In many homes—especially new construction ones—the walls in bedrooms and living areas are painted with flat or matte latex paint. A flat paint finish is used because it rolls or sprays on easily and helps mask surface imperfections as it does...
Learning how to patch an air mattress is a great way to make your air mattress work like new again without having to replace it. Whether you have an inflatable air mattress for camping, a quick guest bed, or use one as...
If your couch is looking sad, there’s no need to spend hundreds of dollars on a brand new one (unless, of course, you've been looking for an excuse to buy a new couch). For about $50 and some elbow grease, you...
Which room is the dirtiest and harbors the most bacteria in your house? Surprisingly it's not the bathroom, but the kitchen and other high-touch areas, according to a study by the National Sanitation Foundation International (NSF).1 Let's look at your...
You can’t talk about the new year without hearing “resolution.” The term is polarizing—it inspires hope for some while evoking dread in others. When it comes to the home, cleaning and organizing are particularly top of mind.
But if you’ve...
Most homes deal with mice from time to time, but when a mouse dies in or around your home, it’s important to act quickly. For such small creatures, dead mice can emit a truly foul smell. And if you...
Mice can carry several viruses and bacteria, so it’s no surprise that their droppings pose a health risk as well. If you’ve noticed mouse droppings around your home, it’s important to handle the cleanup with care, since reaching for...
While we always welcome the chance to deep clean and declutter our homes each spring, we also could use a refresher on how best to approach a huge, home overhaul.
Sometimes, it’s because we moved house in the past year. Other...
I first heard of the bed-making technique, 'hospital corners', on Instagram reels and I knew I had to give it a try myself. While this technique is currently blowing up across social media, it's certainly nothing new. As it...
The most often used tools in the garden are the gardener's hands. To protect them from thorns, chemicals, and the need for daily manicures, we use gardening gloves. Gardening gloves can be made from leather, cotton, rubber (including latex or neoprene),...
