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Real Estate

Putting Your Home on the Market? Make These 10 Fixes First

Want top dollar when selling your home? It's a good idea to make these changes before the photographer—and home inspector—show up.

DIY

20 Things to Fix Around the House for Under $20

Don’t let money be an obstacle to regular home maintenance. Stay on top of home projects and prevent future problems with these affordable fixes.

Storage & Organizing

The Best Hangers, Tested and Reviewed

Using the right hangers takes your wardrobe to the next level, keeping clothes at their finest and maximizing closet space.

Lawn & Garden

Venus Flytrap Care 101: How to Grow This Carnivorous Plant Indoors

A carnivorous plant with a finicky reputation, Venus flytrap is a fascinating species. This bug catcher makes an excellent houseplant—as long as you know what it needs.

Interior

When Remodeling an Old House, Which Features Should You Keep?

Remodeling an older home involves preserving some original elements and replacing others. These are the features that are key to a home’s style, and sometimes offer benefits beyond aesthetics.

Architecture

5 Home Styles That Look Like Haunted Houses

Several classic architectural styles don’t just stand out in a crowd. They also scream “haunted.” You might even say they’re a dead giveaway.

Lawn & Garden

Follow This Guide to Ivy Plant Care to Grow Colorful, Contained Vines Indoors

This beautiful plant isn’t out of your league; it just needs the right combination of light, water, and humidity to become one of your favorite houseplants.

Architecture

The Most Magical Features of Old Houses

Sure, newly constructed homes boast plenty of benefits, like ample electrical sockets and lots of closets, but older houses take the cake when it comes to quirky, charming, even enchanting features.

DIY

How to Declutter Your Home Once and for All

Transform your home into a tidy and peaceful oasis by following these decluttering tips.

Lawn & Garden

Plant Propagation 101: Easy Techniques for Beginners

If you’d love to have more plants but can’t fit purchasing mature ones into your budget, try sowing or “striking” your own.

Architecture

19 Instagram Accounts to Follow if You Love Old Homes

If your pulse quickens at the sight of a turret or Dutch door, you’ll want to follow these 'grammers.

Architecture

The Pros and Cons of Living in an A-Frame House

Known for its distinctive triangular roof and large windows, an A-frame house exudes quaint charm. Before investing in your own A-frame, it’s worth getting to know these dwellings a bit better.

Interior

How Much Do Plantation Shutters Cost?

Attractive, functional, and energy-efficient plantation shutters (also called estate shutters) can freshen up any window. New estate shutters cost from $1,295 to $4,549, with many homeowners spending $2,803.

Lawn & Garden

10 Variegated Houseplants That Pack the Most Visual Interest

There’s no need to be green with envy; these striking variegated houseplants will be the focal point of any room.

Exterior

The House That Almost Wasn’t Because of the Shed That Is About to Be

Buying a home with an outbuilding can be intimidating if you don’t know what you’re getting into.

Interior

How Much Does a Fireplace Remodel Cost?

The national average fireplace remodel cost is $1,200. This falls within the typical price range of $400 to $2,000, with the final cost depending on materials, labor costs, and possible repairs.

Interior

How Much Does It Cost to Finish an Attic?

With a typical range of $4,600 to $70,000, the cost to finish attic space in a home greatly varies. Homeowners can compare their budget against the national average of $25,250 to see what their funds can finish in their attic space.

Holidays & Celebrations

13 Frighteningly Creative Ideas for DIY Halloween Yard Decorations

By DIYing your Halloween displays, you’re bound to have some of the neighborhood’s creepiest and most surprising decorations.

Interior

Why Every Kitchen Needs an Appliance Garage—and 13 Stylish Organizational Ideas

An appliance garage keeps blenders, air fryers, and other small kitchen appliances within easy reach without cluttering your countertops.

Building & Installing

11 Places in the U.S. With No Building Codes

These rural parts of the country have chosen not to adopt a building code, making them ideal for tiny homes and other alternative residential designs.