When the dreaded cold months of winter arrive, it means many homeowners are put in a difficult conundrum to keep their homes warm without breaking the bank, and staying warm is becoming increasingly expensive. The National Energy Assistance Directors Association (NEADA) estimates that For the 2025-2026 winter, the average U.S. home heating cost is projected […]
Martha Stewart has finally, officially opened her first standalone retail stores under her own brand name. But if you want to shop, you’ll have to travel to… Dubai. As WWD reports, the home and lifestyle icon was in Dubai for the grand opening celebrations at Mall of the Emirates, following earlier soft launches at Mirdif […]
For the first time ever, the color giant has chosen a white shade as the “Color of the Year.” Cloud Dancer (Pantone 11-4201) is a matte, airy white that “acts as a whisper of calm and peace in a noisy world.” In a world flooded with visuals and color, Pantone responds by embracing calm and serenity. “Similar […]
Last week, First lady Melania Trump unveiled the 2025 White House Christmas decorations with the theme “Home Is Where the Heart Is.” Her decor also nods to next year’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and founding of the United States of America. The 2025 official ornament commemorates 150 […]
Before the last autumn leaf fades, it’s a good idea to put your garden to bed, as the saying goes. Whether winter brings you just a few snowflakes or epic snowdrifts, you can take steps to ensure that the coldest season takes only the smallest toll on your landscape. Then, as the first deep freezes […]
As fun and festive as Christmas trees can be, not everyone has room for one—and some don’t like dealing with the fuss of having a tree in their home. Fortunately, there are many stylish ways to deck your halls for the holidays. For example, instead of putting up your pine, look to your walls, ceilings, doors, and […]
Trying to make your home merry and bright can certainly be a trying, and sometimes hazardous, experience. Here are some tips to help you light up your holidays without putting a ding in your wallet… or yourself. Easy-Clip Tree Ornaments The wire hooks that come with Christmas tree ornaments can be hard to use and […]
December is a tough month to focus on home maintenance. There’s so much holiday cheer to hang up and drink down that doing routine chores seems like a wet blanket over the Christmas / Hanukkah / Kwanzaa / Festivus spirit. But you can give yourself an early holiday present by doing just a few maintenance […]
If you’re hosting a Thanksgiving dinner this year – maybe even your first – it’s good to know how to set a holiday table. A great table setting enhances that festive atmosphere, and understanding how to set a dinner table is essential during the holiday season. To set a table means to place dishes, flatware, […]
Thanksgiving is approaching and the full rush of all things holiday are upon us. The last thing you want or need is for your Garbage Disposal to go kaput and your plumbing get clogged. So before hosting that big Thanksgiving feast, take a few minutes to clean and freshen up your garbage disposal first. Here’s […]