For many of us, personal space is at a premium these days. If you’re finding yourself overwhelmed, stressed, or burned out, it’s time to create more peace at home. Since we’re spending so much time indoors, even small shifts like moving a candle to your nightstand or trying a new tea blend can go a ...
Ever pull up to a friend’s dinner party only to realize you forgot to bring a gift for the host? We’ve been there. That’s why we’ve rounded up our favorite tried-and-true hostess gifts for every occasion from dinner parties to informal gatherings and weekend stays. Some presents are traditional and some aren’t, but each gift ...
Doing a load of laundry should leave your clothes fresh and clean, right? That’s the goal, but not all laundry detergent is created equal.
There’s nothing like going home for the holidays—especially when you’re going home to a clean house. If you’d rather not spend your hard-earned bonus on expensive professional services to get things in order, try these affordable, smart products for every room of the house. From chemical-free pest repellent to eco-friendly dishwasher detergent to an easy-to-install ...
Even if you think you live alone, whether you make your home in an apartment, condo, or mansion—you have roommates.
Spring cleaning gets all the glory. That’s when most of us break out our natural cleaning products.
In the old Brothers Grimm tale “Rumpelstiltskin,” a miller swears to the king that his daughter can spin straw into gold, a bold-faced lie. With the help of the eponymous imp and his magical powers, the daughter manages to pull it off—she only has to promise him her firstborn to make it happen.
I’ve seen people use sliding disks under their feet at the gym—but I have no idea what they’re doing or why they’re helpful. Explain.—Grace H. Sliders, gliders, skimmers—whatever you call them, they’re deceptively innocent-looking. Usually round little pieces of plastic, you’ll see gym-goers integrating them into their bodyweight exercise routines by placing them under their ...
“Treat. Yo. Self.” Aside from Tom Haverford and Donna Meagle on a shopping spree on “Parks and Recreation,” what does the phrase bring to mind?
Health is not just about the food we eat—our environment has a huge influence on our overall health as well. A large percentage of cancers are caused by environmental factors, such as exposure to cleaning agents and other products around the home that contain known carcinogenic materials.
Suddenly the microwave doesn’t seem so bad.
Rub a raw walnut on dinged wooden furniture to erase scratches in seconds.
Reinvent the classic wreath by making your own out of fresh herbs. Not only does it look stunning, but it also smells incredible.
Fill a clear vase with aromatic herbs, spices, and fruit for a centerpiece that smells as good as it looks.
It’s no secret that we’re obsessed with essential oils. They star in just about every DIY we’ve ever dreamt up. But they’re good for way more than just enlivening hair conditioning rinse or whipped coconut body butter. These oils are so powerful that they can even clean house.
Smell is the sense most closely tied to memory, which helps explain the rush of nostalgic feelings that flood our brains when we step into a home that smells like the holidays. It’s the accumulated memories of years gone by—delivered straight to your brain via your nose.
Spraying a small amount of plain vodka onto mold or mildew will kill bacteria and clean the area.
A couple days ago we showed some love for the Maldon Sea Salt Flakes we sprinkle on anything and everything we eat. Today, we’re all about Evolution Salt Co.’s salt lamps because, well, it was love at first light.
One hazy holiday season, I drove up the California coast, into the redwood forest. As I stepped into a cabin on the cliffs, an aroma wafted through the room—so intoxicating that it will probably linger in my memory forever.
Going for a walk or playing in the park with your dog can be an adventure—or a disaster. Because inevitably, it happens: Your furry friend finds something awesomely gross and decides to roll around in it.
We’ve taken Hippocrates’s maxim: “Let food be thy medicine” to another level with these 10 DIY recipes to treat common ailments. They’re simple to make, free of artificial additives and chemicals found in conventional over-the-counter medications, and—even better—but most of the ingredients can be found in your kitchen cabinets. That means you don’t have to venture ...
It’s a classic case of confusion: Your yoga teacher calmly instructs you, “Open your heart chakra and let your mind-body connection flow” in the middle of class, and you ohm in agreement. But you’re actually thinking, “Wait, what?”
Repurpose used coffee grounds as a fertilizer for your plants. You can actually use coffee grounds in your garden in a few ways. Composting coffee grounds will add nitrogen to your compost pile. The proper ratio of nitrogen to carbon in your compost pile will speed up decomposition.
One drop of olive oil will shine a pair of shoes.