Q: We are about to move into a new rental property and are stuck with this rather blah bathroom. I'm looking for a paint color and some fun accessories to give it a little bit of life. Please help! More

It's that time of year where one of the few everyday comforts is sitting by a warm, roaring fireplace. While fireplaces were originally incorporated into homes as a primary source of heat, in recent years they've gotten a bad reputation for being heat suckers and only good for decoration. There are actually a few great types of fireplaces that can be used, for anyone from apartment dwellers to home owners, that are sure to keep you cozy and warm, and maybe even reduce your heating bill. More

Many of us have been drooling over the Nest Learning Thermostat everyone's been raving about (including us and us). Unfortunately for those of us who waited on pulling the trigger, it's now officially sold out through early 2012 - that's a longer wait time than the new iPhone 4S! Apple's not the only one that's got it figured out - make a smart looking and working device and people will flock to it while throwing money out of their pockets. But if you missed the boat (like we did) there are many options for smart thermostats or hiding your plain jane one so you're not completely left out in the cold. More

It's the sexiest little thermostat to ever hit the market. Meet Nest, available mid-November. It works a little (well, a LOT) differently than a regular thermostat. Curious? See a video below: More

It's getting cold outside and we've been discovering some interesting cold weather tech accessories, like these touch screen friendly gloves by MUJI. Another new product has also caught our eye - Nest, a very pretty thermostat. Here's what Nest is about and our critique on whether its control of energy consumption compensates for its price tag.

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Hot showers are a welcome luxury at the end of a long day. The brisk air and icy floor we step into afterwards are not so pleasant. With a few bathroom modifications we're winter-proofing our showering set up and making the changing of the seasons that much more bearable. More

It's almost time to turn on the heat in certain parts of the country, and there are some innovative space heaters on the market if you're looking to buy a new one. More

Sometimes it's the small details in a room which can either bring great pleasure...or continually annoy you to no end. And it's often the utility features of a home which intrude upon decor, like an old wall heater, fuse box, or in the case of Lauren of All Things Homie, the digital thermostat floating on her wall... More

For allergy sufferers and fans of clean indoor air, filters are an essential part of life. Without the air filters in our tiny apartment spring would be even less bearable than it already is and we thank our lucky stars for their presence in our home. However as much as we love our air filters we admit that we are not awesome at knowing when to replace them. Is it the same guideline for the fan as it is for the HEPA, what about the AC? More

We know, we know. Just writing those words hurt our hearts. But it's true: the first day of Fall is tomorrow, which means Winter is right around the corner. Now is the time to weatherize your home before the heat is blasting in (and probably escaping out of) your home. Did you know that the amount of heat escaping through cracks in the average house is equivalent to having an open window year round? Inadequate insulation and air leakage are the leading causes of energy waste in homes. Cut down on the chilly drafts, reduce your heating bills, and slash your overall home energy use this winter with the following tips: More