More from Sandi Schwartz (Page 2)

A young woman standing in the kitchen and putting the vegetables skin to make compost for a zero waste lifestyle.
DIY

This Is the Biggest Problem for Most Garbage Disposals (Plus, How to Fix It Yourself)

By Sandi Schwartz

Mother and daughter having gardening time outside on the front yard of their suburban house in the Spring.
DIY

Permeable Hardscaping and 7 Other Outdoor Living Trends to Know Before Summer

By Sandi Schwartz

Young couple happy in their new kitchen as realtor gives them a tour of it.
DIY

Kitchen Designers Weigh In on Deep Drawers vs. Cabinets

By Sandi Schwartz

Happy Couple standing in front of their new home.
Architecture

5 Things I Wish I’d Considered More Carefully Before Building a New Home

By Sandi Schwartz

Young woman taking care of several houseplants
DIY

When and How to Fertilize Your Houseplants, No Matter the Type

By Sandi Schwartz

Lithium-ion power tool batteries on a garage workbench.
DIY

Can You Store Power Tool Batteries in a Cold Garage?

By Sandi Schwartz

A homeowner dressed in winter clothes holding a shovel to clear a driveway of ice and snow.
DIY

There’s a Shortage of Ice Melt Right Now—What You Can Do to Keep Your Outdoor Surfaces Safe

By Sandi Schwartz

A snow covered tan home with icicles hanging down.
Exterior

Why You Should Never Knock Down Icicles Yourself—and What to Do Instead

By Sandi Schwartz

A homeowner trying to fix a plumbing leak with duct tape.
DIY

We Asked Plumbers the 3 Biggest DIY Repair Mistakes to Avoid

By Sandi Schwartz

Photo of a young woman planting a small tree in her backyard
Home Safety

Is Your Yard Disaster-Proof? 5 Projects That Could Protect Your Home

By Sandi Schwartz

Adult man removing snow from porch using shovel
Design

7 Things You Should Know How to Do When Moving to a Cold State

By Sandi Schwartz

Young couple cleaning windows in their home
Cleaning & Organizing

This Old School Cleaning Hack Simply Doesn’t Work Anymore

By Sandi Schwartz

Woman realtor showing a house to a couple trying to buy a new home
Building & Installing

4 Outdated Home Features That Are Easy to Fix—and 1 That’s a Major Red Flag

By Sandi Schwartz

A homeowner and a designer discussing a renovation project.
DIY

The One Tool Every Homeowner Needs During a Big Reno

By Sandi Schwartz

A couple looking at an online real estate listing to find the climate risk factors of a listed property.
Buying

New Data You Should Pay Attention to on Real Estate Sites—Even if You Aren’t Moving

By Sandi Schwartz

Mother and daughter shopping at hardware store.
DIY

We Asked 5 Renovation Addicts How They Would Spend a $100 Home Depot Gift Card and This Is What They Said

By Sandi Schwartz

Young couple working on improving their home.
Bathroom Remodeling

Experts Predict These 5 Home Improvements Will Have the Highest ROI in 2025

By Sandi Schwartz

Insects tapped on window by sticky paper.
DIY

Pest Predictions: 2025 Could Be a Doozy for Many Households

By Sandi Schwartz

A selection of furniture and other items at a yard sale.
DIY

Love Thrifting and Tag Sales? Buy These 8 Items to Resell

By Sandi Schwartz

Faceless woman pointing to holes in her pink and gray sweater.
Cleaning

What’s Making Holes in My Clothes?

By Sandi Schwartz

Colorful microplastics sitting in the palm of a hand.
Cleaning & Organizing

How to Reduce Microplastics in Your Home in 2025

By Sandi Schwartz

Happy couple looking at the blueprints while renovating their house.
Bathroom Remodeling

Dream Home Remodel: Where to Start and What Can Wait

By Sandi Schwartz

Wall of decorative artificial houseplants.
Design

You Won’t Believe These 5 Houseplants Are Fake (and Better for Decorating Than Their Live Equivalents)

By Sandi Schwartz

Young woman blowing her nose with a tissue at home on her couch.
Cleaning

Why Am I Suddenly Allergic to My House?

By Sandi Schwartz

Close up of wax paper roll.
DIY

6 Astonishing Uses for Wax Paper Around the House

By Sandi Schwartz

Bioluminescent wood lit up neon green.
Design

You’ve Probably Never Seen Lumber Like This Before

By Sandi Schwartz

Snowplow driving through residential neighborhood with snow on the ground.
Driveways & Walkways

Expert Tips for Protecting Your Property From Road Salt Damage

By Sandi Schwartz

A happy woman keeps her home clean by wiping off the kitchen table. with a rag and a sprayer.
Cleaning

Professional Cleaners Reveal 5 Secrets to Get the Cleanest Home Yet

By Sandi Schwartz

Two men hanging artwork on the wall in a home.
Design

7 Ways to Make Your Home Look More Expensive, According to Designers

By Sandi Schwartz

Couple at a lighting store looking at different light fixture options.
Design

Overhead Lighting vs. Lamps: Experts Settle This Great Debate

By Sandi Schwartz

Happy couple packing boxes that say donate, sell, or recycle.
Design

Think Twice Before Bringing These Items Into Your Home—They’re a Hassle to Get Rid Of

By Sandi Schwartz

Modern house with wooden bridge out front lit up at night.
Curb Appeal

Experts Predict These 5 Curb Appeal Trends Will Be Big in 2025

By Sandi Schwartz

Lightning storm over houses in the evening.
Interior

Why You Might Want to Replace Your Surge Protectors Before the Next Storm

By Sandi Schwartz

Two cheerful young sisters hanging Christmas ornaments on the Christmas tree at home.
Design

Would You Rent a Christmas Tree? Why Some Folks Don’t Hold Onto Their Holiday Decorations

By Sandi Schwartz

A couple online shopping secondhand marketplaces for home goods and holiday gifts.
DIY

3 Reasons to Shop Secondhand Marketplaces This Holiday Season and Beyond

By Sandi Schwartz

Contractors installing solar panels on a residential home.
Design

Does Your Home Improvement Project Qualify for Tax Credits?

