10 Things You Should Never Store in the Attic

An out-of-sight, out-of-mind mentality might mean permanent damage to these particular items. Heres where you should store them instead. Having attic space certainly comes with its advantages. Credit:John Gruen It allows you to tuck away items you dont want cluttering up your living areas. However, hauling things upstairs with little to no intention can lead to a couple of problems. For one, you might forget whats actually in the attic and wind up rebuying something you already own....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 625 words · Sabrina Richmond

10 Things You Should Never Store in the Bathroom

Use this list to learn what should stay far away from your bathroom and where to keep items instead. John Bessler Thanks to their tight quarters and poor ventilation, bathrooms are quick to harbor heat and humidity. Unfortunately, this makes them a prime breeding ground formold and mildewto grow. Credit:John Bessler Safeguard your items from humidity damage and protect yourself from any potential health hazards by following these simple guidelines....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 310 words · Christine Benton

10 Things You Should Toss from Your Pantry ASAP

Pantries come in all shapes and sizes, but clutter is inevitable. Ryan Bent Photograhy Here are ten things you should look out for next time youdeclutter your pantry. Some may be obvious, while others you might have overlooked. Credit:Ryan Bent Photograhy Come back to this list and use it as a guide each time you clean out the pantry. Expired Items Expired foods can be easy to overlook when you’re organizing in a hurry....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 405 words · Elizabeth Brewer

10 TikTok Nutrition Trends You Can (and Should) Skip

Much of the nutrition advice you read online is just plain wrong. We’ve vetted the latest trending tips to separate fact from fiction. False nutrition claims are all over social media. There’s a lot of water in these fruits and veggies that can keep you from dehydrating.Credit: (Photo: ratmaner/Shutterstock) We’re tacking 10 of the top pieces of misinformation that seem to be all over TikTok right now. There is no one-size-fits-all approach for any nutrient, including protein, says Cassandra Padula Burke, RDN....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 299 words · Chad Stevens

10 Tile Patterns to Try for Backsplashes, Floors, and More

From classic stacked bond to herringbone tile patterns, find inspiration from these tile pattern ideas. So how exactly do you choose? you’re able to also findpeel and stick tilesin many patterns and styles. Credit:Ann VanderWiel Wilde This tile pattern creates neat rows and clean lines. It also works beautifully with square tiles. In a running bond, every other row lines up, whether installed vertically or horizontally. Credit:John Granen Herringbone is a classic pattern for wood floors that translates neatly to floor tiles and backsplashes alike....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 141 words · Amy Hernandez

10 Tiny House Ideas That Make the Most of a Small Space

Make your tiny home feel not so tiny with our design, decor, and storage tips. With rising house prices and mortgage rates, buying a full-size home is becoming less appealing to younger generations. Instead, millennials and Gen Zers are turning to co-owning homes and purchasing tiny homes. Credit:Ellie Lillstrom With the right design and decor,tiny homescan be just as functional and cozy as full-size houses. Decorative wood planks make for a rusticaccent wallthat naturally flows up to the ceiling....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 376 words · Amy Estrada

10 Tips for Growing Spinach Indoors Any Time of Year

Grow spinach indoors all year long with these simple gardening tips. While spinach grows beautifully outdoors in cool weather, growing this crop inside has a lot of perks. Growing spinach indoors is very similar tocaring for an indoor herb garden. Credit:Scott Little All you need is the right balance of light, water, and a bit of fertilizer too. This guide will help you grow your own lush crop of spinach in any season right in your kitchen....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 239 words · Samantha Zuniga

10 Tips for Hanging a Mirror Over the Fireplace

While it’s become a popular design trend in recent years, a mirrorover the fireplaceis a timeless look. A fireplace is typicallythe natural focal pointin a room, giving the mirror a prime spot. That’s why choosing the right size, carefully considering its shape, and hanging it correctly is essential. Credit: Josh Grubbs The mirror should never be wider than the mantel or much smaller than the rule of thirds suggests. Is the mantel heavily ornate or is it more streamlined and linear?...

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 206 words · Eduardo Maddox

10 Tips for Hosting a Wickedly Wonderful Kids Halloween Party

Holidays are ultra memorable for kids, and Halloween is no exception! Choose a Theme The first step to planning your kids Halloween party is topick a theme. Older kids will enjoy a magical forest or a monster-themed bash. For a younger crowd, a circus soiree is a fun idea. Regardless of what you choose, encourage guests to wear costumes inspired by the theme for an immersive experience. This will help you decide what party decorations and activities are appropriate for your group....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 276 words · Antonio Meza

10 Tips for How and When to Harvest Brussels Sprouts at Their Peak

For a bigger and more flavorful crop, follow these tips on how and when to harvest Brussels sprouts. Growing Brussels sproutsis more time-intensive and not quite as easy as most other vegetables. Proper timing is not the only concern that arises when harvesting Brussels sprouts. Credit:GomezDavid / Getty Images GomezDavid / Getty Images 1. Be Patient Compared with crops likeradishesandlettuce, Brussels sprouts are relatively slow-growing. More cold-hardy varieties grow slower, and less cold-hardy varieties grow faster....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 307 words · Deborah Cook

10 Tips for Protecting Tulip Bulbs for the Best Spring Bloom

They come in so many dazzling colors and interesting shapes, including petal-packed forms thatlook almost like peonies. Unfortunately, that happy feeling can be cut short unless you take a few precautions to protect your bulbs. Use these tips to ensure you get the best tulip display, no matter what nature throws at you. Credit: Marty Baldwin Install a Tall Fence Tulips in a landscape provide a salad bar for deer....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 371 words · Chad Ramirez

10 Tips for Using a Raspberry Trellis to Make Harvesting So Much Easier

A raspberry trellis is essential for easy harvesting and keeping your brambles from running wild. Brie Passano Raspberry canes produce big yields of succulent berries whenplanted in full sunand rich,well-draining soil. To make your brambles grow even better and simplify harvesting, a raspberry trellis is the way to go. Credit:Brie Passano Do raspberries need a trellis? You cangrow raspberriessuccessfully without a trellis, but the plants will get messy fast. Space Raspberry Plants Properly...

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 264 words · Terry Wood

10 Tips for Using Vegetable Garden Fertilizer Effectively

Knowing when and how to apply fertilizer can make all the difference in vegetable gardens. And when you finally decide on a product, figuring outhow to apply fertilizercan be even more confusing. Do a soil test. Credit: Gabriela Herman Before you apply any fertilizer to your garden, its always a good idea totest your soil. Pick the right fertilizer. Dont place granular fertilizers against plant stems because this can cause plant tissue burn....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 331 words · Linda Gardner