While New Year’s resolutions typically focus on healthy habits, budgeting tips, and bucket list items, don’t forget about home when crafting your goals for the year. Kitchen renovations are one of the most popular ways to refresh your living space—and it makes sense to start in the space where you probably spend the most time at home. But […]
Category: Home Improvement
7 Home Renovation Trends That Are Out for 2025, According to Interior Designers
Home renovations are a daunting task. Deciding to completely reimagine a kitchen or bathroom can take a significant toll on your finances, and even disrupt your day-to-day life. However, in the end, a shiny new space is almost alway worth it—if you know what mistakes to avoid. As Martha Stewart reports, just like anything else in the home, renovation trends […]
These Simple Hacks can take the Pain out of Shoveling Snow
If done incorrectly, shoveling snow can lead to injury and even death. Not only is shoveling snow a lot of work, but did you know that about 100 people in the United States die every winter while shoveling? That’s a sobering statistic. Changing the way you shovel can make your cleanup much easier, quicker and save you from […]
January Home Maintenance To-Do’s that You can Knock Off over a Weekend
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 Home Maintenance To-Do’s that can be done in a Snap
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 […]
Check these Home Maintenance Tasks off your To-Do List in January
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 […]
These are the 9 Design Trends from 2024 Experts Say You’ll still See Everywhere in 2025
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 […]
Make Proper Home Maintenance Your New Year’s Resolution
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” […]
How to Organize and Store your Christmas Decor
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. […]
Why do we Celebrate National Bicarbonate of Soda Day?
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 […]