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According to data from expert services site Taskrabbit, people are increasingly requesting expert help for creating rooms oriented around wellness (physical and mental) in their homes, even specifically searching for help establishing music rooms, meditation spaces, libraries, and home gyms, to name a few specific spaces, and Taskrabbit bookings that mention wellness have increased by nearly 200%, the site reported in its 2022 Trend Report. Wellness covers an extensive range of both physical and mental activities, from those more traditionally associated with health, like working out, to more lowkey stress relievers, like crafting, and the variety of uses for wellness rooms reflects that....

“Our dryer had stopped drying properly and had a very weird smell it was imparting onto our clothes. To our shock, under the lint trap was a mass of disgusting hair and dust, which we could NOT reach,” shared a five-star reviewer who turned to both of the tools in the set to “scoop out the nastiness.” After completing their cleaning, they said, “Our dryer is back to perfect working order now!...

When dampened with water, the E-Cloth mop head works like a magnet to strip away dirt and residue, including mold and bacteria like E. coli and listeria that can cause serious illness. You simply run the microfiber head under water, wring it out, and attach it to the mop base using the hook-and-loop fasteners. As you sweep across the floor, the tiny fibers attract and trap the grime until you rinse it away under the faucet....

“Typically, when a property has made note that it is being sold ‘as-is,’ there are issues the seller knows about, and they want the buyers to work those issues into their offer prices rather than expect the seller to make any repairs,” says Mark McDonough, president of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Winans in Dallas, Texas. Selling a home as-is isn’t as simple as telling buyers that they’ll need to handle any repairs themselves, though....

Mirrors Mirrors are perfect decorative pieces to hang on the walls in a dining room. They add sparkle and shine to an already special place. They reflect the faces of the guests at the table, making for a festive atmosphere. And they brighten the room by amplifying the light from the windows, the chandelier, and candles. One large mirror (or a group of smaller ones clustered above the buffet) creates a natural focal point....

Best Magnolia Varieties to Grow in a Pot Keep in mind that the smallest varieties of magnolias grow 8-12 feet tall and 6-8 feet wide at full maturity. The good news is that magnolias don’t grow very fast. It can take 20 years for them to reach 20 feet tall. Plus, keeping them in a planter with limited root space will also limit their top growth, especially with some judicious pruning....

Being smart with the space you have is key. While professional garage storage systems are excellent organizers, they can be costly and may not even be necessary for your needs. Before embarking on a large organization project, try one of the following DIY garage storage ideas to get your stuff sufficiently tidy, saving you time and money. Related Video

You can DIY this Halloween craft if you have a steady hand, or look online for cheap designs and print them at home. Add a bit of color and a graphic accent like broomsticks or bats for the full Halloween effect. Related Video

Countless food trends have swept the nation since BHG launched in 1922. There are a lot of dishes and ingredients that have stood the test of time and are still popular today. For example, cooking inexpensive meals with readily available or canned foods is as essential to today’s home kitchens as it was 100 years ago. Other trends, such as the aspic days where every course was encased in gelatin, might be better left in the ’50s....

In the south, on the other hand, avoid fertilizing dormant warm-season grasses, unless they’ve been overseeded with winter ryegrass. Test Garden Tip: Power raking and vertical mowing can damage centipede grass, St. Augustine grass, and others that spread by surface runners. Use a machine that has knives correctly spaced for these grasses. Related Video

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Buy It: Rachel Ray Nonstick Skillet ($28, Target) Test Kitchen Tip: You can easily swap the meat to make bacon-wrapped scallops. Buy It: OXO Good Grips Spiralizer ($48, Bed Bath & Beyond) Buy It: Magefsa Paella Pan ($33, Bed Bath & Beyond) Related Video

Before you turn on the fan this summer, remove dust and debris using an old pillowcase. Spray the interior of the pillowcase with an all-purpose cleaner and slip it over one of the blades. As you wipe, grime gets trapped inside the pillowcase instead of falling on furniture or floors. After cleaning, reverse the direction of the blades, so the fan brings cold air downward instead of pushing warm air around the room....

Create your own silverware pouches with a 12-inch sheet of burlap: Editor’s Tip: Use what you have to achieve this look—snip the greenery from your Christmas tree or evergreen in your garden, and use leftover string from your gift-wrap stash. Buy It: Galvanized Napkin Ring With Gold Welting, ($3, Target) Buy It: 6 Pack Faux Succulent And Moss, ($4, World Market) Buy It: Velvet Ribbon, (from $2, Etsy) Buy It: Helena Blush Linen Napkin, ($7, Crate & Barrel) Editor’s Tip: Customize your Christmas napkin ring with seasonal flowers in shades of red and white....

Buy It: Pastry Piping Bag Set ($8, Walmart) Buy It: Lodge Enameled Cast Iron Casserole ($80, Walmart) Buy It: Le Creuset Heritage Stoneware Oval Covered Casserole ($130, Williams Sonoma) Buy It: Pyrex Glass Casserole with Lid ($13, Target) Related Video

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Test Kitchen Tip: Pour the leftover marble coating onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and top with your favorite sweet treats and/or salty snacks. (It’s also a great way to use up Halloween candy.) Test Kitchen Tip: Save time when making this fall apple dessert by turning to canned apple pie filling in place of the spiced apple mixture. Related Video

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Get our Whole-House Cleaning Schedule The Simpliest New Cleaning Habits (Start Today!) Resolution 2: Clear Your Home of Dangerous Toxins Indoor air quality scientists say that the air you breathe inside your home can be more polluted than outdoors, especially if affected by cleaning products, air fresheners, potpourri, and perfumes. Commit to using homemade cleaners to keep your home dirt-free and safe. To banish household odors, create natural room scents, carpet powders, reed diffusers, and plug-in refills....

Editor’s Tip: Keep the ladder, corn stalks, and pumpkins but replace letters and mice with pretty fall decor so this setting can greet guests when Thanksgiving rolls around. Editor’s Tip: Make the stacked candy corn displays! Simply remove the stems from three faux pumpkins, then drill holes in the bottom and top of two and the bottom of the third. Paint then slide onto a dowel set in floral foam....