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4 days ago | 
housedigest.com | Holly Gates
Most of us with fancy digital thermostats really just want to know how to move the temperature up and down, and change from air conditioner to heater as needed. In many cases, the other settings are ignored — that is, until you accidentally hit the wrong button, and all of a sudden, your electric bill is through the roof. One such ignored-it-until-it-was-too-late setting is EM heat.
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4 days ago | 
housedigest.com | Holly Gates
Do your seasonal allergies feel like they are getting worse every year? It's not just your imagination. As global temperatures rise, winters become shorter and the growing season becomes longer. In a study published by the National Academy of Sciences, pollen season rose by 20 days from 1990 to 2018, and pollen concentrations grew by 20% thanks to an increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide. In short — you're feeling worse for longer.
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1 week ago | 
housedigest.com | Holly Gates
"Milk glass" is the term for opaque white glass objects. They are typically covered in lovely patterns like grape leaves and come in the form of tableware, vases, candy dishes, cake stands, candlesticks, and more. While it's been around since at least the 1500s, milk glass production in the United States didn't kick off until the 19th century. It quickly gained popularity as a less expensive alternative to porcelain.
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1 week ago | 
yahoo.com | Holly Gates
"Milk glass" is the term for opaque white glass objects. They are typically covered in lovely patterns like grape leaves and come in the form of tableware, vases, candy dishes, cake stands, candlesticks, and more. While it's been around since at least the 1500s, milk glass production in the United States didn't kick off until the 19th century. It quickly gained popularity as a less expensive alternative to porcelain.
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1 week ago | 
housedigest.com | Holly Gates
First, there was "Christmas in July," which was a holiday expressly created so Hallmark could make even more Christmas movies. Now, there is Summerween, a chance for Halloween lovers to start their ghoulish celebrations a few months early. Like "Chrismukkuh," and "Festivus," Summerween was coined thanks to a TV show (Disney Channel's "Gravity Falls" in this case). The trend has caught on, allowing those in cold weather climates to host summer outdoor parties and BBQs with a Halloween theme.
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1 week ago | 
yahoo.com | Holly Gates
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. First, there was "Christmas in July," which was a holiday expressly created so Hallmark could make even more Christmas movies. Now, there is Summerween, a chance for Halloween lovers to start their ghoulish celebrations a few months early. Like "Chrismukkuh," and "Festivus," Summerween was coined thanks to a TV show (Disney Channel's "Gravity Falls" in this case).
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1 week ago | 
housedigest.com | Holly Gates
The wall behind your bed is the most important wall in your bedroom. It's where your eye naturally goes when you walk into the space, and often the only one that gets any decorating love. The other walls are often cluttered with dressers, windows, closet doors, and perhaps a television, but the bed wall is a blank canvas. Many people choose to decorate the space above their bed with artwork. This is a classic design move that is easy to get right — but even easier to get wrong.
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1 week ago | 
yahoo.com | Holly Gates
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The wall behind your bed is the most important wall in your bedroom. It's where your eye naturally goes when you walk into the space, and often the only one that gets any decorating love. The other walls are often cluttered with dressers, windows, closet doors, and perhaps a television, but the bed wall is a blank canvas. Many people choose to decorate the space above their bed with artwork.
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1 week ago | 
housedigest.com | Holly Gates
You chose light-colored garden gravel for its clean look and a stark contrast to brightly colored plants. But after a few months, the white stones are covered in dirt, pollen, and every possible form of outdoor grime. Cleaning them has become a conundrum. The stones proved too delicate for pressure washing, and you sent gravel flying in every direction and right into your grass. You considered using a bleach and water solution but don't want to harm any outdoor critters or pets.
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1 week ago | 
housedigest.com | Holly Gates
If you have an active home with children or pets, or love to throw the occasional red wine-laden dinner party, you may live in constant fear of dirt and spills on your area rugs. While the combo of spot-cleaning and vacuuming works for a while to maintain your rug, after time, it just needs a good cleaning. This means investing in a steam cleaner or calling in the professionals — both of which may cost more than buying a new rug.
