Category: Home

I bet you have a lint roller lying around your house. Heck, let’s make things more interesting: I bet you don’t use said lint roller […]

Regularly replacing the air filters in your HVAC system is important not only for the air quality in your home, but also for saving money […]

As longtime readers of Lifehacker will remember, we’re not always big fans of sponges. The most obvious example of this sentiment is former Lifehacker employee […]

Gutters do an important job – they protect the foundation and structure of your home from water falling from the roof. But anyone who’s ever […]

When it comes to putting together your arsenal of standard household products, you probably already have things like white vinegar, hydrogen peroxide, baking soda, and […]

If your job isn’t related to building codes, you probably don’t encounter or think about them on a regular basis. While we may refer to […]

When you sleep, you are, by definition, unconscious, but that doesn’t mean your bed should be less than luxurious. You deserve to be cuddled surrounded […]

Perhaps you’re thinking about sprucing up your home or preparing your home for sale, and one of the quickest and easiest ways to change the […]

A few years ago, a possum got stuck in my bathroom wall. At the time, I was living in downtown Houston, in an old bungalow […]

Oh sodium chloride, how do I love you? Let me count the ways. I love you to the depths of my slow cooker, to the […]

There is nothing better than a proper shower after a long day. But if weak water pressure and uneven jets are preventing you from washing […]

If you’ve ever browsed a plant-focused Instagram account and wondered how a person’s house could look so green and lush, there could be several different […]

A floating platform bed can add an interesting aesthetic and dimension to your bedroom, and is relatively inexpensive to make and install yourself. However, there […]

Walk naked. Belting show tunes in the shower. Bathing in peace and quiet. There are many benefits to being alone. At the same time, there […]

Oh laundry. Terrible damn laundry. While looking through a basket full of freshly folded thread for the whole family is a great pleasure, albeit a […]

Ceilings are often overlooked in our homes, but a little bit of texture or color can really add a lot to a room. If pressed […]

In theory, a homeowners association (HOA) is a great idea: neighborhood property owners band together to share costs and enforce a few simple rules that […]

Once it’s clear that the houseplant you received as a gift last year has outgrown its pot, it’s time to move it to a new […]

Last week, Winter Storm Landon slowly spread across the country, causing low temperatures, heavy snowfalls and slippery roads. And thanks to the freezing rain that […]

There are so many factors to consider when making a home buying decision: neighborhood, public transportation options, school districts, cultural offerings, weather, proximity to family […]

Apartment search website Rent Café recently compiled a list of the trendiest interior design searches from Google, offering a glimpse of how we’ll be decorating […]

While contact paper has long been associated with drawer and shelf lining, it has so much more to offer. And if your only experience with […]

A home appraisal is a standard step in the mortgage approval process. If you’re buying a home or refinancing your current one, your lender will […]

Ice dams are the result of a freeze and thaw cycle where you have snow on your roof and they suck. They can damage your […]

When temperatures drop outside, our pipes are at increased risk of freezing, especially in areas with unusual sub-zero temperatures. Identifying and troubleshooting high-risk locations can […]

Considering we spend up to 36 years of our lives in our beds (whether sleeping, watching TV or trying to sleep ), our mattresses are […]

Buying a house is always stressful. Whether it’s your first home and you’ve spent the last decade eating wish sandwiches to piece together a down […]

Canopy beds can make your bedroom romantic, calm and peaceful. But the canopy beds themselves are expensive. You can get the look and feel of […]

While buying or selling a home can bring up a lot of personal feelings, it is ultimately a business transaction and it is best to […]

There comes a time in every person’s life when we have to ask ourselves: how the hell am I going to move all this crap […]

Every year, homeowners around the world decide to finally tackle a long list of pending maintenance projects. After years of hiding stains, cracks and holes […]

When it comes to terrible things that can happen to you, death from heart disease is much more likely than a snake crawling out of […]

Many of us have spent some of our free time over the past two years browsing home listings online, first in hopes of getting beyond […]

Home improvement projects are becoming more and more popular, but the same thing that is driving their increased demand is also driving prices up. Now […]

If you’re new to gardening or woodworking – or if you’re just looking to brush up on your decorating skills – an adult workshop or […]

It’s good to make your home feel like you, but there are also plenty of decorating options to make this place look cheap, simple, or […]

For lawn maintenance and all sorts of outdoor (and indoor) household chores, a canopy often becomes your primary storage facility. However, all of these tools […]

Having what you need to respond to an emergency is important, but tools to prevent an emergency from occurring are equally important. We’re going to […]

Do you know what’s the worst? Trying to unpack a garland of lights that is entangled in a ball at the bottom of the box. […]

Children are born helpers. If there is housework involved, chances are good that they are willing to step in and help. We have a guide […]