Home & Garden
From manageable home improvement projects and cleaning, to gardening and pet care, here's everything you need to know about buying, selling, and maintaining your home.
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Watch the Weather, Not the Calendar, for Planting Times
Last frost dates are important guides for planting, but aren't always accurate.
Use the 80/20 Rule to Purge Stuff You Don’t Actually Need
The Pareto Principle is useful in practically any endeavor—including decluttering.
Coconut Oil Won’t Keep Pests Off Your Houseplants (and What to Use Instead)
You could wind up smothering your plant babies.
How to Decide Whether to Donate Something or Sell It (and Where to Take It)
Figuring out what to actually donate is hard. It has to be useful, but you also have to get it where it needs to be.
Use the 90/90 Method to Purge (or Keep) Items You Only Use Occasionally
This rule gives you permission to hang on to—or part ways with—things you only use once in a while.
How to Stop Birds From Pecking at Your Window
You need to make it clear that they doesn't have competition.
The Best Items to Own for a More Organized House
I've been on a whirlwind mission to organize my apartment for a while now. Here are the things that have helped the most.
The Best Ways to Soundproof Your Home on a Budget
You can deal with thin walls and windows without a big renovation.
You Should Try a 'Before and After' Approach to Decluttering
If you are a visual person and need a little cleaning motivation, this can help.
Ask Yourself These Two Questions Before You Keep Something ‘Just in Case’
Use the 20/20 rule to figure out what you really need to keep.
You Can Get a Sam’s Club Memberships on Sale for $14 Right Now
The one-year membership comes with additional perks, too.
The First Three Things You Should Do When Your Roof Starts Leaking
You’re relaxing at home when suddenly water starts pouring from the ceiling. Don't panic—but don't just wait for your roofer, either.
Why You Shouldn’t Bother Adding Tea Leaves to Your Garden
Tea is just plant matter, which will compost and provide nitrogen back to the soil. But it won't do anything special for your garden.
How to Grow Vines on Your Pergola or Trellis (and What to Grow)
Create a shaded sanctuary in your garden.
The Difference Between Peter Walsh and Marie Kondo's Decluttering Methods
These two organizational gurus have similar (but different!) approaches, so choose wisely.
Try 'Decluttering at the Speed of Life' When Cleaning Is Overwhelming
Cleaning in shorter spans with a simple set of steps can make this whole thing easier.
Three Ways to Double Your Bookshelf Capacity
You’ve got more books than bookshelf space—and more coming all the time.
My Favorite Storage Boxes for Decluttering and Organizing Your Home
Sometimes all you need is the right tool to get you started.
The Best Free Plans for Your DIY Backyard Projects
Tackle your next backyard build with these free plans.