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Explore the History of Americans Cutting the Cord

There was a time when landline phones and cable TV were fixtures in every American home, but that moment is fading into history, as we can see in the Ooma article on U.S. cord-cutting statistics. The infographic tells a vivid story in 30 facts about how wireless phones and streaming entertainment have become the new norm. In late 2024, almost 79% of adults and 87% of children lived in a home without landlines. Landline-only households have nearly vanished. Cable TV is on the outs, too. 46% of U.S. households with Internet have canceled cable, while 12% never subscribed to begin with. Most of these households list the cost of cable TV as the reason for cutting the cord. Flexible, on-demand streaming platforms like Netflix and Hulu offer tons of content for less. Americans today enjoy the freedom to watch what they want, when they want, and despite rising fees, they’re still paying less for streaming than for a cable package. It’s no wonder that cable is fading away.

Explore the History of Americans Cutting the Cord infographic

Determining the Home Improvement Projects with the Best ROI

Ace Handyman Services helps us reconsider the value of home improvement projects. Their study shows that large, expensive motivations don’t carry the same value as smaller home improvement projects with strong returns on investment. It can be easy to overlook painting, fixture upgrades, basic repairs, and flooring improvements, but the study shows that these projects consistently pay off. The team explains that buyers are drawn to homes that look great and feel cared for. It gives the feeling that these homes are move-in ready. Unfinished repairs, outdated fixtures, and dull furnishings can be the silent killer of home value. Focusing on practical improvements that enhance the home’s appearance and function will improve resale value and daily comfort. The team encourages an innovative approach to home upgrades that prioritize practical maintenance over dramatic renovations.

Determining the Home Improvement Projects with the Best ROI

Study Examines the Popularity of Home Improvement Gifts infographic

The holiday season heralds a scramble for gift ideas, and according to this new study, practicality is a trending choice. An analysis from the Ace Hardware team shows that in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, home improvement gifts are common, making up 77.35 of every 1,000 gifts given in those states.

There are similar numbers across the country, indicating that Americans value practical gifts that can help them improve their living spaces. In states across the nation, lawn and garden items are the most common home improvement gifts, comprising a quarter of these gifts. Major appliances and building supplies are popular choices, too.

Study Examines the Popularity of Home Improvement Gifts infographic

Naming the Crown Jewels of Christmas Movies

The Christmas season brings eggnog, cozy pajamas, twinkly lights, and holiday movie nights. PixlParade asked around 2,000 Americans to choose their favorite Christmas movie, and the results may surprise you.

The clear leader as the king of holiday films is National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. It earned 31% of the vote, making it the top holiday film overall, and also the #1 Christmas movie in 31 states. A Christmas Story takes the top spot in 10 states, followed by Home Alone, which won 5 states.

Naming the Crown Jewels of Christmas Movies infographic

Study Analyzes Fatal New Year’s Eve Car Wrecks

The New Year’s holidays are a time full of excitement, celebration, and travel, but unfortunately, they come with serious risks, as we can see in this analysis of car wrecks from CarInsurance.com. The team examined almost a decade of data to present stark figures. Certain states and counties see far higher fatal traffic accidents between December 31 and January 1 than others. The states at the top of the list are South Carolina, Mississippi, and Louisiana. The most dangerous counties are Sarasota and Manatee in Florida, and Davidson County in Tennessee.

Study Analyzes Fatal New Year’s Eve Car Wrecks infographic

How To Set Up Your Businesses For Success During The Holidays

In 2025, the holiday season is rolling around just like every other year. However, unlike every other year, discretionary spending is not quite readey. In fact, the average consumer has the lowest discretionary spending levels since 2009. Similarly, Generation Z, Millennials, and Gen X are all in worse financial positions as of 2025 than they were during the pandemic in 2021.

How To Set Up Your Businesses For Success During The Holidays infographic

The Most Pet-Friendly Vacation Destinations

The team at Florida Rentals offers the perfect map for pet owners, identifying the most pet-friendly cities in the nation. Many travelers want to bring their furry friends along for the ride rather than trust them to a sitter or pay for expensive boarding. The team created a comprehensive scoring system that considered factors like climate, vet access, park availability, and pet-friendly hotel availability.

The Most Pet-Friendly Vacation Destinations infographic

The Places Where Renters Can’t Afford to Own a Home infographic

The team at MovingPlace released a new study pinpointing the American ZIP codes where renters cannot afford to own their own home. In 2025, the average age of first-time home buyers skyrocketed to 40. Just five years ago, the average age was 33. Home prices are rising, and would-be homeowners battle inflation and a tough market. Some locations are more affordable than others, while certain ZIP codes have such high housing costs that ownership is prohibitive for the average renter.

The Places Where Renters Can’t Afford to Own a Home infographic

Graphic Offers Tips for Spam and Fraud Protection
The team at Ooma offers essential scam prevention tips in their new infographic. In an age when billions are lost to fraud and scams each year, it’s clear that everyone with a phone or Internet connection should know how to identify and protect themselves against them. Scammers evolve with changing technology, developing more sophisticated and covert methods. The team’s tips guide us all to safer Internet and text usage.

Graphic Offers Tips for Spam and Fraud Protection

Graphic Displays the Many Styles of Star Wars Lightsabers

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, there were hundreds of lightsabers wielded throughout the Star Wars universe. While we don’t see every single blade in the films and TV shows, this new graphic from PixlParade shows that we certainly know a lot of them. This graphic lists every saber we’ve seen on screen along with information about who wielded them and what they’re made of.

Graphic Displays the Many Styles of Star Wars Lightsabers

How AI’s Excessive Power Usage Will Reshape the US Power Grid

In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has grown in popularity within recent years. A majority of this fame comes from how widely applicable and useful it can be. However, the utility of AI has hidden costs associated with it. The amount of power used in every AI search query is between 23 and 30 times higher than a normal internet search. For perspective, if every regular search was replaced with an AI query, the annual power consumption would be equal to the yearly power consumption of Ireland – at around 29.3 Terawatt Hours. With the increasing popularity of AI, these servers are expected to consume 85.4 Terawatt Hours of electricity annually.

How AI’s Excessive Power Usage Will Reshape the US Power Grid

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