With buying tips from Bowers in mind, we researched standout options for every home and budget, evaluating organizers on their organization options, material and durability, and care requirements. Our favorite is the Hold Everything In-Drawer Flatware Organizer from Williams Sonoma. It’s a solid wood tray that expands from six to eight compartments based on what you need. The wood is also sourced from responsibly managed forests certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)....

In addition, consider what’s going to work for your individual home, lifestyle, and upcoming messes. “Look for a steam cleaner that is best suited to the job at hand,” suggests Kathy Cohoon, Operations Manager at Two Maids & A Mop, so it’s actually going to help you. “Cleaning lots of carpeted spaces? Find one that has a big water tank. Just steam cleaning a couch every year or so? Look for a more compact model that won’t take up too much storage space....

We scoured the Internet to find the best table runners available online, assessing quality, style, and ease of cleaning. Our favorite, the Saro Lifestyle Juneau Table Runner, has an understated look, is machine-washable, and comes in six sizes. Here are the best table runners for any aesthetic. The fabric is a medium weight that feels durable and has a strong visual impact, so you’ll want to keep it on your table through the seasons....

When evaluating the various options on the market, we looked at several factors—including how compatible each system is with existing smart home ecosystems, how different sensors and video cameras work within the system, and how thorough the professional, 24/7 monitoring service that comes with each system is. Based on our research, the SimpliSafe Essentials Security System Starter Kit is our top pick because of its fast installation, sleek design, and user-friendly app....

Our top pick, Urban Outfitters Margot Tufted Floral Comforter, has textured embroidery, is backed in cotton sheeting, and can be thrown into the washing machine for easy cleaning. Here is the best boho bedding for any budget. This comforter is made from 100 percent cotton with polyester batting fill, and it’s delightfully soft and smooth to curl up under after a long day. You can machine wash and dry the blanket, and there are matching shams available (sold separately) if you want a cohesive look....

After consulting Lewis, we used hands-on experience and research to evaluate the top doorbell cameras on essential features, including resolution, smart home compatibility, and storage. Our top pick is the Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2 for its superb motion detection and high-resolution camera with a wide field of view, offering some of the best protection and visibility available. Here are the best doorbell cameras to easily upgrade your home’s security....

We spent hours researching wall calendars, evaluating design, ease of installation, and customization options. Our favorite, the Minted Classic Wall Calendar, can be personalized with family photos, birthdays, and more. Here are the best wall calendars. You can start the calendar on any month, so you aren’t beholden to a January start date. (Key for anyone who prefers to track the dates based on the school year.) The calendar comes prepopulated with standard U....

To soak up as much information as we could, we reached out to Brian Campbell, a self-proclaimed water geek and founder of WaterFilterGuru.com, for his advice on selecting a water cooler for the home. “Water coolers are big and bulky and require a lot of space. Make sure you have sufficient room to accommodate a system before purchasing one,” he advises. Campbell also adds that it’s super-important to be aware of the extra maintenance tasks associated with water coolers....

Taking this into account, we evaluated products on their ease of installation, as well as their size, drainage, mounting options, and durability. Our top choice is the Mayne Fairfield Self-Watering Window Box, which is available in multiple sizes and colors, has a self-watering design, and is backed by a 15-year warranty. Here are the best window boxes to dress up your home. For classic window boxes that look good on any home, you can’t go wrong with the Mayne Fairfield Self-Watering Window Box....

If you are looking for DIY project ideas with tutorials that are strictly for your home—for example, how to strip wood floors or how to stitch a pillow—these DIY websites can help. DIY Websites for Home Decorating Ideas and Tutorials The following are a few DIY websites with great ideas for home decorating. Ana White We’ve featured Ana’s site many times before, but if you want to build your own furniture, fashion an arbor or even a dollhouse, you’ll find the complete instructions with plans and lots of videos here–all totally free....

Some schools of feng shui, including the Classical, Compass, and Flying Star schools, work with the magnetic compass directions. In these schools of feng shui, a practitioner will determine which direction your door faces to give you insight and advise you on how best to work with your front door. For instance, you can use this information to learn what colors support that direction, which can inform your choice of paint color for your front door....

If you don’t want to have to buy a new sofa, avoid doing these six things. Always Sit in the Same Spot People are creatures of habit, and when it comes to relaxing we often, without thinking, head to our favorite spot on the sofa. But sitting in the same spot over and over again can do the sofa quite a bit of harm—crushing the fibers and wearing down the springs underneath....

As with any themed decor, matching how you decorate your home with the style of the home itself works best. However, even if you don’t have an actual cabin, you can incorporate that look—and its serenity—in just about any place you call home. Take a few tips from professional designers to create rustic cabin decor and cozy up your space. “The idea of ‘cabin’ is iconic; a way of life that means you have the luxury to get away and enjoy nature, but without being too fancy” says Alecia Stevens, founder of Alecia Stevens Interiors....

If there is anyone who has hanging artwork, mirrors, and photographs down to a science, it’s Stephanie Purzycki, the CEO and co-founder of The Finish. With an interior design service that focuses on projects big, small, and for any budget, Purzycki and the team at The Finish have to keep efficiency at top of mind. That’s why, according to Purzycki, her must-have tool is the Hang-O-Matic. What item made your work life easier this week/month/lately?...

Ultrasonic vs. Evaporative Humidifiers Both ultrasonic and evaporative humidifiers serve the same function—to increase room humidity levels by adding water vapor to the air. Ultrasonic humidifiers do this by means of vibrations create by two ceramic plates, while evaporative humidifiers use a simple fan to speed up the natural process of water evaporating from a wick. Choosing between a design will depend on what features are more important to you....

This symbol is a reminder that, like all of life’s dualities, yin and yang are in a fluid dance and not separate. For instance, feng shui is the study of how our homes are not separate from our inner lives. In fact, they are intimately connected and interdependent. Each trigram represents an energy in nature. From top, going clockwise we have: fire, earth, lake, heaven, water, mountain, thunder, and wind....

What Is a tuteur? A tuteur is a three-dimensional trellis that’s used as a structure for plants to climb or act as an ornamental element in the garden. Most tuteurs are pyramidal in shape, with a large stable base that tapers toward the top. Tuteur Types Tuteurs can be made of wood, plastic, or metal. Wood tuteurs are the most common, but also have the shortest life in an outdoor garden, especially those tuteurs constructed from untreated branches....

Using Natural Products in HE Washers While high-efficiency (HE) washers do require the use of low-sudsing HE detergent formulas due to lower water levels used in each cycle, the “old-fashioned” detergent boosters like baking soda and borax can still be used in the machines. Detergent boosters add more cleaning power to less expensive laundry detergents to help whiten whites, remove stains, and act as a water softener. Here’s how and when to add each one whether your HE machine is a front loader or top loader:...

Vinyl Living Room Floor Designs Printed Vinyl: This type of vinyl flooring is comprised of backing material, a print layer, and a wear layer that rests over the top. The backing provides stability for the piece, while the print layer can be imbued with nearly any image, pattern, or color combination imaginable. This allows you to simulate the look of natural wood, and stone, use emblem pieces, get creative with designs or even turn your floor into a living mural beneath your feet....