TRUST ME I SHOULD KNOWOCT. 12, 2020




How to Hang Pictures, Mirrors, and Plates, According to an Expert


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Our friends at the Strategist will be dropping in every now and again to share their shopping expertise on the most delightful and handy items for your home.














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If you’ve had home improvement on the brain over the past few months, you’re not alone. According to a recent poll of 1,054 people, 70 percent said that they’ve decided to take on in-house projects over the past few months. Home improvement doesn’t have to mean taking a sledgehammer to a wall, though: One of the simplest ways to spruce up your home is to put up some framed pieces, a task that can often seem strangely daunting. To find out the easiest ways to hang framed pictures, mirrors, and even decora ...

Get Started With Home Winterization






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Nov 23, 2020


While the fall has been mild and even warm in many areas, it’s important to realize that winter is right around the corner. There’s no way to tell what the winter might hold, and even if you don’t see much in the way of snow and ice you can still run into some problems if your home isn’t ready for cold winter temperatures. To make sure that you’re as ready as possible for whatever the winter might have in store, here are some things to consider as you make your winterization plans.



Weatherproofing and Heat Loss


One big problem during the winter is heat loss, with doors and windows being some of the biggest culprits here. A few big aspects of weatherproofing to prevent heat loss involve things like installing weather strips on your doors and windows, caulking around windows where you can feel ...

What Are Smart Vents?






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Nov 19, 2020


When it comes to home automation, one of the more popular options for consumers is the smart thermostat. These devices can be a great addition to your home, giving you more control over heating and cooling to keep the house comfortable while keeping your energy costs in check. Unfortunately, just getting a smart thermostat isn’t going to optimize the heating and cooling of your home without a little more work. The reason for this is that your existing vents are betraying you.



The Problem With Standard Vents


No matter how smart your thermostat is, you’re not going to get even heating and cooling throughout your home unless you can control the temperature in each room that the HVAC system connects to. Some smart thermostats do take this into account, connecting with temperature sensors in each room and adjusting heating or coolin ...

20 Feel-Good Fireplaces to Warm Your Spirits


Check out this gallery of stylish hearths with roaring fires




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Since the dawn of civilization, gathering around a fire has been a way to keep bodies warm and spirits high. The following 20 fireplace photos span the style spectrum, but they all provide a sense of comfort that’s universal. Let us know in the Comments which ones warm your heart.








COLLECTED INTERIOR DESIGN


1. A reclaimed-wood mantel and a fireplace surround covered in patterned tiles add a visual splash to this light and airy Orlando, Florida, living room by Collected Interior Design.















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How to Have a Fun and Festive Holiday This Year
Make staying at home feel special this Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s and more

Lauren Dunec Hoang2 days ago

Houzz Contributor. Landscape designer, a former garden editor for Sunset Magazine and in-house designer for Sunset's Editorial Test Garden. Her garden designs have been featured in the Sunset Western Garden Book of Landscaping, Sunset Western Garden Book of Easy-Care Plantings (cover), Inhabitat, and POPSUGAR.
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It’s safe to say that the holidays are going to look different this year. And though our gatherings are likely to be smaller and may involve more video screens than ever before, there’s still much we can do to make our celebrations feel special. “Since personal interactions currently have a lot more boundaries in place, I think it’s incredibly important to go the extra mile with the details,” event designer ...