Outdoor hot tubs and spas have moved from resort amenity to standard home feature, and property owners are asking whether the investment pays off. The answer depends less on the tub itself than on the site, the electrical system, and the structure underneath it. Demand is strong enough that builders treat spas as a selling […]
Warmer weather is close, and spring decor marks the shift inside the house. When you spring clean, the season is a natural moment to replace old pieces with something new and fresh: lighter textiles, brighter colors, and seasonal accents that match the longer days. Decor changes do not need a big budget, just a plan
The 2023 Houzz & Home Study surveyed more than 46,000 U.S. homeowners between December 2022 and February 2023 about renovation projects completed in the past year and planned for the year ahead. The results cover additions, upgrades, design choices, and financing, which makes the study one of the largest recent samples of remodeling behavior in
Mother’s Day falls on the second Sunday of May, and in 2023 that date landed on May 14. Retailers start their gift campaigns weeks earlier, and the ten most popular picks in the timber home community that season ranged from a $23 sun catcher to a $100 throw blanket, with serveware, relaxation accessories, and personalized
June turns every room into a staging area for summer: windows open wider, meals move outdoors, and guests arrive without warning. A June home refresh pairs seasonal decor with practical upgrades, so the house looks pulled together and handles the season’s heat, bugs, and foot traffic. The classic summer checklist covers wreaths, pillows, candleholders, bird
A garage is no longer just an enclosed parking space. It doubles as a workshop, gym, music studio, and storage hub, and the decisions made at the planning stage determine how well it serves all of those roles. Two structural choices matter first: whether the garage attaches to the house and where it sits on
Summer is prime time for renovation projects, and the data shows what homeowners actually search for before they pick up a hammer. Houzz, a home remodeling and design platform, publishes emerging trends based on search insights from a community of more than 65 million homeowners, design enthusiasts, and industry professionals. The report tracks year-over-year jumps
Fall arrives gradually in most timber home regions. Nights cool first, then the leaves shift from green to gold, and before long the whole property asks for a warmer interior. Wood walls, exposed beams, and stone hearths already carry half of the seasonal mood, so a small number of well-chosen accents finish the job. The
A new year begins while temperatures drop and snow falls, which makes it the perfect time to look at your home’s interior with fresh eyes. The goal is a cozy haven from the elements, and the refresh does not need a full remodel to deliver it. The season also suits planning. Contractors use the quiet
Home renovation spending keeps climbing. Median spending on renovation projects increased 60% from 2020 to 2023, moving from $15,000 to $24,000, according to the Houzz & Home Study of more than 30,000 homeowners. Over half of the owners who renovated in 2023 spent $25,000 or more, up from 37% in 2020. The same upward drift
