Do you ever feel like your home is missing the mark as you thumb through the glossy pages of interior design magazines? Or you start thinking you have a lot of work to do as you scroll through the latest design trends on Pinterest. Well, don’t let it stress you out. These design trends might look incredible, but they aren’t always practical.

The trunk of your car comes in clutch in all sorts of circumstances. It’s a place where you load groceries, bulky items, and essential gear for road trips. There are some items you might even keep in your trunk just for emergencies. If you recently purchased a car, or are in the process of organizing your vehicle, you should know there are some tools you might want to store in your trunk that can become essential on the road when you least expect it.

The bed you sleep in every night is, in most cases, the most frequently used piece of furniture in your entire home. After all, we humans spend an average of one-third of our lives in bed. Yet for some reason, our mattress and bed upkeep is often low on the priority list. If you can’t remember the last time you purchased a new bed for yourself, then it might be time to learn how often you should purchase a bed.

There is plenty of commotion on Halloween, so you must be prepared. Depending on where you live, you may get hordes of trick-or-treaters ready to visit your house, and they all expect candy. Many homeowners understandably struggle with how to prepare for trick-or-treaters.

Halloween is a fun holiday for many people, but it can be overwhelming and irritating for a homeowner. Between the large crowds of trick-or-treaters, loud noises, and having to buy candy, Halloween isn’t always fun and games for everyone. Understandably, many homeowners don’t want to participate in the holiday but struggle with how to deter trick-or-treaters.

Buying a new home is a huge investment, and for most people, it’s the largest purchase they’ll ever make. When you put an offer on a new house, it’s wise advice to get a home inspection to protect yourself from unexpected problems and costs. But when you’re buying a new construction property, is it necessary to get a home inspection?

If you live in a house, the odds are good you prefer it to be clean. So, you likely have a regular cleaning routine and maybe even do a mega spring cleaning every year. Perhaps you devote time each day to tidying and cleaning specific areas.

Bringing home a new pet is lots of fun, but it’s essential to make sure things are safe for your furry friend. Puppies and kittens are especially prone to mischief, so pet-proofing your home is a must (just like child-proofing). But even full-grown fur babies get into trouble if you don’t take the proper precautions.

A bookshelf is a fantastic addition to almost any room. It looks great and can showcase all sorts of items including art, plants, and of course, lots of books. It works well in a bedroom, home office, living room, and even in the kitchen. But bookshelves can cost hundreds of dollars or more. This might have you wondering if it is possible to build your own bookshelf with cheap or free materials.

Feeling safe in your home is mandatory, since that’s the one place that you should always feel safe. The average homeowner will do anything to feel safe in their home, such as installing an alarm system or security cameras. So, how many security cameras do I need for my home?

Adding a dog to the family is lots of fun, and your new furry family member will bring a bunch of love and joy into your home. But pups also come with some extra responsibilities and considerations when it comes to your house, especially the backyard. So, how do you dog-proof your backyard to keep your pet safe and your yard in good shape?

Many homeowners mistakenly give up on planting new flowers when summer comes to an end. You can plant flowers as late as September and even October. Follow along if you struggle with what to plant in September.

Humidity can ruin a great day outdoors, but nothing is worse than excessive humidity in your home. It’s hard to get comfortable when you breathe moist air, and it can be dangerous if you have respiratory problems. Luckily, there are several simple ways to lower humidity in your home.

Having pets adds an extra challenge when you’re trying to sell your home. But it’s nothing to lose sleep over because plenty of people have pets. It’s not a major red flag to buyers if there are dogs, cats, or other animals in the home. But that doesn’t mean you should broadcast the fact that you have them to the world. So, what should you do with pets when selling your home?

When you imagine a back yard, the first image that comes to mind is likely a sprawling outdoor space with lush green grass. While many back yards look like this, sometimes grass simply isn’t a possibility. Arid climates, for example, make it difficult and expensive to grow grass. Some soil does not allow for it as well. You might even live in an urban area where your “yard” doesn’t even have soil at all. While at first this might seem less than ideal, there are lots of amazing ways you can make a back yard beautiful without using grass.

If you are working on a home garden, then you know there are endless species of plants to choose from and just as many aesthetics you can hope to achieve. You might already have some plants growing in your garden, or perhaps you have a few plants in mind that you want to introduce to your yard. But make sure that before you bring in a new plant to your garden, you are certain it is not invasive, as there are tons of invasive species out there. Some of them you might not even know are invasive until it’s too late.