Category: Home Improvement

Here are Zillow’s Top 6 Home Buyer Trends for 2026

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According to the latest Zillow Home Trends Report, the top home buyer trends for 2026 will focus on comfort, wellness, sustainability, and financial efficiency. According to the Zillow research, buyers will be seeking cozy “at-home escapes,” personalized spaces, green features (like solar/EV charging), and smart kitchens for food savings, alongside booming interest in vibrant colors […]

These 15 Interior Design Trends Will Be Everywhere in 2026

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We’re in for just as much excitement on the design front in 2026. Some design trends to look out for? Well, as Good Housekeeping reports, the interior design pros are thrilled about terracotta tiles making a comeback, the use of statement mirrors to add dimension to a room, and decorative flooring with personality. Use the […]

How Houseplants Can Help You Fight the Winter Blues

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During these darker and colder winter days, it’s not really surprising that your mood can follow. With shorter days, a lack of sunlight, and the inability to spend a lot of time outdoors (depending on where you live), many people struggle with feeling down or not like their normal selves during this time of year. […]

These Simple Hacks can take the Pain out of Shoveling Snow

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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 […]

7 Smart Home Gadgets from CES 2026 that Actually Make Life Easier

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CES is always a showcase for wacky smart home devices, but PCMag’s favorites this year combine cool technology with practical upgrades. As PCMag reports, the best products don’t just add features but expand how useful their respective categories can be. In some cases, they lower the barrier to entry for either setting up, connecting, or maintaining your […]

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 […]

Season 7 of “Ugliest House in America” Kicks Off Tonight on HGTV

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Actress, comedian and home design enthusiast Retta is continuing her quest to find the country’s undiscovered ugly in six fresh episodes of Ugliest House in America. New episodes will air Wednesday nights at 8|7c, starting with a back-to-back premiere tonight, January 7. What to Expect in Season 7 According to HGTV, Season 7 will capture Retta’s hilarious hot takes […]

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 […]

Make Proper Home Maintenance Your New Year’s Resolution

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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 […]