Our “Upgrade Yourself” line is your final stop for all things innovative, creative, and stylish that will help you upgrade your house and your life. Explore the latest Smart Home Technology and its benefits of controlling devices, personalization and comfort. And for those who can’t do enough of home projects or fast and easy DIY projects, our DIY Home Projects provides faster and more specific how-to DIY, with great pictures and uncomplicated style to personalize your weekend and home, with or without wood. Get ahead of the curve with Interior Design Trends, a modern, decorative design blog for all things interior design, and discover the latest trends along with tips and tricks for achieving a top-looking space! Whether you are a tech geek, a DIY enthusiast, a wise design fan, this category helps you to upgrade yourself and surround your home with ease and art.
As technology becomes more integrated in our daily lives, smart home devices are becoming less of a luxury and more of a commonplace in households. A recent survey found that a lot of Americans, 69% actually, have at least one smart home device. But here’s the thing: only 31% are happy with how it all […]
Read More...“Turn off all the lights and lock the door.” These simple words can now control your entire home. Voice-controlled home automation has grown from a futuristic concept to an everyday reality for millions of Americans. The number of digital voice assistants in use has jumped from 4.4 billion in 2022 to an expected 8.4 billion […]
Read More...The market for smart lighting systems was huge in 2023, making over $14 billion. And it just keeps getting bigger by 15% every year. These are not your normal fancy light bulbs anymore. Adaptive LED lighting is changing our homes by automatically changing the light for how we feel, the time of day, and what […]
Read More...Imagine this. You’ve had one of those days. The commute was a nightmare, your brain is fried, and all you want is to just collapse on your couch. You walk through your front door, drop your keys in the bowl, and just say, “Hey, I’m home.” Instantly, the entryway lights fade into a warm, welcoming […]
Read More...Two years ago, I made a decision that has completely transformed my cooking experience – investing in a smart kitchen. My journey started with ambitious dreams of a fully automated kitchen that would make me cook like a professional chef. Some devices exceeded my expectations, while others left me questioning if I’d wasted my money. […]
Read More...Every 26 seconds, someone breaks into a home in America. That’s more than 3,500 break-ins every day! The FBI says property crimes cost homeowners billions of dollars each year, but most of these crimes could be stopped with the right home security camera setup. In 2025, 94 million homes in the US will use security […]
Read More...Blank walls are everywhere in American homes. Those empty spaces above sofas, beds, and dining tables that somehow never get decorated. Most homeowners buy art with good intentions but then struggle with the actual hanging part. You know the scene: frames leaning against walls for months, waiting for someone to figure out the “right” way […]
Read More...The world of home design is getting huge. It’s worth over $137 billion in 2024 and is expected to jump to over $222 billion by 2032. This data shows just how much people in the US care about making their homes feel warm and fancy. The future home decor trends are not just about making […]
Read More...Most Americans aren’t getting the rest they need. In fact, studies show that many get less than 7 hours of sleep each night. According to the CDC, nearly 50–70 million people in the U.S. deal with sleep issues, often caused by hectic work schedules, family responsibilities, or even something as simple as an uncomfortable mattress […]
Read More...Want to boost your home’s value without emptying your bank account? You’re in the right place. While your neighbors are taking out loans for massive kitchen remodels, smart homeowners are discovering creative budget home improvement hacks that deliver incredible returns for way less money. Here’s the reality: Americans spent around $603 billion on home remodeling […]
Read More...A construction worker got 17% more work done at his office after his company put in living green walls and let in more natural light. This isn’t just a marketing gimmick. Salesforce’s big office tower in San Francisco uses biophilic design elements like huge indoor green areas and natural light, and they saw a 17% […]
Read More...According to industry research group Freedonia, casual dining table shipments will grow 2.4% annually through 2025. Even the demand for dinner packaging is expected to increase 4.3% annually through 2027 to $1.9 billion. This shows American homeowners are investing more than ever in creating functional dining room spaces that work for modern life. Your dining […]
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