For the majority of homes across the United States, ceiling fans serve a fundamental purpose to keep us cool year-round while preserving energy costs. One of the most overlooked summer home renovations — and one of the top home improvement projects that can be accomplished over the weekend — is installing your own ceiling fan. […]
As these “heat domes” continue to bake the planet this summer, it is past the point of being able to go about your everyday routine. Now, it is about knowing what not to do in order to keep your home cool in a heatwave, experts warn. As Homes & Gardens reports, staying cool at home is more difficult […]
Yes, it’s hotter than blazes and the sun feels like it’s roasting the earth. That’s why this is the time to pay attention to your yard and garden maintenance! So go out during the cooler hours, slap on some sunscreen and you can get these To-Do’s done in not time! Reduce landscaping fire hazards As […]
As much of the U.S. copes with blistering heat, air conditioners have been humming, aiding comfort as well as survival. But what’s the best temperature setting during a heat wave? Experts say the answer is a balancing act between energy savings, comfort and safety. As Yahoo Life reports, the U.S. Department of Energy recommends setting the temperature to what you […]
In an ideal world, everyone can get all their household chores done daily or at the very least, once a week, and things never get out of control. But the world is rarely ideal, and often people find themselves drowning in their “To Do” lists, even the routine tasks like cooking laundry, and keeping the […]
Design inspiration can come from anywhere, but pop culture references and social media influencers seem to be playing more and more of a leading role in home and interior design trends these days. According to Thumbtack’s Top Home and Interior Design Trends for 2025, social media influencers and celebrity homes are having the strongest influence on […]
According to Thumbtack’s Top Interior Design Home Projects Trends for 2025, we’ll see homeowners prioritize refreshing their spaces, with 57% of pros predicting a focus on remodeling vs. building new. Simple yet impactful updates are leading this trend, with 60% of home and interior design professionals predicting that room redesigns—including painting, updating furniture, and accessorizing with […]
Artificial Intelligence has impacted all areas of our lives from how we work to how we shop, and home design and decor is no exception. According to Thumbtack’s “Top Interior Design Projects for 2025,” AI’s use in home design and improvement projects has grown exponentially over the past few years. And now pros expect that […]
Whether installing new flooring or planning an outdoor oasis, more homeowners are investing in smarter, substantial upgrades that boost comfort, functionality, and long-term value, according to Thumbtack‘s 2025 Spring and Summer Trends Report. As marthastewart.com reports, the Thumbtack’s Trends are based on nearly 6 million project requests, and the report breaks down the most in-demand home projects on […]
If you’ve been thinking about tackling some home improvement projects this summer, don’t delay! The dog days of summer are already here, and before you know it the cold weather will be coming back. These all-too-brief warmer months are ideal for outdoor projects like updating your home’s exterior, and they’re great for any work that […]