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Experts By Erika Dale 2 months ago

8 Cabinet Colors That Go Flawlessly With Brown Granite Countertops

If you're not feeling as good about your brown granite countertops as when you first got them, you can dress them up flawlessly with these cabinet paint colors.

Pests, Weeds & Problems By Jillian Chapman 2 months ago

Repel Flies From Your House With A DIY Remedy From Your Kitchen

There's a common kitchen ingredient that can deter annoying, pesky little house flies away from your kitchen. Here's how to DIY this natural remedy.

disorganized pile of sporting goods, travel stuff, and other miscellaneous items on the floor of a garage by the door to the house

Organization & Storage By Erika Dale 2 months ago

The Affordable IKEA Item That Makes Keeping An Organized Garage A Breeze

Nobody wants a cluttered garage, but what can you do about it? Actually, there's a great TikTok hack (& an inexpensive IKEA product) that will help you out.

exterior of a home with a gray shingled roof, medium blue siding, and white trim

Experts By Erika Dale 2 months ago

9 Exterior House Colors That Go Well With A Gray Roof

When it's time to paint your exterior, give your house an aesthetic hue to make you the envy of your neighborhood. Choose these colors if you have a gray roof.

The ants come to drink earl grey one by one in a pink coffee mug with a tea bag hanging out of it.

Experts By Ron Baker 2 months ago

Foolproof Ways To Stop Pests From Invading Your Home Year After Year

Dealing with seasonal pests that return every year? There are some foolproof ways to keep unwanted insects from coming back to your house once and for all.

Connecting planks of click-lock flooring

Floors & Ceilings By Ron Baker 2 months ago

Click-Lock Flooring Problems You Should Know About Before Using It In Your Home

Click-lock flooring really is the miracle it's made out to be. Don't snap pieces together blindly, though, or a number of serious problems can result.

pile of cluttered pots, pans, cutting board, and lids on a cabinet drying shelf

Organization & Storage By Erika Dale 2 months ago

The Pots And Pans Organization Hack That Only Requires One Dollar Tree Product

If the pots and pans in your kitchen cabinets are a disorganized mess, create this a storage solution with this budget-friendly Dollar Tree hack.

Kitchens By Rob Johnstone 2 months ago

Today's Hot Kitchen Design Trends Prove One Comforting Color Is Here To Stay

There's a kitchen design color trend that's starting to get popular, and it might be a shade you don't expect. But this comforting paint color is here to stay.

Silverfish, which can be extremely destructive to books, clothes, and more

Experts By Ron Baker 2 months ago

Get Ahead Of Pest Problems Before They Start With These Essential Prevention Tips

Bugs come into your home during specific seasons of the year, and there are prevention tips to keep these pests out of your house before they come in.

pots and kitchen gear sitting under the kitchen sink in a cabinet

Experts By Rob Johnstone 2 months ago

Gain Extra Kitchen Cabinet Space With An Easy DIY For Pots And Pans Storage

If you're looking for extra space in your kitchen cabinets, one way to do that is with this easy DIY that can help organize and store all your pots and pans.

Hand picking a yellow dandelion amid a field of grass

Yard Maintenance By Ron Baker 2 months ago

The Best Time Of Year To Use Pre-Emergent On Your Lawn (And How To Apply It)

Nobody wants weeds in their lawn, but even if pre-emergent is the key, when's the right time to use it? We got advice from a lawncare expert to find out.

Small brown birds washing themselves in a bird bath with bird shaped perches

Garden By Gabrielle Hondorp 2 months ago

Putting Your Birdbath In The Wrong Spot Matters - Here's Where To Place It

When it comes to birdbaths actually attracting birds, there's a reason yours appears to be so unsuccessful: It's in the wrong place. Here's how to fix that.

A person is applying a Tuscan diagonal style backsplash in earth tones against a wall.

Kitchens By Jillian Chapman 2 months ago

The Dated Backsplash Choice That's Ruining Your Kitchen's Design Aesthetic

While this backsplash option used to popular, it's now a dated kitchen design choice because it looks way too busy. Luckily, there are easy alternatives.

