Updating your shades and blinds doesn’t have to be a huge investment—or a struggle that ends with paper shades taped to the window. Amazon has some surprisingly good options that can give you a polished look without going fully custom. They’re perfect for rentals, new homes, or if you’re just not ready to splurge on…
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Tips for Living in a House During Construction
Take a deep breath and listen up. It isn’t easy, but we have some tips that can help. The first piece of advice I can offer is – don’t do it. If it’s at all possible, if you’re planning major construction, move out of your house. Don’t tell yourself it’ll just be a few months…
Top Six Paint Colors That Will Work in Any Room
So many colors look the same on that little swatch? How are you supposed to choose? These neutral paint color picks are guaranteed to complement your decor. Updated for 2024 color trends. Paint is one of the easiest ways to update your home. But choosing the right paint color for your rooms can be so…
Scentify: You’ll Love How Utterly Wonderful Your Home Smells
Transform your home without a paint job, a new couch, or a carpet. All you need is a signature scent. Now, the Scentify Diffuser V2 is available with a sleeker look and completely updated features! Ever walked into an elegant hotel and noticed how luxurious it smelled? Yes. Smells can tell us of luxury. There’s…
The Easy Way to Touch Up Paint
Do you have unidentified paint cans sitting in your garage? Walls that need touching up? Keep them looking fresh using this hack. Years ago, we featured this hack that was shared by one of our readers where extra paint is stored in mini Mason jars. Then we discovered these fillable paint pens… and they make…
What Is a House Mullet?
How to find calm when the house is a mess. Editor’s Note: A few weeks ago, we featured this post on straightening up really quickly. The first tip was to focus on the front of the house–a term Deena has called “House Mullet” (and she’ll explain why below). She tells us more about the concept…
A Welcoming, Neat Home In Minutes? Yes, It Can Be Done
Someone coming over and you want to feel like you have it all together? Here is a plan for getting that house straightened up–pronto. Sometimes, we look at a room and wonder “Why does this room feel messy?” Or, we say “I gotta clean up a bit, but I only have a few minutes. What…
Would You Like to Be a Minimalist?
I still have a way to go before I can truly call myself a minimalist. But it’s been awhile since I’ve come to figure out that space is more pleasurable than stuff. This is what I learned along the way. When I was younger (not so much younger, but a little less wiser), I would…
How To Clean A Leather Couch
Sometimes, you know it needs a real deep cleaning. Our couch gets a lot of use. We have a “no food on the couch” policy but go explain that to our two-year-old. He likes to unwind after a long day playing with Magna Tiles and trains, with a nice bag of Bamba and a sippy…
How to Fold Towels So They’re Always Pretty and Neat
Follow these tips and you’ll have those pretty piles you’ve always admired. (Plus, scroll down for our fav towels) You love the look of a nice neat linen closet, but somehow your towels just don’t have that polished look like you see in your dreams. We’re here to help! The key is consistency. There isn’t…
