At Home Daily

By now, we all know to wear some type of cloth face mask when outdoors to help prevent the spread of coronavirus (the masks block potentially virus-causing droplets that are released into the air when a person coughs, sneezes, talks, or even breathes). However, you might not know that adding a filter to your homemade mask can make it even more effective.

Warmer weather is finally here, but unfortunately, that means ticks are, too. Besides the ick factor of these little bloodsuckers, they also can spread some pretty serious illnesses like Lyme disease when they bite people and pets. That's why it's important to know which types of ticks are found in your area, and how to identify them so you know what to look for when you're coming back in from being outdoors.

Between messy countertops, piles of laundry, dirty dishes in the sink, and floors that need vacuuming, your cleaning to-do list can sometimes feel never-ending. So what's the harm in putting off a few duties until tomorrow? As it turns out, procrastinating on those cleaning tasks may have more serious consequences than simply creating more work for your future self.

Redecorating your home doesn't require all new furniture and accessories. You can completely revamp your space by simply restyling it with items you already own.

Roses are red, they're never blue, here are some more rose facts for you!

Between ensuring the proper fit, adding a filter, and washing it regularly, there are a number of things you can do to make your face mask more effective.

Toilets are a modern-day convenience that take care of human waste, but they're not so great at disposing of other items.

Whether it's recreating our favorite restaurant's recipes at home or whipping coffee, a lot of us are cooking and baking at home more than ever.

You frequently mop your floors and vacuum your rugs, but when was the last time you cleaned the walls?

As cities begin to re-open after months of people sheltering in place due to COVID-19, many Americans are continuing to stay home. Fortunately, you can do many things while inside, including mailing packages. If you've never done it before, and are not even sure where to begin, don't worry. We have everything you need to know about sending packages without leaving your house. 1.

If you're looking to get away this summer, renting a bungalow on the beach or a secluded cabin in the woods could be one of your best (and safest) options.

Weeds are inevitable in the yard and garden. Unfortunately, many of the chemicals marketed to combat them can be harmful to the health of your pets if they are not used carefully.

With temperatures rising, and the sun staying out longer, you're probably spending more time outside.

When your home hits the real estate market, you typically want it to be scooped up by a buyer as quickly as possible.

With the Coronavirus pandemic changing the structure of our day-to-day lives, it’s easy to become overwhelmed. With reports of depression and anxiety cases rising, we’ve been on the lookout for simple ways to lower stress levels while we practice social distancing. We’ve learned that activities like coloring can help calm you down, and knitting and crocheting have been shown to help relieve stress as well.

As the weather warms up and we continue another month of strict coronavirus-related restrictions, it’s natural to feel a little restless. Luckily, the outdoors aren’t off-limits. Outdoor spaces like parks or walking trails provide a safe environment that allows you to get out of the house for a while. And if you practice proper social distancing measures, it can also be a great opportunity to safely hang out with friends.

It happens to virtually every cook: In the middle of making a meat loaf or breaded chicken recipe, you need bread crumbs, so you grab that box from your well-stocked pantry and pour, only to discover the box was much emptier than you thought. Rest easy; you can keep cooking without an urgent run to the grocery store by using a substitute for bread crumbs from our list of options.

One of the most exciting things about gardening is that you have so many choices when it comes to what you can grow. For starters, think flowering annuals and perennials, or cacti and succulents, or herbs and other edibles. But within these groups of plants, some are definitely tougher than others when it comes to standing up to cold snaps, heat waves, and other weather extremes like droughts and severe storms.

Home is no longer just a place to rest your head. Since the 2020 coronavirus outbreak began, our homes have transitioned into makeshift offices, gyms, classrooms, restaurants, cocktail bars, concert venues, movie theaters, and more. With so many activities happening under one roof every day, small studio apartments and large family homes alike have had to adapt to incorporate new functionality, and the way we look at these spaces is changing, too.

Outdoor living in 2020 reflects the same expectations you have for your home's interior. But until now, design details were mostly saved for inside. To bridge the divide between indoors and out, your backyard, porch, or patio should support everyday life, not just supplement it.