5 Common Room Layout Mistakes to Avoid, According to Feng Shui

Hint: You might want to move your work-from-home desk. Feng shui is a philosophy that looks at how to improve the flow of energy in our homes. In the modern world, I like to define feng shui as “mindfulness of spaces.” Blocked Doors In feng shui, your door represents your voice. Doors are also how energy flows in and throughout your home. Sometimes, I also notice a bunch of clutter hanging behind the door....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 202 words · Aaron Walker

5 Crucial Things to Inspect When Buying Raw Chicken, According to Food Safety Experts

What the experts want you to know about shopping for poultry. Geshas/Getty Images Raw chickengets a bad rap. And, honestly, its for good reason. Photo:Geshas/Getty Images Unfortunately, raw poultry carries serious food safety risks, which can lead to unpleasantfoodborne illness, or worse. Speaking of health benefits, reading the label can also help determine which chicken is best for you. None of these labels ensure the chicken is safeits really up to thesupermarket....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 269 words · Marc Shaffer

5 Dairy-Free Substitutes for Heavy Cream (That Taste and Whip Just as Good)

Use one of these clever substitutes instead. But what about a dairy-free alternative toheavy cream? Once you try these non-dairy heavy cream substitutes, you might never turn back. Photo:Glasshouse Images/Getty Images Once blended and thickened, nut milk can be used in the same ratio as heavy cream. you’re able to use the same amount of thickened soy milk as you would heavy cream.

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 63 words · Haley Greene

5 Dated Decor Pieces You Should Swap Out ASAP, According to Designers

Out with the old, in with the new. Do you feel bored with your home or think things are starting tolook dated? It could be because they are. Artjafara/Getty Images But what should you replace first? Artjafara/Getty Images Word Art Word art had a moment, but that moment is over now. Contemporary abstract painterJessie Readadvises swapping out yourLive, Laugh, Lovesign for chic coastal pieces. It doesnt have to be professional, as long as you choose something meaningful to you....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 276 words · Laura Black

5 Decorating Trends That Will Define Summer 2025, Designers Predict

Get ready for a colorful summer! Shannon Dupre/DD Reps for Isabella Patrick Interiors Wondering whatdesign trendswill be making major waves this summer? Without further ado, here’s what will dominate interior design in summer 2025. Photo:Shannon Dupre/DD Reps for Isabella Patrick Interiors The designer appreciates the calming qualities these materials convey. “I am welcoming calm and simplicity into all of my spaces in 2025,” she adds. “There is a lot of power and punch in pairings of similar things....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 138 words · Jason Ruiz

5 Design Mistakes That Are Making It Harder for You to Relax at Home

From your lighting to your paint colors, these choices could be sabotaging your peace. Your home is supposed to be your sanctuarya place to kick back, relax, and enjoy life. But what if your home is heightening your stress levels? Photo:Follow The Flow/Getty Images I have very strong feelings about lightbulbs, says interior designer Grey Joyner. They should be 2700K and no other. Joyner also advises using the same brand of lightbulbs throughout your home....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 147 words · Lisa Baker

5 Design Tips to Steal From Hotels for a Cozier and More Inviting Home

Interior designer Corey Damen Jenkins tells us how to recreate that special hotel feeling at home. But we think theinterior design, in particular, plays a major role in creating that comforting feeling. Hotels have all sorts of design tricks for curating an environment that’s both inviting and primed for relaxation. Photo:Imaginima/Getty Images Use Dimmers on Your Lighting Lighting makes a huge difference in how we feel in certain environments. There’s even a science to it....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 146 words · Sabrina Becker

5 Different Ways to Cook Hamburgers—Including Grilled and Broiled

Learn how to get the perfect hamburger in your air fryer or Instant Pot. Keep reading to learn how to cook hamburgers with five different techniques and why each is worth trying. Once you perfect the meat, then check out our favorite burger recipes to mix up the toppings. Photo: Amax Photo/Getty Images The broiler provides high, direct heat that cooks burgers quickly and gives them a nice char. How to Grill Hamburgers Grilling burgers gives them a nice smokiness and those coveted cross-hatch grill marks....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 119 words · Gregory Nichols

5 Drinks That’ll Help You Live to 100, According to Longevity Experts

Drink these delicious beverages for a long and healthy life. Olga Miltsova/Getty Images For most people,living to 100may feel out of reach. Whats the Link Between Drinks and Longevity? Photo:Olga Miltsova/Getty Images Antioxidantsare the number one priority when it comes to drinks that can support healthy aging. double-check youre looking for these specific properties and ingredients while browsing through your local grocery stores drink aisle. Green and Black Tea It often feels like thebenefits of drinking teaare limitless....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 153 words · Erika Nunez

5 Drugstore Shampoos This Beauty Writer Trusts to Tame Her Curly Hair, Starting at $4

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. Shop top brands like L’Oreal, Herbal Essences, Garnier Fructis, and more. I’ve found plenty of high-quality and incredibly effective formulas at the drugstore. Photo:Real Simple In fact, thanks toTikTok,drugstore shampooshave recently regained their rightful spotlight. The brand’s Bio line is infused with natural and plant-based ingredients like aloe and mango juice. The potent combination provides lightweight nourishment to define curls and leaves behind silky tresses....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 163 words · Derek Keller

5 Easiest Ways to Stay Hydrated While Flying

But what if we told you it didnt have to be this way? What Causes Dehydration on a Flight? Its not just your effort to drink tons of water that plays a role in air travel dehydration. Photo:Rian Maulana/Getty Images Thankfully, though, achieving maximum hydration in the air isnt impossible. Similarly, Morgott debunks the popularized benefits of high pH water. The impact on hydration from alkaline water is no different than that of spring water....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 195 words · Mark Jackson

5 Easy Ways to Make Your House Smell Amazing

Get rid of odors and freshen up your home with these low-effort tricks. John Keeble/Getty Images No matter how hard you work to keep your home clean, smells happen. So here are some easy tricks to get rid of odors and make your home smell fresh and inviting. Photo:John Keeble/Getty Images We have another idea: Swap that box with a bowl of used, dried out coffee grounds. The pantry staple works as a natural air freshener thanks to its odor-eliminating nitrogen....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 217 words · Lori Kramer

5 Easy Ways to Relieve Jaw, Neck, and Face Tension, According to a Physical Therapist

Aches and pains in the neck and jaw affect more people than you think. Here are some pro tips for releasing tension yourself. Tension in the neck, jaw, and face is so common, it’s almost impossible to avoid. Photo: Getty Images But here’s the kicker: Too much emotional stress manifests as an increase in physical stress. Bad Postural Habits Unfortunately, modern-day living exacerbates poor posture. If you don’t get this tension under control, it can create bigger issues....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 248 words · Sean Pena