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This is a nightmare.

Before tiles and vinyl reigned supreme, some folks put carpet next to the tub. But why?

That wood-burning stove on the left is a potential health hazard.

It may feel nostalgic, but its affects on your health and the local environment are far from comforting.

Which shrubs are plant parents most interested in?

Which plant is most-searched in your state?

Shag carpet: the flooring choice of swingers.

Shag was once synonymous with ’70s cool. Now we loathe it. How did that happen?

Sometimes you should skip the vinegar.

You can use vinegar to clean some household items—but not all. Read on to avoid potentially costly mistakes.

The water you‘re using may be too hot.

Your laundry routine might be outdated.

This painting hack could have helped keep her clothes splatter-free.

And all you need is one common household item.

File under “pictures you can smell.”

From Tutti Frutti to Beach Holiday, these Yankee Candle scents smelled like nostalgia.

Socks need not be a large portion of your clothing budget.

Tired of sock holes and dull kitchen knives? Some companies are looking out for you.

Cleaning your gutters is just one thing to put on your fall cleaning to-do list.

From cleaning your gutters to swapping out your bedding and beyond, completing these tasks will set you up for a stress-free holiday season.

Smoke alarms need to be present in quantity to be effective.

One chirping sensor near your stove isn’t going to cut it.

The textured ceiling pattern was all the rage in the 1950s. Then things got bumpy.

Dishwashers beware.

A surprising number of everyday foods and household items can clog your pipes, wear down the disposal, or seep into waterways, causing more significant problems.

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Spring House is designed in his atypical "hemicycle" style and resembles a ship.

The 1954 fixer-upper, the only private home designed by the iconic architect in Florida, is built in his atypical “hemicycle” style—and can be yours for a cool couple million.

This is fine.

Resist the urge to tuck in your sheets and blankets after getting out of bed. They might be harboring some unwanted guests.

Pollen is not your friend.

Spring may be the most intense allergy season, but ragweed pollen reigns come fall. Here’s how to keep your house pollen-free.

According to students, living in these dorm rooms is borderline luxurious.

Evading the window tax.

These odd architectural features are remnants of a time when people had to pay if they wanted to look outside.

Your sink needs this.

Think rinsing with water in between uses counts as cleaning your sink? Think again.

Egress windows are built for one very specific purpose: keeping you alive.

Brushing up on some boring window terminology could mean the difference between life and death. (Seriously.)

Fallout shelters experienced explosive growth the early 1960s.

Fears of nuclear war led to a fleeting craze for fallout shelters stocked with crackers, body bags, and guns.

Houses can have a lot of architectural quirks.

These little spaces often spark curiosity and nostalgia, though few people know their history.

They’re not exactly cute and cuddly.

Learn how to make an easy stink bug trap with common household items.

The 12-foot Skelly is still a Home Depot staple.

The home improvement chain knows what you need: a 15-foot scarecrow that talks.