Top Outdoor Living Trends of 2013

Sat, 02/23/2013 - 00:12 - Leslie Segrete

If you’re already plotting springtime projects that’ll spruce up outdoor rooms, you’re not alone. Americans love beautiful, functional outdoor spaces for entertaining and recreation, and according to the 2013 Residential Landscape Architecture Trends survey, we also favor sustainable and...

Average U.S. Heating and Cooling Usage Dips Below 50%

Sat, 02/16/2013 - 22:58 - Tom Kraeutler

For several decades, space heating and air conditioning have accounted for over half of the typical American household’s energy use and spending. But according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, that trend could be reversing. In their most recent Residential Energy Consumption...

Freshen Interiors with Greens and Blues

Sat, 02/09/2013 - 15:20 - Leslie Segrete

For this year’s “in” paint colors for home decorating, look outside. The range of beautiful greens and blues found in the natural world can inspire peace, calm and renewal, making them popular choices for coloring your indoor world. If you’d like to refresh a tired living space, consider going...

Upgrade Your Super Bowl Sunday

Fri, 02/01/2013 - 04:07 - Tom Kraeutler

If you’re hosting your home team for the Super Bowl, add some splash and panache with a few upgrades to your standard celebration. Here are some gadgets that’ll make a real touchdown for you and guests alike. For the resident Twitterer: Keep the real-time game commentary flowing online by...