus, How to Fix It Yourself)

By Sandi Schwartz

Mother and daughter having gardening time outside on the front yard of their suburban house in the Spring.
DIY

Permeable Hardscaping and 7 Other Outdoor Living Trends to Know Before Summer

By Sandi Schwartz

Young couple happy in their new kitchen as realtor gives them a tour of it.
DIY

Kitchen Designers Weigh In on Deep Drawers vs. Cabinets

By Sandi Schwartz

Happy Couple standing in front of their new home.
Architecture

5 Things I Wish I’d Considered More Carefully Before Building a New Home

By Sandi Schwartz

Young woman taking care of several houseplants
DIY

When and How to Fertilize Your Houseplants, No Matter the Type

By Sandi Schwartz

Lithium-ion power tool batteries on a garage workbench.
DIY

Can You Store Power Tool Batteries in a Cold Garage?

By Sandi Schwartz

A homeowner dressed in winter clothes holding a shovel to clear a driveway of ice and snow.
DIY

There’s a Shortage of Ice Melt Right Now—What You Can Do to Keep Your Outdoor Surfaces Safe

By Sandi Schwartz

A snow covered tan home with icicles hanging down.
Exterior

Why You Should Never Knock Down Icicles Yourself—and What to Do Instead

By Sandi Schwartz

A homeowner trying to fix a plumbing leak with duct tape.
DIY

We Asked Plumbers the 3 Biggest DIY Repair Mistakes to Avoid

By Sandi Schwartz

Photo of a young woman planting a small tree in her backyard
Home Safety

Is Your Yard Disaster-Proof? 5 Projects That Could Protect Your Home

By Sandi Schwartz

Adult man removing snow from porch using shovel
Design

7 Things You Should Know How to Do When Moving to a Cold State

By Sandi Schwartz

Young couple cleaning windows in their home
Cleaning & Organizing

This Old School Cleaning Hack Simply Doesn’t Work Anymore

By Sandi Schwartz

Woman realtor showing a house to a couple trying to buy a new home
Building & Installing

4 Outdated Home Features That Are Easy to Fix—and 1 That’s a Major Red Flag

By Sandi Schwartz

A homeowner and a designer discussing a renovation project.
DIY

The One Tool Every Homeowner Needs During a Big Reno

By Sandi Schwartz

A couple looking at an online real estate listing to find the climate risk factors of a listed property.
Buying

New Data You Should Pay Attention to on Real Estate Sites—Even if You Aren’t Moving

By Sandi Schwartz

Mother and daughter shopping at hardware store.
DIY

We Asked 5 Renovation Addicts How They Would Spend a $100 Home Depot Gift Card and This Is What They Said

By Sandi Schwartz

Young couple working on improving their home.
Bathroom Remodeling

Experts Predict These 5 Home Improvements Will Have the Highest ROI in 2025

By Sandi Schwartz

Insects tapped on window by sticky paper.
DIY

Pest Predictions: 2025 Could Be a Doozy for Many Households

By Sandi Schwartz

A selection of furniture and other items at a yard sale.
DIY

Love Thrifting and Tag Sales? Buy These 8 Items to Resell

By Sandi Schwartz

Faceless woman pointing to holes in her pink and gray sweater.
Cleaning

What’s Making Holes in My Clothes?

By Sandi Schwartz

Colorful microplastics sitting in the palm of a hand.
Cleaning & Organizing

How to Reduce Microplastics in Your Home in 2025

By Sandi Schwartz

Happy couple looking at the blueprints while renovating their house.
Bathroom Remodeling

Dream Home Remodel: Where to Start and What Can Wait

By Sandi Schwartz

Wall of decorative artificial houseplants.
Design

You Won’t Believe These 5 Houseplants Are Fake (and Better for Decorating Than Their Live Equivalents)

By Sandi Schwartz

Young woman blowing her nose with a tissue at home on her couch.
Cleaning

Why Am I Suddenly Allergic to My House?

By Sandi Schwartz

Close up of wax paper roll.
DIY

6 Astonishing Uses for Wax Paper Around the House

By Sandi Schwartz

Bioluminescent wood lit up neon green.
Design

You’ve Probably Never Seen Lumber Like This Before

By Sandi Schwartz

Snowplow driving through residential neighborhood with snow on the ground.
Driveways & Walkways

Expert Tips for Protecting Your Property From Road Salt Damage

By Sandi Schwartz

A happy woman keeps her home clean by wiping off the kitchen table. with a rag and a sprayer.
Cleaning

Professional Cleaners Reveal 5 Secrets to Get the Cleanest Home Yet

By Sandi Schwartz

Two men hanging artwork on the wall in a home.
Design

7 Ways to Make Your Home Look More Expensive, According to Designers

By Sandi Schwartz

Couple at a lighting store looking at different light fixture options.
Design

Overhead Lighting vs. Lamps: Experts Settle This Great Debate

By Sandi Schwartz

Happy couple packing boxes that say donate, sell, or recycle.
Design

Think Twice Before Bringing These Items Into Your Home—They’re a Hassle to Get Rid Of

By Sandi Schwartz

Modern house with wooden bridge out front lit up at night.
Curb Appeal

Experts Predict These 5 Curb Appeal Trends Will Be Big in 2025

By Sandi Schwartz

Lightning storm over houses in the evening.
Interior

Why You Might Want to Replace Your Surge Protectors Before the Next Storm

By Sandi Schwartz

Two cheerful young sisters hanging Christmas ornaments on the Christmas tree at home.
Design

Would You Rent a Christmas Tree? Why Some Folks Don’t Hold Onto Their Holiday Decorations

By Sandi Schwartz

A couple online shopping secondhand marketplaces for home goods and holiday gifts.
DIY

3 Reasons to Shop Secondhand Marketplaces This Holiday Season and Beyond

By Sandi Schwartz

Contractors installing solar panels on a residential home.
Design

Does Your Home Improvement Project Qualify for Tax Credits?

By Sandi Schwartz