Category: Home & Garden

The bottom line is that Americans like everything big – our cheeseburgers, our SUVs and, of course, our houses. But the fact is that apartments […]

This happens with everything we acquire in life: the initial excitement wears off. Your home is a great example; after a while you just get […]

If your kitchen cabinets don’t go all the way to the ceiling, there’s probably a foot or so of vertical space that’s currently just collecting […]

Reducing energy costs is a top priority for homeowners these days, not to mention having an efficient and reliable home energy system. Heating a home […]

Solar energy is truly magical. You place a bulky panel in the sun and electricity is created out of thin air, ready to power whatever […]

There’s nothing more frustrating than starting a project and finding that you can’t find your drill, or losing your work light somewhere in the dark […]

Moving to a new home and new area can be stressful. There’s all the work that goes into packing your belongings and making all the […]

Buying furniture is like buying shoes: what seems right for 30 seconds in the store often becomes an inconvenient mistake when you get it home. […]

Cordless tools have made strides over the past few years as batteries become more advanced, smaller, and lighter. Lithium-ion batteries are gradually increasing their capacity […]

Anyone who drives regularly knows that owning a car can be deeply frustrating, especially when it comes to the lack of parking spaces. As someone […]

Remodeling all or part of your home is not only expensive, but it also requires a certain level of trust: You’re inviting a stranger into […]

In some ways, installing solar panels is different from other home improvement projects. Adding renewable energy to your home has a social benefit aspect to […]

If you’re thinking about building a deck or even just installing some shelves, but you’re having a hard time choosing a wood finish, charred wood […]

There are many good reasons to consider adding solar power to your home. First, the price of electricity from the grid has been trending upward […]

If you’ve been thinking about updating your wall coverings or are ready for a complete remodel, you may not have considered paneling your walls. While […]

If you’re a DIYer or woodworker (or looking for a gift for your tool-loving valentine), now is the time to take a look at what’s […]

If you have a home project that takes time, it’s likely that you’ve thought about saving space by storing lumber outdoors. This may seem like […]

When it comes to cleaning your toaster, are you someone who aggressively throws out the crumbs and calls it a day? Do you make the […]

If your kitchen sink is clogged, think twice before calling a plumber. There are ways to unclog your kitchen sink that cost less and take […]

The moment you realize how much money you borrowed to buy the house, you magically transform into a jack-of-all-trades, ready to roam around with a […]

You are a homeowner. One day you notice dark, unclear lines that appear on your walls or ceiling. Your first thought might be mold , […]

During a power outage, it is important to have a backup light source, and while there are many options for battery power as well as […]

This Nix Mini 2 Color Sensor can scan and read the color of almost any surface—great for matching paint colors just like in real life—and […]

Few things ruin a relaxing shower more than a sudden change in temperature. While this can happen when someone uses the sink, runs the dishwasher, […]

We invest a lot of time and money into renovating and improving our homes, spending over $400 billion every year on renovation projects. When considering […]

If you’ve ever tried to network your smart devices, you may have noticed that not all of them use the same interface, and not all […]

Your home is your refuge and refuge. It’s also a fairly common place to die in unpredictable—and usually preventable—accidents. Our home is usually a refuge, […]

If you have to deal with a natural disaster, a blizzard is a good option. The death rate is relatively low: the worst blizzard in […]

If you’ve been putting off testing your home for radon for months (or even years), it’s time to put it back on your to-do list. […]

I was browsing the LifeProtips subreddit on Reddit and read an amazing hack: One Reddit user suggested storing photos of your physical keys in your […]

It happened a few days after we moved into our charming and extremely old house : I fell down the stairs. Due to the age […]

Imagine the perfect glass of water. There may be ice in it, or perhaps a slice of lemon or lime, but regardless of the variations, […]

When you use your sink, bathtub, or shower every day, you’ll likely immediately notice any changes in water flow or pressure. Although such problems often […]

Buying a home is essentially buying a lifetime of worry and worry: that collection of wood, metal, tile and plaster, held together by the dark […]

If you’re interested in home automation and smart technology, you might be thinking about using smart appliances in your kitchen. But smart devices can be […]

As American consumers continue to buy and store more things, garages continue to transform from car apartments into storage spaces. A Consumer Reports survey found […]

A home inspection is often viewed as a formality: just one of many steps involved in buying or selling real estate. But beyond that, it’s […]

Cat litter is an interesting thing. Traditionally made from clay (but other shapes made from silica, pine or other materials are becoming increasingly popular), its […]

There are many ways to save on your electric bill, but remembering to turn off devices (or unplug them) and put appliances to sleep during […]

If you have a light that you’d like to control without fumbling for a cord in the dark, or if you have a lamp plugged […]