How to Clean a Kitchen: Your Step-by-Step Guide to a Sparkling Clean Space
Plus, a clean kitchen will make you feel better, Mehas says. “It makes you feel less overwhelmed if you complete the whole dish situation once and for all and can move on. It just clears your mind.” The mother of three also vacuums her kitchen once or twice a day and mops every night before […]
How to Clean Oven Racks, According to Experts
1. Spread old towels to protect your tub or shower from scratches, stains, and grime, then lay your oven racks on the towels. 2. Mix together a paste of a half cup baking soda and a half cup of water (making more as needed in the same ratio) and spread it over the racks. 3. […]
How to Propagate Pothos Plants at Home: A Step-by-Step Guide
If you’re a fan of indoor-jungle-meets-tropical-oasis interiors—think the homes of Hilton Carter or Plant Kween—you need to know how to propagate pothos plants. Beautiful vining plants are key to the aesthetics, and pothos vines are among the best houseplants to execute look. Plus, pothos plants are great vining plants for beginners because they are so […]
How to Create a Moon Garden: Here’s Why You Should Sync Your Plants to the Lunar Cycle
A moon garden comes to life at night. Teeming with silver foliage and fragrant night-blooming plants, this type of garden actually flowers in the dark and therefore offers a unique experience for all the senses. “Enjoying a moon garden can be an unexpectedly sensual experience,” says Jarema Osofsky in her new book, Moon Garden: A […]
How to Whitewash Brick: A Step-by-Step Guide
If there were a home decor equivalent of, “Should I cut bangs?,” it might be, “Should I paint my red brick?” Fortunately, you can whitewash brick—a sort of middle ground, like going for wisps instead of a full fringe. Unlike coating your surface in white latex paint, whitewashing brick allows more of the masonry’s natural […]
How to Get Rid of Mold and Mildew and Stop It in Its Tracks
O’Donnell explains that if you have a bit of mold around your sink, it’s likely due to constant excess moisture in the bathroom, insufficient air flow, and a temperature just high enough for mold growth. The solution could be as simple as cracking open the window or flipping on the exhaust fan post-shower. If you still […]