Home & Garden

Difficulty: Moderate Time: 2-3 hours (plus drying time) Cost: ~$700

Got 10 minutes and a drawer full of LEGO chaos? You're definitely not alone in this daily battle. Those tiny bricks that spark endless creativity can quickly transform into a household nightmare when they're scattered everywhere. Professional organizers report that LEGO storage ranks among parents' biggest challenges, with pieces migrating to every corner of the house like determined little explorers.

If you're living in a small apartment, your living room doesn't have to feel like a compromise. Actually, smaller spaces can pack more personality and coziness into every square foot than their sprawling counterparts—you just need to be strategic about it. The secret isn't cramming as much as possible into your space, but rather making smart choices that help each element work harder and look better.

Create Magical Holiday Chair Covers: Your Movie-Set Dining Room in 3 Hours

Skip the Dirty Mop: Clean Any Floor with This 10-Minute Italian Towel Trick

Difficulty: Moderate Time: 1-3 hours per project Cost: $0-25 (using existing decorations)

The clothes dryer sitting in your laundry room might be one of the most dangerous appliances in your home, and most people have no idea. Fire departments across the U.S. respond to approximately 13,820 to 15,970 dryer-related house fires annually, causing millions in property damage and tragically, several deaths. That is roughly 15,000 homes catching fire every year because of something most of us use weekly without a second thought. Hard to believe until you picture a laundry room full of...

Difficulty: Novice Time: 20 minutes extra per load Cost: $0 Result: 50% faster drying time, wrinkle-free clothes

Stop Cloudy Engineered Hardwood: Clear Floors in 30 Minutes

How to Install Metal Shelving That Actually Works

Reviewed by: Ysa Garcia

Paint IKEA Furniture Like a Pro: The Complete Guide to Never-Peeling Finishes

Got 10 minutes? Tired of your bathroom looking like every other cookie-cutter space? Here’s how one 1900s bathroom ditched its bland beige makeover and reclaimed its Victorian heritage, and why this transformation shows exactly what makes period-appropriate design so powerful.

Ever wondered why some homes feel polished and intentional while others seem off? Professional designers have spent years learning what works, and what does not. Many common decorating choices that seem harmless can make your space look amateurish or dated. Most of these mistakes have simple fixes that will not break your budget, according to Good Housekeeping. Whether you prefer clean minimalism or bold personality, skipping these designer no-nos helps you create a home that feels both...

This Overlooked Dishwasher Setting Could Save You Hundreds of Dollars a Year

Fix Your Shower Diverter: Stop Water Dribble in 1-2 Hours

5 Tech Tools That Make Home Renovation Simple (Even for DIY Beginners)

Difficulty: Novice Time: 2-3 hours Cost: ~$25-40

Reviewed by: Ysa Garcia

Fix Your Tiny Hallway in Just One Weekend With This $350 IKEA HEMNES Hack

You know that moment when you step into a small bathroom and feel like you're playing Tetris with your morning routine? After years of working in cramped bathrooms, I discovered something that sounds a little wild for tight spaces: adding a side table is one of the smartest moves you can make.

Reviewed by: Ysa Garcia

IKEA's $25 Kitchen Countertop Organizer Is A Tiny Kitchen Game-Changer

Stop Drawer Dust: Kitchen-Ingredient Spray That Cuts Cleaning Time in Half

Looking at your room and thinking about a weekend project? Small touches can flip your space from "okay" to "absolutely amazing." Good news, you do not need a massive budget or pro-level skills to make it feel special. One afternoon, a few tools, a little nerve. Done.

Stop Dryer Fires Before They Start: Your Complete 15-Minute Safety Routine

Difficulty: Novice Time: 4-5 hours (including drying) Cost: ~$79 (vs. $237+ for real wallpaper) Coverage: One accent wall (approximately 80 sq ft)

Difficulty: Moderate Time: 2-3 weeks planning phase Cost: $14,500-$41,500 average range

Difficulty: Moderate Time: 3-6 hours Cost: ~$75-150

Difficulty: Moderate Time: 1-2 hours Cost: $15-40

Tired of decorating challenges in your cramped apartment? Creating stunning holiday displays doesn't require a mansion-sized space or a designer budget. With the right garland project, even the tiniest room can turn into a festive wonderland that rivals any grand home. Promise.

Difficulty: Moderate Time: 30-60 minutes (depending on the issue) Cost: Free for basic troubleshooting; $50-200 for professional repairs

When your bathroom project becomes a disaster zone because you chose the wrong wall material, the repair bills add up fast. Regular drywall in a bathroom is basically feeding money to mold and moisture damage. You need materials that can handle what bathrooms throw at them, steam, splashes, and humidity swings that would make regular drywall wave the white flag.

Steam clouds every bathroom mirror sooner or later, but the wrong drywall can leave you with moldy walls and pricey repairs long after the glass clears. Regular drywall simply wasn't built for the daily moisture assault bathrooms dish out. Hot showers. Splashing sinks. Humidity that clings no matter how much you towel off.

Difficulty: Moderate Time: 2-4 hours (depending on whether cleaning or replacement is needed) Cost: $20-75 (multimeter + potential thermopile replacement)

Difficulty: Novice Time: 2-6 hours (depending on kitchen size) Cost: $50-$200

Difficulty: Novice to Moderate (varies by model) Time: 15-45 minutes per session Cost: $100-$600 depending on power source and features

Difficulty: Novice Time: 45-60 minutes Cost: $10-15

Create Designer-Level Fall Decor on a $50 Target Budget

Create Bold Chevron Patterns That Transform Any Room (Even with Zero Art Skills)