Have you ever questioned how often you should be cleaning your bedsheets? If so, this cleaning guide outlines a few tips, tricks, and facts on the typical cleaning frequency required for everyday items.
Most Popular Features for a New Kitchen? A Pro Tells All
March 10, 2020 By Leave a Comment
A kitchen designer describes the seven elements her clients most frequently request
Embarking on a kitchen remodel is both an exciting and daunting endeavor for most people. My goal as a kitchen designer is to guide my clients through the multitude of decisions that need to be made. To begin, I always ask what they envision in their dream kitchen. Not surprisingly, there is a universal chorus on their requirement list, unlike their wish list, which is diverse and based on their specific desires. Read on to find my most requested kitchen must-haves.
Kitchen Optimization Hacks
March 7, 2020 By Leave a Comment
Everyone who cooks makes a mistake every now and then. There are so many food rules, some are commonly known and some of them are more obscure. Sometimes they mean the difference between a great meal and a burnt one. If you want to optimize your experience in the kitchen, here are a few tips and tricks you can learn to make sure you have a positive experience every time.
9 Questions to Ask Before You Plan Your New Kitchen
March 4, 2020 By Leave a Comment
To get your dream kitchen, start with a strong mission and wish list, and consider where you’re willing to compromise
A kitchen renovation can seem daunting at the outset because there so many elements to get right. It’s not just about creating a stunning design, but about planning for its practicality as well. Don’t worry — the journey needn’t be a hard one. These pointers can set you on your way.
72 Tubs That Elevate the Bathroom
March 1, 2020 By Leave a Comment
Take a tour of boldly colored claw-foot bathtubs, calm-inducing Japanese soakers and custom tubs in every shape and size
Whether chiseled out of stone, made from hammered copper or a vintage claw-foot painted purple, each of these 72 dream tubs makes a dramatic statement in its respective bathroom. Let us know which tub you’d like to take a soak in most.
Homeowners Sound Off on Their Biggest Housing Worries
February 27, 2020 By Leave a Comment
Homeowners are sitting on a record amount of equity, so what has them so worried about housing? A new study by LendingTree surveyed more than 1,500 Americans to gauge their expectations of homeownership.
They worry most about upcoming repairs needed on their home. Nearly one-third of respondents cited major home repairs as their top housing-related worry.
More than half of respondents surveyed say that homes are becoming less affordable in their neighborhoods. With higher prices, they plan to stay put longer. As such, renovations are bigger on their minds.
Nearly three out of four respondents said they are considering renovations this year. Fifty-three percent said they were motivated to do so to increase their home’s value. Other reasons were to give the home an updated look (24%), make the home easier to sell (22%), and add more space to their home (9%).
While rising home prices have some homeowners concerned, they are still upbeat about the housing market overall. And they’re upbeat about their equity: 55% of respondents said they believe their home’s value will improve this year. Also, 68% said they believe that homeownership is a good investment.
But rising home prices do spur concerns for them about affordability. Fifty-three percent of respondents predict housing will be less affordable over the next decade. Gen Xers and baby boomers–at 53% and 57%, respectively—are the most pessimistic about housing affordability.
The Power of Green Investing
February 10, 2020 By Leave a Comment
For most people, helping out the environment doesn’t mean completely overhauling the way they live. It simply means choosing more sustainable ways to do what they already do. Like buying reusable grocery bags or purchasing clothes from environmentally conscious companies, green investing is a powerful way for you to drive change towards a more sustainable society.
source: https://turbo.intuit.com/blog/investments/green-investing-4451/