Kitchen
8 Trendy Kitchen Backsplash Colors
Choosing a kitchen backsplash color can be tricky. It has to complement all the other room’s fixtures and possibly even the décor of the living and dining areas if you have an open-concept floor plan. A kitchen backsplash is also an opportunity to add some color and personality to an otherwise mostly neutral space. Here,…
Flooring
7 Great, Cheaper Alternatives to Hardwood Flooring
You love the look of hardwood floors, but the hefty price tag? Not so much. While the average price of a flooring project is $3,349, installing hardwood floors can be thousands of dollars more. So how about cheap hardwood flooring and some alternatives? If you are on a budget or desire more environmentally-conscious materials, hand-scraped…
Flooring
Carpet Cleaning: Should You Do It Yourself or Hire the Pros?
When was the last time you deep-cleaned your carpets? Did you tackle the job yourself or did you hire a professional carpet cleaning service? If you’ve never deep-cleaned your carpet, you may be surprised by the difference it makes to your home – and your health. Unlike other kinds of flooring that get mopped easily…
Other Home Projects
The Best Lighting Ideas for Bedrooms
Lighting choice is an integral part of a bedroom’s design, impacting its function and ability to create a sense of calm and wellbeing. Here are our favorite bedroom lighting ideas to transform your space into a tranquil oasis, plus some bedroom lighting pictures to get you inspired. Natural Light Natural light is key to comfort…
Other Home Projects
The 9 Best Lighting Ideas for Your Living Room
Lighting is an important design detail that is easy to overlook in a living room. Choosing the right lighting has the power to transform the look, feel, and mood of a room. It is an interior designer’s secret weapon to make a room look incredible by playing up its best features. Lighting requirements vary from…
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Laundry Room Storage Ideas for a Functional Space
Struggling with clutter in your laundry room? Our laundry room storage ideas offer ingenious solutions to maximize space and organize your washing essentials. From hidden cabinets to clever shelving, discover how to turn your laundry area into a streamlined, functional space. Given that the average American household does 300 loads of laundry per year, it’s…
Bathroom
Best Bathroom Backsplash Tile Ideas
Tile is a natural choice for a bathroom backsplash. Its water resistance and durability protect walls from water and moisture, and it presents an opportunity to add color and personality in these traditionally neutral spaces. Since a backsplash will not see the weight and wear of foot traffic, your choices in tile types are practically…
Solar
Arizona: A Guide to Residential Solar Energy
There’s never been a better time to go solar in Arizona. As the country’s sunniest state, Arizona’s major cities see an average of 82% sunshine each year. State residents are also eligible to receive various incentives, not to mention the incredible savings potential in annual energy costs. Arizona solar residents continue taking advantage of solar’s…
Solar
Florida: A Guide to Residential Solar Energy
There is a reason why Florida is called the Sunshine State. With an average of 237 sunny days a year, the state is a bastion of solar energy production. Its most recent solar installation figures confirm this—the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) ranks the state third in solar installations in and third overall in 2021.…