The lawn is dormant, festive holiday decorations are just a memory, and you haven’t seen the neighbors for weeks: It’s definitely winter. Take some of the bite out of the season by cozying up the first thing visitors to your home see—your front porch.

While browsing through apartment listings, you’ve likely come across the term “kitchenette. ” If you've ever asked yo...

Some homes have hard water—water that contains a high level of calcium, magnesium, lime, or other minerals. Hard water doesn't pose any health risks, but it can cause a number of plumbing, maintenance, and household cleaning issues. Click through to discover some of the problems hard water can create. And if these issues sound all too familiar, maybe it's time to install a water softener!

Is your living room languishing because you think you just don't have the time to spruce it up? Well, think again! If you have a day—and a design dream—you already have everything you need to bring that room back to life with one of these lightning-fast living room decor ideas.