As we embrace 2025, homeowners are looking for innovative ways to refresh their home’s exterior. According to remodeling experts at Bella Construction, this year’s trends focus on blending aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability to create homes that are not only beautiful but also environmentally conscious and efficient. If you’re considering an exterior remodel, here are the […]
Thanks to period dramas like Bridgerton and Downton Abbey sweeping viewers the world over off their feet, there is a taste for traditional English kitchen trends in the air. The classic feel, pared-back palette, and rustic charm are designed to bring character and a sense of homeliness into your kitchen. According to Architectural Digest, a return to warmer, more traditional interiors […]
It’s the month of roses and chocolate. But instead of forking out money for a predictable symbol of love, consider accomplishing a long-delayed honey-do project. Skip downer chores such as unclogging drains and go for something that puts you both in a cheerful mood. For example, do you need a better solution for winter coats […]
Sometimes the only way to achieve the look you want is to do it yourself. That’s the motto, at least, for scores of DIYers who modify their homes again and again for the sake of personalization. They scour TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube for the newest DIY trends and projects making the rounds and—whether they’re renovation […]
Google is bringing smart home controls in Gemini to everyone. The Google Home extension in the Gemini app is adding a few new features, in addition to letting you adjust your smart lighting, thermostat, speakers, and other compatible devices as long as they’re connected to your Google account. As The Verge reports, Google first previewed the […]
When you think of stand mixers, you probably think of KitchenAid. The brand is practically synonymous with the tool, gracing the homes of millions of Americans who use theirs for everything from whipping egg whites to creaming butter and sugar for cookies. Heck, your parents might even still use the same model they got as a wedding […]
Banish the drafts. Stay toasty and save on energy bills by blocking drafty doors with door sweeps or door snakes and warming up with rugs, throws and duvets. When was the last time you checked those window frame seals? Do they need fresh weather stripping or sealing? For even more energy savings, shut doors to unused […]
Are your allergies driving you crazy this time of year? There are a whole slew of common household errors that could be upping your allergen ante. Here’s how to control the dust, mold, pollen and other contaminants that are making you sneeze. 1. Wearing Shoes Inside the House. Not only is wearing shoes indoors […]
February is a time of year to indulge in home comforts like cooking big-batch meals, reading in the afternoon and watching movies with the family. Unfortunately, things still need to get done. The experts at Houzz offer up a short list of home maintenance chores you can add to your “honey do” list that will […]
We are well and truly into the new year now, and February to many can be a real non-event month. The weather is still gloomy and rainy, if not outright snowy – and the mornings and evenings are still quite dark. It really does feels like spring is still such a long way away. As […]