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,…
You might think a screen door is optional—until you live without one. It’s one of those features you don’t realize you need until bugs are flying in, the AC is working overtime, or the house just feels closed off. Whether you’re living out in the country or smack in the middle of town, a screen…
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…
The entryway is supposed to welcome you in—not trip you, stress you out, or hide all the stuff no one knew where else to put. If yours keeps turning into a drop zone, you don’t need more space—you just need smarter fixes. These changes can keep the entry from becoming the house’s messiest corner. Add…
Some porch trends look cute on Pinterest but don’t hold up when the wind picks up or the rain blows sideways. If your porch feels like it’s constantly getting beat up by the weather, some of the features you’ve added (or want to add) might be the problem. Here are the ones that seem harmless…
The whole point of a mudroom is to contain the mess. But if you don’t set it up right, it turns into a pass-through with clutter and grime that spreads through the whole house. These are the setup and habit mistakes that completely defeat the purpose—and how to fix them. No Seating If there’s nowhere…
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…
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…