Author: Nicole Ross
Neutral living room decorated for the holidays with a lit Christmas tree, garland-draped mantel, and cozy seating
  • gift guide, gifts for homeowners, home gifts, home improvement, Home Organization, Interior Decor, kitchen gadgets, pantry organization, smart home gifts

Home Gifts Worth Unwrapping

Practical home gifts people actually use, from smart plugs and cozy textiles to kitchen tools, storage bins and decor that earns its place.
Bright living room with large white-framed picture windows and transoms overlooking green trees, filled with daylight
  • curb appeal, door replacement, Energy Efficient Windows, Home Security, window replacement

More Light, Better Security, Less Draft

Door and window upgrades that cut drafts and energy bills, stand up to storms, boost curb appeal and add smart locks and video doorbells.
Low maintenance front yard with drought tolerant plants, ornamental grasses, river rock and a flagstone walkway
  • curb appeal, drought tolerant plants, landscape design ideas, low maintenance landscaping, xeriscaping

Your Dream Yard Without the Upkeep

How to plan low-maintenance landscaping around the time you actually have, from less lawn to hardy plants and materials built for the long haul.
Organized garage with gray storage cabinets, slatwall tool and bike storage, and a gray epoxy speckled floor
  • epoxy garage floor, garage doors, garage lighting, garage organization, garage storage

Your Garage Called. It Wants a Glow-Up.

Five garage upgrades that turn wasted space into usable square footage: storage systems, epoxy floors, LED lighting, a workbench and a new door.
Wide-plank light oak hardwood flooring in a bright open-concept home with stairs and a kitchen beyond
  • budget home updates, curb appeal, decluttering, home refresh, interior paint

Fresh Start, Fresh Space.

Refresh your home without a renovation using paint, kitchen hardware swaps, bathroom fixtures, curb appeal fixes and a good declutter.
Man using a wall-mounted smart home control panel in a modern living room with wood ceiling
  • home automation, smart garage door, smart home upgrades, Smart Lighting, smart thermostat

Smart Renovations You Can Do This Month

Smart home upgrades you can finish in a weekend: a hub and thermostat, smart bulbs and switches, exterior lighting, garage tech and efficient appliances.
White home entry with a natural wood front door, covered porch, hydrangeas and a clean walkway in daylight
  • curb appeal, driveway upgrades, exterior paint, hardscaping, outdoor lighting

5 Ways to Maximize Your Curb Appeal

Five curb appeal upgrades that build on each other: exterior paint, hardscaping, driveway work, outdoor lighting and tidy landscaping.
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