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 […]
Fewer people are making New Year’s resolutions, according to YouGov, with just 31% of adults planning one for this year, with younger adults (under 45) being twice as likely (43%) as older adults (21% if you’re over 55) to do so, and exercise, happiness, and healthy eating topping the list, according to recent polls. And […]
Texture shapes how we experience our homes, adding depth, dimension, and even tactility. Timeless yet trend-led, washed linen is versatile enough to style for years to come, complementing both contemporary and classic interiors with ease. So as House Beautiful reports, it seems fitting that this is the first time Etsy has announced a texture of […]
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 […]
The direction a house faces—also known as home orientation—can have a big impact on heating, cooling and even how quickly snow melts in winter. As AccuWeather reports, because of these energy and comfort differences, many homebuyers consider a property’s orientation before making an offer. For example, residential realtors often say “west is best” while homehunting, and […]
Even though Christmas comes at the same time each and every year–we’ve all been there. You check the calendar and start to panic because Christmas is right around the corner. Or, maybe you just got a phone call that Christmas had to be moved to YOUR house and well, you are NOT ready. Don’t panic. […]
Drew and Jonathan Scott have rolled out the red carpet and toolbox for another set of stars who want to pay it forward for an important person in their lives. The Property Brothers work alongside Ike Barinholtz, Eva Longoria, Mario Lopez, William Shatner, and John Stamos as part of Celebrity IOU. As TV Insider reports, during the holiday season of giving, HGTV will gift fans five new […]
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 […]