How Long Do Christmas Trees Last?
If you follow these tips, your Christmas tree will thrive throughout the holiday season and last as long as possible.
Are Hackers Targeting Your Wi-Fi Router? Here’s How To Stop Them
Yes, your router can be hacked. Here's how to tell, and how to keep your home network and devices safe...
The Best Washer and Dryer Pedestals for Your Laundry Room
Pedestals for your washer and dryer, also called risers, can raise the utility of your laundry room by adding space...
How to Check for Bed Bugs in a Hotel
Follow these tips to ensure you don't bring unwanted guests home.
This New App Keeps Home Pros on Speed Dial
The company calls it "the future of home services."
What Is a Renocation?
Is a renocation all it's cracked up to be? We look at the recently coined term, and why you might...
8 Types of Door Locks To Keep Your Home Safe
If you don't want intruders in your house, you need to lock the doors. We asked a security expert for...
8 Tips for Dealing with a Flat Tire Quickly
Got a flat tire? You'll survive. Here's how to prepare for the inevitability, then tackle the task with ease and...
How to Mix Patterns When Decorating
These tips will help you design a space that's wholly your own.
Move Over Giant Skeleton, Lewis Is This Year’s Hottest Halloween Decoration
Just don't call him a jack-o-lantern.
How To Tell If an Apple AirTag Is Tracking You and What To Do About It
Although rare, Apple's AirTag devices have been used to track the movements of unsuspecting victims. Here's how to spot this.
Why Quiet Luxury Is One of the Top Home Design Trends
How to spot and recreate the latest trend in interior design.
The Best Cities to Live In for Families
These cities are packed with parks! Did your city make the list?
4 Tips for Buying a Used Car
Before buying a used car, follow this 4-step inspection program to determine the vehicle's reliability, condition and value. It'll...
8 Ways To Hang Holiday Decor on Stucco Siding
As Christmas approaches, it's time to put up the lights and decorations. Here are some tips for doing it right...
What’s the Best Paint to Use for Pumpkins This Halloween?
We asked museum directors what paint they use at their annual pumpkin painting workshops. Take their advice and create your...
What Is Creosote and Why Is It Dangerous?
Concerned about creosote? Learn what it is, where you might find it in and around your home and how to...
Why This Is the Week to Review Your Fire Safety Plans
It's Fire Prevention Week 2023. As they say, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Avoid Spooky Plumbing Mishaps with Pumpkin Guts This Halloween
Halloween's here, and that means gobs of guts (pumpkin guts, that is). Here's how to avoid a frightful Halloween plumbing...
Do Bats Carry Rabies?
You're more likely to contract leprosy than get rabies from a bat. But it's important to know when to worry...
The Yummly Smart Thermometer Elevated My Confidence with Cooking Meat
Take the guesswork out of cooking and get the results you want with the Yummly smart thermometer.
Shark Stick Vacuum: Our Editor’s Top Pick for October Prime Day Two
Prime Day is the best time to snag our favorite Shark stick vacuum for $60 off. Pick up pet hair...
If You See Yellow Mushrooms in Your Houseplant, This Is What It Means
Don't panic just yet!
Why You Should Never Use Floral Foam
Plus, five alternatives to use instead!
The UN Wants Construction to Decarbonize. Here’s How.
The UN has a plan to reduce carbon emissions and reach net zero by 2030. Here's what it involves.
The New Tineco Pure One Station Self Cleans the Entire Machine (Really!)
The Tineco Pure One Station is my new favorite vacuum cleaner—here’s why.
What To Do in the Aftermath of a House Fire
House fires are our nation's most frequent disaster. Here's what to do next if tragedy strikes your home.
This Beloved Brand Launches a New Line of Colorful Flowers
We spoke to company executives in an exclusive interview to get all the details on the colorful initiative.
9 Elegant Fall Centerpiece Ideas
Elevate your fall-themed home decor with these elegant centerpieces you can make yourself.
