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How Long Does a Mattress Last? Plus the Signs It’s Time for a New One

How Long Does a Mattress Last? Plus the Signs It’s Time for a New One

Life span varies by type.

Steamery fabric shaver with a blanket

For $60, I Totally Transformed My Old Blankets and Sofa

This gadget is a game changer.

Bed with white comforter, linen pillowcases, and blue art

How to Clean a Mattress With Supplies You Already Have at Home

Plus how often you should do the job.

bedroom with white linens

The Answer to a Lifelong Question: What Is a Good Thread Count for Sheets?

Although it’s really quality over quantity.

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What Spring Cleaning Task to Tackle First, Based on Your Zodiac Sign

Featuring 24 products to help you achieve optimal organization.

How Often Should You Wash Your Sheets?

How Often Should You Wash Your Sheets?

The answer could—no joke!—improve your health.

Consider This Your Home Organization Starter Pack

Consider This Your Home Organization Starter Pack

Yes, you need a turntable. No, it’s not for records.

Sponsored By Walmart

The One Spot You Should Never Organize, According to Justina Blakeney

The One Spot You Should Never Organize, According to Justina Blakeney

Even a decluttering pro agrees.

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A $45 Hack Turned This IKEA Billy Bookcase Into Family-Friendly Shoe Storage

With room left for displaying pretty things.

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The Better Way to Use an Over-the-Door Shoe Rack (Hint: Not on a Door at All)

No more closets that don’t fully close.

Floral Wallpaper Room with Red Sofa and Pink Chair and Green Trim

This Designer’s Ultimate Kidproofing Hack Creates an Invisible Force Field Around Any Fabric

Against sticky hands and, let’s be honest, wine.

green kitchen

This IKEA Hack Fits Two Kitchen Drawers’ Worth of Storage Into One

All you need is a screwdriver.

Send This to Your Significant Other: How to Load a Dishwasher

Send This to Your Significant Other: How to Load a Dishwasher

Including what should never go in there.

How to Organize Your Fridge So You Can Actually Find the Hummus

How to Organize Your Fridge So You Can Actually Find the Hummus

And remember to eat last night’s leftovers.

kitchen shelves with glassware

Why This Pro Doesn’t Buy a Single Container Until After She Finishes Organizing

Plus how she knows she has reached a clutter limit.

How to Clean Laminate Floors So They Stay Nice-Looking for Decades

How to Clean Laminate Floors So They Stay Nice-Looking for Decades

It’s not the same approach as with hardwood.

The One Thing That Makes 46 Percent of Houseguests Uncomfortable

The One Thing That Makes 46 Percent of Houseguests Uncomfortable

Don’t worry. You can change it.

bedroom with cream rug over beige carpet

Don’t Panic—Here’s How to Get Paint Out of Carpet

Even the splatter you just noticed days later.