Sarah Lyon

Having lived in six different apartments over the course of my 20s and early 30s, I've become accustomed to moving—and all of the packing of decor that comes with it. I've learned to hold onto only the pieces that are my absolute favorites, and below, I'm sharing 15 timeless home items under $100.

Looking to ensure that your plants really thrive this year? Believe it or not, the best mulch is already in your yard, not at the gardening store. If you're not taking advantage of crushed pine needles, there are many reasons why you should be doing so for the sake of your garden.

When properly lighting a room, it's all about mixing and matching various lighting types. A combination of overhead, task, and accent lighting is key in any room of the home, interior designers say. They also stress the importance of properly lighting each room of the home based on how it is used and discuss the significance of color temperature.

Many people wish their kitchen was more organized, and the good news is that revamping your space so that it's well kept and clutter free is much easier than you might think. Here, we're sharing tips from three interior designers and professional organizers regarding what makes for an organized kitchen.

Despite the best of efforts, dust will find its way into your home somehow. However, in order to keep its buildup to a minimum, there are several actions that you can take that don't require too much extra effort.

Having an all-in-one cleaning product on hand in your home can prove extremely helpful when trying to address a wide variety of issues all at once. Many people turn to all-purpose cleaner Mr. Clean when tackling their walls, doors, bathtubs, and more, but is it a safe product to use on wooden floors?

Wondering whether your favorite piece of Halloween decor is a bit too over the top to set out this year? As it turns out, many interior designers have a soft spot for seemingly tacky Halloween decorations, which can be styled to look extra festive and will bring the entire family joy.

If you watch the viral videos online of people cleaning their homes every Sunday, you may feel as though you need to level up your weekly routine a bit. It seems as though everyone is always turning their home or apartment upside down in order to address every corner and ensure that no area is left less than sparkling.

Even professional interior designers make home upgrades that they later go onto regret. Below, eight experts share decisions that seemed like a smart idea at the time but later on caused more harm than good—some of them may surprise you.

Have you been hoping to become more of a minimalist? If so, you'll want to steer clear of making the types of purchases that will prevent you from maintaining a streamlined lifestyle. Two professional organizers share six items that you are better off avoiding altogether to clear the clutter.

Whether you're a longtime plant parent or are just beginning to introduce some green friends into your home, it's worth knowing which indoor houseplants deserve your attention.

If you're feeling uncertain about how to design your dining room so that it appears current and serves a functional purpose, you want to make note of what not to do in the process.

If you've ever been in a situation where you've realized you've forgotten to transfer clothes from the washing machine to the dryer, you're not alone. But how long can wet clothes really sit in the washing machine without needing to be re-washed? Two laundry experts share their insights on how to best deal with wet laundry that has been sitting for too long.

If you crave a home that appears a bit more elevated, keep in mind that there are many ways that you can restyle items that you already own to make your house look and feel brand new.

Whether you travel often, are convinced that you don't have a green thumb, or simply do not want to worry about maintaining live plants day after day, you may wish to incorporate some faux green friends into your home. Today, there are so many incredible, realistic-looking fake plants on the market, making it easy to enjoy a natural feel in your space without having to worry about a watering schedule.

The change of seasons is always an excellent time to switch up your home decor, but according to designers, not all fall decorating choices are wise ones. The pros we spoke with were quick to share six common fall decorating mistakes that are thought to make a space fall flat. Avoid these pitfalls to ensure that your home shines this autumn, both indoors and out.

The changing of seasons is always a great time to take on a big home clean out in order to start off on a fresh, organized note. With the end of summer, there are a few specific products in particular that you may wish to part ways with, professional cleaning experts say.

If you're considering painting your deck, be mindful that experts are extremely opposed to this practice for a number of reasons.

With a little bit of planning ahead now, you can work toward ensuring a larger harvest in your fruit or vegetable garden next year all by following one simple trick: letting fruits and vegetables grow larger and longer and then saving their seeds.

While a guest bedroom is by no means a top-tier hotel, you can make it feel like one by equipping it with all of the essential features that will impress your guests and ensure that they feel right at home during their stay with you.

Whether you're moving into your first apartment or your fifth, it's always helpful to brush up on what types of decorating mistakes you will want to be sure to avoid.

Moving into your first home is an exciting milestone but also requires a lot of careful planning, to say the least. As you look ahead to your new space, be sure to avoid these six common design—and cleaning-related mistakes that experts commonly encounter.

If you're struggling to find or describe your design style, you're not alone. Many people appreciate a wide range of aesthetics but are unable to identify which looks they would actually like to translate into their own home.

It may seem like anything and everything is fair game to display on your open shelves, but this isn't actually the case, designers say. Some items aren't meant to sit out in the open all day long, while others are only going to be frustrating to access when placed high up.

Perhaps you have gone without washing your dishes or left them in the sink while traveling and returned home to find them covered with mold.

When you empty your dishwasher day after day, do you ever give much thought to the way you're storing your drinking glasses in your kitchen cupboard? Given that many people store their glassware upside down in the kitchen, we've spoken with house cleaning experts to find out whether this is actually the most beneficial method or if it is indeed flawed.

Living in an apartment doesn't have to feel stifling, so long as you have a few space-saving tricks up your sleeve.

It may feel as though you were just setting up your backyard for the summer, but now that fall is on the horizon, it's time to think about prepping your space for the next season.

A well-designed living room layout will help enhance the space by making it more functional for everyday use. To find out what types of elements constitute a top-notch living room layout, we polled three interior designers and asked them to weigh in.

Ready to tackle that big pile of laundry? Depending on what you're washing, you may want to think about running a hot water load. Many garments can be washed in hot water, laundry pros say, and below, Hyacinth Tucker, owner of The Laundry Basket LLC, highlights five types of items in particular that will benefit from this type of care.

While common, terracotta pots are not a one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to your green friends. According to gardening experts, many plants will actually struggle when placed in terracotta pots.

The next time you receive the news that a storm or strong winds will likely soon hit your area, you won't want to be scrambling and wondering what exactly you will need to do in order to prepare your outdoor space for impact. It's much easier to stay calm by having a list of steps that you will need to take readily available to you ahead of time. That's why we're sharing the below five hacks that professionals use to prepare their outdoor spaces for severe wind and rain.

If you're aiming to design a contemporary looking bathroom, you will want to make an effort to steer clear of the six following features, which professionals say will instantly make the space look dated.

Summer isn't over yet, and there's still plenty of time to update your backyard space so you can enjoy it for the rest of the season—and beyond! Design experts are weighing in with their top project recommendations that you can easily tackle this weekend or in just an afternoon. They'll make all of the difference!

Floral prints are everywhere this summer, much to interior designers' delight.

If you're into thrift shopping, you may have noticed that, unfortunately, many items come with a musty «thrift store smell» that can be seemingly difficult to erase. However, it turns out that deodorizing your finds is easier than you may have thought.

Appliances are meant to last for many years, but they certainly do not last forever. If you're wondering whether or not it's time to replace some of the appliances in your home, you're in luck—we spoke with pros who weigh in on five of the common warning signs that indicate it's time to make a new purchase.