Streamlining a cluttered home can feel extremely overwhelming. It’s hard to pinpoint where to start and find the right solutions when it feels like your house is full of chaos. While our favorite pro organizers show us the beauty of keeping things neat and tidy, sometimes their hacks aren’t all that affordable—we can’t all have…
A pillow is one of the most personal and important purchases you can make when it comes to getting a restful night’s sleep, but finding the right one can be a challenge. To narrow down the field, we put 70 different pillows through a series of tests in the Des Moines lab and at home,…
My favorite part about owning a home is having a backyard to enjoy during the warmer months. My husband and I had a goal to turn ours into an outdoor oasis, and while comfy patio furniture, a fire pit, and landscaping have certainly moved the needle, our most recent addition, these string lights, completed our…
A showerhead has the power to completely transform your daily bathing routine. Any old model allows you to cleanse your skin and hair, but the best showerheads have multiple settings, convenient features, and powerful streams so you can start or end your day feeling refreshed. Home improvement expert Eric Goranson suggests looking for a showerhead…
While purchasing a tiny house has many benefits—mainly, it’s a fraction of the cost of an average home—the main concern for anyone choosing to purge belongings and downsize is wondering how small a tiny house actually is. But what about those of us who want to continue the maximalist life? You can eliminate those fears…
The onset of warmer weather means an uptick in outdoor gatherings like lively backyard barbecues and fun poolside parties. If you’re hosting any kind of summertime get-together, there are a few easy ways to make your space feel more inviting. For design inspiration and decor ideas, we turned to interior designer Lacretia Cannon, who shared…
Some might tell you that breezy fans or aesthetically pleasing string lights are the unsung heroes of a summertime spent outdoors. Whether you’re decking out your patio, watching the neighborhood activity from your front porch, or lingering long hours in a lush backyard oasis, we’re here to reveal the true victor in the debate: Your…
Few home decor items can instantly change the look and feel of your space, but one that almost always does is a statement rug. And luckily right now at Amazon, you can take your pick from a variety of elevated and versatile rugs from interior designer Joanna Gaines—all under $100. Inside Amazon’s Home hub are…
No backyard is the same, which means everyone will have different outdoor patio furniture tailored to their own household. Maybe you really enjoy entertaining big groups, so you need an outdoor dining set that can seat and feed at least six people, if not more; or perhaps you’d prefer to have a few small alcoves…
The cooler market is crowded, and you might think you need to pay top dollar in order to get a high-quality product. But whether or not this is true ultimately comes down to your needs—are you planning to use the cooler for an extended camping trip or an afternoon picnic at the beach? According to…