Dmitry Kalinovsky/Shutterstock If your home has air conditioning, you know just how valuable this system can be in keeping your house comfortable all summer long (and safe during heat waves). Whether you have a bad air conditioning compressor or the unit is leaking refrigerant and needs a new evaporative coil,…
Good news renters and small-space dwellers, the winners of Real Homes‘ So Chic Awards 2024 are here. The competition was dreamt up so we could help our readers find the best and chicest furniture, appliances, decor, gadgets, home fragrances, and cleaning products for your small space. Whether you live in a compact apartment, small house,…
Laundry room remodels often stop after new paint or replacement cabinets. Reddit user u/Boobslappy decided the room needed to solve storage problems at the same time. Existing oak cabinets stayed in place but received new paint and hardware, while the utility closet became custom built-ins for cleaning supplies, a vacuum garage, cat litter storage, and…
If you’ve ever stood in the middle of your home wondering what to clean first, this is the post for you. A good home cleaning schedule doesn’t ask you to clean everything — it tells you exactly what to do and when, so the decisions are already made. That’s the whole Clean Mama philosophy: a…
epiximages/Shutterstock Slugs can be a nuisance in a backyard. They’ll happily munch on your plants during the night — leaving them destroyed and sending your hard work down the drain. Sigh. That’s why it’s essential to deal with common garden pests, especially slugs. Fortunately, chemicals don’t have…
Have you ever imagined how a Mediterranean-style bedroom could bring both a sense of warmth and tranquility to your home? Our client’s bedroom was transformed into a peaceful oasis, inspired by the timeless charm of the Mediterranean coast. Discover how the designer blended rustic textures, vibrant colors, and elegant furniture to create a serene and…
It’s a fact that every food looks better on a stylish surface. Fruit reads farmers’ market scattered across marble, while grocery store croissants might as well have been overnighted from a boulangerie. When it’s one hundred degrees and counting, a great serving platter makes you look like the host with the most – without actually…
The garage might be the one spot in your home that gets the least love. It collects the overflow, the sports gear, the ‘I’ll deal with that later’ items and before you know it, you’re parking in the driveway because there’s no room left inside. The good news? You don’t need a full weekend or…
We are about to enter the Pumpkin Spice season, but given the extra-hot summer we’re having, Dunkin’ Donuts thought we could still use a handful of weeks of cooling beverages. After Starbucks’ Pink Menu and Orange Cream drinks, Dunkin’ has launched its menu of pink drinks in collaboration with Kylie Jenner. Dunkin’ is adding 16…
Summer is almost here – are you ready? The Summer Calendar is one of my most requested free guides – I’m excited to share another one for you this summer! A little proactive planning is a great way to intentionally start off the summer. Use it to plan out the family calendar, activities, meals…anything that…