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Homeowner shares his biggest regrets two years after installing rooftop solar: 'Hindsight is 20/20"
1+ hour, 46+ min ago (595+ words) Going solar comes with plenty of benefits, but one homeowner took to Reddit to share their biggest regret. In a post shared on r/solar, the original poster talked about how their decision made them wish they had installed extra…...
Appliance expert stunned after testing the trendiest gadgets taking over American kitchens: 'That was more impressive than I expected"
2+ hour, 1+ min ago (289+ words) Induction ranges are known for heating up faster than conventional gas stoves. One appliance expert put their induction stove to the test, revealing just how fast induction really is. A representative from McMullan Appliance & Mattress (@mcmullanappliance) compared their Frigidaire induction…...
6 Kitchen Cabinet Colors Designers Advise Against—and the Alternatives They Recommend Instead
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (376+ words) Here are six cabinet colors designers warn against for your kitchen, along with their alternative suggestions. Interior designer Shay Holland tells me yellow is a bad choice for kitchen cabinetry. "Yellow, much like McDonald's famous Golden Arches, is linked to…...
‘Shifting Gears’ Season 2 Premiere Will Be a ‘Home Improvement’ Reunion
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (313+ words) Shifting Gears" is starting off Season 2 by giving Tim Allen fans what they've wanted for years: a Home Improvement" reunion. Richard Karn, Debbe Dunning and Patricia Richardson will all appear in the first episode of the ABC show when it…...
These Bathroom Vanity Ideas Will Instantly Transform Your Space—No Remodel Required
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (1809+ words) A new bathroom vanity is the fastest way to instantly upgrade any bathroom'big or small. Whether you want to buy off the rack, go all out with a custom piece, or repurpose a piece from your local antiques store or…...
7 Painting Tricks Designers Use to Make Any Room Look More Expensive
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (604+ words) Yes, a fresh coat of white paint in any space is an instant upgrade'but not just any shade of white will do, explains interior designer Jessica Nicastro. "A creamy white paint is my favorite way to add an expensive look…...
5 Kitchen Cabinet Trends for 2026—And the Surprising Style That Just Fell Out of Favor
5+ mon, 4+ day ago (473+ words) Every summer, MasterBrand, a leading cabinet manufacturer, releases its annual cabinetry design and trend report, and it's something we look forward to every year here at Real Simple, because we love talking kitchen design! It's always fascinating to see the…...
64 Home Design Fails That Made Me Genuinely Wonder If I Might Be A Better Contractor
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (627+ words) 1.This is just ASKING to fall down the stairs. 2.This is actually a "hear me out" for me. 3.At least they tried? 5.Finally, a microwave for Andre the Giant. 7.'Cause everyone loves walking through their shower to get to their…...
Heatwave survival handbook: Tricks to keep you cool and your home comfortable
6+ mon, 12+ hour ago (901+ words) It's that time of year again: temperatures soaring above 40C in parts of Europe, sofas turning into sticky traps, and sleeping feeling like an impossible mission. And let's not forget the most overheard phrase in any elevator: "It's hot, isn't it?...
“Home Improvement”'s Richard Karn Reveals the Real-Life Inspiration Behind His Beloved Character, Al (Exclusive)
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (620+ words) Richard Karn starred on ABC's Home Improvement from 1991 to 1999, playing Tim Allen's costar on their show-within-a-show, Tool Time Karn is sharing memories of his time on set "and the person who helped shape his character "with PEOPLE As Father's Day…...