Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

If you’re about to replace your roof, Tesla has you covered, but roofs have a long life span, and besides, not all of us have the luxury/misery of having a roof to replace in the first place. Most of ...

As our lives become increasingly intertwined with technology, our dependence on electricity grows, and so does our electricity bill. We’re constantly plugged in, from powering our homes to charging ...

Hunter Douglas is adding a rechargeable battery option to its PowerView motorized blinds, promising to be greener and easier to maintain than the current system. Supporting retrofitting into "most" ...

Designers consider window shades and blinds essential for many reasons. But there are so many options — how do you choose the right ones? By Tim McKeough Most windows need a little help from window ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. We’ve all been there. Collapsed into bed after a long day, ...