Home & Garden

There’s no place like home—especially when it’s in tip-top shape. We’ve rounded up the best cleaning and organizing tricks, affordable decor ideas, DIY hacks, and more. Warning: Once you’ve got everything just the way you want it, you may never want to leave!

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13 Signs an Amazon Seller Can’t Be Trusted

Not all Amazon sellers deserve your trust or your business. Here are the smart steps you can take to avoid...


If You See a Hole in a Pen Cap, This is What It Means

Find out why there's a little hole in your pen cap and how it helps both you and your pen.


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10 Great Hammocks You Can Buy Right Now

Spending more time than ever in your own backyard? A comfy hammock is one of the easiest—and most affordable—ways to...


The Real Reason It’s So Hard to Buy New Home Appliances Right Now

From refrigerators to bikes to lumber, the pandemic has driven demand and interrupted supply chains.


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9 Things You Didn’t Know About Father’s Day

This Father's Day, surprise Dad by spending some quality time chatting and sharing these fun Father's Day facts.


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14 Ways You’re Shortening the Life of Your Washer and Dryer

A decent washer and dryer should last at least 10 years. If you're committing these maintenance mistakes, however, you could...


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12 Easiest Foods to Grow at Home During the Pandemic

Whether you've got a backyard plot or containers on your patio, porch, or apartment balcony, growing your own fresh vegetables...


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11 Vegetables You Can Regrow with Kitchen Scraps

All it takes to regrow veggie scraps into new produce is water, soil and a bit of patience.

How to Grow a Hanging Herb Garden in a Shoe Organizer

This hanging herb garden is a simple and adorable way to get your hands in the dirt this summer!


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The 18 Best Air-Cleaning Plants, According to NASA

The best plants are the ones that do double duty—and all of these purify your air of toxic chemicals. Even...


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19 Bungee Cord Hacks to Get Hooked On

These fantastic elastic cords are useful for more than just tying down tarps.


Are You Making This Expensive Mistake With Your Vacuum?

With a little know-how you can improve the performance of your vacuum—and save yourself a costly repair.


This Is How Often You Need to Back Up Your Computer

Here's how often tech pros say you need to back up your computer, and the best methods of backing up...


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How to Delete 99 Percent of Your Digital Footprint

These are the steps you can take to erase your activity from the Internet's long memory.


I Wished For a Baby, But Instead a Bunny Showed Up At My Door

After trying to conceive for over three years, the lost bunny we adopted was a welcome distraction from our struggles...


We Test 5 Methods to Clean a Burnt Pan—Here’s How They Performed

Ever wonder how to clean a burnt pan? See what happened when we put different cleaning methods to the test...


The Best Spring Cleaning Hacks We Found on TikTok

Ready to start your spring cleaning?

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How to Spring Clean Your Digital Clutter

Feeling overwhelmed by your inbox? Here’s a step-by-step guide to tackling your virtual mess.


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14 Ways You’re Using Disinfectants Wrong

From using the wrong products to not leaving the right ones on long enough to work their magic, these are...


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13 Secrets of People Who Always Have a Clean House

A clean home won't seem so far out of reach with these simple tips.


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10 Mistakes You’re Making with Antibacterial Wipes

We know you're using lots of them right now, but make sure you're using them right!


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50 Popular Life Hacks From the Internet That Just Don’t Work

Brushing your teeth with charcoal will get rid of stains—along with your tooth enamel.


How to Clean Reusable Shopping Bags

Reusable shopping bags are a great way to go green, but they can get filthy fast. Here's everything you need...

10 Vegetables You Should Start Indoors

There may still be snow on the ground, but that doesn't mean you can't start preparing for your vegetable garden!


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100 Home Improvement Hacks You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

Sometimes those head-scratching home improvement moments turn into "Aha!" ideas.


10 Tricks to Thaw Frozen Pipes (Before They Burst)

The real disaster often occurs as the ice thaws and water flows freely into your home, causing thousands of dollars...


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8 Scary Ways Your Fireplace Could Be Toxic

A roaring fire can really make wintertime more bearable, but it could also be dangerous to your health. Here's what...


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Guide to Antimicrobial Home Hardware and Housewares

A wide range of antimicrobial home hardware and housewares may make the high-touch surfaces in your home safer from bacteria...


47 Gmail Keyboard Shortcuts to Start Using Today

Spend less time on email—and save your wrists, too—with these helpful Gmail shortcuts you’ll wish you knew sooner.