Best Painting Hacks: They'll Think You Cheated and Used a Pro
In Painting & LightingLike this easy hack: coat paint brushes in fabric softener to keep bristles soft.
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SpotlightThe Control-What-You-Can Guide
Spinning much? Get back some control during these topsy-turvy times with our home-tending tips.
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Should I Sell My House?Home Buying and Selling During the Pandemic: What You Need to Know
Resources to help you navigate the new real estate normal.
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Cleaning & DeclutteringHow to Disinfect Your Home in the Time of Coronavirus
A bleach solution or rubbing alcohol is your best bet for keeping your home sanitized.
Everything You Need to Paint With Confidence
Wield your paintbrush with poise. These easy-to-master tips will make it so.
How to Pick Paint Colors to Fix Any Room’s Quirks
In Painting & LightingPaint colors can do a ton to fix a room’s flaws for not much money
7 Ideas to Use Paint to Restore Worn-Out Things in Your Home
In Painting & LightingPaint isn’t just for walls. Here’s how to breathe new life into old stuff (like your worn-out vinyl floor).
Guide to Paint Finishes (So You Won’t Waste Your Money)
In Painting & LightingChoosing the wrong type of paint finish could mean a do-over that costs twice as much.
Simple 5-Step Guide to Concrete Painting
In Painting & LightingPainting concrete surfaces requires more skill, tools, and time than throwing a coat on drywall. Here’s how to do it right.
How to Get Stains & Grease Off Walls
In Painting & LightingLearn how to clean 7 tough stains off your walls — and ensure a lasting paint job.
Tips for Stress-Free Home
Home upkeep gets a whole lot easier if you cultivate these habits.
The Link Between Clutter and Depression
In Cleaning & DeclutteringIt’s been proven. Clutter is a bummer — literally.
9 Habits for a Home That Always Feels Neat and Fresh
In Cleaning & DeclutteringCubbies, squeegees, and other easy ways to keep your house clean.
Super-Busy People Reveal Their Habits for a Tranquil Home
In Storage Ideas & HacksThree young entrepreneurs give tips on staying organized and calm while living hectic lives.
The Get-It-Right-the-First-Time Home Buying Guide
The steps. The process. The documents you need.
Documents You Need for Mortgage Pre-Approval: A Checklist for Each Type of Loan
In FinancingWhether you’re self-employed or applying for an FHA or USDA loan, here’s the pre-approval paperwork you need.
How Long Does It Take to Buy a House?
In First-Time Home BuyerThere are a lot of steps to buying a house, and that takes time: It takes 50 days on average to just close on a home.
Don’t Buy That Fixer-Upper (Unless You Know These 4 Things)
In House HuntingSure-fire ways to spot a fixer-upper that’ll fix you up financially.