New Ikea collections for kids spotlight threatened wildlife
April 19, 2018, 8:38 a.m. by Matt Hickman
These playful jungle and safari prints come with an important message.
Boomers are redefining the retirement hotspot
March 26, 2018, 8:29 a.m. by Lloyd Alter
They're heading to hot spots like Coeur d'Alene, Idaho — and they aren't the only ones moving.
Is it time to bid adieu to the coffee table?
March 25, 2018, 4:55 p.m. by Matt Hickman
The living room staple frequently appears on lists of non-essential furnishings.
Why 'lazy' lawn mowers are heroes for bees
March 23, 2018, 12:24 p.m. by Russell McLendon
Mowing a lawn every two weeks instead of weekly can boost the abundance of bees, according to a new study.
7 natural, nontoxic cleaning helpers
March 22, 2018, 1:23 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Why use toxic cleaners when lemons, baking soda and vinegar will do the trick?
7 nontoxic cookware brands for healthy cooking
February 19, 2018, 11:44 a.m. by Blythe Copeland
These pots and pans let your family enjoy a meal without safety worries.
Watch this man build a log cabin from scratch
January 30, 2018, 3:06 p.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
Shawn James didn't even use power tools to build this Ontario retreat.
This startup wants to pay you for saving electricity
January 22, 2018, 9:54 a.m. by Matt Hickman
In California, it's easy being green, especially when you're also earning it.
How downsizing and decluttering are fueling the self-storage boom
January 16, 2018, 11:03 a.m. by Matt Hickman
Our stuff isn't disappearing. It's just getting moved around.
The humble Mason jar has never been so hip
December 27, 2017, 2:06 p.m. by Chanie Kirschner
The Mason jar has become hip again.
25 cleaning hacks to make your life easier
December 7, 2017, 2:37 p.m. by Jenn Savedge
Save money, time and effort while you get your house sparkly clean.
5 easy, festive napkin folds for the holidays
November 29, 2017, 2:38 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
Even an amateur can pull off these impressive, cheerful folds.
There are up to 25,000 bugs in the average Christmas tree
November 28, 2017, 3:49 p.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
Real Christmas trees can have plenty of bugs, but you don't need to worry about them ruining your home or your holiday.
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Edit your closet
Empty your closet, then put back only the clothes you wear within the last year.
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How to declutter your life
A shift in how you think about housekeeping could result in a tidier and more relaxed life.
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Live out of just one bag
For one couple, one-bag living is way less stressful and a lot simpler than a life full of stuff.
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Less stuff makes you frugal
It's important to reevaluate all the stuff you own, and whether or not you really need it.
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Tidy up your electronic life
Marie Kondo's ideas work for your phone and computer, too.
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The experts' secrets to getting organized
Hint: There's a connection between clutter and your mental health.
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