January 2, 2022
If you dream about transforming your home on a budget, chances are you’ve considered new paint, area rugs or window treatments. While these updates can refresh rooms without breaking the bank, there’s a crucial and often overlooked design element that…
January 2, 2022
As a lover of everything at-home, actress Emily Hampshire jumped at the chance to be the first to test four all-new kitchen and bath faucet collections in a real home. Delta Faucet set her loose with never-before-seen kitchen faucets and…
January 2, 2022
As many homeowners prioritize natural beauty and ease of maintenance in their living spaces, hardwood floors have become a popular flooring option. And for many consumers, that means refinishing existing wood floors that need a little help to regain their…
December 26, 2021
Every parent with young children likes to make sure their home is as safe as it possibly can be. Even though you have taken the time to childproof your home, no parent can think of everything. Hidden hazards that pose…
December 26, 2021
Air quality has become a hot topic. COVID-19 heightened our awareness of all of our surroundings — especially the air we breathe. Because people spend 90% of their time indoors, especially during colder winter months, sorting fact from fiction about…
December 19, 2021
Resolving to green up your act in the new year? Here are just a few tweaks you can make right at home to substantially reduce your environ-mental footprint. OPTIMIZE HEATING AND COOLING North American Technician Excellence (NATE) offers the following…
December 12, 2021
When checking your holiday list, you’re searching for gifts that inspire joy and delight, and electronic items often fit that description. But what if that gift also happens to have a positive impact on your loved one’s life and the…
December 12, 2021
Creating a sleek and elegant design in the bath requires a keen eye for not only interiors, but also for high fashion design as well. Interior design is oftentimes directly inspired by iconic moments in fashion, and bringing runway influence…
December 5, 2021
Time spent at home during the COVID-19 pandemic had many Americans tackling the home improvement project they had been dreaming of. The top reason Americans haven’t completed their pandemic project is because it takes too much time, according to a…
December 5, 2021
Any skilled tradesperson can tell you the pride they get from working with their hands, be it framing a home, tiling a floor or repairing a mechanical problem. “It’s a great feeling to be able to accomplish something with your…
December 5, 2021
If you’re one of the many homeowners renovating your house this year, you’re likely looking at a wealth of new products and features that could add beauty and/or functionality to your lifestyle. Thanks in part to our trend of spending…
November 28, 2021
Cooler temperatures, outings to the Christmas tree farm, game nights and holiday feasts. Now that the holiday season is here, it’s time to prep your home for seasonal fun! Whether you’re hosting a big or small group of family and…
November 28, 2021
When you think of probiotics, gut health is likely the first thing to come to mind. Whether it’s fermented foods like yogurt, kombucha and sauerkraut, or vitamin supplements and skin care, probiotics are widely accepted as microscopic powerhouses. What may…
November 28, 2021
Bathrooms are consistently at the top of home improvement wish lists, where they often remain due to the misconception that updating the space requires a full remodel. The truth is that anyone can elevate their current bathroom with some strategic…
November 7, 2021
With the shift to cooler temperatures, insects like to migrate to warmer weather. For homeowners during the season change, that can spell an uptick in bugs like spiders, lady bugs, cockroaches and more venturing indoors. These uninvited pest guests can…
October 31, 2021
Whether you’re keeping up with ever-changing trends or your space simply needs a refresh, updating your bathroom can be time- consuming and expensive — but it doesn’t have to be. With just a few minor tweaks, you can add style…
October 31, 2021
During a time when natural disasters are growing in frequency, most Americans are not physically or financially prepared to handle them. According to a new Wells Fargo & Company survey, 84% of Americans live in areas that have experienced some…
October 31, 2021
When it comes to healthy, active aging, it’s all about making simple adaptations. This is especially true of outdoor chores, which can put a strain on wrists and hands. Here are three simple tips to help you tackle your tasks…
October 31, 2021
The kitchen is famously the go-to room of the house where family and friends gather to spend time together, so it should be a space that you enjoy hanging out in. If your kitchen’s décor is starting to look a…
October 31, 2021
Bathrooms are some of the most frequently accessed spaces in a home, so it comes as no surprise that they consistently rank high as top places homeowners desire to remodel. Updating a bathroom helps improve functionality and enhances property value,…