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The Best Online Lighting Stores Options
Interior

The Best Online Lighting Stores, Vetted

The best online lighting stores deliver stunning lighting fixtures right to your front door.

It’s Time to Oust These 17 Stressors Lurking in Your Home
Interior

It’s Time to Oust These 17 Stressors Lurking in Your Home

Banish stress and restore a sense of calm in your home by making these simple changes to your living space.

popular design styles
Design

Don’t Know Your Design Style? These Are the 5 Most Popular Ones

A guide to finding your match.

sewing kit
DIY

12 Things That Belong In a Beginner Sewing Kit

Make sure you’re prepared with all the tools and supplies you’ll need to complete various sewing projects.

Buying a House With a Friend? Don’t Do It—But if You Do...
Real Estate

Buying a House With a Friend? Don’t Do It—But if You Do…

Housing can be quite expensive, and buying a home with a friend might sound like a great idea. But is it? Here’s what you need to know.

leaf mold
Lawn & Garden

What Is Leaf Mold and How to Use It in Your Home Landscape

If your yard is covered up with fallen leaves, here’s an easy way to turn them into a rich soil amendment.

how to decorate a bedroom
DIY

How to Decorate a Bedroom

Transform your bedroom into a sanctuary for rest and relaxation by following these simple steps.

how to grow your own food
Lawn & Garden

How to Grow Your Own Food

Learn something new in the New Year: Bob Vila explains how to create a sustainable food supply at home.

Patchwork Renovating
Interior

Patchwork Renovating: How to Match Discontinued Tiles, Flooring, and Other Building Materials

Styles and designs come and go. If the building materials you’re looking for are discontinued, here’s how to make the best of the situation.

pantone color of the year 2022
Reviews

Very Peri: How to Incorporate Pantone’s 2022 Color of the Year Into Your Home’s Decor

Pantone’s color of the year for 2022 is bold and brilliant—the perfect hue for adding a bright pop of color to any room.

10 Cleaning Chores You Should Be Doing Every Month
Interior

10 Cleaning Chores You Should Be Doing Every Month

Feeling overwhelmed by housekeeping? The key to maintaining a neat and tidy house is to set—and keep to—a regular schedule. Taking care of these 10 chores every month will go a long way toward keeping your house under control!

plant shelf ideas
Lawn & Garden

14 Plant Shelf Ideas to Liven Up Any Blank Space in Your Home

These shelves for plants add greenery and design to your home and include both DIY and ready-made options.

tongue and groove flooring
Interior

Thinking About Installing Tongue and Groove Flooring? Here’s What You Need to Know

Find out why this smooth, uniform type of flooring has become more popular than its nailed-in predecessors, and discover our best tips for installing tongue and groove flooring yourself.

Travertine tile
Interior

7 Things All Homeowners Should Know About Travertine Tile

Why is this variety of limestone so popular? Learn the basics about travertine, and how it stacks up to other natural stone surfaces in the kitchen, bath, and other areas of your home.

how to remove rust from stainless steel
DIY

How to Remove Rust from Stainless Steel Appliances, Sinks, and Cookware

Don’t let rust run rampant in your shiny stainless kitchen. Fight the intrusive tarnish with these surefire methods, and your countertops and appliances will soon glisten again.

The Best Hot Tub Brand Options
Reviews

11 of Today’s Best Hot Tub Brands

Sit back and enjoy a little hydrotherapy by purchasing a hot tub from one of the most reputable brands on the market.

The Best Pocket Knife Brands Options
Reviews

The Best Pocket Knife Brands for Everyday Carry

Pocket knives are invaluable for hundreds of different tasks, and different brands have their own specialties. We take a close look at which of these best pocket knife brands will suit your needs.

The Best Flashlight Brand Options
Reviews

The 12 Best Flashlight Brands

Illuminate a dark house, campground, or parking garage with one of the best flashlight brands.

how to dispose of propane tanks
Lawn & Garden

How to Dispose of Propane Tanks the Right Way

Disposing of an old propane tank takes a little more care than your average trash. Residual propane requires appropriate disposal to assure safety, but in some cases, disposal isn’t your only option.

how to install a ceiling fan
Interior

How to Install a Ceiling Fan in 7 Simple Steps

Swapping out a light fixture for a ceiling fan can help keep your home’s temperature more comfortable, and enhance its decor.