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July 7, 2025July 7, 2025Home Improvements Real Estate

How to Get Your House Ready to Go on the Market And Actually Excite Buyers

Selling your home is a lot like a first date: you want to make a great impression. From decluttering to staging, these easy tips help buyers fall in love with your space.

June 27, 2025June 27, 2025Home Decor Home Improvements

How to Bring Interesting Architectural Designs Into Your Home

Maybe you’ve scrolled through a design magazine or wandered past a striking house that made you stop and wonder, “How do people pull that off?” The secret isn’t always an unlimited budget or superstar connections. …

June 24, 2025June 24, 2025Home Improvements Lifestyle

Trending at Thrift Stores Right Now

Thrift stores are bursting with style and charm Explore the latest trends like cottagecore decor vintage denim colorful glassware and unique lighting Whether you’re a thrifting newbie or a seasoned pro these finds add personality and creativity to your home and wardrobe without breaking the bank

May 28, 2025May 28, 2025Home Improvements

A Comprehensive Guide to Salt Water Chlorinator Cell Maintenance & Upkeep

Saltwater pools are a popular alternative to traditional chlorine pools thanks to their soft water feel and consistent sanitation. At the heart of these systems is the salt water pool chlorinator cell, a critical component …

If you've ever found yourself unbearably hot in your home, peeling your clothes off and sticking to your furniture, you may start to ask yourself some questions. You have an air conditioner, so why can't you seem to keep the temperature down? If your house is unbearably warm, especially during the hotter months, it’s worth exploring why it might be this way. The good news is that it often comes down to a few simple reasons that are fairly easy to fix. With a little bit of know-how and follow-through, you should cool down your home in no time. Here are some potential causes for why your home feels like an oven and what you can do to change it. Your Air Conditioner Needs Servicing Sometimes your air conditioning system isn't performing at its peak, and it's time to call an HVAC expert. If your home starts to feel more like a sauna than a sanctuary, then it's probably a sign of an aging unit. If you're lucky, it’s as simple as changing an air filter or cleaning a dirty condenser coil. However, you may need to replace your unit entirely. Annual maintenance by a licensed professional is a must. This ensures your vents and ducts are clean and unobstructed, and helps catch any issues early on before they become major problems. Heat-Producing Appliances Things like your stove, dishwasher, and dryer can generate a surprising amount of heat throughout your home. If you run a few of these appliances at once, especially during the hottest part of the year, then it's no wonder your indoor temperature is spiking. Try to adjust your habits slightly during warmer months. For example, cook in the early morning or late evening when it's cooler outside, and ditch the dryer. Hang your clothes outside or on a hanger next to an open window. This will make a huge difference in your home’s overall heat levels—and not to mention, help reduce your energy bill. Poor Airflow One of the most important aspects of keeping your home cool is ensuring proper airflow and ventilation. If you live in an extremely hot area, you might want to consider installing ceiling fans. Otherwise, you can strategically place box fans throughout the home to promote air circulation. Consider installing exhaust fans in areas like the kitchen and bathroom to draw hot air out, instead of letting it flow throughout the rest of the house. If you’ve failed to properly set up an airflow system in your home, it can get extremely hot. Hot air becomes trapped—especially in upper levels or closed-off rooms. Not to mention, your house will probably start to smell unpleasant since air is stagnant and failing to circulate.

May 15, 2025May 15, 2025Home Improvements

3 Reasons Your Home is So Hot

If you’ve ever found yourself unbearably hot in your home, peeling your clothes off and sticking to your furniture, you may start to ask yourself some questions. You have an air conditioner, so why can’t …

May 14, 2025May 14, 2025Home Improvements

What’s Your Bathroom Aesthetic? 3 Tips for Figuring it Out

It’s one of the most-used spaces in your home, and when done right, it really can reflect your style and set the tone for your day. Whether you’re building from scratch or plotting a bathroom …

May 14, 2025May 14, 2025Home Improvements

4 Advantages of a Fireplace

There’s just something about a fireplace that nobody can seem to resist cuddling up alongside. A crackling fire on a cold night is nothing short of picturesque. From the warm glow to the nostalgic memories, …

May 7, 2025May 7, 2025Home Improvements

Disasters That Could Be Damaging Your Home

Whether you have a stylish apartment in the city, a historic brownstone, or a sprawling ranch in the country, the picture that we have of our homes in our head is of a safe and …

May 7, 2025May 7, 2025Home Improvements

Create the Five-Star Bathroom of Your Dreams

One of the great things about going away on vacation is that you might be staying in a luxurious hotel, filled with glitz and glamour. It can be a real treat to stay in places …

May 2, 2025May 2, 2025Home Improvements

3 Tips For Preparing Your Home For A Repair Person

If you have the need for a repair person to come to your home and do some work for you, there are a few things that you can and should do before they get there …

May 1, 2025May 1, 2025Home Improvements

When Life Hands Your House Lemons, Make Home Improvements

In life, we’re often told that bad things happen for a reason. As such, most of us attempt to create something positive from terrible times. When we’re heartbroken, we focus on finding new hobbies. When …