New Series: Intro to How to Create a Happy and Healthy Home Inside and Out

Now more than ever, we need our homes to be a sanctuary — a place where we feel safe, recharged, and joyful. This 4-week series is designed to help you create a home that better suits you and your family. Most importantly, you’ll discover simple steps you can take to boost your home’s health, functionality, and freshness. Don’t worry — you’ll find easy, affordable ideas that can make a big impact!

Over the past few years, we’ve all spent more time at home than ever before. And with that, our lives at home have evolved to meet changing — and sometimes challenging — needs.

It’s not just HGTV fans focusing more on their spaces these days. There’s a real need (and yearning!) for our homes to not only be havens but also places where we can comfortably and confidently live our daily lives.

Here’s what you can expect over the next four weeks:

Week 1: Make Your Home Healthier with Simple Changes

Every homeowner can take small steps toward making their home a healthier place — improving indoor air quality, water quality, and reducing toxins from everyday products. This article will explore what you can do about dust particles (and those pesky dust mites), airborne allergens and pollutants, moisture and mold issues, and sneaky chemicals lurking in household products. Taking action could help reduce health concerns like asthma, allergies, headaches, fatigue, and even developmental delays.

Week 2: Creating a Welcoming Home — Curb Appeal for Homeowners

You should feel a little burst of pride every time you pull up to your home — and your guests should, too! If you’re not feeling the love when you come down your street, it’s time for a refresh. This article will inspire you with simple ways to boost your home’s curb appeal — from painting your front door a bold new color, upgrading exterior hardware, to adding vibrant greenery. Fun, easy projects that pack a big punch!

Week 3: Inspiring Ideas for a More User-Friendly Home

Ready to reimagine your space? Like many homeowners, you might need better zones for work, play, study, exercise, and rest — even making the most of your outdoor areas! This article will dive into ideas for improving your layout, using tech and gadgets smartly, and finding creative storage solutions. You’ll see how small, budget-friendly changes can make your home more functional, beautiful, and a better fit for your everyday life. Today’s homes need to be versatile — and yours can be, too!

Week 4: Easy Ways to Refresh and Clean Your Home

Here’s your chance to wipe out grime and refresh your space like a pro. A sparkling clean home brings a real sense of accomplishment (go ahead, give yourself a high-five!) and an even deeper affection for your surroundings. This article will share some often-overlooked “housekeeping” tips — and once you tackle them, you’ll wonder why you didn’t do it sooner!

As you can see, this 4-week series — How to Create a Happy and Healthy Home Inside and Out — is the perfect antidote for anyone needing to fall back in love with their home. Keep an eye on your inbox — you won’t want to miss a week!