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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.

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I have three kids under the age of six and life fe during the school year gets especially chaotic. Each has his or her own playdates, after-school activities, and class projects.

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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.

If autumn is one of your favorite times of the year, you probably feel a natural urge every September 1st to start decking the halls for fall. It's always a good idea to put extra thought into your new purchases so you can make wise decisions on your decor investments.

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.

If you currently reside in a rental property, you may often find yourself in dimly lit spaces due to inadequate lighting. It can be challenging to install the right types of lighting fixtures and gadgets without losing your security deposit or being charged by the landlord.

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?

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Choosing a paint color usually leads to a serious bout of indecision. It's not easy to find a timeless shade for your walls that doesn't border on boring. In the rainbow of options, there are a few that have been overdone or now stand out as shades that look outdated.

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South Carolina is home to three big, yellow spiders, and as summer heats up, they get more and more noticeable. One of these spiders is the Joro spider, a non-native species first found in northern Georgia in 2014. The Joro spider is now present in the Upstate and parts of the Midlands in South Carolina. These spiders can be nearly 3” across with their legs spread.

Is farmhouse style still trending, or is it time for a fresh look? It's been over a decade since farmhouse style became all the rage, so we asked a couple of designers to weigh in on the matter if the design style is still trendy.

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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.

With a slew of online furniture retailers available, many offering free shipping and returns, it seems like both an exciting and easy enough task to replace the 10 year old couch you’ve grown tired of or find entire furniture suites and textiles for several empty rooms in your new house or apartment. But before you do, there are a few things you should consider first.

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Mums are a popular fall flower—they come in beautiful fall-inspired hues from rusted orange to sunset red. They also start to bloom in fall, when all the summer flowers disappear.

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Fall is sort of the pre-game of the holiday decor season. Shifting your home's accessories a bit for the chillier months can help you create a relaxing and inviting space to unwind in the evenings.

From snug reading nooks to cute dining banquettes, there’s something satisfying about a cozy little corner. So, it’s no wonder that the concept is gaining traction on social media. Creators have been sharing their decked out “rest corners” on TikTok and Instagram as a spot to unwind, relax, and melt away the day.

The fall armyworm is a native species that can’t tolerate cold very well. They only overwinter in South Florida and the southernmost regions of Texas. Since they can not tolerate cold, we typically have about four to five generations per year. They begin to show up in late May to early June, but the worst damage typically occurs in August. They migrate north yearly, but their populations are lower for some years, and their damage is minimal. Damage seems worse following droughts.

Let's be honest: staying on top of cleaning and organizing every room in your home can get overwhelming—and before you know it, piles of junk on countertops and crammed-full kitchen cabinets can feel unmanageable.

Whether you're redecorating or renovating a kitchen, your cabinets are just as important as the walls and tiles.

While there are many ways to keep your home smelling fresh and clean, this little trick is an easy way to help your home smell nicer and deter pests all at once.

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There are plenty of traditional bathroom colors to choose from. You can opt for neutrals, for example, to create a beige bathroom, a classic bathroom shade. Eggshell bathrooms are also another go-to favorite that create a soothing atmosphere in the bathroom.

The days are getting shorter and temperatures are dropping—which means the end of summer is in sight. As vacations come to a close and kids head back to school, it’s helpful to get prepared for this season of transition. One way to do so? A good, deep clean.

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.

Entryways are the first thing that we see when we enter a home. They welcome us in and send us off every time we leave.