Home & Living

Dollar stores and others like it can be great places to pick up home items on the cheap but have you ever wondered how dollar stores can keep their prices so low?What Dollar Stores StockIt probably doesn’t come as a surprise that dollar stores typically stock surplus items, items that are damaged or weren’t as popular as expected...

Every major holiday has its classic color scheme. Halloween decorations are generally orange and black. Valentine’s Day is known for reds, whites, and pinks. And every year around Christmas, the world sparkles with red and green hues.Society has long associated Christmas with this classic color combo. We’ve accepted green and red as the most festive way to decorate...

Hole In Sink: ExplainedDepending on the design of your sink, it may have one, two or three holes, and they may appear between the faucet valves, facing toward you, or under the near rim, facing the mirror. They serve two functions: to prevent an overflow with the drain stopper engaged and to provide an escape route for air...

You’ve probably watched your fair share of Christmas and holiday-inspired movies, but what should you watch as we ring in the spring? There are a number of seasonal movies for spring and the Easter holiday, and we’re here to share our top picks.The Spring and Easter Movies We’re StreamingFrom rom-coms to animated films and musicals, this comprehensive list...

What are you doing tonight at 7 p.m.? Why not grab some pots and pans and head out to your front porch and spread some cheer?At a time when many of us feel alone, the 7 p.m. hour has become an opportunity to come together and feel part of something bigger than ourselves. The tradition has been going...

You’ve cleaned the house, set up a spread laden with our best party appetizers, and picked up all the bubbly you’ll need so everyone’s glasses stay full all evening. The only problem: What do you serve it in? Naturally, when you’ve splurged on a bottle of champagne, you want to serve it the best way possible.Your stemware options...

If you’re a fan of The Great British Bake Off but sometimes wished there were fewer sponges and puddings and more roses and gardenias, we have a show for you! There’s a new Netflix show called The Big Flower Fight that features botanical face-offs with all kinds of plants and flowers.Psst: Have you seen the ‘Night Sky’ petunia in...

Thank goodness for the invention of the dishwasher! As an avid cook and baker, I love spending time in the kitchen—except for the cleaning-up part. It’s easy to take the dishwasher for granted, but dishwashers need care and attention, too. Specifically, your dishwasher is often warm and full of wet dishes or dampness lingering from a past cycle:...

It’s pretty safe to say, washing dishes isn’t anyone’s favorite chore. And although you can’t escape it, you can make it a little more enjoyable. Streamline the process with these simple tips.Trick No. 1: Start Each Day with an Empty DishwasherThere’s nothing worse than getting ready to tackle a sink full of dirty dishes, only to realize your...

You made it—after weeks or months of hard work and stress, your home remodel is finished. However, there’s still work to do. Here are 10 things you’ll likely have to do after your home remodel.Is your kitchen next on the list? Here are our favorite kitchen remodeling ideas.Have a Final WalkthroughBefore you pay that final bill, have a...