13 Best Diwali Decorative Lights for Festive Home Decorating in 2027

Compare 13 Diwali decorative lights by shape, power source, coverage, controls, and setup to find the right festive lighting for your home.

In Chef Thomas Straker’s London Home, He Doesn’t Hide Kids Toys Away, He Makes Them Part Of The Eclectic Decor

A Westwing home tour shows chef Thomas Straker’s London living room, where children’s toys and play furniture sit alongside colorful, layered decor.

Drips To Dollars: How One Retailer Turns DIY Plumbing Into Retail Success

North Carolina retailer Knob Hardware says plumbing generates 10% to 12% of store revenue, with trained staff and specialty parts supporting DIY customers.

Step Into Our Stars Of The Season — These Are Our 10 Favorite Home Tours From October 2026

Livingetc’s October 2026 roundup selects 10 home tours, from a Central Park apartment to a converted Paris garage and a Mexico City mid-century home.

The Caregiving Burnout Signs Families Miss Until It’s Too Late

Navigating caregiving burnout can be tricky, as subtle signs often go unnoticed until it’s too late to recover fully.

15 Best Halloween Costume Accessories for Easy, Standout Costumes in 2027

Compare 15 Halloween costume accessories, from pirate and nurse sets to face paint, glitter, and illuminated masks, with picks for different needs.

These Are The 13 Home Features Designers Wouldn’t Put In Their Own Spaces

House Beautiful asked interior designers about 13 home features they would skip, citing upkeep, cost, installation challenges and everyday practicality.

Elegant, Not Beachy — Why Shells Are The Motif Every Tastemaker Is Putting On Their Table This Year

Designers and homeware brands are bringing shell forms to the table in silver, ceramic and glass, recasting the motif as sculptural and refined.

The HomeView And Echo Show 16 Could Be The Family Computers I’ve Been Asking For

Apple’s $299 HomeView and Amazon’s $499.99 Echo Show 16 bring new hardware and household features to smart displays, but testing is limited.