If the bones of your home are good but your decorating budget is slim to none, chances are that a full-scale home renovation just isn’t at the top of your priority list. The good news is that there are ways to make an older home feel brand new again just by making your mark on…

Food poisoning is all too common these days. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that it affects around 48 million Americans each year — that’s almost 15 percent of the entire population! While many cases occur when dining out (or eating badly prepared takeout food), some cases are actually a result of bad…

When it comes to ensuring the produce you buy stays fresher for longer, there’s no understating the importance of a quality fridge in the kitchen. To help you make the most out of your refrigerator, we share 5 essential tips on how to organize a fridge. A hard-working refrigerator is an essential part of any home,…

Deer may be adorable woodland creatures, but their doe-eyed beauty loses a lot of charm when we catch them treating our backyard as their personal buffet. It turns out, there’s a simple solution for deterring them that might already be sitting in your tub. All you need are a few bars of soap! More specifically,…

With so many bedtime stories and cartoons about rabbits from Peter Rabbit to Bugs Bunny, you may soon find yourself being asked to keep one — a real one — as a pet.  Owning a pet has many positive impacts on the health of kids. Not only do they increase physical activity levels, but they…

Ah, the bean bag chair — those delightfully squishy finds you just want to flop down and watch your shows in. While some have associated the unique seating option with cheap dorm room furniture, bean bag chairs actually have roots firmly planted in design history. Choose the right model, and you’ll be treated to comfort, support…

Dishwashers are an amazing invention, right? Instead of spending a good chunk of time scrubbing pots and pans before wiping them off — or letting them dry overnight — you can now just chuck them in the dishwasher. But before you just throw in the towel and toss everything in a rack, make sure your…

Blenders are a handy addition to a kitchen gadget collection, but no matter how much you love whipping up soups and smoothies, you might find yourself using it less and less simply because you dread cleaning it. There’s the sharp blades to worry about, and even dishwashers can struggle to really get all of the…

With summer comes adventures — hiking, swimming, and barbecuing chief among them. But with those seasonal activities can come big messes. Luckily, we’ve got life-changing cleaning tips to help you keep everything sparkling clean, whether it’s your pool, grill, or shoes. Ready to get started? Check out all our cleaning tricks in the video below.…