Home organization isn't only good for the aesthetics of living spaces. A cluttered home can frequently cause a cluttered, stressful mind as misplaced and piling objects can make us feel anxious, invoke feelings of guilt (in which we know we should be more organized), frustrate us when things aren't easily found, and inhibit creativity and productivity. Thankfully, getting to a calm and...

Gardeners understand the love-frustration-reward bond that develops with a vegetable garden. In the spring, the ground cannot get warm fast enough. You till the soil and dig and plant, then you wait and wait for seedlings to emerge. Finally, you're rewarded with a harvest of vegetables – and an ensuing harvest of weeds to keep you hopelessly but blissfully tethered to your garden. The fall is a...

The scorching heat of summer is behind us. That means it's time to make sure your home is ready for the cooler fall months. Here's a list of 15 fall home maintenance must-dos to prepare your home. 1. Check Your Gutters Now that monsoon season has passed, take care of any loose gutters, broken pieces, and detached downspouts. While you're up there, make sure there's no leaves or other debris...

Designing your home should be a fun undertaking. You get to impart your own unique style while experimenting with colors, textures, and technology that can make your living situation brighter. If you take a wrong turn, however, your design dreams could turn into decorating disasters. To help you avoid those unfortunate pitfalls, take a look at these ten design don'ts: 1. Leave Red Out of Relaxing...

Tile comes in all shapes, sizes and colors. You can install it on floors, walls or as decoration. It can make a mural or mosaic and can transform an otherwise ordinary living space into something fresh, new and exciting. However, choosing the right tile for your home can also be a bit overwhelming. Using the right tile in the right space typically comes down to three factors: your budget, your...

You didn't intend to make them, but there they are, for everyone to see: the design mistakes you've made because you got carried away with what was fundamentally a good idea. Fortunately, four common design mistakes don't have to be permanent. If you're stuck for ideas, this condition is fixable, too, with the following: Design mistake No. 1: Shelves that look stuffed Fix it by removing all the...

As September comes to an end and fall officially begins, Las Vegas cools off and residents enjoy some of the region's most fantastic weather. These more temperate nights beckon for us to enjoy our backyard and outdoor patio areas and to share the gardens we love with others. But to do so requires some artful illumination. Consider the following five tips for adding enchanting lighting that will...

Selecting a grout color is often overlooked when installing tile. There are many options available – ranging from basic neutrals to bold accent colors. The color grout you select can have as big of an impact on the overall appearance as the tiles themselves. Here are a few tips to help you pick the perfect grout color to complement your tile. Contrast Level Low contrast means selecting a grout...

Packed with annuals, your container garden brightened your deck or patio throughout the spring and summer. But now the sun has taken its toll on its once colorful vibrancy. As much as you hate to do it, you're ready to empty all the pots and relegate them to the shed or garage for the winter. Before you get out the wheelbarrow, try refreshing your container garden for fall. Buoy your container...