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How Martha Stewart Removes Pills From Her Fall Sweaters

As summer fades away, you’ve probably started pulling out all your favorite fall sweaters to keep you nice and cozy once the weather cools down. Unfortunately, our most-loved (and worn) sweaters tend to also get covered in pesky pilling. You can always try using scissors to snip away at the small fuzzballs, but there’s the…
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4 Toxic Products That Could Be Hiding in Your House

Living a healthy and clean lifestyle can be challenging in the modern era, no matter how often you clean your home from top to bottom. But, did you know that some common household products can potentially be housing nasties? To help you keep your home safe, here are four toxic products that could be hiding in…
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10 Bathroom Plants That Will Jazz Up Your Space and Purify the Air

A bathroom is one area of the house (like the laundry room) that we often don’t think about when we’re buying beautiful home decor. You go in and do your business, and then you leave; the bathroom is sort of just there. But why not make your washroom feel as warm and inviting as the…
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How to Use a Bill Payment Organizer to Get Your Weekends Back

Managing your monthly bills can be challenging if you’re not organized. That’s why having a bill payment organizer is a major time-saver (and life-saver!), especially when you’re already juggling a million other important chores. Let’s face it: Between work, family, friends, taking care of our homes, and running kids to every sports practice under the…
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Identify Pretty Flowers in a Pinch With Handy Gardening App

If you love flowers but sometimes get confused about what plant you’re looking at, you’re not alone. A lot of us could stand to improve our green thumbs in and out of the garden. Luckily, there’s a great flower identification app to help us all instantly become experts on virtually any flower. It’s so easy,…
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5 Best Plants for Creating a Hedge to Give Your Backyard Privacy

Hedges not only look stately, they’re also the best way to add privacy to your garden. Of course, not all hedging plants are created equal, so it’s wise to spend some time choosing the best species for your project. Consider the height you want, what suits your climate, growth rate, and attributes such as flowers,…
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This Simple Hack for Removing Pesky Mold Between Your Shower Tiles Actually Works
Let’s face it, the house isn’t really clean if the bathroom isn’t clean, and the bathroom doesn’t truly feel clean when there’s mold on the walls in the shower. You know, that buildup of black guck between the tiles? Yeah, that. While there are so many cleaning solutions, sprays, and scrubbing devices you try that…
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7 Ways Color-Coding Can Organize Your Life

They’re the two little words that can divide crowds: color coded. But whether you swear by the organizational powers a few hues can bestow, or shudder at its mere mention, there’s no denying that color is ingrained into our everyday lives. “Color is a powerful tool and a key element of design. It captures our…
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10 Household Uses for Pantyhose You Need to Know About
Old pantyhose have holes in them? Don’t throw them away! Surprisingly, you can use your old pantyhose all over the house for a variety of things. That’s right. They’re not just for wearing under a little black dress. Old pantyhose can actually be put to great use and help you keep your house clean, from…
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Jackie Kennedy’s Childhood Home Is for Sale
Before Jackie Kennedy was enjoying White House balls and charity galas as the former First Lady, she spent much of her time at her childhood home in McLean, Virginia. And now, the beloved nine-bedroom, Georgian-style mansion is on the market—complete with original details from Jackie’s own stay. Merrywood, as the estate was affectionately named, sits…