Latest articles by Cynthia Lawrence
Going on vacation? Do these 3 things to protect your lawn before you leave
Expert shares tips on how to keep your yard healthy while on vacation — and stop your plants from completely dying.
IKEA just dropped its new food storage collection — 3 items I’ll be buying
Give your pantry an upgrade with IKEA’s stylish food storage collection to make meal prep a breeze.
Best Buy just teamed up with IKEA to launch 'Planning Centers' for home projects — here's the full list of locations
Best Buy and IKEA team up to handle the one thing we hate most about home renovation projects.
5 space-saving tips to double your dorm room size
If you have a teenager at home getting ready to leave for college, chances are, they’ll probably have more stuff than dorm space.
Expert reveals why wasps are swarming your yard — and 3 ways to prevent them
If you’re wondering why wasps keep invading your backyard, these might be the reasons why.
Is it ok to squish mosquitoes? I asked the pest control experts, and the answer might surprise you
Do you ever worry about squishing mosquitoes? We ask the experts what will happen if you do.
The 6 best desks in 2025
Work in comfort and style with the best desks to suit every lifestyle, home and budget.
IKEA’s new $14 storage gem will double your space — and it’s perfect for dorm rooms
This affordable, space-saving storage tool from IKEA will make any small dorm room look bigger.
Expert reveals the one bathroom item that will quickly drive ants away from your home
Got ants? An expert says this one natural ingredient will prevent ants from invading your home this summer.
I tried this advanced water filter to test how ‘unclean’ my tap water is — and the results surprised me
I tried this advanced water filter to test how ‘unclean’ my tap water is — here’s what happened.
Experts urge homeowners to sprinkle mint in their yards this summer — here's why
Experts recommend sprinkling dried mint in your yard to deter this common summer pest.
Expert shares 3 reasons you should scratch a bar of soap before gardening this weekend, and it makes total sense
Expert solves the one thing we all hate about gardening with this simple trick using a bar of soap.
Beat the heat with this Dreo smart cooling fan limited-time deal on Amazon
Melting in a heatwave? This Dreo smart cooling fan will keep you sweat-proof all day long, and it’s on sale right now.
Avoid this common decluttering hack — experts warn it's a 'recipe for overwhelm'
Storage expert reveals the popular decluttering hack that can actually do more harm than good.
Best robot mops
Leave the bucket in the closet. These robot mops will leave your floors spotless
I just discovered the 'nesting method' hack to increase suitcase space — but there's a catch
This viral “nesting method” hack promises to give you more suitcase space — and it’s a genius idea.
Joanna Gaines just dropped her fall collection at Target — 5 things I'm adding to my basket now
Joanna Gaines is getting us ready for Fall with her new earthy collection at Target — here’s what I’ll be putting in my shopping basket.
Pest expert says you should use cinnamon in your home to deter flying ants — here’s why
Expert shares this ‘spicy’ cleaning hack to get rid of ants in your home this summer
Gardeners urged to put a bar of soap in the yard this summer — and it’s not as strange as it sounds
This one bizarre cleaning essential may be the answer to saving your plants this summer.
Air circulator vs fan — what's the difference and which should you buy?
If you want to cool down your room fast, here’s everything you need to know about whether buying an air circulator or a fan is right for your home
I finally tried the "FhiFho" decluttering rule in my home — here's what happened
If you struggle to keep on top of the mess, you might want to try this FhiFho decluttering hack to instantly organize your home.
The one stinky mistake people make when using grass clippings in the yard — and how to avoid it
This is the one mistake gardeners make when using grass clippings to mask odors in the yard — and it makes it worse.
Gardeners urged to use garlic in their yards — experts share reasons why
This common ingredient may be used to add flavor to our dishes, but why are gardeners being urged to use garlic in the yard?
