With the transition from summer to the beginning of a new school year (and maybe some back-to-work blues), August can feel like a sudden downshift. Stretch out these last days of summer by squeezing in a few more home projects, savoring simple pleasures and, when the time comes, preparing the house for fall. These six […]
Category: Home Improvement
To-Do’s you can Quickly Check Off that August Back-To-School Home Maintenance Checklist
With the transition from summer to the beginning of a new school year (and maybe some back-to-work blues), August can feel like a sudden downshift. Stretch out these last days of summer by squeezing in a few more home projects, savoring simple pleasures and, when the time comes, prepping the house for fall weather. Luckily, […]
Jessica Alba and Lizzy Mathis Show Off Their Skills in Season 3 of Upcoming Home Overhaul Series ‘Honest Renovations’
Hollywood stars-turned-home-renovation pros Jessica Alba and Lizzy Mathis are once again showing off their overhauling skills as their hit show, “Honest Renovations,” is set to return for Season 3. As Realtor.com reports, the Roku original show, which Alba, 44, and Mathis, 41, executive produce, debuted in 2023. A trailer for Season 3 was dropped on the streaming platform’s YouTube channel […]
Allergies Got You Down? It may be time to Clean and Maintain your Vent and Ceiling Fans
The dog days of summer are barking and Labor Day is just around the bend, signaling the end of yet another epic season in the sun. But before you give your flamingo pool float one last hurrah, take a break with some home maintenance prep for the changing season ahead. Why worry now about what you can […]
Late Summer Lawn Care is about Saving Water and Preparing for Fall
August is the last month of summer with often a searing hot spell of sunshine still on the cards. It’s a critical time for all living things, and while humans (and hopefully, animals as well) can find refuge indoors, your lawn’s left to weather the elements. Essentially, this time of year is all about restoring […]
Time to Stop Being Hot and Bothered: How to Deal with the Buzzing Pests
The dog days of summer are barking and Labor Day is just around the bend, signaling the end of yet another epic season in the sun. But before you give your flamingo pool float one last hurrah, take a break with some home maintenance prep for the changing season ahead. Why worry now about what […]
Is It Time to Paint Your Front Door?
Almost every inch of your home requires some amount of maintenance, including your front door. Painted doors are prone to chipping over time, and can require touch-ups; however occasionally you may be ready for an entirely new look. In either case, set aside time — perhaps a weekend — to select a color, purchase supplies […]
This Low-Maintenance Flowering Bush Increases Your Home’s Curb Appeal
Lavender is a popular plant, and with good reason. It looks good, smells great, and is fairly low-maintenance, but is it really worth the hype? As Realtor.com reports, the experts say, definitely. Lavender can help transform outdoor spaces—and lead to long-term wins for both your yard and your home value. Why lavender improves your yard—and your […]
Riding the Heat Wave: Best Ways To Prepare and Protect Your Home During Extreme Heat
Welcome to the heat dome, folks. More than 80 million people in the eastern half of the U.S. have been under at least a Level 3 of 4 “major” heat risk, according to CNN. Regions across America are poised to break more records again this Summer as climate change keeps upping the ante on the new […]
The Property Brothers’ “Chasing the West” Premieres this Week on HGTV
Believe it or not, Before they became the Property Brothers, Drew and Jonathan Scott grew up on a 160-acre ranch in Colorado. In a way, the American West made them who they are. “We grew up on a horse farm in Maple Ridge (British Columbia),” says Drew. Now, they want to share their passion for […]