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18 Totally Brilliant Bathroom Storage Hacks
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18 Totally Brilliant Bathroom Storage Hacks

Organizing the bath can be as easy as finding underutilized real estate and repurposing it into crafty compartments for all of your bath goodies. Soak up these 18 sleek storage ideas, designed for spacious and space-challenged bathrooms alike!

12 Clever Uses for a Hair Dryer That Will Blow You Away
DIY

12 Clever Uses for a Hair Dryer That Will Blow You Away

We bet you didn't know that you have an incredibly versatile tool—cleverly disguised as a common hair-styling essential—hiding just under the bathroom sink. Learn how to move beyond the blowout with these little-known ways to use a hair dryer to simplify tasks in your home.

How to Make Concrete Molds - Finished DIY Bookends
DIY

DIY Lite: Modern Bookends on a Modest Budget

Add a touch of originality to your shelves with a DIY geometric bookend, molded easily from leftover cardboard and a little concrete mix.

DIY Tire Swing - Completed Backyard Project
DIY

DIY Kids: Build a Backyard Tire Swing

Up your backyard's game with an outdoor classic: the DIY tire swing. Follow these easy instructions to create seasons' worth of family fun, all in less than an hour.

MDF 101
DIY

MDF 101

Learn the pros and cons of medium-density fiberboard, or MDF, and decide whether it's the right choice for your next carpentry project.

Install Window Film - Lace Floral
Exterior

Window Films 101

An affordable option for the average homeowner, installing window film enables you to dress up your windows with a new look or dramatically increase their level of energy efficiency.

Installing Pavers - Installed
Lawn & Garden

Patio Pavers 101

Versatile, beautiful and DIY-friendly, today's patio pavers are an ideal choice for any hardscape plan.

house with vinyl siding
Exterior

Vinyl Siding 101

Long saddled with a bad reputation, today's vinyl siding is weather- and insect-proof, fade-resistant, and virtually indestructible under normal circumstances. And it looks good, too.

10 Unexpected Things to Put in Your Freezer—And Why
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10 Unexpected Things to Put in Your Freezer—And Why

While many of us think of the freezer as the home of our favorite cool treats and last-minute meals, we don't often realize the range of possibilities this underappreciated appliance has to offer. Here are a few surprising freezer feats, from prolonging the life of your batteries to cleaning your favorite pair of jeans, that prove that this workhorse's frigid temps are good for a lot more than storing ice cream.

10 Inventive Outdoor Lighting Projects to DIY for the Holidays
Design

10 Inventive Outdoor Lighting Projects to DIY for the Holidays

While a few lights around the windows or doors are a classic way to display holiday cheer, you might be feeling like it's time to amp things up a bit. If you're stuck in an outdoor decorating rut, try one of these incredibly simple yet charming lighting ideas to add a bright and festive touch to your home.

The Best Plants for Every Room of the House
Lawn & Garden

The Best Plants for Every Room of the House

The right houseplant brings beauty and calm into a space and improves your home's air quality, but that's only the start of it. There are plenty of other good reasons to keep some greenery in every room. Houseplants offer a whole host of benefits, from promoting productivity to flavoring your next meal. Read on to find the perfect houseplant for every room in your house.

8 Ways to Make It Look Like You’re Home When You’re Not
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8 Ways to Make It Look Like You’re Home When You’re Not

The holidays are a time for visiting family and friends near and far, but it can also be a prime time for break-ins since it’s easy for burglars to recognize the all-too-familiar signs you’re out of town. Good news: A handful of easy tactics can keep your house safe by fooling any passers-by into believing you’re home. They range in cost from a little to a lot, but any expense is a small price to pay for peace of mind when you’re tens to hundreds to thousands of miles away.

8 Things You Didn’t Know a Clothes Iron Can Do
DIY

8 Things You Didn’t Know a Clothes Iron Can Do

Irons aren’t just for the laundry room anymore. There are plenty of unusual ways to put this wrinkle remover to good use, whether it's for candles, crafts, or cleaning. Discover 9 alternative ways an iron can make your everyday tasks easier.

9 Ways to Make a Half Bath Feel Whole
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9 Ways to Make a Half Bath Feel Whole

Half baths may be smaller than their full-fledged counterparts, but that doesn't mean you need to sacrifice on storage or style. Learn how to make the most of every inch of space in your small bathroom with these smart and attainable tips.

How to Get Rid of Musty Smell - Home Library
DIY

Quick Tip: Deodorize Old Books with a Pantry Hero

Once upon a time, you had to live with that “old book smell.” Now, you can banish it to a faraway land with one pantry staple.

8 Clever Ways to Use Post-It Notes
DIY

8 Clever Ways to Use Post-It Notes

Sure, they come in bright colors and are handy for jotting down reminders, but there's more to the Post-it than meets the eye. Learn how you can use this standard office staple to make organizing, cleaning, and crafting even easier.

8 Tiny Backyard Buildings for Work or Play
Exterior

8 Tiny Backyard Buildings for Work or Play

You know that disheveled shack in the corner of the yard? It might just be one of your home’s major assets. These backyard buildings prove that an underutilized backyard shed is a work or play space simply waiting to be discovered. Get ready to shed your preconceived notions—because outbuildings are in.

9 Clever Things You Can Do with a Wire Hanger
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9 Clever Things You Can Do with a Wire Hanger

Wire clothes hangers are inescapable. They seem to multiply overnight, and they pile up every time you go to the cleaners. Instead of throwing them out, try one of these clever ideas for repurposing this common closet necessity.

How to Water Plants - With a Wine Bottle While Away
Lawn & Garden

Quick Tip: This Simple Trick Helps Plants Water Themselves

With the help of only a few recyclables, you'll never again have to ask your neighbor to water your houseplants when you head out of town.

How to Make Grass Green - Fenway Park
Exterior

Fenway Park’s Groundskeeper Shares His Secrets to a Lush, Green Lawn

If you want a lawn as rich and beautiful as a major league ball field, check out these strategies for seeding, feeding, mowing, and more from the man responsible for the turf at one of the most gorgeous parks in the game!