Keeping the U.S. on permanent Daylight Saving Time (DST) year-round would bring both benefits and problems, and which side people prefer often depends on lifestyle, geography, and health concerns.
This is the biggest advantage people notice.
For example, in Pittsburgh during December, sunset would move from roughly 4:50 PM to 5:50 PM.
Businesses that depend on evening activity often support DST because people are more likely to go out when it’s still light.
Historically:
have favored longer evening daylight.
Many people dislike switching clocks twice a year because it can:
Permanent DST would eliminate the time change itself.
This is the largest criticism.
If DST stayed year-round:
Children going to school in darkness is one of the main objections.
In places like:
winter mornings could feel extremely late and dark.
Sleep researchers often argue that permanent standard time is healthier than permanent DST.
Why?
Many medical organizations, including the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, have supported permanent standard time instead of permanent DST.
The U.S. actually tried permanent DST during the 1970s energy crisis under Emergency Daylight Saving Time Energy Conservation Act.
At first, public support was high. But after one winter of dark mornings:
Congress eventually reversed it.
Permanent DST would feel very different depending on location.
Southern states:
Northern states:
For example:
There are basically three options:
Many sleep scientists favor:
Many members of the public favor:
because people tend to value evening daylight more than brighter mornings.
Permanent DST would likely:
But it could also:
So whether it’s “better” depends heavily on whether society prioritizes:
For a balance of long lifespan, heat reduction, appearance, and cost-effectiveness, the best option is usually:
Window film blocks solar heat before it enters the room, which is more effective than curtains that stop heat after sunlight has already passed through the glass.
High-quality solar control film can:
Good blackout curtains can noticeably reduce heat and are easy to install and replace.
They work best when:
These help somewhat, especially if your existing curtains are thin, but they are generally the least effective of the three.
The strongest setup is actually:
Film blocks solar heat at the glass, while curtains add insulation and darkness.
This combination:
| Situation | Best Choice |
|---|---|
| Lowest upfront cost | Clip-in liners |
| Best long-term savings | Window film |
| Best renter-friendly option | Blackout curtains |
| Maximum heat reduction | Film + blackout curtains |
| Preserve natural daylight | Ceramic solar film |
| Best durability | Professional-grade window film |
The best at-home startup businesses right now are usually the ones with these 4 things:
The highest-profit businesses are often service-based or digital-product businesses because there’s little ongoing cost after setup. Multiple recent business trend reports and entrepreneur discussions point toward digital products, freelance services, tutoring, content creation, and niche ecommerce as the strongest low-cost/high-margin categories in 2026.
Here are the strongest options right now, ranked by the balance of startup cost + realistic profit potential:
Examples:
Why it’s excellent:
Best platform ideas:
This is especially good for creative women, organized women, homeschool moms, ministry-oriented creators, or anyone good at aesthetics.
Examples:
Why it works:
Typical beginner pricing:
You can learn almost everything free on YouTube.
Still one of the best platforms for women starting from home.
Strong niches:
Digital Etsy shops are especially attractive because they avoid inventory costs entirely.
This is one of the fastest ways to start earning.
Examples:
Startup cost:
Potential:
Reports continue showing strong demand for VAs and freelance services in 2026.
You create designs, but a company prints/ships products only after a sale.
Products:
Why it’s attractive:
This model continues growing because it avoids large upfront inventory costs.
Platforms:
Especially profitable if you already know:
Very low startup cost and highly scalable online.
Examples:
This is slower at first but has massive upside through:
Many people combine content creation with Etsy or digital products.
If you want the highest chance of success with low risk, this combination is probably the strongest:
That model can realistically start under $100.
These often sound exciting but are harder than people expect:
They usually require more money and have thinner margins.
| Personality | Best Business |
|---|---|
| Creative/artistic | Etsy + printables |
| Organized/detail-oriented | Virtual assistant |
| Outgoing/on-camera | TikTok creator + affiliate marketing |
| Teacher/helper | Tutoring/coaching |
| Quiet/introverted | Freelance writing |
| Crafty | Handmade Etsy shop |
| Tech-savvy | Social media management |
If you’re selling items online for local pickup, the safest approach is to treat every meetup like a transaction with a stranger — even if they seem trustworthy. Here are the best practices that reduce risk the most:
The safest options are:
Many police departments specifically encourage online marketplace exchanges.
Especially for:
If the item is large and must be picked up from your house:
Even one extra person changes the dynamic and discourages bad behavior.
Best options:
Watch for:
For expensive items, meeting inside a bank is ideal because cash can be verified immediately.
Cancel immediately if someone:
Do not share:
Using platform messaging only is often safest.
Try to schedule pickups:
For things like phones, laptops, cameras, collectibles, or vehicles:
You do not owe anyone politeness over safety. Canceling a meetup is always acceptable.
A simple message works:
“I’m no longer comfortable with this transaction. I’m going to pass.”
The safest overall setup is usually:
Public location + daytime + another person present + verified payment before exchange.
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