Home & Garden

Three major trends will influence the way people spend time in their homes and gardens in 2021, according to the editors of HomeGardenandHomestead.com, a top online source for information about homes, gardens and homesteads of all sizes. “In 2020, a year that was dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of Americans spent more time at home […]

Have you ever noticed that small appliances always break down at the most inconvenient time? For example, right in the middle of preparing dinner. Well, I experienced this when my steamer and fryer both broke in the same evening. As a result, dinner was ruined because I could not steam my vegetables or make my

With the average transaction price for a new car hovering around $40,000, most shoppers want to feel excited about their vehicle choice rather than spending hard-earned money on a boring car that simply gets them from point A to point B. With that in mind, today Kelley Blue Book names the 10 Coolest Cars Under $20,000 for 2021 and the 10

I am obsessed with cleanliness, especially when it comes to floors. Besides the obvious, which you can see with the naked eye, there is also the dust hidden under the beds or pieces of furniture too low for your vacuum to reach. So what do you do? Years ago, I acquired an industrial 24-inch dust

The American Red Cross Los Angeles Region responded to multiple home fires this weekend that impacted eight families in Reseda, Granada Hills, Montebello and Inglewood. Volunteers from the Red Cross Disaster Action Team (DAT) responded to multiple home fires throughout Los Angeles providing emergency financial assistance and virtual one-on-one support for 20 individuals affected. Among the handful of Red

Click Play To Watch As Alan Hill, owner of Pioneer Door Inc., points out: the majority of people use the garage door instead of their home's front door. We go in and out more times than we can count 365 days a year. That means, we need to properly care for our garage door. But, how

Pantone just unveiled their 2021 Color of the Year, and in fact, it's two colors; 'Ultimate Gray,' and 'Illuminating.'  According to Pantone's announcement, Ultimate Gray and Illuminating (a bright, cheery shade of yellow) are "two independent colors that come together to create an aspirational color pairing, conjoining deeper feelings of thoughtfulness with the optimistic promise of a sunshine-filled day."  Much like Pantone's

As we enter the heart of the winter season, it's more and more difficult to warm up with freezing temperatures and chilly mornings. With more people working from home, significant others and roommates are complaining about different temperature setting preferences. He wants it cold, while she wants it hot! The big problem is finding the

Designed by Soft Surroundings, the Caline Faux Fur Throw is a must-have for anyone who loves luxury. Unbelievably soft, it is a great gift for this holiday season, especially since most of us have to shelter-at-home. Whether you choose to accent your bedroom or snuggle with it in front of your TV in the den

Need to brighten up your home for the holiday season? We're featuring our favorite seasonal plants that you can find at Home Depot (www.homedepot.com)! Christmas Cactus  The Christmas cactus, features bursts of colorful blooms. It grows best near a sunny window. Provide the plant with as much light as possible for the best blooms. Water

Patrick Quinn, a former educator and current parenting expert at Brainly, the world's largest online learning community, has some suggestions for imaginative activities this holiday season! 1. Holiday Cooking. Measuring ingredients is a great way to sharpen kids' math skills by cooking your favorite hearty foods. They can use their skills to mix the ingredients, learn

In 2020, the traditional home was reinvented—transitioning from a conventional place of rest and relaxation into a new, multi-faceted living, working and learning environment. Now, more than ever before, design trends are focused primarily on functionality, efficiency and comfortability as the world redefines their relationship with their home. As a new year approaches, Taylor Morrison, one

Our friends at Bed Bath & Beyond®  will expand their Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals as part of a comprehensive plan to provide incredible value to customers this holiday season.  The Company is inspiring its customers to 'Enjoy the Present' in its holiday marketing campaign, while making it easier and more convenient than ever to shop

If you have a job that calls for spending most of your day sitting down either at a computer or simply at a desk, it is mandatory to have a chair that can give you the most support possible for your back. While most office armchairs are esthetically pleasing to the eyes, the comfort of

I love my sheets to be properly ironed. There is nothing more annoying to me than a pair of sheets full of wrinkles. I have tried several irons recently and none have performed to my satisfaction. Call me maniac if you want, but why bother trying if you don't have a chance in the first place with

With the COVID19 pandemic, we've got to give the gift that keeps on giving cleanliness! Here are our top germ fighting, virus protecting stocking stuffers for the 2020 Holiday season! OLIKA Hand sanitizer is an essential for every day and everywhere, especially with the pandemic. We love OLIKA because it's perfect for on-the-go. You can

Now is the time for parents to find creative ways to entertain at home with their kids. We recently discovered KikiBoxes, owned and run by Brett Pransky, a New York City dad with years of experience creating fun events for his own kids, as well as large-scale professional events. Combining his set design skills from working

Click to watch! I love to put products to the test that I see advertised on TV, especially the ones claiming miraculous results. Their assertions always seem too good to be true. I have to admit that I regularly order these products to find out if they are worth spending your money on. To my