Category: Home Improvement Blogs
Air filters are important to maintaining your home’s air quality, which keeps your HVAC system running smoothly and efficiently and keeps your family healthier. But not every air filter is … READ MORE How to Choose the Best Air Filter for Y...
Welcome to the Energy Efficiency Myths series from Direct Energy! As many myths arise from incomplete knowledge, they can create seemingly possible answers that many people accept as fact. Each … READ MORE Common LED Lighting Myths & Facts T...
Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) - How do you define luxury? For decades, men and women much like you have been surrounding themselves with products made from American hardwoods; recognizing their unique beauty; reveling in their warmth; confirming them as the perfect product choice; and incorporating them into every facet …
Rachel Metz of Living to DIY is known for breaking down DIY projects into simple steps that are easy to follow. Learn how she creates wooden pallet letters to decorate her home this holiday! Holiday DIY JOY Pallet Letters Tutorial I have seen pallet letters before but wanted to give these my own personal twist. I... The …
(BPT) - From diets to exercise routines to standing at our desks while we work, we do a lot to stay healthy. Most of the time this involves focusing on what we eat and how we move. No doubt this is an essential component to good health, but increasingl...
Welcome to Plugging Into Your Kids from Direct Energy. In this series, we will share ways you can spend focused time with your children – specifically by unplugging from technology. We want to … READ MORE 5 New Year’s Resolutions for Famili...
Gardening is a hobby that you can spend a lifetime learning about. Seasons change, seeds fail or thrive, and just when you think you know it all, you realize how … READ MORE The Best Plants to Give As Gifts The post The Best Plants to Give As Gif...
Our family of brands has been involved with many wonderful activities and organizations, and we are proud to be able to give back to the communities we serve. Here’s a … READ MORE Direct Energy’s 2017 Community Involvement Recap The post Direct E...
(BPT) - Winter storms can wreak havoc on roads, homes and personal lives. However, facing hours of cleaning up fallen tree limbs, shoveling snow or being cooped up inside with antsy kids might be the least of your worries. Experts predict more frequent...
(BPT) - Winter storms can wreak havoc on roads, homes and personal lives. However, facing hours of cleaning up fallen tree limbs, shoveling snow or being cooped up inside with antsy kids might be the least of your worries. Experts predict more frequent...
The Graphene Corner What is Graphene? Graphene is the lightest material known. Produced in single sheets, it’s composed of carbon atoms bonded together in honeycomb-shaped lattice that’s just one atom … READ MORE Technology Buzz December, 2017 — ...
If you’re old enough to have owned a cassette tape, you may have heard the occasional pressure cooker horror story. Like the name implies, pressure cookers cook food under extreme … READ MORE Why Use a Pressure Cooker? The post Why Use a Pressure...
(BPT) - Whether it's for a special occasion or just because, hosting an older adult in your home can be a wonderful experience with lots of memory-making potential. However, for a safe and successful visit, you may want to make a few adjustments to you...
(BPT) - Whether it's for a special occasion or just because, hosting an older adult in your home can be a wonderful experience with lots of memory-making potential. However, for a safe and successful visit, you may want to make a few adjustments to you...
(BPT) - The weather outside is frightful, and the week ahead calls for falling temperatures, maybe even snow. That makes it easy to dream of warmer spring weather, but to plan for it? To sit and strategize for making the most of next year’s lawn ...
Welcome to the Take Charge of Your Home series from Direct Energy! Hiring a professional to perform household maintenance may offer convenience and peace of mind, but you can do many of … READ MORE Is Your HVAC System Giving You Headaches? The po...
Sara Davis, of Sincerely, Sara D., loves her home, but felt like her kitchen didn’t give her and her family enough room. By removing half a wall, updating her cabinets, and creating more counter space, Sara created a better flow. Read on to see how Sara created this beautiful spacious kitchen. Complete Kitchen Overhaul Have... The …
Sara Davis, of Sincerely, Sara D., loves her home, but felt like her kitchen didn’t give her and her family enough room. By removing half a wall, updating her cabinets, and creating more counter space, Sara created a better flow. Read on to see how Sara created this beautiful spacious kitchen. Complete Kitchen Overhaul Have... The …
(BPT) - As winter approaches, many cities in the U.S. have already started to experience the winter chill with temperatures below freezing and snow fall. But cold weather isn’t exclusively a northern phenomenon as the majority of the country expe...
(BPT) - Decking the halls for Christmas takes a lot of effort and planning. Whether you’re the type to go all in or opt for a minimalist approach, there's nothing like a Christmas tree to create a festive focal point in any room.As beautiful as t...
