Category: Home Improvement

September Home Maintenance To-Do: Change Your Air Filters

Man changing air filter

For most of the country, September signals the end of summer’s dog days and a return to fuzzy sweaters, chilly evenings, and, of course, pumpkin spice everything (this is America, after all). But before those first autumn leaves begin to fall, it’s crucial to take a few steps to stave off any cold weather home breakdowns. These […]

HGTV Fans Storm Social Media to Protest Scads of Favorite September Show Cancellations

HGTV logo on big screen TV in a home

Though new content is coming to HGTV next month, fans are still voicing their disappointment over the network’s recent show cancellations. As TVinsider reports, HGTV recently shared its lineup of new and returning shows for September via social media. Alison Victoria‘s new series, Sin City Rehab, premieres on September 17, while new seasons of 100 Day Dream Home, Scariest […]

Here is a Home Improvement Project to Tackle Labor Day Weekend: Raise Your Home’s Curb Appeal

Home with lovely front yard curb appeal

Labor Day weekend is a great time to tackle all the projects you’ve been putting off in the name of summer fun. With fall rapidly approaching, now is the time to buckle down and check all your home improvement plans off the to-do list before the cold weather hits. Don’t know where to start? How […]

Here’s a Home Improvement Project to tackle this Labor Day Weekend: Build a Patio & Fire Pit

Backyard Fire pit surrounded by patio chairs

Labor Day weekend is a great time to tackle all the projects you’ve been putting off in the name of summer fun. With fall rapidly approaching, now is the time to buckle down and check all your home improvement plans off the to-do list before the cold weather hits. Don’t know where to start?  Well, […]

Here’s a Home Improvement Project to tackle this Labor Day Weekend: Create a Backyard Haven

Small Backyard Deck adorned with potted plants, flowers, seating and umbrellas

Labor Day weekend is a great time to tackle all the projects you’ve been putting off in the name of summer fun. With fall rapidly approaching, now is the time to buckle down and check all your home improvement plans off the to-do list before the cold weather hits. Don’t know where to start?  Well, […]

Behr’s 2026 Color of the Year Is a not-so-Hidden Gem of a Blue-Green Hue

Bedroom with blue-green painted walls

Behr Paint has announced its 2026 Color of the Year: an artful blend of blue and green called Hidden Gem (N430-6A). Behr states that it’s a hue that “exudes a quiet confidence,” adds an air of mystery and sophistication, and this “rich, dynamic color creates spaces that feel both grounded and alive.” Erika Woelfel, VP of color and creative […]

Your Grandmother’s Plate Wall is Making a Comeback

Artistic plate wall

On Season 3 of Home Town Takeover, co-host Erin Napier revived a vintage-inspired design statement with surprising staying power. Once relegated to the realm of grandmotherly decor, the plate wall is suddenly back in a big way. As HGTV reports, when Home Town Takeover returned for Season 3, fans clamored over designer Erin Napier’s floral wallpapered accent wall, holding an […]

Joanna Gaines’s is Bringing her Farm Kitchen to Your TV in September

Chip and Joanna Gaines

Joanna Gaines made her grand return to TV earlier this year with Mini Reni, a series where she transformed her son’s old room into a jaw-dropping butler’s pantry. Now, she’s adding another title to her resumé and joining the ranks of Food Network heavyweights like Guy Fieri, Ina Garten, and Bobby Flay in the process. As Delish reports, the former Fixer […]

It’s Not Too Late to Get Started on your August Home Maintenance Checklist

person using pressure hose to clean stone walkway

August is a good time for home maintenance, especially to prepare for the upcoming fall and winter. Key tasks include inspecting and cleaning gutters, checking the roof for damage, inspecting the exterior, and maintaining the HVAC system. Other important tasks include inspecting and cleaning windows and screens, checking smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and scheduling a chimney sweep […]