We moved into our home over five years ago, and we have worked hard to update the interior of our home. Unfortunately the exterior was neglected – until now! I partnered with The Home Depot to share how to add curb appeal to your home. Our landscaping was over 20 years old – like our […] More
Painted kitchen cabinets may look super simple on Pinterest – imagine, just a few coats of a new color and your kitchen will be spruced up in no time! In reality, painting kitchen cabinets is a project that definitely has many potential pitfalls. To set you up for success, we’ve outlined some of the biggest […] More
If you haven’t given your home the shiplap treatment, can you really call yourself a true Fixer Upper fan? We kid, we kid. Although Chip and Joanna’s Fixer Upper days are over, there’s no reason why yours should be. But if you don’t want to invest in a wall’s worth of shiplap — we get […] More
AMBER ULMER VIA ABEAUTIFULMESS.COM The average kitchen remodel costs a staggering $21,751 — and high-end ones average nearly $50,909. No bones about it: That’s a whole lotta cash. But you don’t need to shell out big bucks to make a big impact in an outdated kitchen. Whether you’ve lived in your house for years or […] More
How you decorate your home matters—and not just because you should love the aesthetic of your space. “The color in your surroundings will have significant psychological effects,” says color expert and interior decorator Natalie Craig of Natalie Craig Design. Being able to harness those effects can help you design a home that will boost your […] More
Some people swear you should only hand wash your favorite pair of jeans. Others say you shouldn’t wash them at all. But most of us just toss this wardrobe staple in the washing machine along with the rest of our laundry without thinking twice. So what’s the best thing to do? We’ve tested all kinds […] More
A dining room — in its traditional sense — may seem old-fashioned or stuffy. But if you’re a hostess at heart, a formal area can help set the tone for an elevated soirée. Or on more low-key days, a put-together space can encourage the family to gather ’round the table instead of chomping from the […] More
Nothing spoils a crisp summer outfit more than wearing white Converse sneakers covered with stains, smudges, and scuffs. It doesn’t matter how chic you look (or how great of a steal your maxi dress is!): you probably can’t stop thinking that everyone is looking at your dingy shoes. Our Good Housekeeping Institute Cleaning Lab pros […] More
