Picture this: You're strutting across the street in a brand-new pair of suede heels when storm clouds appear out of nowhere. Before you know it, you're running from the rain and your suede shoes, well, they're not looking so new anymore. Most of us pound the pavement in our shoes only to kick them off into a pile the second we step into the house. Unfortunately, neglecting our footwear can mean that it's necessary to replace them a lot sooner than anyone would prefer. With a few tips and tools, however, you can stretch out their lifespan and keep them in your wardrobe rotation longer. This means they stay out of landfills longer, too.

Making homemade dog treats is a simple way to show your dog you care. Whether you're giving them a biscuit for following commands or just want to spread the love, creating your own homemade treat is easier than you might think. All it takes is seven ingredients to make about five dozen—making enough for every dog in your neighborhood, or for one very good boy or girl.

The colder seasons are coming, which means that plush sweaters, puffer coats, and bulky boots are about to take over your closet. To make room for your seasonal wardrobe, you'll need to put away your shorts, sandals, and sundresses. However, this does not mean cramming stained or unloved items into a box and stowing them away under your bed. For clothes to look their best—and to ensure they last for seasons to come—it's important to prep and store them the right way. Here, we've rounded up a few tips for sorting out the items you don't want, cleaning the ones you do, storing them in a way that won't ruin them, and unpacking your in-season wardrobe no matter what time of year it is.

Looking for an opportunity to stop and smell the roses? Luckily, you don't need to fly to Denmark to see the tulips or France to see the lavender. If you want to admire the flowers bloom on a much larger scale than your own garden, consider looking stateside. The poppies of California, bluebonnets of Texas, and sunflowers of New Jersey are equally as breathtaking.

Installing a pool is an expensive undertaking, so it's important to really think about what you want out of it before you start digging. One of the most impactful decisions you'll make is choosing a method of sanitation: saltwater or chlorine. Christopher Argenziano, CEO and owner of The Pool Boss says that most of his clients are choosing to install saltwater pools because they're easier to maintain and are generally considered more comfortable to swim in. However, he does preface that there are disadvantages to the method that might make chlorine a better choice for some.

Dogs are always a beloved member of every family, but some breeds are especially well-suited to a home with kids. Gina DiNardo, executive secretary of the American Kennel Club, explains that the best breed for your family definitely depends on your lifestyle. If you can't go a day without a bike ride or a long run, a Whippet will race around the block right alongside you. If you've got young kids who keep you busy enough as it is, a laidback Leonberger would be a much better fit.

The kids are back at school and you have reclaimed your routine—but that doesn't mean you can't still have a little fun. Halloween is right around the corner, so why not host a party for your kids and their classmates, a few close friends, or the whole neighborhood?

Cutting meat out of your diet may seem like a huge, burdensome change — but adopting a pescatarian diet is actually really accessible. As someone who’s been a pescatarian for several years now, I’ve found that the key is to never make yourself feel like you’re sacrificing something or restricting yourself. Instead, embrace the things you can eat, rather than focusing on the things that you can’t.

When Colette purchased this 1930s Spanish-style home, her goal was to do a full remodel that included this dated kitchen. The goal: Put to use all that she has learned over the years while writing her design blog, COCOCOZY.

Ring a ding ding! It’s Brussels sprouts season, y’all! If you’re part of the millions of Americans on board with the Brussels sprouts boom, it’s almost certain your Thanksgiving menu will feature these green gems. There are many ways to cook them — from tossing them into a salad to baking them into a casserole — but my favorite, by far, is simply roasting them in the oven. I love the way the insides caramelize and the outer leaves flake into crisps.

It’s rare to see a freezer that’s not a mess. All too often, it’s where extra slabs of meat, random leftovers, and brown bananas that you were (allegedly) saving to make banana bread go to die of frostbite. And honestly, it’s not even our fault: Freezers are dark and awkwardly designed.

Let me start by saying that I love salads. They’re refreshing, crunchy, and involve a variety of flavors and textures so that no bite is the same. But I mostly love other people’s salads. I can only think of a handful of times that I’ve actually made a salad that was really dazzling. One of my main issues was that I used to only use store-bought dressings. (I can already feel the culinary gods smiting me for my sins.)