Ellen Sturm Niz

Ease up on the overparenting and teach your kids these basic skills so they’ll be prepared for life outside the nest

Ellen Sturm Niz  GoodHousekeeping.com

Instead of dumping coffee grounds into the trash, put them to work around the house.

If you want to make a bold statement in your home, there is nothing more dramatic than a room with black walls.

Imagine you could replace every bottle of cleaning product cluttering up the space under your sink with only three things.

With millions of Americans traveling through the holiday season, chances are some of those nomads are family and friends coming to stay in your home.

Not knowing the gender of your baby through pregnancy makes for the ultimate surprise — the ultimate headache.

Whether you’re relaxing or entertaining, you’ll never want to go indoors after the sun sets.

Nashville artist Deann Hebert brought refined, rustic beauty to her family’s historical home.

We asked home cleaning expert Jan M. Dougherty, author of “The Lost Art of Housecleaning,” to bust five common cleaning myths.

What’s the one room of the house where you want the decor to be a snoozefest? The bedroom

Buying safer and more environmentally-friendly cleaning products sounds like a nice idea, but how can you tell what really is safe and what isn’t? We asked Linda Cobb, author of “Talking Dirty with the Queen of Clean,” to demystify labels for us.Don’t fall for buzz wordsWith their attractive designs…

Aside from having a successful career as a New York City doctor and a colorful wardrobe, Dr. Mindy Lahiri of FOX’s “The Mindy Project” (played by show creator Mindy Kaling) has yet another aspect we covet from her hilariously-complicated life: her apartment.The one-bedroom pad is filled with pops o…

Mmmmm, chocolate. Who can resist it? Whether your weakness is brownies, candy bars, chocolate cake, truffles, cookies, ice cream, or even chocolate-covered potato chips, chances are you’re crazy about chocolate. And when it comes to choosing between dark or milk chocolate, we bet you’ve got a hands-…

Sure, you could pile some roast chicken and mashed potatoes on a plate and call it dinner. But maybe you want to up your game next time you have guests over, or just want to practice plating your weeknight meals like a pro. We asked chefs Thomas Keller, Rick Bayless, Todd English, Wylie Dufresne and…

When we last saw Olivia Pope, she was on a plane headed for parts unknown, but we hope she returns to Washington D.C. in the season four premiere Thursday night so that we can see more of her gorgeous apartment. We especially covet the living room, where she cozies up on the sofa with a (very) gener…

Garage sales are a staple of summer. Shopping someone else’s castoffs for fabulous finds can be fun, but how can you be sure you’re getting the best bargains? We asked garage sale gurus to share their tips to help you walk away a happy shopper.1.Have a plan. “If you are serious about it, look on Cra…

You turn to this citrus fruit to enhance your water but did you know it can also help perk up limp lettuce and kill weeds? We asked experts to weigh on their go-to uses for this household must-have. Read on for their tips.Kill weeds. Forget chemical weed killers, which can be just as bad for you as …

From dealing with small spaces to tackling a decorating project with a tight budget, interior designers have seen — and conquered — it all. Check out these living room makeovers to find tricks from the pros when it comes to decorating challenging spaces.

Is Dad desperate for a room of his own? Give the man what he wants — as long as he follows a few simple rules. Man caves don’t have to be dark spaces filled with neon beer signs and furniture rejects. An elegantly designed room fit for a king is easily attainable with some guidelines. Check out thes…