Homes with black windows, trim or roofs have an attractive, contemporary look. Many modern home types, from ranches to farmhouses, use dark-framed windows and other black highlights as architectural features. In this article, we explore nine stylish ways to incorporate black window frames, roofing, and trim into your modern farmhouse aesthetic. Update your home with … Read more
What is Corean? Corian is a well-known solid surface countertop material that emerged in the 1970s as a durable and stylish alternative to laminate. While the Corian brand name is trademarked by DuPont, Corian has become a generic term for this type of solid surface product. Solid surface countertops like Corian are made from plastic … Read more
Fiber cement siding is nothing new. In fact, the first fiber-reinforced, cement-based siding was first produced in Austria in the late 19th century. These early sidings contained asbestos fibers and were later deemed unsafe in the 1970s. Cellulose fiber-reinforced cement siding was introduced by James Hardie in the 1980s, and they became fiber cement planks as … Read more
Whether you’re living out your dream of living in a tiny house or living in a tiny home or apartment out of necessity, small space living presents unique challenges and wonderful opportunities. From design to storage and beyond, the usual rules don’t apply when it comes to tight spaces – small space living doesn’t have … Read more
Being a caregiver is one of the most undervalued and underappreciated jobs. Who are caregivers? The people we will talk about in this article are unpaid family members and sometimes friends – known as informal or family caregivers – who provide vital emotional and physical support to those who need it most. These unsung heroes, … Read more
According to a recent report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) , Asian Americans have seen a 5% increase in home ownership rates over the past decade – the largest increase of any race. The Asian population is also the second-fastest growing demographic in the US, and the Census Bureau estimates it will double by 2060. Table … Read more
Generation Z is moving to homeownership faster than other generations, even though they have faced many obstacles (such as the COVID-19 pandemic, rising inflation, and a turbulent economy). A recent study from Redfin found that 30% of 25-year-olds own their own home in 2022 — more than Generation X (27%) and Millennials (28%) did when they were … Read more
Although the pay gap for construction managers and workers is lower than the national average, women are clearly underrepresented in the construction sector, particularly in construction trade jobs. Table of Contents Ahead of Women’s History Month and Women in Construction Week — which takes place the second week of March — Today’s Homeowner examined outstanding … Read more
With the recent news of Home Depot and Lowe’s earnings declines, we are starting to see a downward trend in home improvement spending. But there is no doubt that the home services industry will perform strongly in 2022. According to data from Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies , Americans will spend nearly $500 billion on … Read more
What comes to your mind when you think of moving into your first home? It could be the joy of finally getting your own home or maybe some butterflies in your stomach as you enter a new phase of your life. There are a lot of challenges when it comes to moving into a home … Read more