https://www.hunker.com/ Hunker is your destination for home improvement – highlighting interior design trends, gardening tips, DIY instructions, and useful hacks for every corner of your home & garden. Tue, 12 Nov 2024 18:01:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.hunker.com/1705855/deer-head-mounts-interior-home-design-pros-cons/ Tue, 12 Nov 2024 18:00:33 +0000 [email protected] (Ron Baker) <![CDATA[Decor]]> <![CDATA[Entertaining]]> https://www.hunker.com/1705855/deer-head-mounts-interior-home-design-pros-cons/ <![CDATA[Is taxidermied animal head mounts a cool way to show off rustic farmhouse vibes, or a dated embarrassment? Let's take a closer look at how to make it work. ]]> <![CDATA[Is taxidermied animal head mounts a cool way to show off rustic farmhouse vibes, or a dated embarrassment? Let's take a closer look at how to make it work.

]]> https://www.hunker.com/1705552/how-to-prune-tomato-plants/ Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:15:44 +0000 [email protected] (Charlotte D. Miller) <![CDATA[Fruit & Vegetable Garden]]> https://www.hunker.com/1705552/how-to-prune-tomato-plants/ <![CDATA[If you want the most tomatoes from your harvest, you need to know the correct way to prune these popular garden plants. Bonus: they'll be more delicious, too. ]]> <![CDATA[If you want the most tomatoes from your harvest, you need to know the correct way to prune these popular garden plants. Bonus: they'll be more delicious, too.

]]> https://www.hunker.com/1705486/ikea-bekvam-spice-rack-upside-down-extra-kitchen-wall-storage/ Tue, 12 Nov 2024 14:00:57 +0000 [email protected] (Holly Gates) <![CDATA[Organization & Storage]]> https://www.hunker.com/1705486/ikea-bekvam-spice-rack-upside-down-extra-kitchen-wall-storage/ <![CDATA[The IKEA BEKVÄM spice rack is a great product, but one handy tweak will make it a gamechanger in your kitchen - and it's all-too-easy to do.]]> <![CDATA[The IKEA BEKVÄM spice rack is a great product, but one handy tweak will make it a gamechanger in your kitchen - and it's all-too-easy to do.

]]> https://www.hunker.com/1703326/how-to-clean-dyson-vacuum/ Mon, 11 Nov 2024 21:00:30 +0000 [email protected] (Charlotte D. Miller) <![CDATA[Cleaning Hacks]]> <![CDATA[Cleaning Appliances]]> https://www.hunker.com/1703326/how-to-clean-dyson-vacuum/ <![CDATA[If you've got a Dyson vacuum, protect your investment into this quality appliance with proper cleaning and maintenance that goes beyond emptying the dustbin.]]> <![CDATA[If you've got a Dyson vacuum, protect your investment into this quality appliance with proper cleaning and maintenance that goes beyond emptying the dustbin.

]]> https://www.hunker.com/1701672/budget-flooring-bedroom-engineered-hardwood/ Mon, 11 Nov 2024 20:00:17 +0000 [email protected] (Gabrielle Hondorp) <![CDATA[Floors & Ceilings]]> https://www.hunker.com/1701672/budget-flooring-bedroom-engineered-hardwood/ <![CDATA[Don't think that you have to resort to using carpet in the bedroom for your flooring choice. Instead, consider this affordable, but elegant floor option.]]> <![CDATA[Don't think that you have to resort to using carpet in the bedroom for your flooring choice. Instead, consider this affordable, but elegant floor option.

]]> https://www.hunker.com/1701729/diy-planter-patio-side-table-hidden-storage/ Mon, 11 Nov 2024 18:00:03 +0000 [email protected] (Holly Gates) <![CDATA[Furniture]]> <![CDATA[DIY]]> <![CDATA[Organization & Storage]]> https://www.hunker.com/1701729/diy-planter-patio-side-table-hidden-storage/ <![CDATA[You don't need to buy a new side table for your patio when you can create one that's stylish using a basic planter. Oh, and this DIY comes with hidden storage.]]> <![CDATA[You don't need to buy a new side table for your patio when you can create one that's stylish using a basic planter. Oh, and this DIY comes with hidden storage.

