Home Matters
Little details go a long way. 1. Update hardware. Hardware can completely change the look of a piece of furniture and it can do the same for your cabinets. Replace drawer and cabinet pulls for an new unique look that instantly updates your entire space. 2. Paint a lighter color. A light color on the…
Turns out, the answers come right in the box with your machine. If you own a dishwasher, we bet you’ve had marital spats (or even fights with your mother) about the best way to load it. Of course, our very own experts in the Good Housekeeping Institute have shared their own trusty instructions (make sure…
Research shows that moving is one of the most stressful events in a person’s life. There are many things to consider: packing, storage, timelines when events need to happen, and selling your home. Whether you’re moving across town or across the country, you owe it to yourself – and your family – to make the…
Stand in your kitchen and take a deep breath. Smell that? From last night’s fish to your son’s nasty lacrosse pads (why did he leave them on the table?), you probably can’t detect any of your home’s rankest odors. You’ve got nose blindness. “You adapt to the smells around you,” says Dr. Richard Doty, the…
Owning a home is a keystone of wealth… both financial affluence and emotional security.