April 22 is Earth Day, a celebration of all things green and sustainable. You can pitch in with a few of these home improvement ideas or April. Start Composting Coffee grounds, egg shells, veggie clippings, and tons of organic materials get tossed into landfills every day. Turn your trash into a pile of smelly gold […]
Following in the footsteps of fellow home decor giants before it, Ikea has announced the launch of a brand-new program offering professional one-on-one interior design consultations in the United States. Through the Ikea Interior Design Service, shoppers can connect with one of the company’s design experts to plan out their space’s redesign at an affordable […]
Most families feel concerns over how to take care of aging relatives. You may be unsure whether you can provide the level of care necessary, but nursing homes and assisted living can be costly. Enter “Granny Pods,” also called granny flats or accessory dwelling units (ADUs), which can give families a new option for caregiving while offering seniors a […]
In an announcement that fans are already calling “epic,” the television network revealed a renovation show mashup that we didn’t know we needed…until now. After a successful first season of Home Town Takeover where Erin and Ben Napier gave the small town of Wetumpka, Alabama, a makeover, the duo is finally back 2 years later to take on Fort Morgan, […]
Window air conditioners and portable air purifiers will need to get more efficient to comply with new federal standards in the US. The new rules are expected to cut consumer electricity bills by $1.5 billion a year, according to the Department of Energy (DOE), which finalized the standards in March. As The Verge reports, on top of […]
Incandescent lightbulbs have been providing light in American homes since the 1800s, when Thomas Edison patented the bulbs. But now, the nation has evolved into a more energy-efficient society and LED lights have become the new norm. Starting in August, Americans will only be able to purchase LED lights from retailers across the nation as an official […]
Now that days are getting longer and the sunshine is warming things up, you need to start thinking about cooling and venting your home. Spring is the perfect time to inspect your attic vents to make sure they’re unobstructed, the screens are in good condition, and motors on power vents work properly before it becomes […]
You’ve been shut up inside, windows closed, keeping warm and cozy all winter. But now that Spring has sprung, do you really want to keep breathing all that stale dusty air that’s been building up in your heating/AC filter all winter long? As a general rule, you should really replace the return air filter on […]
Three years after Google invested $450 million in home security company ADT, the two companies finally have an integrated offering for customers looking for a DIY smart security setup. ADT’s Self Setup system, which launched last month, will now integrate with Google Nest devices — including its video doorbell and indoor and outdoor cameras. According to The […]
If you find yourself spending more time at home, looking at the same old walls and fixtures can draw your mind toward changes you would love to make but might not have the budget for right now. You might be surprised by what you can do on a limited budget. Just a few simple changes […]