Does your yard have a ‘hellstrip’? Native plants could help.
Dedicated gardeners embrace the challenge of coaxing life from inhospitable terrain. Here's how you can, too.
By Tovah MartinYou might have mice without knowing it. Here’s how to outsmart them.
Mice are so adaptable that they can work around your cat's nap schedule. Rodent experts share their best advice for getting rid of them.
By Rachel KurziusGo all in on your favorite color with a monochrome room
In a world of sterile white kitchens and endless shades of gray, embrace a happier hue with these expert tips on monochrome design.
By Annie Midori AthertonHow to find the best deals at dollar stores — and what to avoid
Yes, dollar stores are cheap and convenient, but that doesn't mean everything they sell is a great deal. Here's how to be a smart shopper.
By Laura DailyHGTV is making our homes boring and us sad, one study says
A pair of professors found that HGTV and other home renovation media lead homeowners to decorate for the masses, not for their own happiness.
By Rachel KurziusHow to convert your driveway to a permeable surface
Permeable driveways have both practical and environmental benefits.
By Jeanne HuberDavid Fogle, influential preservationist, dies at 94
At the University of Maryland, he started a historic preservation program to get students hands-on experience.
By Michael S. RosenwaldHow to get the smell of marijuana out of your home
Professional cleaners and cannabis experts share the best methods to eliminate the distinctive odor.
By Sophia SolanoHow to build the backyard frog pond you didn’t know you needed
Making space for frogs supports local biodiversity and can provide natural insect control for your property.
By Bridget Reed Morawski8 tasks for your July home maintenance checklist
Home maintenance checklist: July is a great time to give your garage door a tune up, replace leaking hoses and more.
By Jeanne HuberHow often should you wash the sheets? The rugs? Take our cleaning quiz.
Find out if you’re cleaning these 12 household items frequently enough, according to cleaning experts.
By Rachel KurziusA room-by-room guide to finding and dealing with mold in your home
Performing regular visual inspections of each room can help you spot and squash mold and moisture issues before they require costly professional remediation.
By Jerica Pender7 mistakes that could ruin your compost
Keep your compost pile from becoming a smelly, unusable mess by avoiding these common pitfalls.
By Lauren DavidWhat to do about splintering boards on a wood deck
Your best bet is to replace the deck. If that's not an option right now, try an acrylic coating or indoor-outdoor carpet.
By Jeanne HuberArchitectural Digest’s Amy Astley took your questions on trends, organization and more
Amy Astley, editor of Architectural Digest, will take reader questions on how they feature celebrity homes, decorating a personal space, and more.
By Jura KonciusKeep mosquitoes away from your patio with these expert tips
For a summer evening with fewer mosquitoes, try these simple ways to fend off the season’s most annoying party-crashers.
By Kathryn O'Shea-Evans11 tricks for fitting a big bed into a small room
Think you can’t squeeze a king mattress into your bedroom? Interior designers have some ideas.
By Laura FentonLawns are a time and water suck. Build a meadow instead.
Meadows are easier to manage than a traditional garden, and if you use native plants, they can be a haven for pollinators.
By Tovah Martin9 things to know about buying a car in this terrible market
High interest rates and low inventory have sent the cost of cars soaring. These tips will help you stay sane while shopping.
By Laura DailyHow to safely paint the ceiling and walls over a stairwell
There are several options for painting ceilings and wall over stairs, including extendible poles, ladders and DIY scaffolding systems.
By Jeanne Huber