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How to light your home beautifully and cut electricity use
4+ hour, 16+ min ago (409+ words) To save even more on your electricity bills, invest in smart LEDs. These allow you to have more control over your lights, often via a smartphone app, and offer functions such as dimmers and motion sensors. Look out for dusk-to-dawn…...
Homeowner sparks debate after sharing screenshot of winter electric bill: 'I'm jealous"
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (451+ words) A homeowner in southwest Indiana challenged a common myth about heat pumps by simply sharing their January electric bill. In a Reddit post, the homeowner revealed they paid just $96.31 to heat their 2,160-square-foot home even at temperatures as low as…...
This common mistake could be making your energy bills more expensive
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (580+ words) Brits are being urged to move this one item of furniture in their home to prevent potential added cost to their energy bill. Placing your sofa in front of the radiator might be seen as a great way to make…...
5 most important security camera features to help protect your home from burglaries
2+ week, 3+ day ago (15+ words) 5 most important security camera features to help protect your home from burglaries'Yahoo News UK...
12 Smart Ways to Cut Your Heating Bill This Winter—Experts Say These Make the Biggest Difference
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (907+ words) Dan DiClerico is the Home Improvement & Outdoor Director at Good Housekeeping. Jeff Starkey is the vice president of Atlas Butler. Anne Marie Corbalis is the spokesperson for Con Edison. Lauren Urbanek is the Director of the Clean Buildings, Climate & Clean…...
23 islands community projects to get nearly £6m funding – see full list
4+ mon, 4+ day ago (645+ words) NEARLY "6 million has been awarded by the Scottish Government to support community-led projects on Scotland's islands. The money will help local authorities to create and safeguard infrastructure projects on their islands, which are focused on sustainability. The funding was announced…...
6 Kitchen Cabinet Colors Designers Advise Against—and the Alternatives They Recommend Instead
5+ mon, 1+ week 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…...
Real Estate Experts: 9 Bathroom Details That Can Turn Homebuyers Away
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (825+ words) When it comes to the rooms that a homebuyer will either linger over longingly or turn away from in disgust, the bathroom tops the list. Because bathrooms experience more moisture than any other part of a house, they are prone…...
Say Goodbye to Granite and Marble—This Countertop Material Will Be Everywhere Next Year, New Kitchen Report Says
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (437+ words) Many of the forecasts might feel a little familiar (admittedly, interior design doesn't move as quickly as fashion), but there are certainly a few new surprising nuggets. And it's interesting to see how design choices are shifting, albeit gradually! Here's…...
Why This Trendy Backsplash Tile Is a Nightmare to Maintain, According to Designers
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (608+ words) Cement tiles may be pretty, but their porous surface makes them stain-prone, high-maintenance, and difficult to install. Other stylish choices like zellige, glass mosaics, and natural stone also require constant upkeep and are prone to damage. For a kitchen that…...