With home prices high and mortgage rates more than double that of last year, fewer Americans are buying homes these days. Instead, they’re choosing to stay put – repairing, renovating and improving the properties they already have to better fit their lifestyle and needs. In fact, according to data from home services platform Thumbtack, 9 out of 10 current […]
Updates that improve a home’s energy efficiency are primed to surge in 2023. The reason is twofold: First, these home improvements reduce energy and utility bills – offering a much-needed reprieve during times of high inflation. Second, there’s the Inflation Reduction Act to think about. The legislation passed in August offers up a slew of tax credits and other […]
Lightning is one of nature’s most powerful forces, and in 2022, there was an increase in lightning activity in the United States. In fact, there were more lightning bolts detected across the U.S. last year than there have been since the turn of the decade. Vaisala Xweather, an environmental measurements company, has released its annual […]
Tech companies of all sizes showed off their latest products at CES 2023, formerly known as the Consumer Electronics show. There was tech for the home and for autos, tech for work and for play, and yes, even tech for pets. One of the coolest gadgets was a “smart bird feeder” from startup Bird Buddy, which […]
January 12 is National Marzipan Day, which seems a little belated, since this sugary almond confection is so commonly used in holiday baking recipes, and is even considered a good luck treat to celebrate the New Year in parts of Europe. But never the less, its day has come, so let’s dive into what it […]
Just about a month ahead of her hotly anticipated halftime show at the Super Bowl, Rihanna is releasing a new Savage X Fenty collection inspired by the big game. Dubbed “Game Day,” the 17-piece launch is comprised of hoodies, sweatpants, varsity jerseys, tops, hats, beanies, boxers and a bandana, all featuring Savage X Fenty branding while celebrating the American sport. […]
One of the biggest gaming announcements of CES was a major surprise: a new accessibility-focused PS5 controller kit from Sony, codenamed Project Leonardo, a kit that promises to make games easier to play for people with limited motor control. In initial images, Project Leonardo is a set of circular gamepads lined with buttons and directional input […]
When is comes to home interior design, perhaps no one knows it better than Martha Stewart. So it stands to reason that we should look to her, and the interior design experts she consults, for a pulse check on the specific home décor trends we can expect, and embrace, in 2023. Homemade Mid-Century Décor The […]
You may be spending a good bit of time right now finalizing — and, of course, implementing — your resolutions for the new year. But as CNN reports, have you thought about what might be optimal for your best friend and furry companion? Here are some new year’s resolutions experts say can benefit both you […]
Fendi is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its iconic Baguette bag with the ultimate collaboration featuring Tiffany & Co. and the jeweler’s signature blue shade. As Hypebae reports, the capsule collection consists of four styles of the Baguette ranging from nano and pico versions to the medium size. Crafted in smooth leather, shiny croco leather with diamonds and […]