Heating, holiday decorations, winter storms and candles all contribute to an increased risk of fire during the winter months. According to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), home fires occur more in the winter than in any other season. Heating equipment is involved in one of every six reported home fires, and one in every […]
Power outages can be difficult to weather any time of year, but frigid temperatures without a working heater can be hard on both you and your home. When there’s a winter storm in the forecast, there’s no time to lose. Start preparing for inclement weather today, and you’ll be in great shape if, or when, winter […]
Did you know that Christmas trees account for more than $13 million in property damage per year? According to the American Christmas Tree Association, it turns out that the gorgeous Douglas fir you’ve so painstakingly decorated could pose a ginormous fire risk. Throw in Hanukkah candles, unswept chimneys, ancient space heaters, and faulty strings of […]
With all of the decorations, shopping, baking, and festivities that come with the holiday season, it’s important to be safe while also having fun. On top of putting the health and wellbeing of your loved ones first, here are five tips from Safewise to help you minimize risk while you deck the halls and join […]
When the dreaded cold months of winter arrive (as in, right now for many of you), 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. Saving money can be as easy as setting your thermostat. But what is […]
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, as many across the country couldn’t help but notice, snow and freezing temps have come early this […]
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 […]