Prioritize high-traffic areas like the living room, kitchen, and guest bathroom. Her advice is a great checklist to follow when preparing themost important areas of your home quickly. ensure surfaces in these spaces are clutter-free and give them a quick wipe-down to remove dust and fingerprints. Sinenkiy / Getty Images Focus on removing things from tables, countertops, and floors. However, you dont need to spend hours mopping and vacuuming. Instead, focus on quickspot cleaningfor areas that look particularly dirty....

“I always keep an eye out for whimsical small statues,” she says. “Its those unexpected details that make a backyard feel curated and loved over time.” Gargi Joglekar of Modern Design Homes also looks for miniature figurines, particularly ceramic gnomes. Design byEmily Henderson Design/ Photo Tessa Neustadt Want more design inspiration? “Its about the charm that adds that unique feel to your space.” Just verify towash any old flower potsyou find well to keep your new plants healthy....

Check your zodiac sign below to discover the outdoor decor tip for you. Meet the Expert Want more design inspiration? She also recommends mixing materials to add interest and warmth to the space. Kateryna Gonchar Being intentional is key, according to Lord. The right finishing touches can make a space feel either tasteful or tacky. When venturing outdoors, its important for the Moon-ruled sign to make comfort key. Design:Grey Hunt Interiors/ Photography:Christy Kosnic Photography...

For some reason, decks seem to get the short end of the outdoor decor stick. But this is a highly underappreciated spaceand its time to change that. Meet the Expert Why Is the Deck So Often Ignored? Design:Morse Design/ Photographer: Elliott Fuerniss According to Andi Morse, founder ofMorse Design, it all comes down to time. If youre not redecorating your home all at once, youre likely moving room by room....

As with our interiors, there are times when a seemingly great outdoor trend canmajorly miss the mark. They are cumbersome, unsightly, and inefficient, she says. Want more design inspiration? MelanieMaya / Getty Images This is especially true for a space you’ll use day-to-day. Accessories worry me because there’s an assumption that they’ll just work, he says. Unless you’re going to apply careful curational thoughts to things, then keep it simple."...

It is the same principle by which an air fan cools you as it evaporates perspiration from your skin. Knowing about the various parts of the appliance can make it easier tomaintain and repair your swamp cooler. Here is a rundown of the anatomy of an evaporative cooler. The Spruce / Mira Norian Some parts may need to be replaced often, while others may last the full life of the appliance....

Interior designers greatly enjoy going the secondhand route whendecorating their own patios(and their clients). Even if you’re renting your home, you’re able to still make this fixture swap. Want more design inspiration? Ekaterina Demidova / Getty Images Garden Stools Garden stools are excellent for the patioand beyond! Keyes loves to keep her eyes peeled for great garden stools while shopping secondhand. Mendelson also likes to pick up metal bistro sets due to their compact size....

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. The streamlined space is filled with organizational systems that make finding any piece of clothing or accessory a breeze. Below, we’re sharing five items to get the look for way less on Amazon. Frederick M. Brown / Getty Images Want more of our favorite products? The velvet creates enough traction so the pieces don’t constantly move around when the drawers open and close....

“Thank goodness,” he says when I mention the upcoming season. Read on for his must-do project, plus his tips to get the job done. “I love landscape when I think about bang for your buck,” he tells The Spruce. Jenn Ackerman / Bobcat “The first impression is the exterior of the property. Landscaping isn’t the only suggestion Gaines has for fall home upgrades. “Paint can go a long way,” he says....

The Spruce / Sydney Brown Compostingis a great way to turn your kitchen refuse into fertilizer for your garden. The average household produces more than 200 pounds of kitchen waste every year. Reduce the organic trash you send to the landfill if you’ve got the option to. The Spruce / Sydney Brown If you are new to composting, thenthere is a way to go about it. Composting includes a balanced “browns mix” and “greens mix....

How dryer sheets work and if they’re good or bad for you (and your clothes). Consumers usedryer sheetsas a way toreduce lint,prevent wrinkles, andget rid of static clingwhile drying clothes. While dryer sheets generally are safe, there are ways to reduce their use, if desired. AnthonyRosenberg / Getty Images What’s in a Dryer Sheet? Most sheets also contain fragrances. The heat of the dryer slowly melts the softening compounds adhered to the sheet....

That may seem like a strange name for a plumbing part until youunderstand the functionof this part. There are different types of drain traps for various purposes, but p-traps are the most common. Even your toilet has an internal trap shape to its porcelain configuration that serves exactly the same function. The Spruce / Nelly Cuanalo If a drain trap is dry, the sewer gas can escape and cause the smell....

To really get the perfect gingerbread house aesthetic,holiday wreathsare a must. But this can seem a little trickier. Meet the Expert Supplies You’ll Need Want more design inspiration? The Spruce / Jay Wilde Then “loop the length of ribbon through your wreath and tie a knot.” This is how you’ll hang it. Just ensure you select a hook that can handle the weight! The Spruce / Melissa Epifano This can also keep it waterproof and resistant to any wild winter weather....