Second Floor Always Hot? 6 Ways to Improve Air Circulation at Home

If heat is making your second story uncomfortable, try these simple tips to improve your home's indoor temperature. Getty Images / MarioGuti In many homes, especially older homes, the second floor feels noticeably warmer than the ground floor. When the second floor is too warm, living conditions can become uncomfortable. Air conditioning and ceiling fans relieve some of the worst heat. however,...

U.S. Pending Home Sales Fall to All-time Low in May

According to the National Association of Realtors, U.S. Pending home sales in May slipped 2.1 percent. The Midwest and South posted monthly losses in transactions while the Northeast and West recorded gains. Year-over-year, all U.S. regions registered reductions. The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI) - a forward-looking indicator of home sales based on contract signings - decreased to 70.8 in May. Year over...

These Are the Best Outdoor Rug Deals on Amazon Right Now—All 50% Off or Higher

Prices start at $20. Amazon I make the same mistake of thinking I can walk barefoot from my back sliding door to the pool every summer. And every year, I end up with burned tootsies because of just how hot the pavement gets. Now seems like a good time to stop making the same mistake over and over again, so I’ve decided to invest in an outdoor area rug that will make the journey undoubtedly...

70,000 Shoppers Have Purchased This Plug-In Insect Trap That Makes Bugs Disappear

It’s chemical-, sound-, and odor-free, and it keeps caught bugs hidden from view, too. BETTER HOMES & GARDENS / EUNA PARK There are few things more annoying than hearing a fly buzzing throughout your home or reaching for a banana only to spot fruit flies around the basket. While there are many great remedies that you can try to keep the pests at bay, few have quite as many fans as this...

What to Do When You Have Storm Damage: 7 Important Steps

Our step-by-step guide will give you practical tips for what to do when you have storm damage. Getty Images / patty_c Managing the aftereffects of storm damage in your home can be stressful and costly, especially if you don't have a mitigation plan set in place, or feel confused on how to navigate your insurance claims process. And with so many types of damage that can occur, it can be even more...

Amazon Just Dropped Tons of Early Fourth of July Deals on Swings, Patio Sets, and More—Up to 57% Off

Save on swings, patio sets, Adirondack chairs, and more. Better Homes & Gardens / Amazon Summer’s not the only thing heating up—Amazon just dropped tons of early Fourth of July deals on outdoor furniture. That’s right, we’re talking 41% off a customer-loved four-piece patio set, 27% off an ultra-cozy free-standing hammock, and even a whopping 23% off a pair of best-selling gravity...

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