Ignoring air leaks around windows and doors is like letting money escape from your home along with your heated or cooled air. Weatherizing your windows with silicone caulk is a straightforward task that keeps your household comfortable and can save hundreds of dollars in energy costs. Below is a clear, practical guide to weatherizing windows … Read more

Modern workshops have changed significantly over the last decade. If you’ve ever lost track of a part mid-build, you know how quickly a project can stall. Time is wasted, mistakes multiply, and straightforward tasks become frustrating. Today’s priorities extend beyond speed. Accuracy, organization, and accountability are just as important as finishing on time. Whether you … Read more

Rooftop tents have become a defining trend in modern camping. For many outdoor enthusiasts they offer instant style and practicality, but they also come with trade-offs. If you’re deciding whether to invest in a rooftop tent or stick with a conventional ground tent, understanding the advantages and limitations of each will help you choose the … Read more

The long-awaited Fisker electric SUV has arrived. The Fisker Ocean has been teased for months, and last week Henrik Fisker unveiled the vehicle in Los Angeles ahead of its display at CES 2020. The Fisker Ocean will reach customers in 2021 and joins a growing field of electric SUVs aiming to compete with the Tesla … Read more

To truly understand gentrification, you must look beyond the modern shorthand of the term. Forget stereotypical images of angry hipsters, aging baby boomers, or flamboyant urbanites—gentrification is a long-running, multi-layered process that in many cases traces back to the Industrial Revolution. Understanding its history and theories clarifies why it unfolds as it does today. The … Read more

Room & Board has partnered with Valspar to offer a thoughtfully curated paint line that complements the retailer’s modern American-made furniture and accessories. Branded Room & Board Colors by Valspar, this collection focuses on a cohesive selection of interior shades intended to coordinate seamlessly with the store’s design aesthetic. The collection is sold exclusively through … Read more

If you’re seeking ideas for home and garden design, Houzz is an excellent place to begin. The site hosts more than 500,000 images from designers and homeowners that you can save to an “ideabook” for easy reference and planning. This makes it convenient to collect inspiration for a remodel, landscaping project, or backyard refresh. Houzz … Read more

We follow several DIY bloggers who are at various stages of basement renovations. Whether your lower level needs a light update or a full finish, applying some DIY effort to your basement can significantly improve your home’s usable square footage. Basements have traditionally had a reputation for being dark, damp, and uninviting. That perception is … Read more

This has been an extraordinary summer for us. We’ve been traveling across the country for media trips and even squeezed in a short trip to Paris for a babymoon. Yes — Laura and I are expecting a baby boy in September! We’re thrilled, and we decided to make this time even more special by launching … Read more

Last summer our water bill rose and fell unpredictably. We later discovered a slow drip from an outdoor faucet that had gone unnoticed for months, and that leak cost us considerably. A Flume smart home water monitor would likely have detected the leak as it began, saving water and money. How often do you review … Read more