What Is a Carbon Footprint? What It Means and How to Reduce Yours
[ad_1] You are not imagining it: the Earth is running a fever. Droughts, wildfires, frequent heat waves — if you are not experiencing them where you are, you are certainly seeing more of them in the news. According to the National Centers for Environmental Information, the year 2020 was the second warmest on record after […]
Read More7 Best Leaf Vacuums to Buy in 2021
[ad_1] Yard work can be daunting. Without the proper gardening tools, keeping your yard and walkway clear of fallen leaves can become a tiresome (and sometimes frustrating) task. Once you’ve cleared and gathered all those beautiful fall leaves using the best leaf blower for your yard, then comes the tedious chore of getting rid of […]
Read MorePrep Your Home for Summer With This Simple Checklist
[ad_1] Summer is a time to enjoy your home, not sweat over it. And you’ll be able to do just that if you take care of preventative maintenance ahead of the hot, humid days to come. To find out what upkeep should top your early summer to-do list, we checked in with the home experts […]
Read MoreHow to Clean a Laptop Screen
[ad_1] Whether you’re on a laptop or parked in front of a monitor on your work desk, computer screens may be the first thing to get real grimy at your workstation. Dust is a major concern — it can silently coat a computer’s screen or a monitor and disrupt the screen’s colors or brightness. You […]
Read MoreCreate & Cultivate Founder Jaclyn Johnson Takes Us Inside Her California Home
[ad_1] The creative force behind Create & Cultivate, a media company for ambitious women, Jaclyn Johnson prioritized having a stylish place to unwind. “Before the pandemic, I was on a plane every other week, so my husband and I wanted help making a forever home that let us do more of the things we wanted, […]
Read MoreThe Truth About Bamboo and Eucalyptus Fabrics
[ad_1] Recently, the scientists in the GH Textiles Lab noticed an alarming trend: A growing number of bedding and clothing brands were claiming that their products were made of bamboo, eucalyptus or other tree fibers — and consumers seemed interested, based on the growth in online searches. From their experience, our experts knew these products couldn’t contain […]
Read MoreHow to Give Your Outdoor Furniture a Facelift For Summer
[ad_1] Soaring temperatures and plenty of sunshine are much more fun if you’ve got your outdoor space outfitted for summer. But if you’ve pulled out your garden furniture from storage and didn’t remember it looking that dingy, we’ve got great news for you: You don’t need to buy anything new! You can rehab it on […]
Read More10 Ways to Beautify the Backyard in One Weekend
[ad_1] Sure, it might seem daunting, but taking your backyard to-do list one item at a time lets you accomplish more than you think over the course of a weekend. Get your backyard in tip-top shape by tackling a combination of these tasks (depending on your setup) and before you know it, your outdoor space […]
Read MoreSee How Designer Maureen Stevens Gave a 1920s Home a Modern Makeover
[ad_1] Designer Maureen Stevens set out to give this 1920s home a modern makeover, and by incorporating cool colors, gold hardware and geometric details, she was able to give the Victorian-style home new life. Still, she held onto its unique history, making the century-old crown molding, stain glass windows and original bathroom fixtures the home’s […]
Read MoreHow to Hang an American Flag
[ad_1] Displaying an American flag is a great way to show off your love for our country. However, your act of patriotism can quickly become (unintentionally) disrespectful if you’re unaware of an important set of rules. The U.S. Flag Code, established by Congress in 1942, offers guidelines for treating this national symbol with dignity. You […]
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