10 “Improvements” That Make the House Feel Off

10 “Improvements” That Make the House Feel Off

Not every upgrade is a good one. Sometimes people mean well but end up doing things that throw off the flow, make the space feel less functional, or straight up cheapen the look. A house should feel natural and put together, not like a Pinterest board gone sideways. These so-called improvements might look good online,…

8 Choices That Make the Windows Useless for Light or Air

8 Choices That Make the Windows Useless for Light or Air

Windows are meant to bring in natural light and let you get some fresh air—but some common design choices block them entirely. If your house feels dark and stale, your window setup might be part of the problem. Here’s what tends to ruin their purpose. Overcrowding the Sills Lining your windows with plants, trinkets, or…

8 Places You Shouldn’t Put Anything Flammable

8 Places You Shouldn’t Put Anything Flammable

Some spots around the house seem like handy storage zones—until you remember what’s nearby. Heat, sparks, friction, and even sunlight can turn a safe-looking space into a real fire hazard. If you’re stashing anything flammable in these spots, it’s time to move it before it turns into a story you don’t want to tell. Near…

10 Things You’ve Probably Got Too Close to the Heat Source

10 Things You’ve Probably Got Too Close to the Heat Source

A lot of house fires start because someone stuck something “temporarily” near a heater, furnace, or stove and forgot about it. It doesn’t always take direct contact—just being too close is enough to cause a slow smolder or a fast flare-up. Here are the things I see way too close to heat, and they’re all…