There's been a lot of talk about energy saving light bulbs over the past few years. Now, they are becoming the norm. Beginning in 2012, common light bulbs sold in the U.S. will typically use about 25% to 80% less energy. Many bulbs meet these new standards, including incandescents, CFLs, and LEDs, and are already available for purchase today. The newer... [Read more...]

Has the struggling economy caused your adult kids to move back home with you? If so, don’t feel bad because you’re not alone. The Census Bureau has found that nearly 6 million adults ages 25-34 are rooming with their parents. That number was less than 5 million before the recession hit a few years ago. High unemployment rates and the slow economy are... [Read more...]

Have you ever given any thought into how the average American home will look about 10 years from now? Probably not. But thanks to the International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA), we have an accurate depiction based on trends that 2,000 members of the organization have noted. The results of the report entitled 20/20: IFDA’s Vision for the... [Read more...]

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