We Asked a Pro Window Cleaner What He Uses and It's Actually So Easy

Meet the Expert Doug Bryantis the owner of Fish Window Cleaning in Rock Hill, South Carolina. What Is the Best Window Cleaner? BrianAJackson / Getty Images Before you get started, its a good idea to compile your tools. Pinstock / Getty Images Yep, that’s it. Fully submerge your mop and move it around in the solution to stir the soap, says Bryant. He also suggests having the following materials on hand:...

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 188 words · Jessica Johnson

We Asked An Expert for Her Best Tips to Help You Conquer Spring Cleaning

Sometimes, its because we moved house in the past year. Other times, our messiest pain points have shifted since the last deep clean. Whatever the reason, its best to tap the experts andask these critical questions. The Spruce / Meg MacDonald Investing in a HEPA vacuum cleaner can help improve indoor air quality, she says. This clears space and makes the cleaning process more manageable. Dont Skip This Forgotten Room The Spruce / Christopher Lee Foto...

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 204 words · Randall Hardin

We Asked Arborists When to Prune Dogwood Trees, and They All Said the Same Thing

An added advantage is that these trees are usually pretty well-behaved and don’t require intensive pruning. Our expert-approved guide will prevent you from having any cropping catastrophes. Meet the Expert Should You Prune Dogwood Trees in the Spring? Catherine McQueen / Getty Images Spring is theworst time to prune treesin the dogwood family, according to ISA-certified arborist Allen Tate. [This is] simply because they are waking up and showing us their blooms, Tate says....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 140 words · Alyssa Guzman

We Asked Designers How Many Throw Pillows Is Too Many, and It’s Fewer Than We Thought

But exactly where is the line between a cozy number of throw pillows and an inconvenient, excessive amount? Sometimes one is acceptable if the pillow is big or the sofa is shallow. “Don’t forget, you will also need a place to sit.” The Spruce / Almar Creative Onorato also agrees with the less-is-more sentiment in certain situations. “Colors, patterns and textures are key elements for designing with throw pillows. Consider mixing linen, cotton, woven, and velvet....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 112 words · Casey Sharp

We Asked Designers How to Decorate With Color, and They All Spilled Their Secrets

What colors should you put with it? Is it even right in the space? For designers, there’s an art and a science to the process. Sarah Jefferys Architecture + Interiors/Morten Smidt Photography Here’s what you oughta know to decorate with color like a designer. No two people will see color the same. “Have you ever heard the Japanese saying, ‘10 people, 10 colors’? Grey Joyner Interiors/ Photo byDhanraj Emanuel Want more design inspiration?...

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 334 words · Theodore Shaffer

We Asked Designers to Share Their Best Home Upgrades, and We Can't Wait to Try Them

The first thing designer Brittany Cooper did after buying her home was swapping out all the accent lights. Want more design inspiration? It’s no longer just a work zone, Mosher says. Ashley Montgomery Design It’s become a place where we can all relax, read, or unwind together. Soft-close kitchen drawers and a touch-activated sink faucet have completely changed how I use the kitchen, Mosher says. The same is true of soft-close drawers....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 136 words · Joan Sandoval

We Asked Designers to Share Their Top Design Secrets, and We're Spilling Them All

Trinette Reed / Stocksy Is your home feeling a little… not you anymore? Whilehiring an interior designermight be out of your budget, that doesn’t mean picking their brain is. Here’s what they had to say. Trinette Reed / Stocksy Want more design inspiration? Modern Charlie Interior Design “The modern design stylefocuses onsimplicity, clean lines, and natural materials. If you’reaiming for a timeless design, then the traditional aesthetic is the way to go....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 357 words · Walter Hatfield

We Asked Experts to Debunk These 5 Decluttering Myths—Here's What They Said

Westend61 / Getty Images When it comes to home organizing, there are a lot ofcommon misconceptionsfloating around. In reality, though, it’s extremely rare that giving an item away causes any feelings of regret. She explains how making fear-based organizing decisions on a futuremaybewill not bring any value in the here and now. Westend61 / Getty Images In fact, there can be negative side effects to expecting to declutter your entire home at once....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 140 words · Robin Garner

We Asked Gardeners How to Keep Tulips From Drooping, and They Shared 6 Easy Fixes

Stately, tall, and colorful flowers, tulips, make aspring flower gardentruly dazzle. We chatted with flower and garden experts to find out why tulips droop and what to do about it. Want more gardening tips? Marchevca Bogdan / Getty Images But this is more common in tulip varieties with large, bushy flower heads, Berendsen explains. Unfortunately, theres little you could do to help your top-heavy tulips stand up naturally, she says....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 205 words · Elizabeth Perez

We Asked Organizers How to Declutter Before a Move, and It's Not as Hard as We Thought

One major step before packingshould always be decluttering. Trust us, it saves a ton of hassle (and money!) Use a checklist on what to keep, donate, discard or sell. Oscar Wong / Getty Images Want more cleaning and organizing tips? This is an easy and manageable starting point, and you should notice a quick result. Spellman and Jensen agree, noting that tackling any perishables and beauty products is another great starting point....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 322 words · Dylan Patel

We Asked Pro Cleaners How Often You Should Replace a Shower Liner, and They All Agreed

Sometimes, its best to simply ditch the whole thing and start fresh. So, how do you know when its a lost cause and officially time to replace your liner? We tapped in a few cleaning pros to find out. Jamesmcq24 / Getty Images Meet the Expert How Do You Know It’s Time to Replace a Shower Liner? Reducing moisture is key to preventing contamination issues like microbial growth, he says....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 188 words · Melissa Torres

We Asked Pro Cleaners How They Really Keep Carpets Clean, and They Shared 6 Easy Tips

So, what do cleaning pros do when it comes to keeping their carpets clean in their own homes? We checked in with a few to find out. This is especially true if youre trying tokeep a high-traffic area clean, or you have pets. Artjafara / Getty Images Fellow pro cleaner Joy Ramos agrees that consistency is key to carpet cleanliness. Want more cleaning and organizing tips? A single swipe simply wont get much, she says....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 185 words · Sarah Jackson

We Can't Believe How Affordable This Costco Sectional Sofa Is—and It Looks 3x the Price

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. Another thing most modular sectionals have in common is that they areveryexpensive. High-end options can range from $3,000 to $6,000 or more. Costco The Henredon Murphy Fabric Modular Sectional looks just some of the most expensive options on the market. But it comes in under $2,000and right now, it’s also on sale. Henredon Murphy Fabric Modular Sectional With Ottoman Want more of our favorite products?...

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 150 words · Christina Bennett