New Homes Are Getting Smaller—Here’s How to Optimize a Tight Space

Choosing the right colors and design elements can make cramped homes feel more open. Overall,new construction homesare becoming increasingly smaller each year. Real estate experts are sharing their best tips for how tooptimize space in a smaller home. Credit: KIM CORNELISON Chances are it has more sentimental value, so take a picture of it, she says. Choose Furniture Wisely As you shop, look for furniture that takes up less space....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 323 words · Hailey Sloan

New to Meal Prepping? These Glass Containers Make It So Much Easier

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. Organizing your fridge doesn’t get simpler (or more aesthetically pleasing) than this. Then, youll have dinner (and breakfast and lunch) covered for the entire week. Credit:Walmart Instead, you should portion out your meals ahead of time. Fortunately, our Better Homes & Gardens collection at Walmart has the functional food containers around. Theyre stylish, easy to store, and keep your food fresh for days....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 145 words · Danielle Vincent

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May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 4 words · Roger Morgan

Nicole Byer’s House Rules—Wallpaper and Tchotchkes Are Always Welcome

The ‘Nailed It!’ comedic star doesn’t take her home too seriously, and she doesn’t think you should either. What the comedian, author, and podcast hostisinto: maximalism, tigers, andEntourage(oh my! ), which youd gather if you stepped inside her home. While her humor leans dry, her design style is the opposite of understated. Shoes off at the door.I don’t like shoes in my house. I think it’s weird. I think you’re bringing in all of the outside....

May 4, 2025 · 6 min · 1095 words · Cathy Carney

No Bake Desserts

You’ll find all types of yummy treats such as cookies, bars, puddings, and pies. Explore Desserts & Baking

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 18 words · Erin Davidson

No, a Den Room Isn’t the Same Thing as a Living Room or Family Room

Stacye Mayfieldhas been working in real estate for more than 20 years. Frances Katzenof Douglas Elliman is a real estate expert in New York City. Minette Schwartzof Compass is an agent in Miami Beach. Credit: Annie Schlecther Anne D. Schlechter What Is a Den? Aden in a houseis a room typically used as a secondary living space or office. (Some people might even argue that the absence of a window makes the room cozier....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 254 words · Paula Gutierrez

No, It’s Not a Typo—Prices Start at $4 in This Hidden Outlet During Amazon’s Spring Sale

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. Brands include Dyson, Bissell, Christopher Knight Home, and more. Keep reading for more awesome Spring Sale deals you simply cant miss. Credit:Better Homes & Gardens / Dera Burreson Score deals as low as $90 for savings of up to 37% off in this category. Surprisingly, popular and customer-loved brands like Bissell, Tineco, and Black+Decker are all marked down. Keep scrolling to grab cleaning tools as low as $5....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 414 words · George Shaffer

No, Sitting Rooms Aren't Obsolete—Here's How Designers Are Making Them Modern

An interior designer tells us why the classic sitting room isn’t going anywhere. In the Victorian era, these spaces became status symbols for the middle and upperclass. Formal sitting rooms are also sometimes called reception rooms or parlors. Credit:Courtesy of Meredith McKenzie / The Selective Design “The word ‘parlor’ originates from the French termparler, which means ‘to speak,’ McKenzie explains. How Are Sitting Rooms Different from Living Rooms? Today’s sitting rooms often reflect their historical roots while embracing a more modern lifestyle....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 237 words · Shannon Rogers

No, You Can’t Actually Ripen a Pineapple—Here’s Why

Storing a pineapple upside-down (or any of those other ripening hacks) dont actually do anything. But not all of the recipes shared on the social media platform are reliable. (Were looking at you,Cottage Cheese Flatbread.) Credit:Premyuda Yospim / Getty Images Not all of the tips and tricks shared on TikTok are trustworthy, either. Remember when a viral post suggested washing your shredded cheese before using it in a recipe? Theres a better solution, and we have it for youhere....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 248 words · Ethan King

No, You Don't Need to Clean Your Air Ducts Every Year—Experts Explain Why

Is cleaning your air ducts every year really necessary, or is it an industry upsell? In fact, other indoor and outdoor pollutants often pose a greater risk to the health of your home. Think: Smoking, cleaning, cooking, cleaning, or even just moving in your spaces. Credit:Getty Images / Janice Richard Overall, the EPA advises cleaning your ducts only when necessary. This is key because a dusty return does not automatically indicate contamination....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 210 words · Daniel Bennett

No, ‘The Holiday’ Cottage Isn't Real—But You Can Stay in the Next Best Thing

An exact replica is coming to a charming small town in Georgia. AndyRoland / Getty Images When it comes toChristmas classics, there arent many films more comforting thanThe Holiday. But youd be disappointed to discover the cottage doesnt existat least as of now. Credit:AndyRoland / Getty Images When Can I Stay in the Cottage? Coming October 2025, youll be able to book a stay at an exact replica of the fictional cottage....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 202 words · Taylor Sanchez

No-Bake Butterscotch Bars

Instant butterscotch pudding and Butterfinger candy bars are the key ingredients to these decadent three-layer treats. The next time you need an easycookie bar dessertfor a gathering, make a batch of thisno-bakecrowd-pleaser. Our three-layer Butterscotch Bar recipe is partScotcheroo, part copycat Butterfinger candy bar, and part peanut butter cup. Credit: Kritsada Panichgul What’s not to love? )pkg.butterscotch-flavor instant pudding and pie filling mix 1(3.7-oz.)pkg. Heat and stir for 1 minute more....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 228 words · Jane Wright

No-Bake Chocolate-Cherry Dips

Vanilla wafer cookies get transformed into a sandwich cookie treat inspired by chocolate-covered cherries in this easy no-bake dessert. They’re abite-sized dessertthat comes together with a short list of ingredients. What Is In A Chocolate Cherry Dip? Credit: Jason Donnelly Chocolate cherry dips are mostly made with pantry ingredients, and the rest are readily available at most supermarkets. Here are some of the key flavors that make Chocolate Cherry Dips special....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 260 words · John Rodriguez