Woman happy with her clean and folded laundry pile

Experts By Janine Frank 2 months ago

The Simple Laundry Trick That Will Keep Your Clothes Looking Like New

Did somebody tell you to turn your clothes inside-out before putting them in the laundry? Does it work? We got advice from a laundry expert to find out.

hexagon wood paneling with neutral couch and blue blanket

Promoted By Gabrielle Hondorp 2 months ago

Wood Paneling Is Back In A Big, Beautiful, And Sustainable Way

Wood paneling is roaring back into style, with new looks like crossing lines, mosaic patterns, and slats. Here's how to make your wood paneling really pop.

gloved hand with sponge wiping stained shower glass

Cleaning Hacks By Janine Frank 2 months ago

Easily Banish Hard Water Streaks From Shower Doors With An Easy WD-40 Hack

Dealing with water-stained shower doors? Grab a can of WD-40 to fix the issue fast. This easy hack can clean any hard water stains that might be lingering.

hummingbird perched on red plastic outlet on a bird feeder, drinking nectar

Pests, Weeds & Problems By Rob Johnstone 2 months ago

The Seemingly Harmless Insect You Don't Want To Find On Your Hummingbird Feeder

Many people may think this insect is harmless, but it can hurt and kill hummingbirds. You don't want to see this well-known bug anywhere near your feeder.

a person looking through potential wood flooring sample options and referencing a floor plan on the desk next to the samples

Experts By Erika Dale 2 months ago

The Popular Flooring Trend That's Becoming Tired And Outdated

A favorite Millennial interior design trend from the 2010s is wildly outdated. Here's the depressing flooring mistake we really should move on from.

white towels on bathroom floor with blurred legs in the background

Organization & Storage By Jillian Chapman 2 months ago

Keep Bulky Bath Towels Off The Floor And Organized With A Dollar Tree Storage Hack

Towels take up so much space in your bathroom that sometimes they end up on the floor. But with a simple Dollar Tree storage hack, you can them all organized.

blue and green hummingbird drinking from pink flower

DIY By Gabrielle Hondorp 2 months ago

Save Your Old Glass Jars To DIY A Simple Hummingbird Feeder On A Budget

Make a budget-friendly hummingbird feeder with a leftover Mason jar you've got lying around. Follow these easy DIY steps to attract more birds to your garden.

Floating shelves attached to kitchen cabinet

Kitchens By Rob Johnstone 2 months ago

Turn Underutilized Kitchen Space Into Practical Storage With A Simple DIY Project

Need more storage in your kitchen? Stop letting the empty space go to waste: With a little wood and some cleats, you can DIY the perfect solution.

Cleaning Hacks By Ron Baker 2 months ago

How To Easily Clean And Remove Hard Water Stains From Any Surface

Those hard water stains all over every surface of your home don't have to be a problem any longer. Remove them easily with these how-to cleaning tips.

a bee perched atop a yellow calendula flower

Flowers By Janine Frank 2 months ago

Attract A Variety Of Birds & Pollinators To Your Yard With One Vibrant Flower

All hail Calendula! This award-winning flower isn't just pretty to look at; it'll help with your pest problems by attracting the critters you DO want to have.

Experts By Rob Johnstone 2 months ago

The Best Polyurethane Finish For Wood Floors For Long-Lasting Protection & Sheen

Considering a finish (or refinish) for the wooden flooring in your home? Use the right kind of wood polyurethane finish for best results. Here's how to choose.

woman kneeling in her closet to look for a pair of shoes while a messy pile of shoes sits on the floor beside her

Organization & Storage By Erika Dale 2 months ago

The IKEA Solution You Need To Keep Shoes Organized And Off Your Closet Floor

Shoes can be a massive pain in your closet, but you can get them up off of the floor with help from this IKEA product that offers a clever organizing solution.

a kitchen under construction and awaiting new countertops

Kitchens By Jillian Chapman 2 months ago

The Sleek Countertop Trend That's Giving Kitchens An Elevated, Modern Look

Say goodbye to white and gray. A bold new countertop trend is a blast from the past (the 90s, that is) and now, it looks even better than it did back then.

two hummingbirds drinking from a red flower

Garden Tools & Supplies By Rob Johnstone 2 months ago

Use These Colors Around Your Garden To Encourage More Hummingbirds To Visit

Many of us wait for the return of hummingbirds each year. One way to see more of them in your yard is using by using specific colors in strategic garden areas.

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