]]> https://www.hunker.com/1703709/why-central-ac-stopped-cooling-how-fix/ Mon, 11 Nov 2024 17:00:17 +0000 [email protected] (Ethan Harrison Smith) <![CDATA[Appliance Repair]]> <![CDATA[HVAC Appliances]]> https://www.hunker.com/1703709/why-central-ac-stopped-cooling-how-fix/ <![CDATA[One of the worst feelings as a homeowner with an HVAC system is when your central AC stops cooling. Take these steps to start troubleshooting the issue.]]> <![CDATA[One of the worst feelings as a homeowner with an HVAC system is when your central AC stops cooling. Take these steps to start troubleshooting the issue.

]]> https://www.hunker.com/1704618/how-to-sand-wood-best-technique/ Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:00:17 +0000 [email protected] (Rob Johnstone) <![CDATA[Experts]]> <![CDATA[Furniture]]> <![CDATA[DIY]]> <![CDATA[Design Hacks]]> https://www.hunker.com/1704618/how-to-sand-wood-best-technique/ <![CDATA[Sanding is never fun, but everything about how you're doing it makes it far worse than it needs to be. Here are some master tips from an expert woodworker.]]> <![CDATA[Sanding is never fun, but everything about how you're doing it makes it far worse than it needs to be. Here are some master tips from an expert woodworker.

]]> https://www.hunker.com/1701419/can-sun-catch-home-on-fire-prevent/ Mon, 11 Nov 2024 14:00:26 +0000 [email protected] (Jillian Chapman) <![CDATA[Home Security]]> https://www.hunker.com/1701419/can-sun-catch-home-on-fire-prevent/ <![CDATA[Believe it or not, the sun can burn your house down. If you know how and why this happens, you can take fire safety measures to prevent this fate.]]> <![CDATA[Believe it or not, the sun can burn your house down. If you know how and why this happens, you can take fire safety measures to prevent this fate.

]]> https://www.hunker.com/1707747/trick-apply-painters-tape-prevent-smooth-wrinkles-credit-card/ Mon, 11 Nov 2024 13:00:52 +0000 [email protected] (Charlotte D. Miller) <![CDATA[Home Improvement]]> <![CDATA[Painting]]> <![CDATA[Design Hacks]]> https://www.hunker.com/1707747/trick-apply-painters-tape-prevent-smooth-wrinkles-credit-card/ <![CDATA[If you want clean, sharp lines from painter's tape while painting your walls or furniture, you can use this trick to accomplish it. Just grab your wallet.]]> <![CDATA[If you want clean, sharp lines from painter's tape while painting your walls or furniture, you can use this trick to accomplish it. Just grab your wallet.

]]> https://www.hunker.com/1703600/bobby-berk-living-room-furniture-sofa-style-mistake/ Sun, 10 Nov 2024 21:00:01 +0000 [email protected] (Jillian Chapman) <![CDATA[Furniture]]> https://www.hunker.com/1703600/bobby-berk-living-room-furniture-sofa-style-mistake/ <![CDATA[If you're shopping for new living room furniture, interior designer Bobby Berk has a warning so that you can avoid making this common mistake. ]]> <![CDATA[If you're shopping for new living room furniture, interior designer Bobby Berk has a warning so that you can avoid making this common mistake.

]]> https://www.hunker.com/1702298/what-berries-plant-attract-birds-winter-garden/ Sun, 10 Nov 2024 20:00:14 +0000 [email protected] (Janine Frank) <![CDATA[Plants, Trees & Shrubs]]> https://www.hunker.com/1702298/what-berries-plant-attract-birds-winter-garden/ <![CDATA[When winter sets in, you can still attract birds to your yard by creating a show-stopping berry garden that can help feed them during the cold days. Here's how.]]> <![CDATA[When winter sets in, you can still attract birds to your yard by creating a show-stopping berry garden that can help feed them during the cold days. Here's how.

]]> https://www.hunker.com/1702536/can-you-put-wax-paper-in-oven/ Sun, 10 Nov 2024 18:00:45 +0000 [email protected] (Holly Gates) <![CDATA[Cleaning Hacks]]> <![CDATA[Kitchen Appliances]]> https://www.hunker.com/1702536/can-you-put-wax-paper-in-oven/ <![CDATA[Wax paper is a useful kitchen tool that can make food prep easier. But should you put wax paper in your oven? Before you do, you should read this. ]]> <![CDATA[Wax paper is a useful kitchen tool that can make food prep easier. But should you put wax paper in your oven? Before you do, you should read this.

