By now you may know that steam inhalation can relax your mind and body, soothe anxiety, and even improve your sleep patterns. But did you know that a steam shower can net you a tangible ROI when it's time to sell your house? That's because more buyers…

Want to take better bathroom selfies? Or create an oasis where you can lock out the world (and the kids) for a little bit of me time? No matter the reason, if you’re looking to give your loo a bit of a refresh in 2022, we’ve got the top trends that can…

If we've learned anything in the past two years, it's that our health and wellbeing are gifts that should be nurtured and protected. Spending time in our homes has become a multipurpose experience: school, work, play, and relaxation. The relaxation part…

Steam is about more than luxury and relaxation. As nature’s oldest therapy, steam may just help us with better breathing. When we inhale the hot, humid air, steam fills our lungs, our sinuses and throat, which can have surprising effects on our overall…

Designer Carla Aston led the design of a Mediterranean-style home north of Houston, Texas, which included an addition as well as a kitchen and bathroom renovation. The primary bathroom, in particular, presented a challenge: Aston was tasked with…

Interior designer Claire Jefford is renovating her 1960s bungalow in Ontario, refreshing each room to feel more functional and modern. Her bathroom posed a common set of challenges: small square footage and the need for a total gut renovation. The space…

It seems there are some product shortages around the home improvement industry. A staff writer for The Atlantic suggests that it appears “millions of Americans had simultaneously decided the same thing: If we’re going to be inside, it might as well be…

Color has the power to influence not only the look of a room but also the feel. Sage green can offer tranquility while orange may increase creativity, but research has shown color perception is also often personal and contextual, never meaning just one…

When you think of a calming environment, you may automatically jump to images of spa-like rooms, flooded in ambient light, pale colors and a touch of greenery. But why are so many spas designed like that? The answer is wrapped up in the theory of…

We may not have flying cars or the casual space travel many imagined for 2020 during the middle of the last century, but we do have plenty of advanced health and home helpers, from watches that track your sleep to smartphone-connected dog treat…