TrendTips was born out of a simple frustration: most home maintenance advice online is either too vague to be useful or too technical for the average homeowner to follow.
We believe that keeping your home in great shape shouldn’t require a contractor’s license or a weekend course. With the right guidance, small, consistent actions are enough to protect your property, reduce repair costs, and keep your living space comfortable year-round.
Who We Are
TrendTips is led by Ava Harrington, a home improvement writer and DIY enthusiast with over eight years of hands-on experience renovating, maintaining, and documenting residential properties across the United States.
Ava started her career writing for regional real estate blogs before focusing full-time on practical home care content. Her approach has always been the same: skip the fluff, get to the fix. Every article published on TrendTips reflects real-world testing, reader feedback, and a commitment to accuracy over volume.
Our team also includes a rotating group of contractors, interior designers, and home inspectors who contribute expertise on topics ranging from HVAC maintenance to seasonal weatherproofing. We do not publish advice we wouldn’t apply to our own homes.
What We Cover
TrendTips is organized around three core areas, each designed to address a different stage of your home care journey:
- Smart Maintenance Hacks — Clever, low-cost routines that prevent small issues from becoming expensive emergencies. From HVAC filter schedules to early leak detection, these are the habits that save money quietly over time.
- Home Fix Trends — An honest look at the modern approaches reshaping how homeowners approach repairs and upgrades. We track what’s working, what’s overhyped, and what’s worth your budget.
- Everyday House Solutions — Quick, practical answers to the everyday challenges every homeowner faces: stubborn drafts, squeaky floors, slow drains, and everything in between.
Our Editorial Standards
Every article on TrendTips goes through a consistent review process before publishing. We cross-reference recommendations with guidance from sources such as the U.S. Department of Energy, the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI), and peer-reviewed studies in building performance and property management.
We update older content regularly to reflect new materials, updated safety codes, and evolving best practices. If you ever spot outdated information or have a correction to suggest, we genuinely want to hear from you.
Why It Matters
Research consistently shows that homeowners who follow structured maintenance schedules spend significantly less on emergency repairs over time. More importantly, a well-maintained home is a safer home — for your family, your finances, and your peace of mind.
We started TrendTips because we couldn’t find a single resource that combined practical depth with everyday readability. That gap is exactly what we’re here to fill.
Get in Touch
Have a question, a topic suggestion, or a maintenance challenge you’d like us to cover? We read every message sent through our Contact page and try to respond within two business days.
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