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The best wall shelves to enliven your space

Whether made of wood, glass, or decorative plastic, a wall shelf helps dress up a favorite living space. An empty or drab wall will come to life with an attractive wall shelf, such as these leading models.

Paintings and other pieces of art help, but a wall shelf pays a bigger dividend in decorating an empty wall. To show off your photos, vases, or other favorite items, grab a wall shelf. One of these wall shelves is worth grabbing.

Soraken Floating Shelves

Best wall shelves overall

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A floating wall shelf produced from high-quality rustic wood that’s dampproof and heat-resistant should be best in show — and it’s the Soraken Floating Wall Shelves. The shelves offer an attractive, rustic look that’s suitable for a bedroom, living room, kitchen, or bathroom. The shelves’ epoxy varnish finish is moisture- and mildew-proof, nonpoisonous, and easy to clean.

Sagler Floating Shelves

Best budget wall shelves

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If a tight budget means price is the top concern when purchasing a wall shelf, check out the Sagler Floating Shelves. Available in a set of three attractive shelves in an espresso finish, the set is designed to fit any room or decor.

Mkono Wall Mounted Floating Shelves

Best looking wall shelves

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An attractive and functional wall shelf is top of mind for many shoppers. The Mkono Wall-Mounted Floating Shelves up the good-looking ante with a metal and wood design that’s equally gorgeous and durable. Plus, the shelf is quite sturdy. Crafted to store or display your favorite items, the shelf offers a bit of country-rustic style and sensible organization for a home.

From a formal living room to a kitchen, pantry, bedroom, or a dorm room, there are a lot of places that can benefit from an attractive and functional wall shelf. Keep these leading wall shelves in mind when you’re shopping for the best of the best on the market.

Say goodbye to weeds in patio pavers with these proven methods
Whether you want a quick fix or a natural solution, your patio will be pristine again
Weeds growing between patio pavers next to a brick wall

If you have a perfect picture in your mind of what your yard looks like in pristine and tip-top condition, it likely doesn’t include an image of the lawn covered in weeds — or weeds between your patio pavers. Weeds seem to pop up in the worst places and the least opportune times — but they also leach the soil’s nutrients that could be feeding your lawn or garden. If you want to know how to kill weeds between pavers once and for all, keep reading.

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Vacuum packing clothes: Does it really save storage space?
Here are the pros and cons of vacuum sealing your clothing
Man holding vacuum-sealed clothing

Regardless of the size of your space, it often feels as if you'll never have enough room for storage. That's why it's crucial to maximize your storage areas with a few space-saving solutions so your garage, attic, or closet can stay tidy and organized. When packing away seasonal items, one of the most popular methods is to vacuum pack clothes. Vacuum sealing your clothing can create additional space in your closet and make it easier to transition your wardrobe for the seasons. That being said, this strategy isn't without its drawbacks, and it might not be the best way to tackle every organizing project.

Today, we're answering some vital questions about this storage method. After all, you want to protect and preserve your clothing items. So, before pulling out the heavy-duty storage bags, read through these pros and cons of vacuum packing to determine if this storage hack is a fit for you.
How does vacuum sealing work?

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Should you regrout your bathroom? What to consider first
Regrout, reglaze, or replace? What you need to know
Classic white subway tile in shower

If your bathroom tile grout is stained, dirty, or otherwise looking old, it's not only unsightly, but it can make it difficult to sell your home. You may be wondering if you should regrout the shower or other tiled areas of the bathroom. Sometimes grout staining occurs no matter how much you clean it, and the result is tile that looks dirty even though it isn't.

Luckily, there are a few different ways you can freshen up your grout without remodeling your bathroom, and they include some affordable, do-it-yourself options.

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