Home Tips

There’s no place like home—especially when it’s in tip-top shape. We’ve rounded up the best cleaning and organizing tricks, affordable decor ideas, DIY hacks, and more. Warning: Once you’ve got everything just the way you want it, you may never want to leave!

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Yup, You Really Should Be Cleaning Your Books—Here’s How to Do It Without Ruining Them

Was Twilight topping the charts the last time you cleaned your home library? It's time. A book restoration expert walks...


Here’s How to Spring Clean Your Luggage So It’s Not Teeming with Germs

If the last time you wiped down your suitcase was during the Obama administration, you really need to read this

Your Stress-Free Guide to Ditching Digital Clutter

Messy digital life? Get things under control with these expert tips.


People Are Going Absolutely Feral for This Secret Laundry Ingredient—I Tried It Out, and My Clothes ...

Grimy, smelly laundry has met its match. We put a new viral hack to the test, and here's what happened.

Here’s Why You Should Eat Dinner on Your Fanciest China Tonight

I used my fancy things on a decidedly un-fancy day. But I finally used them—and that's the whole point.


Here’s How Much Time Men and Women Spend Doing Housework—How Do You Compare?

A new study on how Americans spend their time at home reveals a staggering gap


How to Declutter After Death, Divorce or Any Other Major Life Event

This may not seem like the best time for a cleaning project, but banishing clutter may be just what you...


How to Declutter When You’re Too Sentimental to Throw Anything Away

Drowning in preschool artwork, old cards and the contents of Grandma's attic? These pointers will help you streamline without shedding...


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Coop Pillow Review: Our Editors Tested 4 Pillows for Every Sleep Position

The right sleeping arrangement can take years of pain off your neck and back. Learn why our editors love these...


I Tried the Viral “House Burping” Trend—It Sounds Absolutely Wild, but I’m Convinc...

I, too, was skeptical. So I gave it a go for a week. Here's how it went—and whether I've become...


I Tried the Viral Snow-Removal Hack—And I’ll Never Go Back to Shoveling

We tested the viral snow-removal method taking over algorithms, and we have thoughts. Here's what you should do the next...


If You Make This Common Mistake When Shoveling, You Could Get Fined Up to $500 Each Time

Yes, there's a right way to shovel—and if you're not doing it, you could land in hot water this winter

Savings Alert: Experts Predict This Will Be the Lowest Mortgage Rate of the Year. Find Out Wh...

If you've been waiting for interest rates to drop, 2026 might be your year


Curious About Living Abroad? This New Report Ranks the Top 10 Countries for Expats

Spoiler: You're not the only American dreaming about starting over in a foreign country



How to Remove Super Glue from Almost Anything

Removing super glue and Gorilla Glue is hard—but not impossible. Here's how to remove super glue, according to a cleaning...


Here’s What All the Buttons on a Microwave Really Mean—And How to Use Them the Right Way

There's a trick to getting perfectly warm, evenly cooked food every time



Does the Viral “House Purse” Hack Actually Make Organizing Easier? I Put It to the Test

Find out if this TikTok trick is as life-changing as it claims to be


New Report: More Americans Want to Move to This State—And Out of This One—Than Any Others

This state has long been popular with retirees, but now everyone wants to move here


This Is the One Thing You Should Always Store in a Clear Plastic Container

This organizing hack is a game changer for a tidy, orderly home

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They Created a Family Compound—And Now Have a Built-In Village

What if the solution to the cost-of-living crisis and the loneliness epidemic is living with your parents again? One in...


Going on Vacation? This Is the Ideal Temperature to Set Your Thermostat To

The number you choose could save your pipes—and your paycheck


Debate Solved! Here’s Whether You Should Leave the Toilet Lid Open or Closed 99% of the Time

Finally! An expert answers what to do when you're not on the loo.



Here’s the Gross Reason Why You Should Never Let Your Dishes Soak in the Sink Overnight

While you kick back, nasty bacteria go to work. Here's why you shouldn't soak those dirty dishes.


Never Store This One Item in Your Refrigerator Door

It's a convenient spot for food, but your fridge door shouldn't store this common item