11 Seriously Weird Home Facts About Every American House

Home truly is where the heart is. And because America is such a huge melting pot of various cultures, you can certainly obtain an understanding of a person’s individual history and family background while scanning through the 300,000 items in their home.

But if you are curious about some of the home facts that the majority of our homes have in common, keep reading this article. We found 11 of them to share with you!

Mind Boggling American Home Facts

Have you ever heard of self-cleaning doorknobs, or do you know exactly how much stuff the average American has in their home? If you are fascinated by these little tidbits of information, you’re in the right place!

Here are 11 fun facts about homes you did not have a clue about before!

1. The Kitchen Is the Centerpiece of a Home

Americans are spending more and more time in their kitchens than ever before. And as a result, people who are selling their homes or interested in doing a remodel tend to focus the majority of their energy on the kitchen.

Kitchens have become showpieces and status symbols. But if yours is smaller than you really want, you no don’t have to worry. There are plenty of small kitchen hacks that will surely make it feel like you have a lot more space!

2. Homeowners Move After 13.3 Years

In a survey completed in 2018, the median amount of time a homeowner spent in their homes before moving was 13.3 years. However, this may have something to do with location because the homeowners who moved more frequently were located in Metropolitan areas like Denver and Austin.

3. The Average American has 300,000 Items in Their Home

Americans tend to be sentimental about their possessions. And the reasons for their attachments vary.

They may hang on to items become they remind them of past experiences, they connect them to a loved one who has passed, or they make them feel secure and whole. On average, there are 300,000 items in an American home.

4. And a Good Chunk of Those Items Are Toys

American children make up 3.1% of the world’s children and they own about 40% of the toys that are bought and sold globally. Some research says the average 10-year-old child has about 238 toys in their home, but they only play with 12 of them on a daily basis.

5. Living Rooms Have Assigned Seating

On average, an American living room consists of a couch with a matching love seat, and maybe even a recliner or another type of single chair. But according to an Ikea survey from Fast Company, 43% of American households have assigned seating arrangements in their living rooms.

6. And of Course, the TV Is the Centerpiece

The television is the centerpiece in most American living rooms, but you knew that, right? A full 75% of American homes have a television in the living room while 64% have one in their master bedroom.

With that said, the number of homes in the United States without a television has doubled in the past six years.

7. Bathroom Remodels

After the kitchen, the bathroom is the second most favored part of the home for people who are doing renovations. This is especially true for homes with master baths and suites.

The average bathroom remodel costs a homeowner about $10,500.

8. Self-Cleaning Doorknobs

If you have brass doorknobs in your home, you have the luxury of needing to clean a little less! Brass doorknobs are able to disinfect themselves without any work from you.

This is called the oligodynamic effect. The ions in brass are able to kill fungi, spores, viruses, and other germs within about eight hours.

9. Housewarming Parties

More and more Americans are proud to become first-time homeowners, which are traditionally celebrated by throwing a housewarming party. During these events, your friends and family bring you gifts for you to enjoy your new home while you are also basking in the glory of your newfound homeownership.

But what you probably didn’t know is that the first housewarming parties were partially about warming the home. Guests would bring firewood and light fires in the home’s fireplace.

Not only did doing so make the house warmer for those living in it, but this was also thought to ward off evil spirits in an effort to cleanse the house so that the family could live happily.

10. Plumbing Facts

If you insulate the pipes in your home, you can reduce the amount of heat you lose as the water moves from the heater to the faucet. You will also end up running less water while waiting for it to heat up.

This, of course, saves money on your utility bill. Also, allowing your faucet to drip during freezing cold temperatures can help prevent your pipes from bursting. You can click here for more info.

11. Your Fridge Has Cold and Hot Spots

Most people think refrigerators are kept at one cool temperature, but they are terribly wrong. While this depends on the specific make and model, most refrigerators have a high and low range.

For instance, many French door models range between 32.8 degrees and 50.7 degrees Fahrenheit.

There’s More!

Although all of our homes vary in design and size, weird home facts are something everyone can enjoy. Knowing a bit about your home’s history is helpful in making renovations, and the little tidbits you can pick up are entertaining too.

For even more odd facts, check out the rest of our site. There is always more to share, and you won’t be disappointed!

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