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Clothes Smelling Less Than Fresh? Try Cleaning Your Washing Machine

Sorry, but your washer doesn't get cleaned at the same time your clothes do.

Don't Let These Everyday Items Ruin Your Washing Machine

A couple of sneaky pennies can lead to hundreds of dollars in repair costs.

Here's the Right Way to Pronounce Kitchenware Brand Le Creuset

If you were never quite sure how to pronounce the name of beloved French kitchenware brand Le Creuset, don't fret: For the longest time, southern chef, author, and PBS personality Vivian Howard wasn't sure either.

Italian Village of Ollolai Entices New Residents With $1 Homes

The catch? Purchasers have to pay out of pocket to refurbish the derelict buildings.

How to Keep Your Water Pipes From Freezing This Winter

A water line that freezes and bursts can dump more than 250 gallons a day into your home.

Love Hygge? Meet Lagom, Your New Favorite Scandinavian Philosophy

It's how Swedes live a more balanced life.

California Startup Pays Users to Consume Less Energy

Larger homes can earn up to $200 a year.

This $6000 Toilet Warms Your Seat, Plays Music, and Flushes on Command

You’ll never have to touch your toilet again.

App Syncs Your Lights and Computer to Create the Perfect Mood Lighting

Make mini-light shows tailored to your favorite video games, music, and movies.

Your Roomba Will Soon Be Able to Find Your Home's Wi-Fi Dead Zones

An update to the iRobot app will allow high-end robot vacuums to map Wi-Fi strength across the house.

8 Odd Items People Have Used to Decorate Christmas Trees

From ears of corn to live canaries, these old-school trimmings didn't make the jump to modern times.

25 Holiday Hacks to Make Your Life a Little Easier This Season

Chances are you’re already stressed out by the holidays. These simple tricks can help!

This Gorgeous Town in the Swiss Alps Wants to Pay You $25,000 to Move There

If you’re married with kids, make that $70,000.

10 Charming Quirks of Old Houses

Just because you don't have a butler doesn't mean you couldn't use a butler's pantry.

This Living Wallpaper Uses Bacteria to Generate Electricity

In the future, the microbe-covered paper could double as home decor.

How to Safeguard Your Home From Annual Asian Beetle Invasions

While we’re outside enjoying the crisp weather, these tiny critters are scrambling inside our houses to keep warm.

How IKEA Turned the Poäng Chair Into a Classic

“A chair shouldn’t be a tool that binds and holds the sitter."

Zillow to Introduce 3D Tours of Houses and Apartments

Slated for release in 2018, a new app will let realtors transform 360-degree pictures of rooms into virtual tours.

5 Trouble-Shooting Tips to Keep Your Houseplant Alive

Are the leaves of your houseplant wilting, or turning yellow? Use these five tips to help when things appear to be going south on your windowsill.

Why You Should Never Flush Dental Floss Down the Toilet

The thin cords aren't biodegradable and, over time, can clog sewers and pumps.

15 Common Stains and Easy Ways to Get Them Out

Accident-prone? We've got your back.

What It's Like to Hire a Virtual Interior Designer

Modsy will create a 3D rendering of your home and populate it with real furniture you can buy.

3 Simple Organizing Hacks to Keep the Cabinet Under Your Sink Tidy

Is your cabinet of cleaning products the messiest part of your house? You're not alone.

Why Do We Sleep Under Blankets?

Because it's amazing, that's why. (But also, you know, comfort.)

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