How to Transition a Little Easier

Even though this is an exciting, warm color alternative, it can be unforgiving if used incorrectly; here are some great tips and ideas on how to incorporate the color orange in your bedroom. This alternative can be quite expensive but if you’re a devoted do-it-yourselfer then you can find these pieces at estate sales, flea markets, or ​Craigslist to reupholster and refurbish while keeping within a reasonable budget.

At its core, feng shui is really about living in harmony with the natural world. When we move a bed to a more optimal location or choose a wall color based on the five elements, we are making changes in our homes to create a more harmonious and supportive flow of qi, or energy, for the people living in that home. Bringing in symbolism from nature, like plants and animals, is another way that we can do this....

After perusing the Target website (as we are often doing here on The Spruce) we noticed that plenty of holiday decor offerings are already live and ready to shop. And because we cannot resist a good Target find, we added tons of chic, elevated, naturalistic holiday decor to our shopping carts. Here comes the good part: we’re sharing with you everything that we are eyeing from Target’s holiday collection, from cozy throw pillows to a tea set that is sure to become a holiday classic....

Resta, whose book Plants Are My Favorite People: A Relationship Guide for Plants and Their Parents came out this month, knows the feeling of not knowing how to care for a plant. “After I graduated college, I started working from home and was a little down in the dumps, kind of isolated by myself in my apartment, staring at the white walls,” she says. “I always loved plants and fish as well and always wanted them in my space....

Blackout curtains are a great way to keep a room incredibly dark, even during the day. They also help to keep a room cool by blocking out sunlight during the peak hours of the day. The Pottery Barn Classic Belgian Flax Linen Blackout Curtains are one option that we tested. Read on to see how it worked in the brightest and most used room in our house, our living room....

The secret to having a great-looking home without completely breaking the bank is mixing top-of-the-line items where it really matters with less expensive pieces where it doesn’t. Don’t know when to save and when to splurge? No problem, just check out some of the following furniture buying tips. Splurge – Sofa The sofa is one of the most important items in a living room and will likely be one of your most expensive purchases....

Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. “[It’s] located on the slopes in the Southside of Pittsburgh. I love the incredible city views this area has,” says Dormer. Size: At 675 square feet, the compact size of this one-bedroom apartment is something that appealed to Dormer. “I loved the small cottage feel of the home … it’s a true gem of a space.” Style “I would describe my design aesthetic as modern with a bohemian flare,” says Dormer....

Here’s what to consider when choosing a snow removal method for your driveway and sidewalks. Snow Shoveling Shoveling snow by hand is a very inexpensive option, and it can be the best one if you are healthy and enjoy exercise. It is the most flexible method and detailed method, allowing you to jump into action whenever you want without prior preparation, and letting you clear snow right down to the pavement and into whatever nooks and crannies there are....

Investing in a sewing machine can be very costly. Even a beginning machine can cost more than $100, so what happens when you want extra features as your skills improve? You don’t want to end up with multiple sewing machines, each more expensive than the last. The Singer 7258 Computerized Sewing Machine is our top choice for a sewing machine that is easy enough for beginners to use and special features to interest advanced sewers....

In fact, rounded kitchen islands do have some added functionality that rectangular ones do not—as we will see in this article. About This Island The pictured island comes from UK-based Chalon. One aspect of their multi-faceted business is to handcraft its own freestanding kitchen furniture pieces. Those two front doors open up, spacecraft-like, to reveal ample storage for plates, pots, and glasses. For its small, round shape, it’s deceptively large inside....

But, is laundry sorting really still necessary? Although we can all agree that it isn’t the most fun chore on our lists, arguably, it has benefits. After talking with some experts and laundry aficionados, here’s why we’re ultimately still recommending it. Sorting Prolongs Fabric Lifespan “Sorting laundry is extremely important for best results,” shares Alicia Sokolowski, President and Co-CEO of AspenClean. “You should start by reading the laundry label. First, you should sort laundry by color, and then by type of fabric....

But that stick-built option is also one that can quickly alarm budget-conscious homeowners when the bids from general contractors come in. A custom-built addition, at the least, will cost in excess of $100,000, with most additions costing several times that amount. A popular alternative is a sunroom—a space that bridges indoor and outdoor spaces with a comfortable supplemental living area. The fact that a sunroom usually costs far less than a traditional stick-built addition makes this a very attractive option....

How to Decorate When You Don’t Know Where to Start France may be Queer Eye’s fashion guru, but he’s no novice when it comes to interior design. He has, after all, renovated two homes and is currently building his dream home. “I feel very comfortable in the design space,” he says. So when his friends struggle with decorating their home and come to him for advice, he looks to fashion and gets them to think outside the design box....

Our top pick, OxiClean White Revive Laundry Whitener Stain Remover Powder, works on whites and colors, is safe for high-efficiency machines and septic systems, and gets rid of stains. Here are the best laundry whiteners to add to your cleaning routine. You will need to presoak your fabrics to get the best results, especially against stubborn stains. Fortunately, the OxiClean White Revive powder is safe for both HE machines and septic systems....

To help you choose, we tested 13 mattress pads from a variety of brands in The Lab for 16 hours to sort out the winners—testing for comfort, support, breathability, durability, and effectiveness. After extensive research (and maybe a few naps for experiential data), the clear winner was the ViscoSoft Copper Mattress Pad. Here are the best mattress pads for every type of sleeper. When considering a mattress pad, you should think about the sleep experience you want....

When selecting a portable power station, Alan Duncan, CEO of Solar Panels Network USA, recommends going all-in on battery capacity. “Battery capacity is key—you want a battery that can handle whatever situation you might need it for,” advises Duncan. “Job sites, camping, and emergencies all require different levels of power, so make sure to pick the right one for your needs. Another thing to look at is output wattage—this tells you how much power the portable power station can provide....