Homelife
From creative interior design tricks that can improve your wellbeing to strategic plant arrangements that help you reap the most benefits from your leafy friends, this is the place to find everything you need to know to make your house feel like a home.
From oven grime to laundry stains: 12 genius dishwasher tablet tricks
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Dishwasher tablets aren’t just for your dishwasher anymore. These powerful, concentrated cleaning agents can help you tackle everything from oven grime to dingy laundry. Experts recommend using packed powder tablets for most of these hacks, since they Read More...
Silver Linings Rescue Ranch proves senior dogs deserve love, care, and a new leash on life
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM 2025 Local Changemakers Series: Compassion-driven sustainability & care for the overlooked Welcome to the first installment of The Optimist Daily's Annual Local Changemakers series. Over the next five weeks, we’re highlighting ten extraordinary Read More...
Things to consider when deciding on the perfect Halloween costume
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Halloween is approaching, and if you're still unsure about what costume to wear, don't worry! It's natural to feel overwhelmed when there are so many options available. Sophie Strauss, a Los Angeles-based stylist, recommends asking yourself five essential Read More...
How to mouse-proof your home this fall: 5 entry points to seal and what attracts them
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM As the temperatures drop, mice are on the move, looking for a warm, cozy place to call home. If you’ve spotted signs of these uninvited guests, such as chewed food boxes, droppings, or the pitter-patter of tiny feet, don’t panic. Understanding how mice Read More...
5 fall lawn care mistakes to avoid (and what to do instead, according to an expert)
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM As your grass prepares for its winter nap, the choices you make in fall can shape how lush (or lackluster) your lawn looks in spring. According to Dr. Cleopatra Pfunde, Ph.D., Regional Technical Manager at TruGreen Chicago, fall is "a critical period”. If Read More...
How to raise confident kids: 5 expert-backed tips that actually work
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Raising confident kids might sound like a lofty goal, but luckily, it doesn’t require perfection. According to clinical psychologist and author of For What It’s Worth: A Perspective on How to Thrive and Survive Parenting, Dr. Bethany Cook, it all starts Read More...
Stronger after 40: the smarter way men should train to build muscle and avoid injury
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM There’s no rule that says strength has to fade with age. But after 40, how you train matters more than ever. Your workouts don’t have to get easier, but they do have to get smarter. For men navigating this new phase of fitness, the challenge often lies Read More...
Baking a pie this fall? Don’t make these 5 classic crust mistakes
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM As the air turns crisp and the calendar inches toward Thanksgiving, there are few kitchen victories more satisfying than a golden, flaky pie crust. Whether you’re dreaming of a spiced apple lattice or a savory pot pie, your crust is the foundation of it Read More...
8 easy ways to make Halloween season cozy, festive, and totally stress-free
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Fall has a special kind of magic. The air turns crisp, the leaves glow gold, and Halloween offers just the right excuse for a little playful escape. But if you’re feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to “do it all,” it may be time to scale back and Read More...
The free and easy trick experts swear by to banish silverfish this fall
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM As the days get shorter and the weather turns damp and chilly, silverfish tend to become more active indoors. These tiny, slithery insects are drawn to warm, humid spaces like kitchens, bathrooms, and basements. And while they don’t bite or spread disease, Read More...