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Daily Habits to Keep Your Home Clean

By Sharon Rispoli - March 28, 2026

Cleaning doesn’t have to be a hassle if you keep on top of it. Here are some small daily steps you can take to keep your home clean. Post-shower swipe. To keep mold at bay, store a washcloth in your shower that you use for wiping down surfaces after you turn the water off. Just make sure everyone in the family knows the purpose of the rag so it doesn’t end up on anyone’s

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5 Overlooked Places to Clean

By Sharon Rispoli - March 28, 2026

Regardless of how much time you spend cleaning, there are likely to be a few places you overlook. Below are five frequently missed spaces that may need a little elbow grease. Baseboards. While cleaning, look down. The baseboards running along the floor may likely need a little TLC, as they commonly pick up dust and debris throughout the year. Give them a scrub at least twice annually. Doo

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Make the Most of a Small Bathroom

By Sharon Rispoli - March 26, 2026

Unless you’re living in a custom designed home, you probably wish your bathroom—or your guest bath—was bigger. Short of pushing out the walls or totally remodeling, home editors at TheSpruce.com offer eight good tips for making the most of your bathroom space: Pick the right colors. Save the bright hues for accessories if you like, but paint the walls and choose the floo

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Creating a Rustic Vibe With Wood Decor

By Sharon Rispoli - February 28, 2026

If you’re a fan of that rustic look, or just love to feature beautiful wood in your space, then your home may already be covered with hardwood floors below, exposed beams above and wood furniture throughout. But if you’re looking to add even more wood to your interior scheme, consider a few of the following. Countertops. While real wood countertops may be more difficult to main

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5 Easy Ways to Brighten a Room

By Sharon Rispoli - February 27, 2026

Do you have a room in your house that always seems dark no matter what? Perhaps it’s due to low ceilings or minimal windows. Maybe the walls are painted a darker color than you would like. Whatever the reason, don’t worry. Below are a few simple ways you can brighten the space. Remove or minimize window coverings. A dark room will only seem darker with heavy window hangings. Choose

5 Ways to Add Chic Vibes to Your Bathroom

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5 Ways to Add Chic Vibes to Your Bathroom

By Sharon Rispoli - February 24, 2026

Looking to add some of your own personal chicness to your bathroom? Below are a few ways you can add a little oomph to your powder room. Climbing plants. Climbing vines indoors can add a jungly, naturalistic element to your space. Some of the coolest vines for interiors are ivy, heartleaf philodendron, jasmine and betel leaf plant. Art. Don’t be afraid to add some unique art to

Unique Home Accents to Make Your Home More Fun

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Unique Home Accents to Make Your Home More Fun

By Sharon Rispoli - February 20, 2026

Are you looking for out-of-the-box decorating ideas for your space? Below are a handful of interesting accent ideas to up the creativity of your interior design. Hanging accent lights. Caged, bubbled, modern, antique—there are myriad styles for hanging accent lights, which can be clustered, paired or used solo to fill up an empty corner or decorate a blank wall. Mantels. Who sa

Smart Home Gadgets That Will Elevate Your Home

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Smart Home Gadgets That Will Elevate Your Home

By Sharon Rispoli - February 20, 2026

Technology seems to mutate with the speed of light, but is your home keeping up with the changes? Smarten it up with a few smart-home electronics that will boost safety, increase comfort and may even save you a few bucks: Video Doorbell The VTech Video Doorbell, about $115, lets you screen and even video chat with visitors before you answer the door. And the system takes a snapshot each time th

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5 Reasons to Paint Your Walls Gray

By Sharon Rispoli - February 20, 2026

When it comes to painting your space, there are myriad options: bright and sunny yellow, the classic eggshell white, a soothing blue or a fresh green. But one color you shouldn’t overlook when painting is gray. Below are five reasons why. It matches. Gray is a fluid, flexible color that pairs well with a large variety of accents. This means you can swap out your color scheme over the year

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How to Make Your Home's Entryway Pop

By Sharon Rispoli - February 16, 2026

The entrance of your home says a lot about your character, from interior design to overall aesthetics. Below are some helpful tips for making sure your space wows you and your guests every time. Kill the clutter. Clutter is a huge no-no in your entryway, as it impacts the entire vibe of your space from the moment you set foot in the door. However, this can be hard, as the entryway is the s

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Daily Habits to Keep Your Home Clean

5 Overlooked Places to Clean

Make the Most of a Small Bathroom

Creating a Rustic Vibe With Wood Decor

5 Easy Ways to Brighten a Room

5 Ways to Add Chic Vibes to Your Bathroom

Unique Home Accents to Make Your Home More Fun

Smart Home Gadgets That Will Elevate Your Home

5 Reasons to Paint Your Walls Gray

How to Make Your Home's Entryway Pop

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