2023’s Top Paint Trends Are Anything But Conventional

I’m a firm believer that the easiest way to freshen up your home—without buying all new furniture—is with paint. A bold, new color can completely change the vibe of any space, making it feel moody, cheerful, calming, or homey, all for the cost of a gal…

I’m a firm believer that the easiest way to freshen up your home—without buying all new furniture—is with paint. A bold, new color can completely change the vibe of any space, making it feel moody, cheerful, calming, or homey, all for the cost of a gallon of paint from your local hardware store. (It’s powerful stuff.)

If you’ve been itching for a change in your home, there are several exciting paint trends to consider this year. Whether you want to go dark and sophisticated or bright and playful, these are some of the best ways to transform your living space with paint.

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9 Kitchen Gadgets for the Mom Who Loves Cooking

We teamed up with our friends at Vitamix to to share the helpful kitchen tools we’re giving as Mother’s Day gifts this year—including their magical multitasking 4-Piece Immersion Blender Bundle, plus a few other gadgets hand-picked by our editors.

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We teamed up with our friends at Vitamix to to share the helpful kitchen tools we're giving as Mother's Day gifts this year—including their magical multitasking 4-Piece Immersion Blender Bundle, plus a few other gadgets hand-picked by our editors.


Some moms can be hard to shop for—really, what do you get the mom who has everything?—but if your mother is a food lover, then your job is actually pretty easy. There are so many amazing food-related gifts out there, and whether your mom is a whiz in the kitchen, a coffee aficionado, or your family’s best baker, we’ve got plenty of options that’ll be right up her alley.

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6 Grimy Spots Around the House You’re Probably Forgetting to Clean

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It’s officially spring cleaning season, and while you probably have “du…

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It’s officially spring cleaning season, and while you probably have “dust baseboards” and “organize the pantry” on your to-do list, there are a few extra-dirty spots around the house that often fly under the radar. Many of these locations—and items—are seemingly innocuous, but cleaning pros warn that they can harbor serious amounts of bacteria, dirt, and dust.

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How to Give Your Bathroom a Deep Clean (It Could Probably Use One)

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Bathrooms are often one of the dirtiest spaces in your home, which is w…

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Bathrooms are often one of the dirtiest spaces in your home, which is why it’s so important to clean this room on a regular basis. Light cleaning is often sufficient from week to week, but if you’ve noticed a toilet bowl ring, dust build-up on the exhaust fan, or stubborn stains in the shower, it’s probably time for a deep clean—here's how, according to cleaning experts.

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The Viral Couch-Cleaning Hack That Actually Works (We Tried It)

Social media is full of “life hacks” designed to make everyday tasks quicker and easier, and as someone who truly dislikes cleaning, I love finding ways to keep my home tidy and sanitary with minimal effort. So when I stumbled across a viral TikTok vid…

Social media is full of “life hacks” designed to make everyday tasks quicker and easier, and as someone who truly dislikes cleaning, I love finding ways to keep my home tidy and sanitary with minimal effort. So when I stumbled across a viral TikTok video featuring a cool couch-cleaning technique, I was definitely intrigued.

This cleaning method is unconventional, relying on a laundry detergent pod and pan lid, of all things. The video has racked up more than 3 million likes—but is it effective? I tested it on my own couch to find out.

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How to Tip in 2023, According to Experts & Industry Pros

Tipping is more common than ever these days—you likely see an option to tip at coffee shops, takeout counters, and in all sorts of delivery apps—but is it required? And if so, how much should you leave? It can be confusing to navigate tipping across di…

Tipping is more common than ever these days—you likely see an option to tip at coffee shops, takeout counters, and in all sorts of delivery apps—but is it required? And if so, how much should you leave? It can be confusing to navigate tipping across different industries, so we’ve gathered insights from a variety of experts to pin down tipping best practices in today’s day and age.

The following is a comprehensive guide to tipping in 2023, including everyone from servers to tattoo artists. (Spoiler alert: When in doubt, 20 percent is a safe bet.)

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8 Home & Design Trends Primed to Take Over in 2023

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As a homebody who also happens to work from home, I spend a lot of time…

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As a homebody who also happens to work from home, I spend a lot of time inside the same four walls. It can get pretty boring looking at the same decor day in and day out, so I try to keep my living space fresh with seasonal updates (think: swapping pillows and blankets every few months) and incorporating new trends where I can (for instance, if I’m upgrading a piece of furniture or considering painting a room).

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