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1 week ago | 
hgtv.com | Katie Friedman |Chelsey Bowen
Choosing cushions and pillows for your outdoor space should be exciting. You've already found the perfect weather-proof sectional and comfy patio chairs (which is arguably the toughest part of the job), and now you get to play with different colors and patterns and pull the look together. So why does this step often feel like such a chore? In part, it's because there are a lot of factors to consider: What materials actually prevent mold and mildew?
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2 weeks ago | 
hgtv.com | Heath Goldman |Katie Friedman |Erica Reitman
Has your closet become, despite your best intentions, a cluttered mess that swallows your favorite shirts, shoes and sweaters? If so, you're certainly not alone in struggling with closet chaos. Here are some small space organization ideas for closets that will help you find extra prep time on busy weekday mornings, preserve the integrity of your clothing and allow you to easily see everything.
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1 month ago | 
hgtv.com | Molly Miller |Katie Friedman |Julia Morlino
Photo By: Derek Trimble The secret to the perfect new parent gift? Something indulgent, surprising, thoughtful and practical. As a new mom two times over, there are quite a few special gifts that stand out in my mind, but the ones that I used and loved the most were items that simplified my routine and made me feel good. So, whether you're shopping for a new mom or dad (or both), think about ways to make their life easier, comfier and maybe even prettier, too.
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2 months ago | 
hgtv.com | Katie Friedman |Chelsey Bowen
Storage benches just make life easier. Place them by the front door, and they give you a comfortable spot to lace up your shoes or slip on your coat. Put them in the living room or den, and they become an extra seat while keeping pillows and blankets within arm's reach. And if the nursery or playroom is always a mess? A storage bench can help reduce clean-up time (and restore some parental peace of mind).
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Jan 27, 2025 | 
hgtv.com | Katie Friedman
In This Article Best Porch Swings Under $250 Best Porch Swings Under $500 Best Porch Swings Under $1,000 Best Porch Swings Under $4,000 Porch Swings You Don't Have to Install What to Consider When Buying a Porch Swing I think we can all agree that porch swings are pretty charming.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
foodnetwork.com | Katie Friedman
In This Article Best Chocolate Box Gifts Best Breakable Chocolate Gifts Best Chocolate Baked Good Gifts Best Chocolate Bar Gifts Best Chocolate Bouquet Gifts Best Chocolate Fruit Gifts Best Chocolate Drink Gifts Best Gluten-Free Chocolate Gifts Best Vegan Chocolate Gifts Best Chocolate Experience & Tasting Gifts You might know their favorite candy bar or how they take their hot cocoa, but if you really want to impress your Valentine this year, then you'll need to step it up a little. Our...
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Jan 7, 2025 | 
hgtv.com | Katie Friedman
Living in a smaller home means that I don't exactly have room for a treadmill, stationary bike or even a medicine ball. I have to think strategically about where I'm going to exercise at home and how I'm going to store my exercise equipment. So to make sure I meet my fitness goals, I have done a lot of research on portable and small-space-friendly equipment. Lucky for me (and you!), there's a ton of great workout gear that takes up barely any square footage.
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Dec 5, 2024 | 
hgtv.com | Molly Miller |Katie Friedman
Organizing the pantry is no small feat. You need patience and a keen eye to sort through all of the canned goods, cereal boxes, snack pouches and miscellaneous baking ingredients that have piled up. And then, once everything's organized, you need the whole family's cooperation to keep your pantry tidy. But first, you need a game plan — which is where we come in. Here are 10 simple steps for organizing your pantry, plus our go-to products to help you get started.
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Sep 20, 2024 | 
hgtv.com | Katie Friedman
Floating shelves are one of our favorite design solutions and for good reason. They're easy to install, can go on any wall and add storage to a room without contributing any visual clutter. (Read: If anything, they make everyday objects look like intentional focal points.) So what are the best floating shelves, you ask?
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Sep 10, 2024 | 
hgtv.com | Katie Friedman
There's a distinct chill in the air, the ghosts and ghouls have come out to play and Halloween is on the way! Get in the spirit and create the creepiest (or chicest) yard on the block with some thrilling outdoor Halloween decorations. Below, we share all of our favorite themes — from gorgeous enchanted forests to giant arachnid attacks — and reveal exactly which pieces will help you pull them off. Happy haunting! Enchanted Forest Who could possibly resist an enchanted forest?
