Category Home & Kitchen

3 Designers Share Their Best Apartment Hacks

Living in an apartment doesn’t have to feel stifling, so long as you have a few space-saving tricks up your sleeve. We spoke to three interior designers who all live in apartment units in New York City full-time and have…

How to Clean a Fabric Headboard Like a Pro

A fabric headboard is a stylish and comfortable choice for a bedroom, but it does require a little bit of maintenance. You’d be surprised how much dust, grease, hair, dirt, and bacteria can build up on the surface of a…

How to Grow and Care for Brain Cactus

Common Name  Brain cactus  Botanical Name  Mammillaria elongata ‘Cristata’  Family  Cactaceae  Plant Type  Cactus, groundcover  Mature Size  6 in. tall, 12 in. wide  Sun Exposure  Full  Soil Type  Sandy, well-drained  Soil pH  Acidic, neutral  Bloom Time  Spring, summer  Flower Color …

How Much Water Does a Washing Machine Actually Use?

While any washing machine requires a great deal of water to clean your laundry efficiently, some models like high-efficiency, front-load washers use less water than others. According to ENERGY STAR®, the average American family washes roughly 300 loads of laundry…