2024

Bacteria isn’t just lurking in dark corners of the house—it often hides in plain sight. Add these items to your regular cleaning routine to maintain a more sanitary space. TRACEY AMADIO If we asked you to guess the filthiest part of any home, you might guess the toilet. And while, yes, a toilet bowl is a natural bacteria magnet, it’s not the only one taking up residence under your roof. In...

Make a tidy first impression by cleaning this high-traffic accessory. ADAM ALBRIGHT  The doormat is a key player in keeping your home clean and safe. The doormat is meant to catch dirt and debris from your shoes as you walk into the home, but a dirty doormat can have the opposite affect. A grimy mat can cause dirt and allergens to spread in our homes, potentially even causing respiratory issues....

According to new data from Las Vegas Realtors, local home prices in August 2024 nearly reached a record high but fell slightly short, with more homes available on the market. LVR reported that the median price for existing single-family homes sold in Southern Nevada through the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) in August was $476,875. This represents a 6.6% increase from the $447,435 median in August 2023,...

Practical and stylish lighting ideas for every closet size, style, and budget. Richard Leo Johnson Lighting is an essential design component of a closet. Whether you have a spacious walk-in closet or you're working with minimal square footage, a light is not only necessary, it's also a great way to update, personalize, and accessorize the space. Plus, most closets lack natural light, so finding...

Learn how to keep rabbits out of your garden with these humane methods. Jay Wilde Few garden plants are safe when rabbits invade. To protect your vegetables, fruits, and flowers, you have several options for how to keep rabbits out of your garden. In North America alone, there are about 15 types of native rabbits and hares, but the eastern cottontail is the species you’re most likely to...

From workout gear to sleepwear, your wardrobe will thank you for washing these garments inside out. Getty Images / shironagasukujira At its most simple, doing laundry involves putting clothes in the washer, then transferring them to the dryer, a rack, or a line. But ensuring clothes come out undamaged and as clean as possible, calls for some prep work, like pre-treating stains or placing delicate...

And they're all designed to simplify your life! Better Homes & Gardens / Reese Herrington While anyone who shops at Amazon knows you can pretty much buy anything on there—even tiny homes—at BHG, we love to scour the site for truly unique items that we may not have known even existed.Our latest finds include self-watering globes that take the guesswork out of caring for your plants,...

Interior designers and linen experts discuss the benefits (and price tag) of the popular bedding material. Matthew Dutile Linen sheets and other linen bedding materials have been trending for some time. People boast about their natural antibacterial properties, breathability, laidback aesthetic, and durability. We've asked designers and linen bedding experts the questions you might be wondering...

Keep every inch of your shower squeaky clean with this mold removal and prevention guide. Patrick Biller Due to high humidity levels, mold can sneakily build up in bathroom corners and crevices. Porous surfaces in the shower, such as grout and caulking, are especially vulnerable to mold and mildew growth. Caulking is a mold magnet even though its purpose is to be a moisture sealant. If it wears...

Here's how to put rainwater to good use in your garden and prevent it from causing damage to your yard and home. Dean Schoeppner Rainwater can be a useful resource. But sometimes, a lot of rain can impact yards with standing water, floods, and drainage issues. You can minimize rain’s negative effects by evaluating how water runoff and drainage occur around your yard. Then you can take measures...