Back when I was designing our bathroom before its major remodel, I knew I had to make some sacrifices. Our primary bathroom is on the small side, and over the years I’ve just accepted that I’ll always do my makeup…
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Running is more popular than ever, and with the influx of new runners comes an influx of influencers offering their advice — some of it helpful, Some of them are…
Strategist and content creator Francesca Swann is one of Ideal Home’s newest Open House contributors, sharing her thoughts on the concept of ‘everything’ and what makes a home special to you. Check out the rest of his articles here. At…
While granite, marble and laminate are all commonly associated with kitchen worktops, homeowners are less knowledgeable about soapstone. Although the name suggests it is not robust, it is in fact extremely durable and more than up to the task of…
For three long, wonderful seasons of interest: Male horns cornelian cherry, Male hornsThere are delicate little flowers that come in February; A burst of yellow firecrackers dot its exposed bark, a time of year when we need a little cheer.…
Glenda Taylor is a BobVila.com staff writer with a background in the residential remodeling, home building and home improvement industries. She began writing for BobVila.com in 2016 and covers a range of topics including construction practices, code compliance, tool use…
Khosrow/Shutterstock Odds are your TV is the centerpiece of your living room, which means it gets a lot of attention. And if you’ve been waiting for a price break to upgrade this…
With spring here and summer on the way, I’m getting excited to be outside more! Where I live in the coastal northwest part of the country, May through October is just beautiful. I’m often asked about my outdoor sources, so…
In an increasingly digital world, receiving a handmade greeting card has become a powerful gesture of connection. Whether it’s a milestone birthday, a just-because note or a holiday wish, a DIY card has a level of experience, expertise and heart…
The Reminders app on the iPhone is probably one of the most underrated apps Apple has ever created. On the surface, it’s a simple to-do list app: you can use Siri to add reminders, get notifications, and check them off.…
