2

Desktop notifications are on   | Turn off

Get breaking news alerts from The Washington Post

Turn on desktop notifications?

Yes Not now

It looks like you've previously blocked notifications. Please update your browser permissions to allow them.

The Washington Post

Janice Simonsen is a design spokesperson for Ikea North America. Submit questions now and join us Thurs. at 11 a.m. EST.

Read the transcript from week's Home Front chat.

Try this tahini-based sauce that will have friends and family coming back for more.

Winter means lots of time spent indoors. These plants will get rid of toxins in the air.

You’ll want to take care of these tasks before the mayhem begins.

The homebody who loves to organize, the newlywed in a new house, the consummate party planner: Find something for everyone.

The dirt underneath a reader’s patio keeps washing away.

Read the transcript from week's Home Front chat.

Pectin, a polysaccharide found in apples, helps jelly thicken.

Room-darkening window treatments and luxurious linens will make people want to stay longer.

For a more understated and low-maintenance palette, consider historical lines.

Painting pointers to turn a blah room beautiful.

Make America rake again.

A dig through the archives reveals some familiar trends.

Neglecting to take the proper steps can cause severe health problems, especially in kids.

Depending on your situation, you may have to redo the entire wall.

Design experts share their best combinations for white walls and white trim.

The 12-acre National Arboretum project is being bankrolled mostly by the Chinese government.

Read the transcript from week's Home Front chat.

Fruit crops, woody nursery stock and more can be frost-proofed with irrigation.

Load More