Adriana Lopez

Being pregnant comes with a myriad of new and unforgettable experiences – the first time you feel your little one move, the first time you feel that connection, or the excitement of gathering all the adorable things you’ll need for your newborn. One thing that isn’t always easy, though, is getting and staying comfortable.    With…

The Most Urbanized States New York. Population: 19,453,561 New Jersey. Population: 8,882,190 California. Population: 39,512,223   The COVID-19 pandemic has punctuated an otherwise steady trend towards increased urbanization in the U.S. that began over two centuries ago. While urban areas account for just over 3% of American land, they are home to more than 80%…

September means NFL season and all the fantastic and fun activities you can organize around the football season with your family, friends, and coworkers. If you’re a fan of entertaining and hosting, this time of year is the perfect opportunity to create a man cave or area in your home geared toward entertaining during the…

The garage isn’t simply where you park your car. It’s usually your tool shed, your spare storage room, and the unspoken designated space for your outdoors and sporting equipment. The garage is “stuff overflow.” Over time, these various tools, half-used cans of paint, and “I might need this again” items add up. This can lead…

You’ve probably looked at a coffee table in a furniture store or maybe browsed through woodworking projects on a website and thought, “I could make that.” Maybe you were inspired enough to get started in woodworking right away, but you didn’t know where to begin. Don’t worry. Everyone has to start somewhere, and a beginner’s…

Stone veneer is an excellent option if you’re looking to add something unique and personalized to your home. Indoor or outdoor, stone has a ton of variety and ways to customize the color, style and use to suit your needs.   Outdoor curb appeal is a huge factor when selling your home, and adding stone veneer…

You’re moving, now what?  You have your moving list ready, what you can move, and what you expect the movers to handle, but… movers have surprising lists of what they dislike moving and what they won’t move. They dislike cheap, big-box store furniture, as it tends to break. They won’t move houseplants or nail polish,…

We spend a lot of time sleeping, and for a good reason. It’s exceptionally important. Unfortunately for us, most people don’t have a healthy relationship with sleep, and this number is worse with children. Nearly 58% of middle schoolers and 73% of high schoolers get less than the recommended sleep. Sleeping problems can be attributed…

Whether at home, the office, in a restaurant, or on the road, smart technology is everywhere we go. You probably check your smartphone for the weather report, find new recipes, or perhaps use a tablet to read your favorite books. Many homeowners control smart speakers, turn off the lights, change the temperature, or even secure…

Does it feel like sometimes the winter will never end? Of course, it does, but after the novelty of the holidays wears off, every cold day tends to feel a little longer until we greet those warm sunny rays. One sure sign that summer is finally approaching is kicking on those fans and A/C units…