January may be cold and dark, but it can also be a time for bold beginnings. Make the most of your month by clearing space in your home, boosting warmth and dreaming up plans for the year ahead. Here are 8 simple to-dos that you can check off over a short weekend that will give […]
January may be cold and dark, but it can also be a time for bold beginnings. Make the most of your month by clearing space in your home, boosting warmth and dreaming up plans for the year ahead. And here’s the great part: you don’t have to be out there in the freezing cold for […]
The holidays are over, and you’ve been taking a break from home maintenance. That’s cool, but whatever you may be thinking, your home is still aging, and well, things still need to be done. Aside from the obvious—retiring the light-up reindeer and salting your sidewalk to avoid unintentional triple axels—January is perfect for a little […]
It feels like the trend cycle never ceases to spin, even in the world of interior design. While we’re more than happy to wave goodbye to some viral designs, like coquettish bows in dorm rooms and checkerboard prints, there are a few that designers are happily carrying forward into 2025. Because as House Beautiful reports, the best trends of […]
Fewer people are making New Year’s resolutions, according to a survey from Baltimore-based health and wellness firm Medifast — with just 44% of adults planning one for this year. And is it any wonder? Trotting out all the typical abstract, overly optimistic objectives like “get in shape” or “read more” (who has the time?), or “save money” […]
After the holiday season has come and gone, it’s tempting to throw all your lights, ornaments, and décor into storage boxes as quickly as you can. But taking the time to organize these festive pieces with the right packing materials, storage containers, and labels can save you from major headaches when it’s time to decorate next year. […]
December 30th is National Bicarbonate of Soda Day. Just why do we have a day that pays homage to what is commonly known as Baking Soda? Well, the day is celebrated to recognize and acknowledge the importance of this little baking ingredient and miracle household agent with numerous health benefits in our day to day […]
Instead of throwing your holiday decorations in the trash, consider recycling them in the garden and allowing them to return to the earth in a natural way. Here are tips from Home Improvement expert Danny Lipford to help you do just that! Community Tree Recycling Many communities offer a tree recycling service, picking up discarded […]
Next year is shaping up to be quite the exciting year for new decorating trends, with details like color drenching, major texture, and over-the-top ceilings taking center stage. While trends like Barbiecore and Japandi quickly come and go, it can be fun to keep up with the cultural zeitgeist. Plus, keeping an open mind and […]
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 […]