8 Ways to Make Your Home Feel Like a Hotel
Maybe you can’t roam the world right now, but you can at least give your home a relaxing, luxurious resort vibe.
8 Common Lighting Mistakes Almost Everyone Makes
A light is a light, right? Well, not quite. The truth is that when it comes to residential lighting, many homeowners mistakenly believe that any light will do the same job. Perhaps they choose the wrong fixture: overhead lighting, pendant lights, wall sconces, or lamps work only when used in the right context. Or maybe they ignore the impact lighting has on mood, home design, and how we see ourselves. With a little education, though, any homeowner can see their lighting design in—well—a whole new light. Click through to learn about the most common lighting mistakes and how to fix them.
How To: Clean a Popcorn Ceiling
Dust and dinginess turning your a textured ceiling into an eyesore? Follow this simple cleaning routine for a brighter interior once more.
Solved! What Does Black Mold Look Like?
Black mold is not only unpleasant to look at, but it can also be a health hazard for homeowners. Learn more about what black mold looks like and how to remove black mold.
7 Health Hazards Lurking in Your Basement
Basements were once used solely as utility rooms that housed furnaces, laundry areas, and overflow storage for seasonal items, tools, and sometimes even root vegetables. Today, with the high cost of above-grade living space, many homeowners choose to finish parts of their basements to serve as living areas. While this is a great way to gain more space, if characteristic basement problems aren’t resolved first, occupants of these finished spaces may be exposed to a higher risk of some health problems. Even if you have no intention of using your basement as living space, health hazards that originate there can spread to other parts of your home. It pays to be aware of the risks that dwell in your basement and that could potentially affect your family’s health.
Solved! 4 Reasons Why Your Gas Fireplace Smells Like Gas
A gas fireplace that smells like gas is probably no big deal, but it never hurts to be cautious. Learn what causes this phenomenon and how to stay safe.
5 Things to Know About Sealing Butcher Block Countertops
Butcher block countertops can last for years if they’re maintained properly. Here’s what to know about cleaning, sealing and maintaining the surfaces.
13 Fall Bugs That Are Invading Your Home—and What to Do About Them
Some insects see the onset of chilly weather as an invitation to join you in the warmth of your home. In many cases prevention is the best medicine, but some fall bug infestations call for more drastic measures.
10 Color Picks to Set Any Mood in Your Bedroom
Painting may be one of the quickest and easiest ways to transform a room. Color affects our mood like almost no other design element. To that end, your bedroom paint colors may be among the most important design choices in your home. In general, warm colors are more stimulating. So, a yellow bedroom or a purple bedroom will set an invigorating tone. A red bedroom inspires passion. Cooler colors, like blues, greens, and grays, are more calming. A blue bedroom evokes tranquility. A green bedroom is grounding. A gray bedroom signals stability and strength. Lighter shades, like pastels and whites, can help a small room feel larger. Beyond the clean and peaceful sense a white bedroom brings, it also gives you design flexibility. Add color to a white bedroom with bedding and accents, and you can easily swap them for something new as trends and your tastes change. If you love a bold color, but are concerned it could be overpowering, paint one wall with it as an accent. After all, it’s just paint, and it’s easy to change. Of all spaces in the home, the bedroom is the most personal. So, the best bedroom colors for you will reflect your temperament and make you feel happy and relaxed. Whether you want to inspire serenity, vitality, or romance, these bedroom color ideas will help you set the tone of your bedroom and create the space of your dreams.
Control Temperatures and Save Energy with Zoned Heating Systems
A zoned heating system allows greater control over heat distribution in the house. You can turn up the heat just where you need it, just when you need it—resulting in significant savings on your utility bills. Need some convincing? Read on to learn more about the benefits of zoned heating.