By Sandi Schwartz

Vintage inspired kitchen design.
Appliances

Kitchen and Bath Pros Say the Latest Design Trend Goes Back in Time

By Sandi Schwartz

Building contractor talking to clients renovating their house.
Bathroom Remodeling

We’re On the Cusp of Something Big for Home Renovations, Say Experts

By Sandi Schwartz

Loupusuo smart toilet in a modern bathroom.
Bathroom Design

Would You Spend Thousands of Dollars on the Perfect Toilet?

By Sandi Schwartz

Unrecognizable woman sweeping the parquet floor, window light reflection.
Cleaning & Organizing

Spring Cleaning in the Fall? Experts Say You Should Get on Board

By Sandi Schwartz

Close-up of a "for sale" sign on post in front yard of house
Home Insurance

New Survey Reveals How Extreme Weather Could Impact Real Estate Choices

By Sandi Schwartz

A person shoveling a driveway in front of a house in winter.
Energy & Power

What to Expect From a La Niña Winter Where You Live

By Sandi Schwartz

Person raking colorful fallen leaves in yard.
Landscaping

Should You Leave the Leaves on Your Lawn This Fall?

By Sandi Schwartz

Grand foyer with curved staircase, brown wooden door, and chandelier.
Architecture

This Once-Popular Home Feature Is Falling Out of Favor

By Sandi Schwartz

Birds flying above a river at sunset with the moon in the sky.
Lawn & Garden

Is Your Yard a Threat to Migrating Birds?

By Sandi Schwartz

Split image showing a magnified drain fly on the left and a magnified fruit fly on the right.
Interior

Drain Flies vs. Fruit Flies: Tips for Identification and Prevention

By Sandi Schwartz, Updated by Evelyn Auer

A fallen tree on an outdoor air conditioner unit.
Heating & Cooling

How to Stormproof Your Home’s HVAC System, According to Experts

By Sandi Schwartz

Close up of woman's hand setting up intelligent home system, controlling smart home appliances with control panel of a smart home.
Appliances

Move Over Touch Screens, Buttons Are Coming Back to Home Tech

By Sandi Schwartz

Here, the manufactured glass bricks are assembled together in a wall configuration in Killian Court.
Design

3D-Printed Recycled-Glass Bricks Could Be the Next Big Thing for Home Construction

By Sandi Schwartz

Grandmother sitting on floor with two granddaughters, while their parents and grandfather sit by them in chairs and watch.
Design

Multigenerational Living Is on the Rise: 7 Ways to Tweak a House to Make This Arrangement Work

By Sandi Schwartz

Side view of mature blonde woman loading clothes in washing machine.
Cleaning

The Most Convenient Location for a Laundry Room, According to Experts

By Sandi Schwartz

Smiling woman listening to music with wireless headphones near plants in garden.
DIY

How Music Can Enhance Your Garden

By Sandi Schwartz

White house with green shutters in the background of an overgrown garden.
DIY

This Low-Maintenance Garden Trend Can Also Improve Your Home Value

By Sandi Schwartz

A cluttered room in a normal American home.
Cleaning & Organizing

New Study Explores Americans’ Relationship to Clutter

By Sandi Schwartz

Close-up of teal hydrangea flowers.
Gardening

How to Showcase the 2025 Garden Color of the Year in Your Yard

By Sandi Schwartz

A bumblebee on a flower within a diverse flower bed.
Landscaping

New Study Explains Critical Factors for Pollinator Gardens

By Sandi Schwartz

Satellite view of hurricane Dorian, year 2019.
Exterior

Don’t Let Your Guard Down Yet—Hurricane Season Might Just Be Delayed This Year

By Sandi Schwartz

A person at home using tablet with smart home control functions.
DIY

Smart Furniture Has Many Benefits—But It’s Not for Everyone

By Sandi Schwartz

A bee pollinating a purple ornamental flower.
DIY

The Number One Thing You Can Do to Help Protect Native Bees Where You Live, According to New Research

By Sandi Schwartz

Young girl wearing winter hat and her mom wearing winter hat smiling and enjoying time together on the decorated patio.
Deck, Patio & Porch

The Share of New Homes With This Sought-After Outdoor Feature Continues to Climb

By Sandi Schwartz

Built in solar panels on a house roof during a beautiful pink and orange sunset.
Energy & Power

This Type of Home Generator Is Gaining Popularity

By Sandi Schwartz

A father and son eating freshly picked cucumbers from their home garden.
Lawn & Garden

Cucumber Recall Raises the Question: Can Homegrown Produce Make You Sick?

By Sandi Schwartz

A person foraging edible flowers and weeds from the yard for dinner.
Lawn & Garden

Can Foraging in Your Yard Kill You? 

By Sandi Schwartz

An outdoor security camera mounted on a brick home..
Exterior

How to Protect Your Outdoor Security Cameras During Stormy Weather, According to Experts

By Sandi Schwartz