Nina Malkin
How to Steam Clean an Oven
Using steam power is a popular, chemical-free method for cleaning a host of household surfaces, but how well does it work on gunky oven interiors? Read on to find out.
Before & After Garage: Creating a Retreat for Teens
Big kids want to be on their own—and parents like to know where they are. For one family, bonus garage space just steps from the house offers the perfect hangout solution.
Before & After Kitchen: A Farmhouse Refresh
Living in his grandparents’ old house, across the road from the family farm, a lifestyle blogger is making it his own. His latest project: an updated, more functional kitchen that’s still true to the vintage home’s rural roots.
How to Make a Galley Kitchen Look Bigger
Bring maximum functionality to a long, narrow cook space with tidiness and smart storage solutions, plus tricks to make the place look larger than it is.
16 Pergola Ideas to Enhance Your Backyard
Add dynamic definition to your landscape with a stylish structure sure to enhance how you enjoy your outdoor space.
Screened-In Porch Ideas
Extend your outdoor living space in your own unique style with these DIY construction tips and décor suggestions.
Before and After Kitchen: A Kitchen Makeover That Lets the Light In
Lose a wall, add windows, and reallocate adjacent space, then blend sparkling white surfaces with warm wood-tone accents. That’s the recipe for a bright, open kitchen made for family gatherings!
How to Grow Hebe Shrubs
These vibrant, versatile bushes can bring color and beauty to your garden all year long. Here’s what you need to know about planting, pruning, and propagating hebe shrubs.
17 Beautiful Painted Furniture Ideas
From subtle to bold to instant "vintage," for pieces big and small, there’s a paint project here to perk things up all over the house.
Can Epsom Salt Help in the Garden?
Get to the root of this hotly contested compound to learn how it might yield more beautiful, bountiful plants.