insert_link Home Improvement Do you know how to do these 3 Basic Plumbing Home Maintenance/Repairs? The editors at Real Simple have put together a short list of the three basic plumbing maintenance tasks that all homeowners should be able to do. Knowing how to do these simple repairs will save you time, money, and probably a lot of headache. How to Turn Off the Water In case of emergency, it's a good idea to know where your home's main water shut-off valve is located. Some […] todayFebruary 24, 2022
insert_link Home Improvement 8 Easy Tasks to get a jump start on your Spring Cleaning The days are getting longer and the temperature is slowly starting to creep higher. Spring is officially on its way! But before you throw open the windows and break out the patio furniture, you can take advantage of these winter/spring transition days to get a jump-start on your annual spring cleaning routine. Read on for Real Simple magazine's simple tasks you can cross off your to-do list now while you're […] todayApril 28, 2021
insert_link Home Improvement 7 Brilliant Christmas Decoration Storage Ideas As pretty as they are when they're decorating your home's banisters and adorning the tree, when Christmas decorations are no longer on display, they become a fragile, bulky storage nightmare. A 25-foot-long garland sounds great for your entryway, but where do you store all 25 feet of it the other 11 months out of the year? Luckily, these clever Christmas decoration storage ideas from the editors at Real Simple were […] todayDecember 29, 2020
insert_link Home Improvement 5 Easy Home Decor Ideas to Help You Beat the Fall/Winter Blues As the days get shorter and our homes get darker, it's easy for the dim light and cold weather to put a damper on our moods. If you're determined to beat the fall and winter blues this year, there are some scientifically-backed methods to try, but you can also adjust your home decor to make your space a cheery oasis. While there are only so many days you can spend […] todayDecember 16, 2020
insert_link Home Improvement Cooling Bed Sheets Are the Secret to a Sweat-Free Night If you often toss and turn during the night because you can’t find the perfect temperature for your room, or your sheets make you sticky and sweaty, you’re not alone. Some people naturally are “hot sleepers," but there are a few solutions that will instantly turn your bed into the sleep oasis you’ve been dreaming about. While you might need to invest in a cooling comforter for the summer, you can’t […] todayDecember 8, 2020
insert_link Home Improvement 8 Things You Can Do to Extend the Life of Your Dishwasher With many of us still abiding by stay-at-home orders, those of us lucky enough to own a dishwasher are really putting them to work. While we might typically eat lunch at the office or enjoy a dinner out every now and then, we're now cooking at home more often than ever—which also means more dishes to wash than ever before. When my refrigerator died a few days ago (after one […] todayDecember 3, 2020
insert_link Home Improvement The All-Time Best Paint Colors, According to Real Simple Home Designers If you've ever spent hours meticulously painting a room only to take a step back and wish you'd gone with a different hue, then you already know how difficult choosing the perfect paint color can be. To help take some of the guesswork out of the process, the editors at Real Simple magazine asked the interior designers behind the 2020 Real Simple Home for their go-to hues. These are the "fail-proof" paint […] todayNovember 19, 2020
insert_link Home Improvement 7 Things No One Tells You About Installing Shiplap Rewatch almost any episode of Chip and Joanna Gaines' popular HGTV show Fixer Upper, and behind the farmhouse sinks, quote wall art, and slipcovered couches, you'll notice one thing: shiplap. As Fixer Upper aired, suddenly everyone wanted to cover their walls with white-painted wood paneling. Yes, wood paneling was officially trendy again (and Google search indicates that the trend hasn't stopped since). But Real Simple magazine recently revealed that shiplap has a history that dates back […] todayNovember 16, 2020
insert_link Home Improvement 7 Tricks for Getting the Best Deals on Home Decor If months of quarantine, social distancing, and spending more time at home have left you coveting some fresh furniture and home decor—you're not alone. There's nothing like spending too many hours sitting in the same home office (especially if "home office" really means your kitchen) to make you crave a change of scenery. For those looking to revamp their decor without overspending, we have a few tricks you can try. […] todaySeptember 17, 2020
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