Skills & How Tos

You don't need anything fancy to get the job done.

It’s worth the spend.

The winner was way easier than pulling out a paintbrush and a gallon of paint.

It’s a total transformation.

I also had a clear least favorite!

It cuts through cardboard like a warm knife through butter.

Even better? You can finish in an afternoon.

It’s the “holy grail” hack for a perfect line.

No more pillows lost in the crack.

Here's how to make a box fan work smarter, not harder.

I’m swimming in added fees.

These super fragrant plants are also easy to grow.

She’s been doing this for decades.

Mind. Blown.

It’s so brilliantly simple.

You’re probably doing at least one of these!

I bought my patio set on Facebook Marketplace a couple of years ago, and I’d been neglecting it.

I tested four ways to add bold stripes to wood, and my favorite surprised me.

Get more use out of your patio with this smart DIY.

"I like a lot of character in my work," she says.

Here’s what you’ll want to scope out while scrolling Facebook Marketplace.

It will save you so much time.

Read how I did it, step by step.

It’ll open up a rainbow of possibilities.

We can’t wait to see what summer looks like.

Trust us on this one, put down the hammer

It completely eliminates grime.

It can still be a catch-all, just not for everything.

Say goodbye to brush lines for good.

Consider this your permission to experiment.

For about $30, you’ll have a textured piece that looks far more expensive.

A maker’s mark isn’t the only thing you’ll want to look out for.

Bonus: You’ll score an easy aesthetic upgrade.

Pros give their expert tips for cutting down on upstairs noise.

Good news: It’s an easy fix.

Muffle the noise once and for all.

Muffle the noise once and for all.

You just need a simple household item you might already have.

It helps hide an eyesore.

I’ll definitely be doing this again!

These hacks will save you money, but you won’t have to sacrifice on style.

I tried it myself, and here’s what I learned.

You’ll reach for it more than you think.

It’s surprisingly handy — and not hard to use, either.

You can fill your whole home with the scent of your dreams — it's easier than you think!

I never quite felt like a real adult until I framed my first piece of art. All through college, I pinned giant collages of unframed art to my walls like a life-size scrapbook. Post-grad, I’ve slowly started framing my favorite pieces. Custom framing is expensive, so I scour thrift stores for well-made frames with glass and hit up my local art supply store for the rest of what I need to do my own custom framing. Ready to get started?

Here's everything you need to know about using Command strips like a pro.

Left your tape measure at home? Try this instead.