Although our best intentions are to approach every day as Earth Day, sometimes we need a reminder (and a little green-guidance) in order to lead more eco-conscious lives. If you’d like to incorporate worldwide environmental protection into your every day, here is an at-home sustainability step that’s easy enough to practice in your sleep — […]
LG Electronics (LG) will unveil an indoor gardening appliance at CES® 2020, its first foray into the suddenly booming indoor gardening movement. The revolutionary built-in column-type LG indoor gardening appliance employs advanced light, temperature and water control, convenient all-in-one seed packages (which LG will happily sell to you) and a growth-monitoring app to help users […]
A wood-burning fireplace can be a good source of supplemental heat, but it will emit more pollutants into the air if the fire isn’t built properly. Here are some tips for minimizing wood smoke pollution from your fireplace or wood stove, and making a happy and healthy fire in your home this Winter, courtesy expert […]
Whether you’re looking to buy or rent, Phoenix has always been seen as one of the more desirable and affordable U.S. metro areas. But this year home prices along with rents have surged in the Valley of the Sun at a rate that has surprisingly outpaced the nation and other major markets. Phoenix’s strong job […]
With the beginning of 2020 just days away, experts are taking a closer look at the trends that will influence interior design in the year to come. Special attention is given to trends in the kitchen and bathroom space, the two most popular rooms to remodel among Americans. Forbes spoke with several industry experts to […]
Farmhouses RULE! The influence of HGTV’s “Fixer Upper” and Joanna Gaines’ design style remains strong despite the show not airing new episodes since April 2018. According to Google’s “Top Trending Searches” report, farmhouse style ranked as the most popular home design trend of 2019, PEOPLE reports. The top trending ranking means farmhouse style had a […]
With 2020 on the horizon, the leading platform for home renovation and design – Houzz – is sharing its Home design trend predictions for the upcoming year. With a community of millions of homeowners and home renovation and design professionals around the world, Houzz has unique insights into how people are renovating their homes. The Houzz team searched […]
Got your home all warm and cozy for the Winter? Great. But if you neglected to take care of your garden, you’ll regret it come that inevitable Spring thaw. Here are 13 must-do’s to protect your lawn and garden this season. Move Leaves Get leaves off the lawn before the snow falls. Leaves that remain […]
You’ve got your home insulated, your AC unit covered, drafts around doors and windows sealed. You’re super warm and toasty inside, but if you ignore the things attached to the outside of your home and in your garden, they could come back to haunt you in the depths of freezing winter. First, you need to […]
Imagine this: You feel a winter chill and set the thermostat to stay nice and toasty. You then curl up on the couch and turn on the TV to enjoy a movie. But even with the heater cranked up, the room doesn’t seem to get any warmer. You reach for a throw blanket, but still […]