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Colorful Grout Doesn't Sound Exciting, But Just Look at What it Can Do to a Room

Unexpected grout colors could be the solution to tired tiles you’ve been se...

Unexpected grout colors could be the solution to tired tiles you’ve been searching for.

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I Tried 6 Ways to Cut Onions Without Crying—This Is What Worked

Believe it or not, there are a few ways to chop onions without crying, and ...

Believe it or not, there are a few ways to chop onions without crying, and you don’t even need to don ski goggles.

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Wait Till You Check Out These Trunks—The College Staple Is Actually Cool Now

Bringing one of these high-impact storage aids home will make you feel like...

Bringing one of these high-impact storage aids home will make you feel like you’ve just doubled your storage space.

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Women Are Redefining the Idea of What a 'Perfect' Proposal Is, According to Pinterest

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Careful, These Kitchen Countertops Are So Good They'll Make You Want to Remodel

Who can resist that waterfall countertop?

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Spring Is the Prime Time to Paint Your Front Door—Here Are the Paint Colors to Watch This Season, According to the Pros

Make your home the most eye-catching on the block with a fresh paint job th...

Make your home the most eye-catching on the block with a fresh paint job this spring.

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Board and Batten Siding Is Popping Up Everywhere—Here’s Why You’ll Love It

If you’re tired of brick, stucco, and vinyl siding, a board and batten exte...

If you’re tired of brick, stucco, and vinyl siding, a board and batten exterior might be the perfect fix.

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This Shockingly Basic Home Improvement Project Has a 97.5% Return on Investment

Hint: It's not as sexy as installing a skylight in the living room, but the...

Hint: It's not as sexy as installing a skylight in the living room, but the ROI is hard to ignore.

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Here’s What $5,000 Will Get You in a Home Remodel

A new survey says almost half of homeowners want are willing to spend $5,00...

A new survey says almost half of homeowners want are willing to spend $5,000 or less on a home remodel—here’s what that sum can buy.

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The #1 Rule for How Much to Spend on Your Kitchen Remodel

If you don't follow this rule, you risk spending too much (or too little)—a...

If you don't follow this rule, you risk spending too much (or too little)—and both can impact the value of your home.

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How to Make Absolutely Perfect Melting Potatoes

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These potatoes live up to the hype promised on Pinterest and then some: cre...

These potatoes live up to the hype promised on Pinterest and then some: creamy, caramelized coins that melt in your mouth. Here’s how to make melting potatoes at home.

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How to Make Absolutely Perfect Melting Potatoes

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How to Make Maple-Glazed Ham

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This Is the Easiest Way to Tell if Your Eggs Are Old

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Shaved Rainbow Carrot Salad With Pomegranates and Pistachios

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6 Healthy Make-Ahead Side Dishes Using the Freshest Spring Produce

Take advantage of the tastiest spring ingredients with these make-ahead sid...

Take advantage of the tastiest spring ingredients with these make-ahead side dishes.

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8 Common Sleep Mistakes That Are Costing You Z's, According to a Sleep Consultant

#3 is a real game-changer.

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The Incredibly Easy Exercises That Can Help Alleviate 6 Health Problems

Physical activity can be as effective as meds at easing certain health prob...

Physical activity can be as effective as meds at easing certain health problems—especially if you know exactly what workout is best.

Colorful Grout Doesn't Sound Exciting, But Just Look at What it Can Do to a Room

I Tried 6 Ways to Cut Onions Without Crying—This Is What Worked

Wait Till You Check Out These Trunks—The College Staple Is Actually Cool Now

Women Are Redefining the Idea of What a 'Perfect' Proposal Is, According to Pinterest

Design Inspo

Careful, These Kitchen Countertops Are So Good They'll Make You Want to Remodel

Spring Is the Prime Time to Paint Your Front Door—Here Are the Paint Colors to Watch This Season, According to the Pros

Board and Batten Siding Is Popping Up Everywhere—Here’s Why You’ll Love It

Remodeling Intell

This Shockingly Basic Home Improvement Project Has a 97.5% Return on Investment

Here’s What $5,000 Will Get You in a Home Remodel

The #1 Rule for How Much to Spend on Your Kitchen Remodel

Extra Sharp

How to Make Absolutely Perfect Melting Potatoes

How to Make Maple-Glazed Ham

How to Make Lasagna

This Is the Easiest Way to Tell if Your Eggs Are Old

Healthy Living

6 Healthy Make-Ahead Side Dishes Using the Freshest Spring Produce

8 Common Sleep Mistakes That Are Costing You Z's, According to a Sleep Consultant

The Incredibly Easy Exercises That Can Help Alleviate 6 Health Problems

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These Are the 5 Most Comfortable Shoes on Zappos—And They’re All Under $100

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