Different cultures practice all sorts of different rituals meant to usher in good fortune around the New Year. According to Forbes magazine, In Colombia, they walk around the block carrying an empty suitcase. In Greece, they hang onions on the door as a way to symbolize rebirth. In the U.S., some regions cook special dishes or […]
It is a new year with new projects on the horizon. That means it’s time to start planning your 2020 home improvement resolutions. Here are four great ones to put on your list, courtesy Danny Lipford of Today’s Homeowner. 1. Give Your Home a Check-Up First, take a look around your house and make sure […]
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 […]