If you’re interested in using more DIY cleaners around the house, you might be surprised to know that a leftover bottle of cheap booze can seriously come in handy. According to NBC News, inexpensive vodka can make a great alternative for vinegar when it comes to pesky household chores like wiping down countertops. For anyone…

Root rot is something all plant lovers dread. The euphoria of seeing your house plants thrive quickly vanishes when some leaves start inexplicably wilting. It doesn’t make sense! You’ve stuck to the same watering routine and don’t know what’s gone amiss. And then the realization hits — and it’s often too late to fix. If…

Gardening isn’t just a spring hobby. Whether you never quite got around to gardening this year, or you’re just looking for more, this is a great month to get growing. Wait…August? Are you sure?  Yes! You might not traditionally think of August as a big season to start a garden, but it definitely works. I’ve…

Fall is finally here with its crisp, cool weather. While that means slipping on cozy sweaters and sipping warm mugs of pumpkin spiced drinks, it’s also important to make sure you’re thinking about fall home maintenance. After all, no one likes to deal with things like water damage or fallen tree limbs. With that in…

No matter how careful we try to be, grease stains seem to always be able to find their way onto our clothes. I’ve retired countless outfits to the back of my closet when a stubborn blotch refused to budge — but I recently stumbled upon an easy solution to finally get rid of those pesky…

Renovating a bathroom can be a huge task, no matter how big or small the project. To help ensure your bathroom renovation goes off without a hitch, we share the essential bathroom renovation checklist. After weeks spent looking over the latest and greatest bathroom inspiration, days spent on the phone organizing and ordering anything from your dream…

Your bedroom is your most personal space so it makes sense to decorate it to reflect your personality and style. Stuck for ideas? Here, we seek expert advice on how to style your bedroom to create your perfect escape.  1. Introduce touches of navy. Navy is a beautiful bedroom hue. It adds depth and helps…

It’s easy to think you know all the ins and outs of password safety. After all, you would never share your password with anyone else. You wouldn’t dream of using your birthday as a password for any account — not even for something silly like the game Words With Friends. And you know better than…

Easter marks a wonderful time of the year where we can enjoy an extra-long weekend with friends and family, soaking up the sun, enjoying a chocolate Easter bunny (or 10), and eating way too many Easter eggs.  A meal is usually on the agenda, whether it’s a lunch on Good Friday or a lazy brunch on Easter…