Solar Panel Roof Replacement Costs Should you replace the roof before you add solar panels? Q: Five years ago we contracted with a solar panel company to install a system on our house. We now find out we will need a new roof in about two years, after getting three opinions. We’re surprised by this. [...]
The hottest houseware trends of 2021. Sales of these popular housewares are predicted to hold strong in the new year. After a historic year for houseware sales in 2020, when Americans spent more time at home than ever before, the industry is poised for another year of impressive sales growth. In 2021, it’s going to [...]
10 of the best luxury housewares of 2020. The most highly sought after luxury housewares are multifunctional, high-tech and make people’s lives easier. Are you still trying to find the perfect gifts for the loved ones on your holiday shopping list? Well, you’re in luck because this week we’ve rounded up 10 of the best [...]
How do you make a consumer complaint? How to file a complaint against a company and the top 10 most common consumer complaints. Who do you complain to when the used car you bought breaks down as soon as you drive it off the lot? Or when the handyman you hired to work on your [...]
These are the Hottest Houseware Trends of 2019 directly from the International Home and Housewares Show in Chicago. Which ones will you take home? As we walked the halls of the 2019 International Home and Housewares Show at McCormick Place earlier this month, we were surprised by how much hasn’t changed. Yes, we know this [...]
Kitchen renovation trends: what you need to know about high-tech upgrades, style and building materials when planning your kitchen renovations. Thinking about renovating your kitchen? You might want to pay attention to the latest kitchen renovation trends so that it’s easier to sell your home when the time comes. Homeowners today want high-tech upgrades, open-concept [...]
Luxury housewares are getting smarter. Smart home technology is automating everything we do at home, from turning on the lights and locking the doors to turning off the oven when we forget. When I visited the International Home and Housewares Show (IHHS) here in Chicago a few months back, there were so many new high-tech [...]
Are you moving this month? You're not alone. According to Census figures, approximately 1 in 9 people move every year, or about 40 million Americans. More people move in May than in any other month, according to industry experts. Whether you're moving into a condo or moving into a rental, you'll want to make sure [...]
