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7 Ideas for Color-Blocking Walls with Paint
Get inspiration and instruction for this easy yet impressive paint technique to add interest to your interiors.
Understanding the Types of Soil in Your Garden
If you want your plants to prosper, start by getting to know your native soil. Then follow our tips for making it as fertile as can be.
Before and After: Building a Functional Kitchen Island
A center island and more open passageways enhance the function and flow of this homeowner's kitchen and its adjacent spaces.
Is Your House Making You Sick?
Is your house making you sick? Learn how to put a stop to illnesses caused by materials or chemicals in your home.
Before and After: Kitchen Island Design Ideas
No, we’re not suggesting less time at the stove. We’re highlighting smart layout fixes for circulation problems. A key strategy: the right island design.
Designing Vintage-Inspired Bathrooms
We know you know: Old house often equals small baths. Up ahead, how three such snug spaces got improved function and flair, by giving one or two elements a starring role.
Creating Moods with Paint Colors
Here’s how designers think about choosing and using the right shade of paint to achieve the perfect look (or mood).
The Best Methods for Cleaning Throw Pillows
Throw pillows are accent pieces that get quite a lot of use—and you may not be cleaning them as often as you should. Here’s how to wash and spot-treat these décor staples, so they are as good as new.
What is Laundry Stripping and How Does It Work?
Deep-clean your laundry with a tried-and-true treatment that deep cleans by removing dirt and residue trapped within your clothes, towels, and bedding. Read this guide to learn more about laundry stripping and how to do it safely and effectively.
When to Throw Away a Kitchen Sponge
Learn why—and when—to discard a kitchen sponge before it can do more harm than good.