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Smart Home Technology on a Budget

Interested in smart home technology, but on a budget? That's no problem! American Family Insurance has great advice for you.

Get Organized for 2019

Need some help organizing your space? Check out our top three organizing tips and get ready to add some order to your home.

Fall Table Decor Inspiration (2018)

Add some festive fun to your next dinner party with these simple and sweet tablescape ideas.

Simple Entertaining: Two Ingredient Appetizer

Having friends and family over this holiday season? We've got the perfect appetizer recipe to help you entertain in style without breaking a sweat!

Summer Sangria Recipes

Raise a glass to summer with our favorite Sangria recipes. Whether you prefer white or red wine, we have the perfect drink for you!

Outdoor Entertaining Tips

Planning on hosting a outdoor celebration this summer? Here are our top tips for summer soirees.

DIY Patriotic Pretzels

Learn how to make a simple, patriot snack that is perfect for any 4th of July celebration.

How to Bring Summer into Your Home

June 21st marks the first day of summer and we want to celebrate by sharing our top tips for bringing summer into your home.

Summer Home Improvement Projects

Take advantage of the warm, dry weather. Here are some of our top home improvement projects to tackle in the summer.

Small Space Garden Hack: Raised Vegetable Gardens

Don't let a lack of space stop you from gardening! Garden guru Carson Arthur shared his best small garden hacks with us (perfect for city dwellers!).

Mother's Day DIY Craft: Rustic Garden Markers

Help Mom spruce up her garden with this fun and funky Mother's Day project.

Mother's Day DIY Craft: Floral Tea

Show Mom what a sweet-tea she is with this adorable floral craft. Perfect for any Mother's Day brunch or get together!

Realizing Your Dream Space with MBG Renovation

The talent at MBG Renovation will once again be joining us at the Des Moines Home + Garden Show. Get to know this team a little better before you see them February 8-11.

Matt Muenster is Crashing the Des Moines Home + Garden Show

We're thrilled to welcome HGTV and DIY Network star Matt Muenster to the Des Moines Home + Garden Show. Before you see him on our Inspiration Stage check out his top home improvement tips.

You Got Mail at the Des Moines Home + Garden Show

Up your curb appeal and support the Special Olympics Iowa when you bid on one-of-a-kind pieces in our You Got Mail feature. See which local tastemakers are participating in this unique challenge!

Gardening Tips for Beginners with Jerry Holcub of Stam

Ready to grow your green thumb? Jerry Holcub shared his top gardening tips with us ahead of the Des Moines Home + Garden Show.

Get to Know Tyler Wisler from HGTV’s Design Star

We talked small space tips, how to find a designer, and splurge-worthy decor with Design Guru Tyler Wisler. Check it out before you see him on our Inspiration Stage.

Garage Sale Tips

Not everything at a thrift store or yard sale is worth grabbing. American Family Insurance talks us through what's a score and what you should leave behind.

To DIY or Call the Pros

Tackling a home improvement project? American Family Insurance talks us through the projects that most homeowners can DIY and when you should be calling in the pros.

Home Insurance Tips for Remodeling

Upgrading your space? These simple tips from American Family Insurance can help you think through how to make your DIY plans and home insurance work together to protect your family better.

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