Category: Home

Making the bed is one of my least favorite things to do. First, it’s an all-out war on stretch sheets. Then, if you’re particularly unlucky, […]

Keeping a home in good working order is expensive and time consuming, which is why some people put off maintenance or make do-it-yourself do-it- yourself […]

We all know that walking is good for us. While the old 10,000 step goal was never based on science , research has shown that, […]

Have you ever tried your best to clean something up, only to end up feeling like you only made it worse? The same . Whenever […]

The first apartment I rented in my poor twenties had crappy wood floors painted brown, which I never thought about until years later, when I […]

Most people who have ever bought something from online stores or service centers have probably experienced or at least feared package theft. Even if you’re […]

Most roofs built since the 1988 U.S. current regulations are designed to support a certain amount of additional weight in the form of snow. Even […]

For some people – like my wife, who has a fantasy at heart – a chandelier is the pinnacle of elegance. When we moved into […]

On Monday , Bloomberg reported that the Consumer Product Safety Commission will consider a ban on gas stoves , causing everyone from Republican politicians who […]

Home renovation projects can be (sort of) great. You work hard and create a huge mess, but hopefully create something beautiful and enjoy the fruits […]

Certain types of renovations call for warm weather and clear skies, but you don’t have to put your home improvement plans on hold just because […]

Once again , I’m here to champion something small that I believe in in a big way, and it’s this: If you’re cold and don’t […]

Cracks in the foundation can be a nightmare for homeowners. They conjure up visions of excessive repair bills, or worse, a once-functioning structure being demolished. […]

A drain pump is an incredibly useful item for your basement: simple yet essential. Basically, it’s a motorized pump in a bucket hidden under the […]

Winter weather increasingly includes high speed hurricanes as well as precipitation in many parts of the US. Wind can destroy things in a hurry, causing […]

For the most part, when we tell you about the unexpected uses of everyday objects in everyday life, you just use them as they are. […]

Do you think the king size bed is big? King size beds for lovers. You may think you’re dominating your sleep cycle, but you can […]

Removable liners on swimwear and sports bras are a necessary evil, but they are truly evil. On the one hand, they are great because they […]

People are complex, varied, and wonderful, but in at least one respect we all fall into one of two categories: either we care about wrinkled […]

Every time there’s a cold snap, my brother runs madly around his house until nearly every faucet in the house starts to drip. We all […]

President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law last August, but it wasn’t until January 1 that Americans became eligible for money-saving tax […]

Too often we take hot showers for granted. When a flood hit my house a few years ago and destroyed the water heater, I took […]

There are many accomplishments that mark our journey up the ladder of adulthood: your first job, your first apartment of your own, your first serious […]

Ceiling fans are powerful devices that make your home more comfortable (when properly sized , anyway). In warmer weather, they circulate air and create a […]

There are many considerations when it comes to improving the quality of your sleep, including your mattress, your bedroom decor, and your lifestyle. But one […]

Cold floors are not fun. No matter how warm and cozy you manage to make the rest of your home, there is almost always one […]

Chances are you’ve heard—or perhaps even repeated—the persistent myth that we ingest an average of eight ( or four , or some other arbitrary number) […]

Something that is often neglected, even by active people who really check the heat before the first frost, is the humble thermostat. That tiny appliance […]

If you live in an area where it snows every winter, you’re probably used to it by now. But no matter how experienced you are […]

Keeping your home clean and welcoming other people is fine, but it doesn’t really matter if your home is n’t safe . From burglars to […]

While dryer sheets are often advertised as all-purpose odor absorbers, they are actually only suitable for the dryer. This may seem like an easy and […]

Keeping track of home maintenance schedules inside and out, landscaping, and emergency contacts for repairs can be overwhelming, especially for new homeowners. Even for seasoned […]

A faulty ice maker can ruin your holiday cocktail plans. Ice maker detection is no longer, well, making ice might make you want to call […]

You know when you pop into a department store or drugstore during the holiday season and see those big pre-made gift baskets filled with lotion […]

Ditching body wash gels and reconnecting with classic soap bars will benefit your wallet and the environment. But that also leaves you with a relatively […]

In cold weather, especially when the days are getting shorter, lighting an indoor fire can be a cozy escape from the elements. If you have […]

Whether you rent or own a home, a good plunger is essential: you don’t want to be stuck in the middle of the night waiting […]

Most of us don’t think too much about insurance, but we deal with it in almost every aspect of our lives, from health insurance to […]

Khaki can be great. After all, we have an entire website dedicated to them for over 15 years. But sometimes they can be reckless or […]

You probably know that heaters can be dangerous and need to be used very carefully, so the appeal of the TikTok hack for making your […]