]]> https://www.hunker.com/1702737/guest-bathroom-design-detail-fold-display-towel-plant/ Sun, 10 Nov 2024 17:00:07 +0000 [email protected] (Jason Rochlin) <![CDATA[Houseplants]]> <![CDATA[Bathrooms]]> <![CDATA[Decor]]> https://www.hunker.com/1702737/guest-bathroom-design-detail-fold-display-towel-plant/ <![CDATA[There's a quick and easy way to jazz up your bathroom decor without much effort. This method adds a perfect finishing touch that you and your guests will love.]]> <![CDATA[There's a quick and easy way to jazz up your bathroom decor without much effort. This method adds a perfect finishing touch that you and your guests will love.

]]> https://www.hunker.com/1703538/dollar-tree-napkin-holder-hack-declutter-organize-kitchen-cabinets/ Sun, 10 Nov 2024 16:00:27 +0000 [email protected] (Holly Gates) <![CDATA[Organization & Storage]]> https://www.hunker.com/1703538/dollar-tree-napkin-holder-hack-declutter-organize-kitchen-cabinets/ <![CDATA[If you can afford a napkin holder from the Dollar Tree, you can have a more organized kitchen cabinet, especially for those plastic food storage containers.]]> <![CDATA[If you can afford a napkin holder from the Dollar Tree, you can have a more organized kitchen cabinet, especially for those plastic food storage containers.

]]> https://www.hunker.com/1708202/low-maintenance-plants-shrubs-dont-need-pruning/ Sun, 10 Nov 2024 14:15:57 +0000 [email protected] (Brandy Eaklor) <![CDATA[Flowers]]> <![CDATA[Plants, Trees & Shrubs]]> https://www.hunker.com/1708202/low-maintenance-plants-shrubs-dont-need-pruning/ <![CDATA[Pruning is the worst - so don't do it. Here are 12 wonderful plants and shrubs that'll make your yard & garden beautiful without the tedious maintenance work. ]]> <![CDATA[Pruning is the worst - so don't do it. Here are 12 wonderful plants and shrubs that'll make your yard & garden beautiful without the tedious maintenance work.

]]> https://www.hunker.com/1701459/wire-new-house-experience-guide/ Sun, 10 Nov 2024 14:00:09 +0000 [email protected] (Ron Baker) <![CDATA[Repair]]> <![CDATA[Remodel]]> <![CDATA[Home Security]]> https://www.hunker.com/1701459/wire-new-house-experience-guide/ <![CDATA[There are some tasks better left to the experts, particularly when they involve 1,000 pages of National Electrical Code for safety. Here's what can go wrong.]]> <![CDATA[There are some tasks better left to the experts, particularly when they involve 1,000 pages of National Electrical Code for safety. Here's what can go wrong.

]]> https://www.hunker.com/1706239/rice-hack-deodorize-musty-bathroom-smells/ Sun, 10 Nov 2024 13:00:06 +0000 [email protected] (Charlotte D. Miller) <![CDATA[Cleaning Hacks]]> https://www.hunker.com/1706239/rice-hack-deodorize-musty-bathroom-smells/ <![CDATA[How can rice get rid of bad bathroom odors? This interesting TikTok hack shows how you can use rice to eliminate bad smells even better than a scented candle.]]> <![CDATA[How can rice get rid of bad bathroom odors? This interesting TikTok hack shows how you can use rice to eliminate bad smells even better than a scented candle.

]]> https://www.hunker.com/1702378/stone-dining-room-table-pros-cons-staining/ Sat, 09 Nov 2024 21:00:41 +0000 [email protected] (Jillian Chapman) <![CDATA[Furniture]]> https://www.hunker.com/1702378/stone-dining-room-table-pros-cons-staining/ <![CDATA[A stone dining table can be the centerpiece of your dining room or kitchen, but before you buy one, there are a few things you should consider first.]]> <![CDATA[A stone dining table can be the centerpiece of your dining room or kitchen, but before you buy one, there are a few things you should consider first.

]]> https://www.hunker.com/1703672/bidens-flower-deer-resistant-plant/ Sat, 09 Nov 2024 20:00:16 +0000 [email protected] (Holly Gates) <![CDATA[Flowers]]> <![CDATA[Garden Hacks]]> https://www.hunker.com/1703672/bidens-flower-deer-resistant-plant/ <![CDATA[If you want vivid flowers in your garden with blooms that last and last, this gorgeous option can brighten your yard. Best of all? It's a deer-resistant plant.]]> <![CDATA[If you want vivid flowers in your garden with blooms that last and last, this gorgeous option can brighten your yard. Best of all? It's a deer-resistant plant.

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